ERSC180 - Introduction to Meteorology

Course Details

Course Code: ERSC180 Course ID: 5032 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

Introduction to Meteorology covers the fundamental principles governing the behavior of our atmosphere and the duties and methods of the professional meteorologist. Students will gain insight into the exciting discipline of meteorology, discussing topics such as cloud formation, movement in the atmosphere, thunderstorms, tornadoes, meteorological satellites, and climate change. Students will discuss the process of the scientific method and also demonstrate science information literacy skills through source selection and creation of a narrated presentation.

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration07/28/2025 - 01/02/2026 Course Dates01/05/2026 - 03/01/2026 Start Month January SessionWinter 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration08/25/2025 - 01/30/2026 Course Dates02/02/2026 - 03/29/2026 Start Month February SessionWinter 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration09/29/2025 - 02/27/2026 Course Dates03/02/2026 - 04/26/2026 Start Month March SessionWinter 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session
Registration10/27/2025 - 04/03/2026 Course Dates04/06/2026 - 05/31/2026 Start Month April SessionSpring 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration11/24/2025 - 05/01/2026 Course Dates05/04/2026 - 06/28/2026 Start Month May SessionSpring 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration12/29/2025 - 05/29/2026 Course Dates06/01/2026 - 07/26/2026 Start Month June SessionSpring 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.