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. Grading option designated on a CRN basis each term. Students should consult current term schedule. Prerequisite(s): ES 101 .