METEO101 - Understanding Weather Forecasting

Summer 2013, Section 001 - 3.0 Credits
Schedule Number 151267
Satisfies: General Education - Natural Science Courses (GN)

Important Dates

Reg Period: 2/4/2013 - 5/20/2013
First Day of Class: 5/13/2013
End of Class: 8/7/2013

Course Description

Fundamental principles of synoptic and physical meteorology, satellite and radar imagery, and data analysis in the setting of mid-latitude weather forecasting.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Sample Course Syllabus

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Costs and Fees

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This course will be included in your semester bill.

Remarks

The course consists of four components: lessons, laboratory assignments, projects, and quizzes. 12 quizzes are online. METEO 101 is a highly interactive course. Students should expect to spend 3 hours or more online each week in order to complete course-related activities. There will be no set class meeting times, but students will be required to complete weekly assignments. A grade of C or better is required for completion of the Weather Forecasting Certificate.  

Schedule This Course

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Material Requirements

There are no required purchased materials for this course.

Technical Requirements

Requires: Students will need to meet the technical specifications published at https://www.e-education.psu.edu/course_prog/course_info/meteotechspecs

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Software Requirements

Requires: For software requirements, see the technical specifications at https://www.e-education.psu.edu/course_prog/course_info/meteotechspecs

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