Meteorology
2 courses · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027
METO 3 Weather and the Atmospheric Environment
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture: 54
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Processes that influence weather and climate: seasonality, structure of the atmosphere, atmospheric stability, severe weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms), climate change, and the causes and effects of air pollution. Students will use a variety of weather instruments and the course may include either field-work or field trips.
METO 3L Weather and Atmospheric Environment Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- Lab: 54
- Corequisite
- METO 3 (May have been taken previously)
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Laboratory applications and problem solving related to the atmospheric environment. Emphasizes the collection and analysis of weather and climate data.