GEOG 2630 - Weather
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43888,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Peter Kimosop
Email: pkimosop@ysu.edu
Course Description
2630. Weather. An examination of basic weather elements, their interrelationships and the natural laws that govern them. Focus is on both global scale atmospheric processes and localized factors that influence weather conditions and patterns. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Atmosphere: An Introduction to Meteorology | Lutgens, Tarbuck, and Herman | 978-0134758589 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Module 1: Introduction to the Atmosphere. (CLO 1) | Module 1 Quiz — Due Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 1 Discussion * Initial discussion post — Due Wednesday, August 26 by 11:59 p.m. * Reply to at least 2 classmates by Sunday, August 30 at 11:59 p.m. . |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 & 3 | Module 2: Earth’s Energy Balance and Temperature. (CLO 2) | Module 2 Quiz — Due Sunday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 2 Assignment — Due Sunday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. . |
| 9/7 | Chapter 4 & 5 | Module 3: Moisture, Atmospheric Stability, and Precipitation. (CLO 3) | Module 3 Quiz — Due Sunday, September 13 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 3 Discussion * Initial discussion post — Due Wednesday, September 9 by 11:59 p.m. * Reply to at least 2 classmates by Sunday, September 13 at 11:59 p.m. . |
| 9/14 | Chapter 6 & 7 | Module 4: Air Pressure, Winds, and Atmospheric Circulation. (CLO 4) | Module 4 Quiz — Due Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 4 Assignment — Due Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 p.m. . |
| 9/21 | Chapter 8 & 9 |
Module 5: Air Masses and Midlatitude Cyclones. (CLO 5) | Module 5 Quiz — Due Sunday, September 27 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 5 Discussion * Initial discussion post — Due Wednesday, September 23 by 11:59 p.m. * Reply to at least 2 classmates by Sunday, September 27 at 11:59 p.m. . |
| 9/28 | Chapter 10 & 11 | Module 6: Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes. (CLO 6) | Module 6 Quiz — Due Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 6 Assignment — Due Sunday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. . |
| 10/5 | Chapter 12 | Module 7: Weather Analysis and Forecasting. (CLO 7) | Module 7 Quiz — Due Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. . Module 7 Discussion * Initial discussion post — Due Wednesday, October 7 by 11:59 p.m. * Reply to at least 2 classmates by Sunday, October 11 at 11:59 p.m. |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.