GEOG 329 - Dynamic Meteorology I

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Western Illinois University

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Examination of gas laws, equation of state, hydrostatic equilibrium, atmospheric thermodynamics, atmospheric moisture, adiabatic processes, use of thermodynamic charts, cloud development, and precipitation mechanisms. Prerequisites: Geog 322 and Math 133. Physiography. (3) Characteristics and distribution of landforms and underlying structures of the U.S. Prerequisites: Geog 120 and 121, or Geol 110 and 112. Synoptic Meteorology II. (3) Advanced weather map analysis and forecasting techniques. Examination of surface weather conditions and upper-air circulation relative to cyclogenesis and mesoscale developments (tornadoes and thunderstorms). Prerequisite: Geog 322. Satellite and Radar Meteorology. (3) The theoretical principles and application of satellites and radar in synoptic meteorology and climatology. Applications of satellite and radar imageries include clouds, wind, atmospheric water vapor precipitation, and storm prediction. The course includes operational procedures fundamental to weather radar. Prerequisite: Geog 322 or permission of instructor. ( cross-listed with Biol 426) Conservation and Management of Natural Resources. (3) Problems in the conservation and management of natural resources including soil, water, rangeland, forest, wildlife, air, and energy resources. Special attention to resource problems of the United States. Not open to students with credit in Biol 426. Prerequisites: Geog 120 and 121, or consent of instructor. Geography of Soils. (3) Distribution of soils and their regional aspects. The relationship of different kinds of soils to other environmental conditions, both natural and human. Prerequisite: Geog 120 or Agrn 278, or consent of instructor. Dynamic Meteorology II. (3) Examination of atmospheric fluid motion including pressure gradient force, Coriolis effect, geostrophic and gradient winds, thermal winds, vorticity, atmospheric kinetics, and numerical weather prediction. Prerequisites: Geog 322, 329, and Math 134.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.wiu.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 295-1414

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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