Operational Weather Seminar
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
485
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Culminating course in identifying, analyzing, and forecasting weather phenomena across a variety of spatial and temporal scales. High-impact weather events occurring around the world and expected societal impacts. Constructing short-term and medium-range forecasts, preparing forecast data for public consumption, and leading a team of meteorologists. Utilizing ensemble forecast systems and generating decision support products.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Facilitate group weather briefings that identify and forecast meteorological hazards over various geographic regions.
Outcome
Produce forecast products tailored to the needs of specific weather-sensitive clients.
Outcome
Manipulate ensemble forecast data to provide decision support services using a cost/loss model.
Outcome
Obtain and analyze historical surface, upper-air, radar, satellite, and model data from publicly available data repositories.