Introduction to Meteorology with Lab
Course Information
Subject
ESC
Course Number
127
Division
Status
Active
Course Title
Introduction to Meteorology with Lab
Course Description
This course is intended for the non-science major or those who wish to gain a comprehensive overview of the science of meteorology with a laboratory component. The primary goal of this course is to help students become better educated consumers of the massive amount of weather information now available to them. Topics will include high and low pressure systems, fronts, clouds, the jet stream, winter precipitation, thunderstorms and severe weather, hurricanes, air-ocean interactions (El Nino and La Nina), weather analysis, an introduction to weather forecasting, and human impacts on weather and climate. The student should be comfortable with interpreting maps, charts, and diagrams. Note: students may not receive credit toward a degree for both ESC 123 and ESC 127.
Minimum Credit Hours
4
Maximum Credit Hours
4
Total Completions Allowed for Credit
1
Lecture - Lab Hours
(3-2)
Requirements
Prerequisite: Basic Algebra Readiness
PCS Code
1.1