Class Syllabus: Meteorology Fundamentals
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Class Syllabus: Meteorology Fundamentals

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Course Description

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Meteorology is a fascinating subject. Because of its very nature, it is never constant or boring. Studies and observations of weather and climate and its impact on humans and the environment offer everything from gorgeous sunsets to terrifying hurricanes and tornadoes.

The study of land, atmospheric pressure, cloud formation and storms offers students of meteorology a never-ending and fascinating look into the forces of nature and our surrounding environment. From how rainbows form to the impact of pollution on the environment, this basic meteorology course explores such topics as how geography affects weather, cloud formation, wind forces. Weather forecasting methods as well as an introduction to global weather patterns such as El Niño are discussed in future lessons.

From weather forecasting to water conservation, this course introduces students to the vagaries of weather watching and forecasting. Studying the effects of pressure fronts that create hurricanes, tornadoes, and cyclones, offer students clues on how to watch the sky for signs of change, as well as a greater understanding of the development and formation of some of the most awesome powers on earth.

While many of us watch the local television station for news, our decisions of what to wear, when to plant seeds, or when to travel is often affected by unexpected changes in weather. From ancient times to the present, mankind's efforts to predict and forecast weather patterns have displayed mixed results. This course offers students a look at the history of meteorology as well as the impact humanity has on our own local climate and weather. 

Course Requirements

You only need a web browser, an Internet connection, and an open mind. All other materials are provided within the course.

Course Outline

 
Lesson 1: What is meteorology?                        

                     Weather Watching Basics

Lesson 2:  Climate

                        Seasons

                        How Geography affects weather

                                    (Coastline, mountain, desert, etc.)

Lesson 3: All About Clouds

                        Precipitation

                        Wind Forces

Lesson 4: Fronts and Air Masses

                        Common types of each

                        Air Pressure

                        Humidity

Lesson 5: Under Pressure

                        High Pressure

                        Low Pressure

Lesson 6:  Weather Forecasting

                        Methods and tips

Lesson 7: Stormy Weather

                        Tornadoes

                        Hurricanes

Lesson 8: Global Weather Patterns

                        El Nino

                     
 
Lesson 9:  Bodies of Water

                        Impact of circulation and evaporation

Lesson 10:  Weather Conservation

                        Saving Water, Changing weather patterns

Lesson 11: Weather Effects

                        Rainbows

                        Aurora Borealis

Lesson 12:  Careers in Meteorology

Course Materials

All course material will be provided in the lessons and netlinks. There are no required materials to purchase before taking the class

Grading Policy

Each lesson will include a lesson review quiz along with one or two assignments. Students will successfully complete this course with 70% or better.

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