Course Description
Practical application and science underpinning of climate models and current climate forecast systems. Sources of predictability for climate forecasts on subseasonal, seasonal, and longer timescales. Modes of climate variability and related impacts, with emphasis on El Nino-Southern Oscillation and Northern Hemisphere patterns. The climate science behind Hurricane season and seasonal climate outlooks. This course is open to graduate students and upper-level undergraduate majors who receive a C- or higher in MEA 421 or MEA 460.
Spring 2026
Instructors
Meeting Patterns
Classes Start:
January 12, 2026
Classes End:
April 28, 2026
Location:
02106 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
M W
Class Start Time:
10:15am
Class End Time:
11:30am
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Restriction: Graduate standing or upper-level undergraduate majors (must have received a C- or higher in MEA 421 or MEA 460)