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GEOG-2506: Weather Analysis II

Description: Introduction to the operational tools and processes in weather forecasting. Numerical forecast modeling and current operational models, ensemble forecasting and model output statistics, structureand dynamics of fronts and mid-latitude cyclones, development of thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the use of Doppler radar and satellite imagery in short-term forecasting.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GEOG-2505

Required By: GEOG-3515, GEOG-4514, MTRG-3524

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 7

Average GPA: 3.72 (rounds to A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 74.20%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

David F Carroll202481.2%12.6%4.8%0.6%0.7%0.0%3.727

Grade Distribution Over Time

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Spring 2019Spring 2020Spring 2021Spring 2022Spring 2023Spring 2024Term050% W