ESCI 1010 Weather and Climate

4 (3 lecture hours; 3 lab hours) Credit Hour(s)

ESCI 1010 and ESCI 1020 are non-sequential science courses for general education. Students are introduced to basic concepts and fundamental principles of weather and climate.

General Education Learning Outcomes (TBR Approved)

Use Scientific principles to apply experimental techniques, make observational analyses, interpret experimental results, and draw logical conclusions.
Describe the natural and/or physical world using basic scientific language and processes.
Apply scientific principles to address problems or issues in the natural and/or physical world.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Apply universal directions using compass points, azimuths, and directional arrows for the identification of wind systems and ocean currents.
Examine and apply the controls of latitude, seasons, pressure, wind and ocean currents as weather fundamentals.
Plot geographic grid locations on maps using latitude and longitude fundamentals.
Use mathematical computations accurately in calculations.
Convert temperatures from fahrenheit to celsius and reverse.
Establish standard, local, Zulu, and daylight saving times for world time zones.
Determine climate classifications employing the Koppen mathematical method for world climates.

Prerequisite(s): READ 0810 and ENGL 0810 and MATH 0101 or MATH 0100 or MATH 0410 or MATH 0530 or equivalent.