Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 3010 - General Meteorology

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Meteorology at ISU
EAC
Iowa State

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Got a question or comment? Contact me at (515) 294-0264 or flory@iastate.edu.

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Class Description

This course will introduce students to the global distribution of temperature, wind, and atmospheric constituents; atmospheric thermodynamics, radiative transfer, global energy balance, storms and clouds, and introductory dynamics.

Prerequisties

Math 1660
Credit or enrollment in Phys 2320

Meeting Times

MTWF: 8:50 am - 9:45 am, 2020 Agronomy Hall

Meet the Instructor

Dave Flory
Teaching Professor
3101 Agronomy Hall
Phone: (515) 294-0264
Email: flory@iastate.edu
Office Hours: By Appointment

Class News & Updates

Spring 2026

The first class meeting of the Spring 2026 semester will take place at 8:50 AM on January 20 in 2020 Agronomy Hall. See you there!

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Weather News

Daily Weather Story

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Important Dates

January 19: University Holiday - No Class
March 13: Mid-Semester
March 16-20: Spring break
March 26 - March 28: NWA Severe Storms Conference in Ankeny - No Class on March 27.
Tentative Final Exam Date: Tuesday, May 12, 7:30 - 9:30 AM.