PS 130 - Introduction to Meteorology

Institution:

Ensign College

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Description:

Prerequisites: It is recommended that students complete IT 120 before taking this course An Independent Study course prepared by the American Meteorological Society covering the composition and structure of the atmosphere, the flows of energy to, from, and through the atmosphere, and the resulting motions produced from small to planetary scales. The physical principles of atmospheric phenomena are stressed in the understanding of weather's impact on humans, particularly with severe weather. Methods of analysis are developed through the study of current weather as meteorological data are delivered via Internet. This is an independent study course, but students must be able to access the real-time lab materials on Mondays and Wednesdays between noon and 5 p.m. This schedule may change without advance notice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ensign.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 524-8100

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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