MEA 130
Introduction to Weather and Climate
Section: 601

Course Description

Explores the structure, physical causes, and climatology of weather systems including the jet streams, mid-latitude cyclones, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Clouds and precipitation, air pollution, climate modification, optical effects (rainbows, halos) and weather instruments. Weather systems and forecasting techniques are illustrated through daily weather map discussions.

GEP

Natural Sciences GEP Course

Type

Common Numbering System (UNC-CNS)

Summer I 5W 2026

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
May 20, 2026
Classes End:
June 24, 2026
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
[TBA]

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
Prerequisite: For Non-Majors