Scientific causes of climate change and its potential impact. Past, current, and future climates with emphasis on how scientists measure and interpret climate variation. This course may be offered in an online format. Quantitative Reasoning. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (University Program Group II-A: Descriptive Sciences)

Description and causes of tornadoes, hurricanes, explosive cyclones, floods and drought. The potential impact of global climate change on these phenomena. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)

Development of a plan for success in meteorology based on understanding the requirements to enter the field and the resources CMU provides to meet them.