Successful completion of this course will provide the following broad learning objectives:

A basic understanding of the physical forces that govern atmospheric pressure and motion.
A basic understanding of mechanisms that drive atmospheric water and energy cycles.
An understanding of weather systems, including mid-latitude cyclones and hurricanes.
An appreciation of the interactions between the land-surface and atmosphere in affecting weather and climate.
An ability to recognize the interactions between human activities, modification of the earth-atmosphere system, and changes to the atmosphere and climate.
A greater appreciation of the importance of science in our everyday lives and its role in influencing policy decision-making.

This course meets the following General Education Abilities by accomplishing the specific learning objectives listed below:

Computer Literacy is addressed through course administration, student-faculty electronic interaction, and supplemental reading assignments.

Critical Thinking is central to the learning objectives of this class, and includes the following elements, which are accomplished through lecture and classroom discussion/inquiry-based learning efforts:
  Consider and engage opposing points of view
  Support a consistent purpose and point of view
  Assimilate, analyze, and present a body of information
  Analyze arguments

Moral Reasoning (Ethics) is an important element of this course, as it seeks to link our understanding of the atmosphere and weather phenomena with human health and social welfare, as developed through lectures, classroom discussion, and inquiry-based learning exercises.

Introduction to the Physical Sciences
Atmospheric Composition and Structure
Earth-Sun Relationships and Seasons
Energy; Convection and Conduction; Radiation
Temperature and Temperature Patterns
Atmospheric Moisture
Atmospheric Stability
Air Pressure, Atmospheric Forces, and Winds
Global Circulation
Oceans and Ocean Currents
Air Masses and Fronts
Clouds and Precipitation
Mid-Latitude Cyclones
Tropical Cyclones
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Climate Classification
Climate Change/Global Warming

UGA Student Honor Code: "I will be academically honest in all of my 
academic work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others." 
A Culture of Honesty, the University's policy and procedures for 
handling cases of suspected dishonesty, can be found at 
www.uga.edu/ovpi. Every course syllabus should include the
instructor's expectations related to academic integrity.