ESCI 123 - Meteorology

Institution:

Massasoit Community College

Subject:

Earth Science

Description:

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the dynamic processes at play within the earth's fluid atmosphere and with an appreciation of the role of these processes in producing weather. Topics covered in the course include the origin and evolution of the earth's atmosphere, structure and characteristics of the atmosphere, earth/sun relationships and their influence on seasons, solar and terrestrial radiation, hydrologic cycle, gas laws, global circulation, weather systems and fronts, storms, and analysis of weather maps. Weekly laboratory exercises complement the topics covered in lecture. Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Prerequisite: C- or better in Introductory Algebra (MATH 101), or waiver by placement testing results, or Departmental Approval

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.massasoit.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 588-9100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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