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4.00 Credits
A general survey of the fundamental forces and laws that govern atmospheric processes. Emphases are on the derivations and applications of the basic equations of motion, atmospheric thermodynamics, gradient and geostrophic flow, and the general circulation. Prerequisites: Meteorology majors only, MATH 253 and MET 216.
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4.00 Credits
Second semester dynamics course emphasizing quasi-geostrophic dynamics, wave motions, barotropic and baroclinic instabilities; cyclone structure, jet streaks, and secondary thermal circulations. Laboratory case studies and exercises. Prerequisite: MET 372.
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3.00 Credits
Field work emphasizing aspects of meteorological analysis and forecasting. Topics include severe storm prediction, spotting and interception and aviation meteorology. May be repeated for credit if the topics are different. Additional fees charged to cover expenses. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to numerical modeling techniques and weather prediction models: model fundamentals, structures, dynamics, physical parameterization, and model forecast diagnostics. Students will gain experience running simple codes and study different aspects and intelligent use of weather models. Prerequisite: MET 330.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the theoretical and operational principles of meteorological Doppler radar, including dual polarization methodologies. Atmospheric refractivity and its impact on wave propagation, data quality and algorithms are discussed. Prerequisites: MET 216 and MATH 253.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the physical processes of global climate change, both past and future. The emphasis will be on the issues of future climate change, including greenhouse forcing and important atmospheric and oceanic feedback mechanisms. The course will also investigate local and regional climate changes resulting from land use, such as deforestation and desertification. In addition to discussing relevant literature, students will explore several climate data sets. Prerequisite: MET 215 and MATH 131.
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3.00 Credits
(Also offered as GEO 460.) This course will examine the analysis methods used in the geosciences, with a focus on environmentally collected data sets. The course emphasizes visualization of data, as well as applications ranging from basic model building to regression and introductory time series analysis. The primary tool for analysis is R, an open source software package that runs on virtually any platform. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, or at least junior standing in Meteorology or Geography programs.
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4.00 Credits
Historic perspective of the extratropical cyclone; air masses and frontal systems; formation and growth of extratropical cyclones; distribution of cyclones and cyclone tracks; basic satellite interpretation; operational forecast models; forecasting rules of thumb; selected case studies; forecast problems, including space and time considerations. Students prepare and present forecasts and answer public inquiries via a weatherphone service. Prerequisites: MET 373.
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4.00 Credits
A capstone course applying principles of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics to the processes that focus and organize mesoscale weather systems. Topics include mechanically and thermally driven circulations such as land-sea breezes, lake-effect snow, slop/ valley flows, mountain waves, and polar lows. Atmospheric stability, convection theory, atmospheric discontinuities, severe convention, MCCs, and analysis and forecast methods are examined. Prerequisite: MET 480.
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Students gain experience by working in National Weather Service offices, government laboratories, private consulting firms, or media and broadcasting stations. Prerequisites: meteorology major and consent of internship coordinator. S/U grade only.
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