SYNOPTIC LABORATORY II: MESOSCALE METEOROLOGY
Local wind systems, thunderstorms, mesoscale convection systems, interactions with synoptic scale weather. Analysis, prediction, nowcasting and observation of mesoscale weather, including interpretation of satellite and radar information.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: ATM OCN 311 and 340 Course Designation: Core GenEd - Natural Science & Wellness + Lab Breadth - Physical Science Level - Advanced L&S Credit - L&S Liberal Arts and Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Spring 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Synthesize fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, and microphysics to understand how weather systems form and evolve on the mesoscale. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply radar and satellite tools for interpreting mesoscale phenomena. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze observational data and numerical weather prediction products (archived and in real time) to assess and predict mesoscale phenomena. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate assessments of recent weather events and forecasts to scientific and broad audiences. Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Synthesize fundamentals of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, and microphysics to understand how weather systems form and evolve on the mesoscale. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Apply radar and satellite tools for interpreting mesoscale phenomena. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Analyze observational data and numerical weather prediction products (archived and in real time) to assess and predict mesoscale phenomena. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Communicate assessments of recent weather events and forecasts to scientific and broad audiences. Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027