# Meteorology (METE) courses

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 2 courses

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/30038

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026.

### METE 193 — METEOROLOGY THEORY SPECIAL TOPICS

- **Units:** 0.5 to 4
- **Hours:** 1.5 to 12 hours per week: (0.00 - 0.00 lecture hours/1.50 - 12.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026 schedules
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.

### METE 212 — INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 3 hours per week: (3.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)
- **Prerequisite:** Elementary algebra or eligibility for college-level math using the current college process.
- **C-ID:** GEOG 130
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/mete.md)
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Letter Grade or P/NP

Introduces the fundamentals of meteorology, including the nature and origin of the atmosphere. Topics include atmospheric circulation, humidity, cloud formation, precipitation, storm growth, cyclone development, climates of the earth, and global climate change.