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3.00 Credits
Introduction to meteorological codes, analysis, forecasting techniques, and the theory of synoptic-scale weather systems. Basic principles of atmospheric thermodynamics, kinematics, and numerical weather prediction. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MET 300. Credits: 3
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4.00 Credits
Statics, conservation of mass, linear momentum and energy, shallow water equations, scale analysis, geostrophic, gradient, and thermal winds, circulation and vorticity theorems, and introduction to the planetary boundary layer. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MET 300, MATH 232, and MATH 336. CRQ: CSCI 230 or CSCI 240. Credits: 4
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4.00 Credits
Waves in the atmosphere, quasigeostrophic flow theory, introduction to numerical weather prediction and dynamic instability theory. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MET 410. Credits: 4
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3.00 Credits
Applications of synoptic analysis, forecast techniques, and fluid dynamics to the diagnosis and forecasting of mid-latitude weather systems. Examination of the lifecycle of mid-latitude cyclones using quasi-geostrophic theory. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MET 320. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Study of physical processes in the turbulent transfer of momentum, heat, and moisture in the atmospheric boundary layer. Field installation and operational use of meteorological instrumentation. Assessment of precision, accuracy, and calibration of sensors. Data processing and interpretation. Lecture and field experience. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MET 300 and CSCI 230 or CSCI 240. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Application of climatological theory and personal computers to develop climate relationship-decision models for use in agriculture, water resources, utilities, construction, transportation, and recreation. Lecture and field experience. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: GEOG 370. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Structure, evolution, forcing, and prediction of weather phenomena with short temporal and spatial scales. Observing systems and numerical weather predictions applied to mesoscale phenomena such as severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and heavy snow. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MET 320. Credits: 3
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of radiation transfer theory, cloud and precipitation physics, satellite remote sensing techniques, and physics of the middle and upper atmosphere. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: MATH 336 and MET 300, or consent of department. Credits: 3
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6.00 Credits
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisites & Notes PRQ: Senior standing and consent of department. Credits: 1-3 Military Science
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3.00 Credits
Background information for students specializing in business subjects. Provides an opportunity to develop concepts, attitudes, and philosophies about business and entrepreneurship. Not open to majors in the College of Business. Credits: 3
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