METO 3 - Weather and the Atmospheric Environment

    Recent Professors
    Craig Webb, Clint Schmidt
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Winter 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    7.0Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Winter 2027 Sections
    View Winter 2027 sections of METO 3
    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