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ESCI 1055 - Meteorology Lab

Credits: 1
Hours/Week: Lecture NoneLab 2
Course Description: In this introductory meteorology laboratory, students construct and interpret graphs, analyze weather maps, and also gather, record, and interpret weather data. Concepts covered include structure of the atmosphere, solar and terrestrial radiation, stability of the atmosphere, atmospheric motion, severe storms, and weather map analysis.
MnTC Goals
3 Natural Science, 10 People/Environment

Prerequisite(s): ESCI 1050  or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor.
Corequisite(s): None
Recommendation: None

Major Content
  1. Atmospheric moisture
  2. Atmospheric motion
  3. Climatic controls
  4. Climatic variability
  5. Cloud droplets and raindrops
  6. Hurricanes
  7. Mid-Latitude cyclones
  8. Saturation and atmospheric stability
  9. Solar and terrestrial radiation
  10. Thunderstorms and tornadoes
  11. Vertical structure of the atmosphere
  12. Weather map analysis

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course students will be able to:

  1. analyze and interpret meteorological data
  2. apply meteorological data to real world situations


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