PHY 118 — PHY-118. Meteorology. 4 Credits
LECT 45 hrs LAB 45 hrs This course is an introduction to meteorology. Topics include observing the weather, clouds and precipitation, winds and the circulation of the atmosphere, air masses and fronts, cyclones and anticyclones, historic weather events, hurricanes, thunderstorms and tornadoes, atmospheric stability, weather maps and weather forecasting, radar and Doppler radar, air pollution, climate and seasons. Laboratory work includes the analysis and understanding of weather maps, the measurement of meteorological variables as well as Internet activities. Prerequisites: MAT-016 or MAT-120 or equivalent Math placement basis Additional Fees: Course fee applies.
Prerequisites: MAT 016, MAT 120