GEOG 5 - Introduction to Weather and Climate

    Recent Professors
    Christopher Krause, Philip Clinton, Dave Howell
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    40–68 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    An introductory course designed to provide insights into physical processes and laws that underlie the phenomena of weather and climate including seasonal changes, temperature, precipitation, weather forecasting, climate, and climate change. An emphasis is placed on understanding the methodologies of scientific inquiry and understanding current meteorological-environmental problems. (C-ID: GEOG130)
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 9:45am–11:00am, Tue Thu 2:10pm–3:25pm, Tue Thu 3:45pm–5:00pm