Introduction to Meteorology
ESC-109-S01
Ulster County Community College
- Semester
- Spring 2025
- Instructor
- Steven Schimmrich
- Start Date
- 01-27-2025
- Total Credits
- 4
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Designed for the science major, this course is an introduction to the scientific study of weather and climate. Topics include the composition and structure of the atmosphere; measuring and interpreting air temperature, pressure, and humidity; air masses and frontal systems; precipitation and storms; weather forecasting; weather's impact on humans; and global climate change. In the laboratory portion of the class, students will learn to read and create weather maps, to obtain and use real-time weather data from the Internet, and to understand the problems associated with modern weather forecasting.
Corequisites:
ENG 101 and MAT 115 or higher. 3 hrs. lect.; 3 hrs. lab.
General Education Area(s): Natural Sciences
Course Area: Earth Science
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 01-27-2025 - 05-22-2025
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- Local Course ID: 25SP_ULS_ESC109_1
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