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MTRG-3524: Meteorology Field Methods

Description: A field methods course in meteorology. On-location observation and analysis of temperature, wind fields, pressure, and dewpoint. In-field experiences with radar and satellite data, numerical model output and portable weather stations. On-location sites and corresponding curriculum may include severe storm analysis in the Great Plains, mountain weather in the White Mountains (NH) or Rocky Mountains (CO), and costal storms along the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico coastlines. May be repeated for credit, with permission and different content, for a maximum of 9 hours.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: GEOG-2506 and GEOG-3504

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: up to 9 credit hours

Sections Taught: 15

Average GPA: 3.99 (A)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 97.50%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.00%

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