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