Principles of meteorology applied to weather analysis, and structure composition. Properties of the atmosphere with simple forecasting theory.
Lab included. 3 hr./wk.
Physical principles of climates of the past and present, the earth-sun relationships, heat transfer, and classification of climates. Statistical laboratory analysis of climate data.
4 hr./wk.
Weather forecasting theory and practice; classical, objective, and long range methods. Weather control, numerical prediction, automatic weather station recording, radar, rocket and satellite meteorology.
3 hr./wk.
Open to qualified graduate students in the School of Education interested in the study of special problems. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
Credits
Variable 1-3 cr./sem.
Requires sponsorship by an appropriate faculty member and approval of the Advisory Committee.
Hours to be arranged.
Principles and phenomena of weather and climate. Discussion of snow storms, hurricanes, rainbows, Ice Ages. Weather analysis and forecasting.
3 lect., 3 lab. hr./wk.
Explores oceans and ocean basins, submarine topography; properties of sea water; oceanographic instruments and research vessels. Water masses and currents; tides, waves, and wave action; marine sediments.
Lab/field trips included. 4 hr./wk.
Comprehensive treatment of physical and chemical processes responsible for the development and behavior of the earth. Study of minerals, rocks, and maps supplemented by labs and field trips in the Greater New York area.
3 hr./wk., plus field trips.