ES 309 - Principles of Meteorology

4 credits
An in-depth study of meteorology, providing a qualitative and quantitative examination of the global energy budget, weather elements, instrumentation, fronts, air masses, cyclones and anticyclones, severe weather, pollution, ozone layer depletion, acid rain, and global warming. Students utilize the computer to gain an understanding of both weather analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .
* This course was formerly offered under a different number; students who took the following course(s) will not receive additional credit unless the course is stated to be repeatable in the description above: ES 209.
Grade mode designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule.