Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 3010 - General Meteorology

HPC Surface Plot
Latest surface analysis from Hydrometeorological Prediction Center.

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

MWF: 8:50 am - 9:45 am, 2020 Agronomy Hall
T: 9:00 am - 9:50 am, 2020 Agronomy Hall


Dave Flory

Meet the Instructor

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

Problem Set #4 Assigned

Homework #4 is due on Friday, February 28

First Hour Exam

The first hour exam will be in class on Wednesday, March 5th at our usual location.

IDV Analysis Bundles

The new IDV bundles can be found by following 'Weather Links' in the left menu bar.


Weather News

Daily Weather Story

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Important Dates

January 20: University Holiday - No Class
March 17: Mid-Semester
March 17-21: Spring break
March 27 - March 29: NWA Severe Storms Conference in Ankeny - No Class on March 29.
Tentative Final Exam Date: Tuesday, May 13, 7:30 - 9:30 AM.