ENVS1140-D Weather and Climate (Fall 2016)
Course Details
Session, Dates: 1 (08/29/2016 - 12/17/2016)
Days: M W F
Time: 01:00 - 01:50 pm
Location: Moon Campus
Room: Franklin Center 203
Seats Available: 6 Seats
Credits: 3
Course Description
This course studies the physical and chemical properties of the Earth's atmosphere and their impact on humankind. The structure and dynamics of the troposphere, stratosphere, and ionosphere are examined. Elements of cloud formation, air masses, air pollution, and weather forecasting are reviewed. Methods for classifying and analyzing the world's climatic regions are discussed. The environmental hazards of tornadoes, chinook winds, monsoons, green house gases, and hurricanes, among others, are reviewed. Principles of scientific inquiry are integrated throughout the course.
Course Materials
About the Instructor(s)
Albert M. Snider, Ph.D.
snider@rmu.edu
412-397-4200 phone
John Jay 3rd
Profile
Part-Time Faculty
Science
snider@rmu.edu
412-397-4200 phone
John Jay 3rd
Profile