NSCI 170 - Concepts of Meteorology

Institution:

University of Maryland-Global Campus

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Description:

(For students not majoring or minoring in a science.) Prerequisite: MATH 012 or higher. An introduction to the basic principles of atmospheric science. Topics include the effect of different weather elements (such as temperature, pressure, winds, and humidity) on weather patterns and climate. Additional topics include weather phenomena such as El Niño, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes, as well as the impact of humans on Earth's atmosphere (with respect to global warming, pollution, and the depletion of the ozone layer). Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GNSC 170, GNSC 398D, or NSCI 170.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umgc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 985-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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