Synoptic Meteorology
General
Prefix
AHS
Course Number
385
Course Level
Undergraduate
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Description
Analysis of mid-latitude weather systems. Frontogenesis, jet streak circulations, and other lifting mechanisms. Alternative front and cyclone models.
Prerequisites
Credits
Min
3
Max
3
Repeatable
No
Goals and Diversity
MN Goal Course
No
Cultural Diversity
No
Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Explain key structures and processes in the large-scale atmosphere using multiple vertical coordinate systems.
Outcome
Diagnose the three-dimensional state of the atmosphere using potential vorticity thinking.
Outcome
Describe the features and flows within an extratropical cyclone at different stages of its lifecycle.
Outcome
Forecast the synoptic-scale weather using a combination of observations and numerical weather prediction models.
Dependencies
Courses
AHS385
is a
prerequisite
for: