METO 3 - Weather and the Atmospheric Environment

    Recent Professors
    Craig Webb, Clint Schmidt
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 5A · IGETC Area 5A · CSU GE Area B1
    Description
    Processes that influence weather and climate: seasonality, structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric stability, severe weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms), climate change, and the causes and effects of air pollution. Students will use a variety of weather instruments and the course may include either field-work or field trips.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:30am–12:55pm, Mon Wed 9:45am–11:10am, Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–4:20pm, Tue Wed Thu 10:30am–1:20pm