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Course
GEOG117
NSC Course
Meteorology/Climatology
Description
Studies the composition, structure, and dynamics of the earth's atmosphere that influences global weather patterns. Meteorology defines weather concepts that provide the basis for forecasting, weather analysis and understanding atmospheric phenomena such as hurricanes, tornadoes and extreme weather. Discussion on human impact of the atmosphere, ozone depletion, greenhouse effect and air pollution. Satisfies Natural Science Core Curriculum. (non-lab credit). Lecture Credits: 3

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