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2.00 Credits
The two-semester course is intended for students who have a basic understanding of meteorology and would like to apply that understanding to practical forecasting problems. Weather systems are analyzed, prediction techniques are studied and forecasts are prepared on a routine basis. WestConn's Meteorological Studies and Weather Center will be utilized to receive worldwide data for the prepartion of forecasts. The forecasting problem will be studied from the development of clouds to the formation of storms and the evolution of precipitation The two-semester course is intended for students who have a basic understanding of meteorology and would like to apply that understanding to practical forecasting problems. Weather systems are analyzed, prediction techniques are studied and forecasts are prepared on a routine basis. WCSU's Meteorological Studies and Weather Center will be utilized to receive worldwide data for the prepartion of forecasts. The forecasting problem will be studied from the development of clouds to the formation of storms and the evolution of precipitation. Prerequisite: for MTR 230: MAT 181 or MAT 171, and MAT 182. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 175 or permission of instructor (3 hrs. lecture - 2 hrs. laboratory). For MTR 231: MTR 230. (3 hrs lecture - 2 hrs laboratory)
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2.00 Credits
The two-semester course is intended for students who have a basic understanding of meteorology and would like to apply that understanding to practical forecasting problems. Weather systems are analyzed, prediction techniques are studied and forecasts are prepared on a routine basis. WestConn's Meteorological Studies and Weather Center will be utilized to receive worldwide data for the preparation of forecasts. The forecasting problem will be studied from the development of clouds to the formation of storms and the evolution of precipitation. The two-semester course is intended for students who have a basic understanding of meteorology and would like to apply that understanding to practical forecasting problems. Weather systems are analyzed, prediction techniques are studied and forecasts are prepared on a routine basis. WCSU's Meteorological Studies and Weather Center will be utilized to receive worldwide data for the preparation of forecasts. The forecasting problem will be studied from the development of clouds to the formation of storms and the evolution of precipitation. Prerequisite: For MTR 230: MAT 181 or MAT 171, and MAT 182. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 175 or permission of instructor (3 hrs. lecture - 2 hrs. laboratory). For MTR 231: MTR 230. (3 hrs lecture - 2 hrs laboratory)
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in climatology. Topics include solar and terrestrial radiation, the general circulation, global and local forcings of temperature and precipitation patterns, air-sea interaction, climate classification schemes, global warming, and climate change. A survey of anomalous local climate patterns will be included. Daily weather discussions of global weather patterns utilizing real-time weather data in the WCSU Meteorological Studies and Weather Center will be used to reinforce course material. This is an introductory course in climatology. Topics include solar and terrestrial radiation, the general circulation, global and local forcings of temperature and precipitation patterns, air-sea interaction, climate classification schemes, global warming, and climate change. A survey of anomalous local climate patterns will be included. Daily weather discussions of global weather patterns utilizing real-time weather data in the WCSU Meteorological Studies and Weather Center will be used to reinforce course material. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 230. (3 hrs lecture)
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3.00 Credits
This course is the first part of a two semester sequence in theoretical meteorology. Topics to be discussed include moisture variables, thermodynamic diagrams, atmospheric stability, the equation of state for a mixture of gases, the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to atmospheric motions, adiabatic and diabatic processes for dry and moist air, phase changes of water, atmospheric statics, and vertical acceleration. This course is the first part of a two semester sequence in theoretical meteorology. Topics to be discussed include moisture variables, thermodynamic diagrams, atmospheric stability, the equation of state for a mixture of gases, the first and second laws of thermodynamics applied to atmospheric motions, adiabatic and diabatic processes for dry and moist air, phase changes of water, atmospheric statics, and vertical acceleration. Pre/Corequisite: MAT 281, MTR 175, PHY 110. (3 hrs lecture)
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3.00 Credits
This course is the second part of a two semester sequence in theoretical meteorology. Topics to be discussed include meteorological applications of fluid kinematics and dynamics, divergence, vorticity, equations of motion on the rotating earth, scale analysis, geostrophic, gradient, and thermal winds, ageostrophy, vorticity and potential vorticity (PV) equations, dynamics of synoptic-scale motions, quasigeostrophic (QG) theory, atmospheric waves and instabilities. This course is the second part of a two semester sequence in theoretical meteorology. Topics to be discussed include meteorological applications of fluid kinematics and dynamics, divergence, vorticity, equations of motion on the rotating earth, scale analysis, geostrophic, gradient, and thermal winds, ageostrophy, vorticity and potential vorticity (PV) equations, dynamics of synoptic-scale motions, quasigeostrophic (QG) theory, atmospheric waves and instabilities. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 310, PHY 111. (3 hrs lecture)
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3.00 Credits
This course concentrates on the physical processes responsible for the present day observed composition and vertical structure of the atmosphere, the microphysics of warm and cold clouds and their associated precipitation, the physics of charge generation and separation within clouds, as well as radiative transfer through clear and cloudy atmospheres. A basic background in general physics is required. This course concentrates on the physical processes responsible for the present day observed composition and vertical structure of the atmosphere, the microphysics of warm and cold clouds and their associated precipitation, the physics of charge generation and separation within clouds, as well as radiative transfer through clear and cloudy atmospheres. A basic background in general physics is required. Prerequisite: PHY 111. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 311. (3 hrs lecture)
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to advanced surface and space based meteorological and oceanographic observation systems. Modern day concepts and techniques currently employed to collect, study, analyze, and interpret data on the atmosphere and oceans are discussed. Interpretation of Doppler radar and polar or geosynchronous orbiting satellite-derived imagery of the synoptic and mesoscale structure of continental and oceanic severe weather producing systems (e.g. winter snowstorms, hurricanes) will be studied in addition to more traditional meteorological measurements and their analysis obtained by fundamental instruments (e.g. thermometers, barometers, psychrometers, and radiosondes). This course is an introduction to advanced surface and space based meteorological and oceanographic observation systems. Modern day concepts and techniques currently employed to collect, study, analyze, and interpret data on the atmosphere and oceans are used. Interpretation of Doppler radar and polar or geosynchronous orbiting satellite-derived imagery will be studied in addition to more traditional meteorological measurements and their analysis obtained by fundamental instruments. Pre/Corequisite: MAT 182, PHY 111. (3 hrs lecture -2 hrs laboratory) by fundamental instruments (e.g. thermometers, barometers, psychrometers, and radiosondes).
