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  • MTR 360: Physics of Fluids

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course is an introduction to the physics of fluids and the dynamics of fluid flows. It provides a fundamental basis for understanding more advanced fluid dynamics topics and processes addressed in later courses (e.g. AST 405, MTR 420/421, MTR 510, MTR 521, and PHY 530). Topics to be addressed include pipe and channel flow, flow past a circular cylinder, convection between parallel plates, equations of fluid motion, fluid flow dynamics, low and high Reynolds number flows, inviscid flow, boundary layers, wakes and jets, convection, stratified and rotating flows, and hydrodynamical instabilities. Introductory applications will be made to a variety of fluid flow problems in geophysics and astrophysics. This course is an introduction to the physics of fluids and the dynamics of fluid flows. It provides a fundamental basis for understanding more advanced fluid dynamics topics and processes addressed in later courses (e.g. AST 405, MTR 420/421). Topics to be addressed include pipe and channel flow, flow past a circular cylinder, convection, stratified and rotating flows, and hydrodynamical instabilities. Introductory applications will be made to a variety of fluid flow problems in geophysics and astrophysics. Pre/Corequisite: MAT 281 and MAT 282 and PHY 111. (3 hrs lecture)
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  • MTR 370: Internship in Meteorology

    1.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course offers students the opportunity to engage in a full or part-time non-academic, departmentally approved, off-campus internship experience for a pre-determined period of time. Junior standing in meteorology is a minimum requirement. It is recommended that students complete MTR 230 (MTR 231 is preferred) before enrolling in MTR 370. Students will be required to: (i) obtain an MTR program faculty mentor and off-campus sponsor and submit a detailed written proposal prior to undertaking the internship, (ii) attend regular weekly meeting with their MTR program faculty mentor (which may include meeting with other MTR program faculty and their interns), (iii) attend a monthly meeting with the MTR program internship faculty coordinator, and (iv) write a term paper and give an oral presentation/seminar focusing on the scientific aspects of meteorology as outlined in their internship proposal and successfully demonstrate these aspects as applied to their off-campus internship experience. Compensation need not necessarily be provided by sponsoring agency. One SH credit will be granted per 50 internship hours. This course offers students the opportunity to engage in a full or part-time non-academic, departmentally approved, internship experience for a pre-determined period of time. Junior standing in meteorology is a minimum requirement. It is recommended that students complete MTR 230 (MTR 231 is preferred) before enrolling in MTR 370. Students will be required to (i) obtain an MTR program faculty mentor and internship sponsor, and submit a detailed written proposal prior to undertaking the internship, (ii) attend regular weekly meeting with their MTR program mentor (which may include meeting with other MTR program faculty and their interns), (iii) attend a monthly meeting with the MTR program internship coordinator, and (iv) write a term paper and give an oral presentation/seminar focusing on the scientific aspects of meteorology as outlined in their internship proposal and successfully demonstrate these aspects as applied to their internship experience. Compensation need not necessarily be provided by sponsoring agency. One SH credit will be granted per 50 internship hours. This course will be offered every semester. Prerequisite: MTR 311 and an overall 2.0 or higher; GPA 2.33 or higher in both MTR 310 and MTR 311.
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  • MTR 399: Student Developed Study Course Description

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course is a qualitative and semi-quantitative introduction to mesoscale meteorology, numerical methods for partial differential equations, atmospheric modeling and numerical weather prediction. Assignments will include familiarization with online NWP COMET modules and diagnosing model outputs.
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  • MTR 420: Geophysical Hydrodynamics I

    2.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This two-semester course is devoted to the exploration of geophysical fluid systems. A study is made of large-scale atmospheric and oceanic motion and the role of thermodynamics in the development of motion. Topics include geostrophic and non-geostrophic flows, effects of bottom topography, atmospheric and oceanic Ekman layers, linear barotropic waves, barotropic instability, large-scale ocean circulation, the general circulation of the atmosphere, effects of density stratification, internal waves, upwelling, planetary waves, baroclinic instability, fronts, jets, and vortices and geostrophic turbulence. This two-semester course is devoted to the exploration of geophysical fluid systems. A study is made of large-scale atmospheric and oceanic motion and the role of thermodynamics in the development of motion. Topics include geostrophic and non-geostrophic flows, effects of bottom topography, atmospheric and oceanic Ekman layers, linear barotropic waves, barotropic instability, large-scale ocean circulation, the general circulation of the atmosphere, effects of density stratification, internal waves, upwelling, planetary waves, baroclinic instability, fronts, jets, and vortices and geostrophic turbulence. Prerequisite: for MTR 420: MAT 281, MAT 282, MTR 311, PHY 111, or permission of the instructor; for MTR 421: MTR 420. (3 hrs lecture)
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  • MTR 421: Geophysical Hydrodynamics II

