MET 151 - Introduction to Meteorology & Climate
Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 5
Prerequisites: RDG 090 , ENGL 090 and competency at the MATH 090 level
C1 General Education Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
MTA Natural Sciences Satisfier Y
Session Cycle: WSU
This course provides an introduction to atmospheric processes that create daily weather patterns. Students will study topics such as heat and energy, daily and seasonal temperatures, humidity, cloud development and precipitation types, air pressure and winds, development of pressure systems and fronts, weather forecasting and severe weather. Additionally, special emphasis on local weather patterns, climatology and climate change will be discussed.
Notes: Science Mathematics Division
Theory Hours: 45
Lab Hours: 30
Learning Outcomes:
1. Identify key weather features, pressure systems and fronts on a surface weather map.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A and C.
2. Measure components of the atmosphere including temperature, humidity, air pressure and wind.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
3. Distinguish between different types of clouds and fog.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, C, D, and E.
4. Contrast different precipitation types and how each is formed based on the lower atmospheric temperature profile.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, and C.
5. Utilize numerical weather models, surface and upper air charts to create short-term weather forecasts, including daily maximum/temperatures and precipitation probability, type, and amounts if applicable.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
6. Identify conditions that are favorable for severe thunderstorm, tornado and tropical storm development.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, C, D, and E.
7. Interpret Doppler radar and satellite imagery.
Applies to General Education Natural Sciences Competency Objectives A, B, C, D, and E.
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