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. 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. (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)
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, MTH 132, MTH 133, MTH 232, MTH 233.
Credits
3(2-2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Design and use of meteorological instrumentation, including meteorological radar and satellites. Prerequisites:
MET 270 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(3-0)
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 275 with a C- or better or MET 260 and DAS 252 with a C- or better.
Credits
3(2-2)
Microphysical processes in warm and cold clouds. Properties of radiation and radiative transfer in the atmosphere. May be offered as 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 with a C- or better; PHY 145QR. Pre/Co-requisites: MET 340; MTH 233.
Credits
3(3-0)
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 with a C- or better; PHY 145QR. Pre/Co-requisite: MET 330; MTH 233.
Credits
3(2-2)
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)
Structure, dynamics, and morphology of atmospheric phenomena on the mesoscale including thunderstorms and mesoscale convective systems. Prerequisites: MET 320WI, MET 335.
Credits
3(3-0)
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)
Best practices for creation of weather forecasts, including the communication of weather-related impacts to support weather-sensitive decision makers. Prerequisite: C- or better in MET 340.
Credits
3(2-3)
An in-depth work experience in the student’s area of interest performed under a trained professional in the selected area of meteorology. Prerequisites: Three or more courses in MET program, two of which must be 300 level or greater; permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
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)
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)
Numerical differencing techniques, stability analysis, structure and operation of weather and climate models, physical parameterizations and their implications. Interpretation of ensemble modeling and emerging techniques. 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)