Concurrent registration in PHYS 110 is required. Emphasis is placed on central North America. ASTR 1150 is required. Students learn to plot and interpret weather maps and atmospheric temperature, moisture, and wind profiles. Real-time surface and upper air data are used to bring relevance to observations and resultant weather.
Students develop basic forecasting skills, as well as basic observational skills.
Concurrent registration in ASTR 150 is required.