GEOG 2630L - Weather Lab
Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 30020,
Credit hours: 1
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
2630L. Weather Lab. Students observe, collect and analyze atmospheric data, and determine and predict weather conditions. Atmospheric laws and meteorological principles, concepts, and processes are investigated using the scientific method. Weekly investigations are undertaken in this hybrid lab encompassing in-class and online instructions. The class meets in person as needed for guidance. Optional lab to accompany GEOG 2630: Weather. Prereq.: GEOG 2630 or concurrently with GEOG 2630. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optional | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | Lab 1 | Vertical structure of the atmosphere | Lab 1 |
| 5/18 | Lab 2 | Earth-Sun Geometry Global Energy Budget & Temperature Data |
Lab 2 |
| 5/25 | Lab 3 | Atmospheric Moisture, Saturation and Atmospheric Stability Cloud Droplets and Raindrops |
Lab 3 |
| 6/1 | Lab 4 | Atmospheric Pressure Atmospheric Planetary Circulation |
Lab 4 |
| 6/8 | Lab 5 | Surface Weather Maps & Airmass Advection Fronts and Midlatitude Cyclones |
Lab 5 |
| 6/15 | Lab 6 | Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Hurricanes |
Lab 6 |
| 6/22 | Lab 7 | Weather analysis and Forecasting Weather satellite imagery |
Lab 7 |
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.