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3.00 Credits
This two-semester lab/practicum will introduce students to the daily operations of a weather consulting and forecast center. Students will be assigned day or evening shifts in the WestConn Meteorological Studies and Weather Center where they will forecast, service client needs, and perform duties normally required of meteorologists working in either public or private operational forecasting centers. Lab work will include instruction in local, regional, national, and international forecasting techniques, use of operational weather prediction models, and intrepretation of radar and satellite imagery. Practicum work may include radio and television weathercasting for campus media outlets, data entry and analysis, issuing severe weather statements, preparation of weather graphics and material for newspapers and the general public. This two-semester lab/practicum will introduce students to This two-semester lab/practicum will introduce students to the daily operations of a weather consulting and forecast the daily operations of a weather consulting and forecast center. Students will be assigned day or evening shifts in center. Students will be assigned day or evening shifts in the WestConn Meteorological Studies and Weather Center where the WestConn Meteorological Studies and Weather Center where they will forecast, service client needs, and perform duties they will forecast, service client needs, and perform duties normally required of meteorologists working in either public normally required of meteorologists working in either public or private operational forecasting centers. Lab work will or private operational forecasting centers. Lab work will include instruction in local, regional, national, and include instruction in local, regional, national, and international forecasting techniques, use of operational international forecasting techniques, use of operational weather prediction models, and intrepretation of radar and weather prediction models, and intrepretation of radar and satellite imagery. Practicum work may include radio and satellite imagery. Practicum work may include radio and television weathercasting for campus media outlets, data television weathercasting for campus media outlets, data entry and analysis, issuing severe weather statements, entry and analysis, issuing severe weather statements, preparation of weather graphics and material for newspapers preparation of weather graphics and material for newspapers and the general public. and the general public.
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4.00 Credits
This two-semester lab/ practicum will introduce students to the daily operations of weather consulting and forecast center. Students will be assigned day or evening shifts in the WestConn Meteorological Studies and Weather Center where they wil forecast, service client needs, and perform duties normally required of meteorologists working in either public or private operational forecasting centers. Lab work will include instruction in local, regional, national, and international forecasting techniques, use of operational weather prediction models, and interpretation of radar and satellite imagery. Practicum work may include radio and television weathercasting for campus media outlets, data entry and analysis, issuing severe weather statements, preparation of weather graphics and material for newspapers and the general public. This two-semester lab/ practicum will introduce students to the daily operations of weather consulting and forecast center. Students will be assigned day or evening shifts in WCSU's Meteorological Studies and Weather Center where they will forecast, service client needs, and perform duties normally required of meteorologists working in either public or private operational forecasting centers. Lab work will include instruction in local, regional, national, and international forecasting techniques, use of operational weather prediction models, and interpretation of radar and satellite imagery. Practicum work may include radio and television weathercasting for campus media outlets, data entry and analysis, issuing severe weather statements, preparation of weather graphics and material for newspapers and the general public. Pre/Corequisite: for MTR 330: MTR 231 and MTR 311; for MTR 331: MTR 330. (4 hrs laboratory-6-8 hrs practicum)
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3.00 Credits
This course is a qualititative and semi-quantitative introduction to mesoscale (regional scale) meteorology. Topics to be discussed include mesoscale waves, multicell and supercell thunderstorms, squall lines, mesoscale convective systems and complexes, mesoscale fronts and jets, and severe weather outbreaks. This course is a qualititative and semi-quantitative introduction to mesoscale (regional scale) meteorology. Topics to be discussed include mesoscale waves, multicell and supercell thunderstorms, squall lines, mesoscale convective systems and complexes, mesoscale fronts and jets, and severe weather outbreaks. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 311. (3 hrs lecture)
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