PSC 50 - Introduction to Weather

    Recent Professors
    Brian S. Reinbold
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25–35 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of PSC 50
    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · Cal-GETC Area 5C · IGETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5C · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    This course is an introduction to modern meteorology. Topics include air circulation, pressure and wind, temperature, moisture, fronts, storm systems, cloud types and air stability. The course will also include an introduction to interpreting weather maps, synoptic weather forecasting, and climate change. Math will be used at times during this course but emphasis will be on a conceptual understanding of basic meteorology. It is highly recommended that students also enroll in PSC 51.
    Usually Held
    Tue 11:00am–1:50pm