Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 3110 - Introduction to Synoptic Meteorology

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Class Description

This course will introduce students to synoptic meteorology and prepare them to obtain, analyze, and interpret weather data from surface, upper air, and satellite data to a degree sufficient to make reasonably accurate forecasts and assist others in their forecasting.

Prerequisties

  • Mteor 3010


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

This Week in Class

Thickness and the Thermal Wind

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Weather News

Daily Weather Story

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Important Dates

September 2: No class. University holiday.
October 15: Midterm Exam
November 25-29: Thanksgiving break
December 9: Senior Research Symposium
Tentative Final Exam Date: Thursday, December 19, 7:30-9:30 am.