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AIRP1307 - Aviation Meteorology

Catalog Description: In-depth coverage of meteorological phenomena affecting aircraft flight. Topics include basic concepts of aviation meteorology in the study of temperature, pressure, moisture, stability, clouds, air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, icing, and fog. Also in

Prerequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: READ 300, ESOL 310, or equivalent

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 48
State Approval Code: 4901020000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: AIRP 1307
Course Title: Aviation Meteorology

Course Rationale:

The basic of principles of meteorology are covered in this class.

Learning Objectives:

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Explain the basic atmospheric processes that produce weather in the atmosphere;
2. Identify the weather hazards that pilots will encounter associated with flight;
3. Select the appropriate method to receive and analyze weather data; and
4. Use meteorological information to conduct safe flight.

Grading Policy:

Your grade will be determined from:

The average of chapter exams and a final exam as follows:

Textbook Requirement:

1. Textbook and pilot supplies listed in bookstore

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