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Weather Discussion

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General

Prefix

AHS

Course Number

481

Course ID

00150176-2024-08-26

Course Level

Undergraduate

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Analysis and forecasting of weather on hemispheric, continental, and regional scales. Student-led presentations and participation in forecasting competition.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Describe the dynamics and theory behind current weather events.

Outcome

Design weather briefings tailored for the public as well as specialized users.

Outcome

Communicate weather risks in a cogent and evidence-backed manner.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Weather forecasting strategies and tools. 20% Statistical applications in operational weather forecasting. 20% Weather stakeholders & specialized users. 10% Constructing and presenting evidence-backed forecast discussions of current weather. 50%

Dependencies

Programs

AHS481 is a completion requirement for: