MET - Meteorology
Scientific causes of climate change and its potential impact. Past, current, and future climates with emphasis on how scientists measure and interpret climate variation. This course may be offered in an online format. Quantitative Reasoning. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Description and causes of tornadoes, hurricanes, explosive cyclones, floods and drought. The potential impact of global climate change on these phenomena. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Development of a plan for success in meteorology based on understanding the requirements to enter the field and the resources CMU provides to meet them.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Description and analysis of the fundamental atmospheric phenomena that define our weather and climate: radiation, wind, moisture, stability, clouds, precipitation, convection, and cyclones. Pre/Co-requisite: One of the following:
MTH 130, 132, 133, 232, 233.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Application of basic concepts in meteorology to create presentations on past, current, and forecast weather data. Prerequisite:
MET 260 with a C- or better.
Credits
1(1-1)
Prerequisites
MET 260 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to how data is stored, shared, analyzed, and visualized in meteorology, with students conducting basic analysis and visualization of meteorological data. Prerequisite: MET 260 with a C- or better.
Credits
1(1-1)
Prerequisites
MET 260 with a C- or better.
Corequisites
None.
A study of major climate types, their controls, distribution patterns and significance. Examination of the causes and implications of climatic change. Prerequisites: ENS 101 or MET 101 or
MET 140 or
MET 260 or
GEL 201 or
GEO 201.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
ENS 101 or MET 101 or MET 140 or MET 260 or GEL 201 or GEO 201
Corequisites
None.
Examination of current issues and best practices in broadcast meteorology. Guided in-studio experience in forecast creation with the MAX system and development of presentation style. Prerequisite:
MET 270 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 270 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Properties of moist and dry air and thermodynamic processes in the atmosphere. Analysis of atmospheric stability. Theory and applications of thermodynamic diagrams. Prerequisites:
MET 312 with a grade of C- or better;
MTH 133. Pre/Co-requisite:
PHY 145QR.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MET 312 with a grade of C- or better; MTH 133
Corequisites
None.
Design and use of meteorological instrumentation, including meteorological radar and satellites. Prerequisites:
MET 270 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 270 with a C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of different types of meteorological data using meteorological software within the Linux operating system, including proper ways to visualize and present data. Prerequisite: MET 270 with a C- or better or MET 260 and DAS 252 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MET 270 with a C- or better or MET 260 and DAS 252 with a C- or better.
Corequisites
None.
Microphysical processes in warm and cold clouds. Properties of radiation and radiative transfer in the atmosphere. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: MET 312 with a C- or better; PHY 145; MTH 133.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 312 with a C- or better; PHY 145; MTH 133
Corequisites
None.
Application of Newton’s laws of motion to various scales of atmospheric phenomena. Vorticity, divergence and vertical motion. Prerequisites:
MET 310, 320 with a C- or better;
MTH 233; PHY 145. Pre/Co-requisite:
MET 340.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 310, MET 320 with a C- or better; MTH 233; PHY 145
Corequisites
None.
Quasi-geostrophic theory and its application in weather prediction and diagnosis. Atmospheric waves, baroclinic instability theory. Prerequisite:
MET 330 with a grade of C- or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 330 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Analysis of large-scale weather patterns through the application of concepts from physical and dynamical meteorology. Focus on cyclogenesis, frontogenesis, and the quasi-geostrophic framework. Prerequisites:
MET 310 and 320 with a C- or better;
MTH 233; PHY 145. Pre/Co-requisite:
MET 330.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MET 310 and MET 320 with a C- or better; MTH 233; PHY 145
Corequisites
None.
Advanced analysis of large-scale weather patterns through the application of concepts from physical and dynamical meteorology. Focus on quasi-geostrophic, isentropic, and potential vorticity frameworks. Prerequisite:
MET 340 with a grade of C- or better. Pre/Co-requisite:
MET 335.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MET 340 with a grade of C- or better
Corequisites
None.
Various special topics in atmospheric science. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
Structure, dynamics, and morphology of atmospheric phenomena on the mesoscale including thunderstorms and mesoscale convective systems. Prerequisite: MET 335.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 335
Corequisites
None.
Examines physical laws that govern the climate system; intraseasonal and longer climatic variations (General Circulation, Climate Change, teleconnections) and fundamental data analysis. Prerequisites: MET 301; STA 382. Pre/Co-requisites: MET 315; MET 330.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
MET 301; STA 382.
Corequisites
None.
Best practices for creation of forecasts of a variety of weather phenomena. Includes most appropriate ways of communicating impacts to affected users. Prerequisite:
MET 340.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MET 340
Corequisites
None.
Internship in the field of atmospheric science. Prerequisites: Three or more courses in MET program (2 of which must be 300 level or greater), permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Three or more courses in MET program (2 of which must be 300 level or greater), permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Research in meteorology with topics agreed upon by student and instructor. May be taken only by arrangement prior to registration. Prerequisites: Three or more courses in MET program (2 of which must be 300 level or greater), permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Three or more courses in MET program (2 of which must be 300 level or greater), permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Special topics and recent developments in geosciences that are not included in existing courses. Specific topic will be listed on student’s transcript. Repeatable up to 6 credits when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisite: See Course Search and Registration.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
See Course Search and Registration
Corequisites
None.
Numerical differencing techniques, stability analysis, structure and operation of commonly utilized weather and climate models, physical parameterizations and their implications. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: MET 450; MET 315 or CPS 180; or admission to the Earth and Ecosystem Science Ph.D. program.
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MET 450; MET 315 or CPS 180; or admission to the Earth and Ecosystem Science Ph.D. program
Corequisites
None.