MET 1010 - Elementary Meteorology

Institution:

Lyndon State College (merged into Northern Vermont University)

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Description:

[Choice:NS] Elementary Meteorology presents an introduction to meteorology, primarily for the non-science major. The course includes topics such as observing the weather, clouds and precipitation, radiation and weather phenomena, the laws of motion of the atmosphere, the general circulation, air masses and fronts, cyclones and anticyclones, the weather map, and introduction to weather forecasting. Lab work includes an introduction to weather map analysis and interpretation, thermodynamic diagram exercises, and climate-data manipulation. The course requires three one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab period per week. Prerequisites & Notes The prerequisite is Basic Math competency (MAT 0210). There is a lab fee. This course is offered every semester. Credits: 4

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.LYNDONSTATE.EDU

Phone Number:

(802) 626-6200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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