GEOG 104 Introduction to Weather and Climate
Course Information
| Course Number | GEOG 104 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Introduction to Weather and Climate |
| Description | This course will serve as an introduction to the basic atmospheric processes described as weather. Topics including atmospheric pressure, winds, temperature patterns, humidity and precipitation, and severe weather phenomena will be examined. The spatial distribution of global climates and climate change will also be explored. (Prerequisites: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].) (MNTC 3 & 10) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Next-Generation Accuplacer Reading score 250+ OR Classic Accuplacer Reading score 77+ OR MCA Reading score 1046+ OR ACT Reading 21+ OR completion of one of the following courses with a grade of C, 2.0, or higher: READ 0099, ENGL 0099, or ENGL 100 [or equivalent].
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Apply the basic methodologies of science.
- Utilize geographic tools to understand and analyze weather.
- Explain Earth-Sun relationships and how energy is transferred and produces weather and climate.
- Analyze earth's atmosphere and air temperature.
- Describe how clouds and various types of precipitation form.
- Analyze atmospheric pressure and its effects on wind and weather.
- Develop a short-term weather forecast for a specific location.
- Examine weather hazards.
- Classify global climate regions.
- Investigate the potential ways in which humans may alter weather and climate.
- Explore the latest technologies used for weather and climate forecasting.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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