When Offered: On Demand This course focuses on atmospheric controls and processes at the synoptic scale. Basic meteorological elements and concepts such as jet streams, long-range forecasting, cyclogenesis, and vorticity are discussed. Local and regional climatic patterns and anomalies are examined with respect to the dynamics of the large-scale circulation features of the atmosphere. Prerequisite: GHY 3100 or permission of the instructor. [Dual-listed with GHY 5620.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
