Courses and Schedules

EAS-1311 Introduction to Meteorology


This course introduces students to a wide variety of basic atmospheric concepts and, in the process, enables them to gain a better understanding of "how the weather works." The course is best suited for students wishing to develop a fundamental understanding of Earth's atmospheric systems and to gain a greater appreciation for the atmosphere. The prime objective of this science course is to familiarize students to the physical processes associated with weather and climate, including jet streams, cyclones/hurricanes/typhoons, cloud types, air masses and fronts, global warming impacts, ozone hole El NiÑo/La NiÑa, Fujita scale, and anthropogenic climate change.

Study Methods:

Online Courses (EAS-1311-OL):
Sep 2024,  Nov 2024,  Jan 2025,  Mar 2025,  May 2025


TECEP® Examination (EAS-1311-TE):
Aug 2024,  Sep 2024,  Oct 2024,  Nov 2024,  Dec 2024,  Jan 2025,  Feb 2025,  Mar 2025,  Apr 2025,  May 2025,  Jun 2025


Credits: 3

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