ESS 282 - Weather, Climate and Oceanography

(Formerly GEO 282). Grades of C (2.0) or better in ESS 150, MTH 120, and PHY 143. (4) N, NL

A practical introduction and overview of meteorology and climate. The nature of physical processes responsible for changes in daily weather, including links between oceans, atmosphere, and land. Investigation of atmospheric circulation, precipitation processes, and weather data and maps, providing improved understanding of important issues like climate change and severe weather. Application of the scientific method in the laboratory and the field, with adherence to laboratory and field health and safety protocols. Lecture and laboratory. Graded ABCDE