ATOC-3050 (3) Principles of Weather

Explores the processes that influence middle latitude weather including atmospheric thermodynamics, cloud and precipitation processes, atmospheric dynamics, air masses and fronts, and mid-latitude cyclones. Recitations and homework assignments will allow students to apply these concepts to real weather data through analysis of weather maps, thermodynamics diagrams, and conceptual models. Department enforced prereq., ATOC 1050. Approved for Arts and Sciences core curriculum: natural science.