1980-81 SENATE DOCUMENT #12 APC DOCUMENT #12 Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology The Academic Policies Committee recommends to the Faculty Senate approval of the following courses to be taught under Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology: 105 Introduction to Meteorology (3) The non-technical treatment of fundamentals of modern technology, including the interaction between weather and climate and man in his activities. 110 Introduction to Oceanography (3) The non-technical treatment of fundamentals of geological physical, chemical and biological oceanography including the interaction between man and the marine environment. 210 General Meteorology I (3) Solar radiation energy balance of the atmosphere, structure and composition of the atmosphere, introduction to the governing meteorological equations, general circulation of the atmosphere. Corequisite: Mathematics 191. 211 General Meteorology II (3) Structure of air masses and their movements, weather and circulation systems wave theory of cyclones, fronts and precipitation processes. Prerequisite: Meteorology 210. 220 Climatology (3) Climates of the earth. A study of weather elements, their distribution over the earth, their diurnal, seasonal, and long-term variations and the factors that determine their variations. Prerequisite: Meteorology 211 305 Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Statics (3) A study of the gaseous composition of the earth's atmosphere, its modification by radiative processes, and the application of the gas laws to the atmospheric statics. Prerequisites: Meteorology 211, Mathematics 201 and Physics 222. 310 Atmospheric Kinematics and Dynamics (3) The motion of the earth's atmosphere in relationship to the forces acting upon the fluid. A study of equations of motion, circulation, vorticity, divergence, viscosity, turbulence and atmospheric energy. Prerequisite: Meteorology 305. 320 Meteorological Instruments (3) Instruments and observational techniques for direct measurement of surface and upper air meteorological elements; interpretation and use of remotely sensed data from satellites, rockets, etc. Prerequisite: Meteorology 211. Page 2 330 Hydrology (3) Hydrologic cycle and component processes: precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, snow melt, run off, stream flow and ground water. Prerequisite: Meteorology 211. 405 Meteorological Statistics (3) Basic statistical method and tests of significance, probability, frequency distribution, curve fitting, correlation, harmonic analysis (Fourier series), correllogram, periodogram and spectrum analysis. Prerequisites: Mathematics 425 and Meteorology 211, 220. 410 Weather Analysis and Forecasting I (4) Analysis of weather charts, interpretation and use of National Meteorological Center analyses and forecast products, weather forecasting techniques, introduction to numerial weather analysis and forecasting. Laboratory provides practical training in analysis and forecasting. Prerequisite: Meteorology 310. 411 Weather Analysis and Forecasting II (4) A continuation of Meteorology 410 with emphasis on practical application and skill development. Special topics in weather forecasting. Prerequisite: Meteorology 410. 420 Applied Climatology Application of climatological and statistical principles to weather sensitive fields such as agriculture, construction, transportation and energy conservation. Prerequisite: Meteorology 405. 450 Numerical Methods and Computers (3) Application of numerical mathematical methods and computer technology to weather analysis and forecasting problems. Topics include finite difference and spectral methods for solving the governing meteorological equations, matrix operations, and iterative methods for solving equations. Prerequisite: Mathematics 305 and Meteorology 310, 410; Corequisite: Meteorology 411. 455 Physical Meteorology (3) Physical processes of condensation, radiation and radiative transfer, atmospheric sound and light propagation, and atmospheric electrical phenomena. Prerequisite: Meteorology 211. 460 Agricultural Meteorology (3) Physical processes of microclimates; application of statistical and climatological principles to crop production, growing seasons, temperature and precipitation cycles, etc. Prerequisites: Meteorology 220, 405. Page 3 465 Marine Climatology (3) Interaction of oceans and atmosphere; ocean circulation, waves, energy exchange; oceanic influences on climatological patterns. Prerequisites: Meteorology 110, 211, and 220. 495 Meteorology Research (1-6) The student will undertake research and/or development in climatology as approved by the department. This work will lead to a written thesis. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. 171-3, 271-3, 371-3, 471-3 Special Topics in Meteorology Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may from time to time be a need. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Page 4 METEOROLOGY Adjunct Professors: Guttman, Koss The meteorology major allows students to obtain a basic knowledge of atmospheric sciences and to specialize in climatology. Completion of the major fulfills the subject area requirements for employment as a meteorologist in the Federal Civil Service. Courses are designed in close cooperation with the National Climatic Center so that students can receive in-depth training in climatology, climatological methods and relevant climatological applications. Qualified students can pursue independent study and research projects within the department or under the guidance of experts at the National Climatic Center. Most projects involve the use of climatic data and climatological methods to solve problems relating to agriculture, energy, aerospace, natural hazards, industry and commerce. Opportunities exist for summer and part-time employment at the National Climatic Center. The study of meteorology and climatology requires a correlate knowledge of mathematics through calculus, differential equations and statistics. It is suggested that vector analysis also be studied. I. Required courses in the major: 35 hours, including 210, 211, 220, 305, 310, 405, 410, 411, 420 and six additional hours at the 300 level or above. II. Required courses outside the major: Chemistry 141; Physics 221, 222; Mathematics 191, 192, 201, 305, 421, and 426. III. Foreign languge requirement: Foreign languge options are allowed. (See p. 000) IV. Special departmental requirements: None (Passed by Faculty Senate 10/16/80)