This course introduces the atmospheric environment in which we live. At the conclusion of this course, you will have a better understanding of clouds, precipitation, wind systems, tornadoes, jet streams, weather forecasting and our atmosphere in general.
The course is offered online and includes ten written assignments, five lab assignments and a midterm and final examination.
Instructor: Professor Patrick Bieser
Textbooks:
"Understanding Weather and Climate", 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 2008. Accompanying CD-ROM is recommended.
"A Laboratory Guide to Meteorology", NU Atmospheric Science Program. 2007.