EAS-130 Severe and Hazardous Weather
This course examines hazardous weather patterns and severe weather phenomena while emphasizing the fundamental concepts and processes in meteorology. The internal structure and atmospheric dynamics of extra-tropical and tropical cyclones will be examined as well as smaller scale atmospheric events such as thunderstorm propagation along squall lines, microbursts, and development of tornadoes. There will be special focus on the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of long-term weather patterns such as heat waves and drought. Several of the topics will be investigated by scrutinizing case studies of disastrous weather events that have occurred throughout history. This course includes a one-hour laboratory component. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)
Department
Physical Science
IAI Code
P1 905L