MTR 101 - Introduction to Meteorology

▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement
This course provides a survey of the fundamentals of meteorology, including the history, basic physical laws, local and global processes, instrumentation used, and general forecasting technology. This course includes a laboratory section that has experiments and activities specifically designed to facilitate knowledge acquisition of course subject matter. Current or recent significant weather events will be included in lectures and labs. Through these elements, students will develop a greater understanding and appreciation of the behavior of the atmosphere. Students must register for a lab component of this course.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 096, if required
3 lecture and 3 laboratory hours per week
4 credit hours