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This two-semester course is devoted to the exploration of geophysical fluid systems. A study is made of large-scale atmospheric and oceanic motion and the role of thermodynamics in the development of motion. Topics include geostrophic and non-geostrophic flows, effects of bottom topography, atmospheric and oceanic Ekman layers, linear barotropic waves, barotropic instability, large-scale ocean circulation, the general circulation of the atmosphere, effects of density stratification, internal waves, upwelling, planetary waves, baroclinic instability, fronts, jets and vortices and geostrophic turbulence. This two-semester course is devoted to the exploration of geophysical fluid systems. A study is made of large-scale atmospheric and oceanic motion and the role of thermodynamics in the development of motion. Topics include geostrophic and non-geostrophic flows, effects of bottom topography, atmospheric and oceanic Ekman layers, linear barotropic waves, barotropic instability, large-scale ocean circulation, the general circulation of the atmosphere, effects of density stratification, internal waves, upwelling, planetary waves, baroclinic instability, fronts, jets and vortices and geostrophic turbulence. Pre/Corequisite: for MTR 420: MAT 281, MAT 282, MTR 311, PHY 111, or permission of the instructor; for MTR 421: MTR 420. (3 hrs lecture)
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  • MTR 450: Senior Research

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Open only to senior meteorology majors, this course will consist of the student collaborating closely with meteorology faculty on an individual research project of mutual interest. Emphasis will be placed on introducing the student to meteorological research, peer-reviewed journals, current research methods and topics, data analysis and interpretation, and effective communication of project results. Numerical weather prediction models, meterological instruments, computers, and other facilities of the WCSU Meteorological Studies and Weather Center can be used by students in carrying out their research projects. Both written (research paper) and oral defense of the research is required. Every semester. Open only to senior meteorology majors, this course will consist of the student collaborating closely with meteorology faculty on an individual research project of mutual interest. Emphasis will be placed on introducing the student to meteorological research, peer-reviewed journals, current research methods and topics, data analysis and interpretation, and effective communication of project results. Numerical weather prediction models, meterological instruments, computers, and other facilities of the WCSU Meteorological Studies and Weather Center can be used by students in carrying out their research projects. Both written (research paper) and oral defense of the research is required. Every semester. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 311.
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  • MTR 490: Advanced Topics in Meteorology

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Course content will vary depending on interest of instructor and students and will cover all aspects of meteorology and atmospheric science not normally addressed in 200-level or 300-level courses. Topics may come from such diverse areas as microscale meteorology, electodynamics of clouds and storms, numerical weather prediction, mesoscale modeling, boundary layer turbulence, atmospheric chemistry, air-sea interaction, coupled atmosphere-ocean models, middle atmospheric dynamics, aeronomy, or solar-terrestrial interactions. Pre/Corequisite: MTR 311 and MTR 315, or permission of the instructor.
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  • MUS 103: World Music

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    This course will focus on increasing the students' understanding and appreciation of music of other cultures through the study of folk and traditional music from Africa, North and South America, Europe, The Pacific, Near East and Asia.
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  • MUS 106: Class Piano I

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    Basic keyboard techniques for non-music students. Recommended for students who have never studied keyboard instruments. Every semester.
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  • MUS 108: Music Theory I

    3.00 Credits
    Western Connecticut State University

    A two-semester study of theory and development of diatonic harmony using part-writing, stylistic study, composition, and analysis. A two-semester study of theory and development of diatonic harmony using part-writing, stylistic study, composition, and analysis. Prerequisite: for MUS 108-qualifying score on the theory placement examination; for MUS 109-MUS 108.
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