Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 301 - 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 166
  • Credit or enrollment in Phys 222

Meeting Times

MTWF - 9am - 2026 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 #7 Assigned

Homework #7 is due on Wednesday, April 3

IDV Analysis Bundles

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


Weather News

Daily Weather Story

Click the image to see the most recent NWS weather story for central Iowa.

Important Dates

January 16: University Holiday - No Class
March 11: Mid-Semester
March 11-15: Spring break
March 27 - March 29: NWA Severe Storms Conference in Ankeny - No Class on March 29.
Tentative Final Exam Date: Tuesday, May 7, 7:30 - 9:30 AM.