Course Description
This course examines the fundamentals of weather and climate and associated impacts on society by using a combination of readings, lectures, and lab activities. The course covers topics ranging from basic atmospheric motions to climate change scenarios. Emphasis is placed on applied climate concepts, and issues related to climate change and its impacts.
Course Operation
There are two 50 minute lectures each week and one 1:50 minute laboratory section. Work in the lab accounts for about 30% of the course evaluation. In-class quizzes and outside assignments account for 30% and exams account for 40%. For more course information see the current syllabus.