Nov 10, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22
[Archived Catalog]
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GEOG 3031 - Meteorological Observations
Understanding and predicting the behavior of the atmosphere would be impossible without proper sampling and observations. This course provides insight into the fundamental procedures of collecting, organizing and interpreting meteorological parameters.
Requisites: GEOG 3010
Credit Hours: 2
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to describe the multiple and widespread uses of observations in the field of meteorology, ranging from assessing current conditions to long-term climate monitoring
- Students will be able to describe meteorological instrumentation and observation techniques to better understand how meteorologists monitor weather and climate.
- Students will be able to infer general atmospheric conditions and processes from various observational data.
- Students will be able to accurately discuss current weather conditions from an observational standpoint.
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