<p>Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Nature and causes of weather phenomena, including atmospheric global circulation, clouds and storms, lightning and precipitation, fronts and cyclones, and tornadoes and hurricanes. P/NP or letter grading.</p>

Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department offers a broad curriculum in dynamic and synoptic meteorology, atmospheric physics and chemistry, and upper atmosphere and space physics.

General Education — Physical Sciences without Lab Credit (Scientific Inquiry)

General Catalog

Meteorology and Extreme Weather

A&O SCI 3

4 units