XII. Course Descriptions
Meteorology
Department of Land Resource Science
| MET*1000 The Atmospheric Environment W (3-0) [0.50] |
| An introduction to the atmospheric environment which covers global to local scales. Topics covered are: understanding weather
maps and forecasts, weather indices for plants and people, local-scale microclimates of natural surfaces and cities, intentional
modification of microclimates, diffusion of pollutants in the atmosphere and their impact on air quality and climate change,
policy issues associated with air quality and climate change. (Offered through distance education format only.)
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| Restriction(s): |
Not available to students with previous MET credit. Not available to students registered in B.Sc. or B.Sc.(Env.) programs. |
| MET*2020 Agrometeorology W (3-0) [0.50] |
| Weather and climate effects on agricultural production. Relation of water balance and other climate factors to growth and
yield of crops, introduction to crop-weather modeling, climate hazards and their control, weather aspects of pest and disease
management.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*1020 or BIOL*1030 |
| MET*3050 Microclimatology W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course examines natural and intentionally-modified microclimates near the earth's surface; energy budgets; transport
of mass and heat. Familiarization with some instruments for microclimatic measurements will be required.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MET*2030 or GEOG*2110 |
| MET*4100 Physical Meteorology W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course introduces the principles of physical meteorology, including structure and composition of the atmosphere, radiative
transfer, atmospheric energetics and cloud formation. All topics will be discussed in terms of global climate change. (Offered
in odd-numbered years.)
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MET*3050 |
| MET*4210 Atmospheric Experimentation and Instrumentation W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course covers the design and implementation of field experiments for atmospheric and environmental studies. Principles
of operation and practical consideration of various meteorological and soil sensors will be discussed along with overall design
and implementation procedures for environmental monitoring. Students will prepare a proposal detailing an experimental design
of their own.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MET*2030 or MET*3050 |
| Restriction(s): |
MET*4230 |
| MET*4250 Topics in Atmospheric Science S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| In this course students will carry out a research project in an area of special interest. Individualized supervision will
be provided by a faculty member. The preparation of an oral and/or written report will be required. Formal agreement between
the student and the faculty supervisor is required. Students should make these arrangements during the course selection period
prior to the semester.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1.00 credits at the 3000 or higher level in meteorology. |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. |
