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Course Description: Designed to give students an understanding of important global and local weather events. Lectures explore the elements responsible for weather and climate. Individual topics include sky phenomena (clouds, rainbows, mirages), effects of sun-earth movements, geographic and seasonal variation, and catastrophic occurrences (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods). In laboratories, students learn to use weather instruments and make their own forecasts. Field trips focus on climate studies of nearby natural areas and tours to Weather Service facilities. Students may receive credit for either ME 100 or ME 101, but not both. (NSLD) (R only) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in MA 094, appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment level: EN 101/101A. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory each week; field trips.
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