GEOG 2630 - Weather
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30203,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Peter Kimosop
Professional Qualifications:
Ph. D., Geography, University of Cincinnati, 2011
Master’s, Geography, Western Michigan University, 2005
Bachelor’s, Geography, University of Nairobi, 2000
Instructor
Email: pkimosop@ysu.edu
Office: Moser Hall, Room 2105
Office Phone: (330) 941-3052
Preferred Contact Method: Email
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/29 | Chapter 1 | Module 1: Introduction to the Atmosphere. (CLO 1) | Module 1 Quiz Module 1 Discussion |
| 7/6 | Chapter 2 & 3 | Module 2: Earth’s Energy Balance and Temperature. (CLO 2) | Module 2 Quiz Module 2 Assignment |
| 7/13 | Chapter 4 & 5 | Module 3: Moisture, Atmospheric Stability, and Precipitation. (CLO 3) | Module 3 Quiz Module 3 Discussion |
| 7/20 | Chapter 6 & 7 | Module 4: Air Pressure, Winds, and Atmospheric Circulation. (CLO 4) | Module 4 Quiz Module 4 Assignment |
| 7/27 | Chapter 8 & 9 | Module 5: Air Masses and Midlatitude Cyclones. (CLO 5) | Module 5 Quiz Module 5 Discussion |
| 8/3 | Chapter 10 & 11 | Module 6: Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes. (CLO 6) | Module 6 Quiz Module 6 Assignment |
| 8/10 | Chapter 12 | Module 7: Weather Analysis and Forecasting. (CLO 7) | Module 7 Quiz Module 7 Discussion |
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.