Meteorology
2 courses · Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: 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)
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.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- GEOG 130
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.