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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

MET 303 - Synoptic Meteorology II


2016-2017 Catalog Year:

Continuation of MET 301 with emphasis on mid-latitude cyclone and anticyclone development (e.g., quasi-geostrophic theory, baroclinic instability, lee troughing) and synoptic-scale forcing of severe weather events. Interaction of the synoptic-scale with global and meso-scale phenomena will also be discussed.

Prerequisites: MET 301; Corequisite: MET 304

Credits: 3

Offered: Spring