Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences

Meteorology 301 - General Meteorology

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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 166
  • Credit or enrollment in Phys 222


Dave Flory

Meet the Instructor

Dave Flory
Lecturer/Research Assistant
3101 Agronomy Hall
Phone: (515) 294-0264
Email: flory@iastate.edu
Office Hours: M 12-2pm, R 1-3pm
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Class News & Updates

Final Exam (Exam #3)

The final exam for Spring 2009 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, 7:30am-9:30am in 2026 Agronomy Hall.

IDV Analysis Bundles

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


Weather News


Cut-Off Circulation

A cut-off low pressure system brought heavy rains to some parts of Iowa although Ames stayed fairly dry due to the advection of dry air from the north. The low is expected to move out today and tomorrow resulting in a pretty nice weekend.

Important Dates

January 19: University Holiday - No Class
March 16-20: Spring break
April 2-4: NWA Severe Storms Conference in Des Moines: Make up dates TBA.
Tentative Final Exam Date: Tuesday, May 5, 7:30-9:30am.