NAS 125 - Introduction to  Meteorology, offered by the Extended Learning Institute of Northern Virginia Community College, uses the American Meteorological Society's text and materials for an indepth introduction to meteorology. This is not a self-paced course. There will be weekly assignments and deadlines that must be completed on time. You will learn via Web-based instruction and research including use of AMS site text readings and assignments and at-home experiments.

If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:

• Analyze the interactions between the atmosphere and other “spheres” of the Earth.

• Analyze energy and matter flow within and between the various layers of the atmosphere.

• Discuss the principles of weather forecasting including the role of technology.

• Evaluate man’s influence on weather and climate.

• Apply concepts learned to everyday experiences.

Your course grade will be determined by the forums, quizzes and 6 exams, according to the following points:

There are 2 online exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

The instructor for this course is Richard Gottfried.

E-mail: rgottfried@nvcc.edu

You may email us to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or our campus offices. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.