School of Science - Department of Geology

0305203 Meteorology

• Course Description :The course studies the basics of meteorology: climate and weather. composition and evolution of the atmosphere, structure of the atmosphere, sun radiation and its budget on Earth. temperature and pressure: measurement and distribution on Earth, temperature and pressure maps for a selected area, factors affecting the changes in pressure and temperature. water vapor: measurement, cloud formation and types of precipitation. Winds: terminology, speed measurement and the relation between wind speed and pressure maps. Air masses and air fronts. Drawing, reading and interpretation of weather maps. Certain problems in the atmosphere: global worming. Tornados, hurricanes, El Nino, La Nina, paleoclimate and future climate of our part of the world.
• Pre Request :
• Credit Hour : (3 Credit Hours)
• Department : Geology
• Program :
• Course Level :Bachelor
• Course Outline :

  0305203Meteorology Syllabus Fall 2023-2024.pdf