PHS 166 - Meteorology, Weather and Climate

4.00 Credit(s)

This course is designed to introduce students to meteorology. Topics covered include earth’s atmosphere, elements of weather, weather forecasting, types of storms and storm formation, severe weather, thunderstorm, hurricanes, tornadoes, the global climate, global change, and people’s interaction with the environment. 59.4 Lec. Hrs. / 39.6 Lab Hrs. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Natural Sciences Area.