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ARTD-Arts BSSD-Behav.
& Social Sci. HUMD-Humanities NSLD-Nat.
Sci. with Lab NSND-Nat. Sci. NO lab [M] - Global & Cultural Prospective
CE -- Credit by Exam available
(...only) -- offered only on indicated campus(es)
G - Germantown R - Rockville TP - Takoma
Park/Silver Spring
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Course Title |
Semester Hours |
Subject |
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| ME 100 |
WEATHER & CLIMATE |
3 semester hours |
ME-Meteorology |
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Course Description: Covers local and global weather phenomena. Topics include identification and explanation of cloud and optical phenomena (rainbows, mirages); sun-earth interaction (energy balance, seasonal changes, global climate); and catastrophic occurrences (tornadoes, hurricanes, floods). Using real-time maps and data available via the Internet, students forecast local weather. The course offers an optional field trip. Students may receive credit for either ME 100 or ME 101, but not both. (NSND) PREREQUISITE: A grade of C or better in MA 094, appropriate score on the mathematics placement test, or consent of department. Assessment levels: EN 101/101A, RD 120. Three hours each week.
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| ME 101 |
METEOROLOGY:INTRO WEATHER |
4 semester hours |
ME-Meteorology |
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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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| ME 101L |
METEOROLOGY:INTRO WEATHER |
No Credit |
ME-Meteorology |
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Course Description: Laboratory component of ME 101.
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