GEOG1250 Introduction to Meteorology (Goals 3 & 10)

This course serves as an introduction to understanding the basic concepts of meteorology and is designed for non-science majors.  Students will explore the weather processes in-depth and its impact on society through relevant, historical, current, and scientifically important events.  Atmospheric concepts are emphasized to equip students with skills and knowledge to explain a wide range of severe weather including tropical cyclones, midlatitude cyclones, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail, lightning, flooding, and snowstorms. This course includes a lab component where students will use real-time and climatological data to analyze, predict, and mitigate severe weather events.  Prerequisites:  None.

MnTC (Goal 3/NS and 10/PE); (4 Cr – 3 lect, 1 lab)