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

1. Identify the components that make up the earth’s atmosphere.
2. Outline and discuss the physical principles involved in the energy engine that drives the dynamic atmosphere.
3. Identify and discuss the atmospheric conditions that produce thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, air pollution, and climatic changes.
4. Apply climatic data to weather forecasting.
5. Identify and describe the tools used by the meteorologist in weather forecasting.