MTER 10 - Introduction to Weather and Climate

    Recent Professors
    Art Hayssen
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    30 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
    In this course, students will be given a descriptive introduction to the science of the atmosphere. Topics include relationships between Earth and Sun, temperature, moisture and stability, atmospheric pressure and wind, clouds and precipitation, weather systems, hurricanes and tornadoes, weather forecasting, climate patterns and climate change, air pollution, and atmospheric optics.