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GEOG-3515: Dynamic Meteorology

Description: Examination of the physics that govern motion of Earths atmosphere. General atmospheric concepts, atmospheric principles of thermodynamics, hydrostatics, and stability. 3516: Examination of the physics that govern motion of Earths atmosphere. Principles of fluid dynamics, specifically the physics governing horizontal motion, corresponding vertical motions, and synoptic scale systems, as represented in various coordinate systems.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GEOG-2506 and ((PHYS-2216 or PHYS-2306) and PHYS-2206) and MATH-2214

Required By: GEOG-3516, GEOG-4524, GEOG-4534

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 6

Average GPA: 3.18 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 33.95%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

Andrew Ellis202248.8%27.5%15.8%7.2%0.7%0.0%3.174
Stephanie E Zick202448.3%31.5%14.3%3.0%2.8%0.0%3.212

Grade Distribution Over Time

1234GPA
Fall 2019Fall 2020Fall 2021Fall 2022Fall 2023Fall 2024Term050% W