In this course, the student will learn basic characteristics of weather and the use of surface weather maps and satellite photographs to study Earth's weather. The course of study allows the student to define the various parameters that are commonly used to describe the state of the atmosphere and provides the student with the opportunity to utilize the latest technology in interpreting and analyzing weather phenomena. The course earns General Education credit under the Physical Sciences category for which successful students will demonstrate the skills necessary to understand and apply scientific concepts and reasoning, including the analysis and interpretation of various types of data. |