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I. METEOROLOGY. (Fall Term)

A study of the cause and effect of atmospheric conditions,
such as to changes of temperature, pressure, winds, humidity,
cloud phenomena, precipitation and storms, and their effects
on aviation, etc. Weather bureaus and their work, and weather
predictions are fully considered. Laboratory work includes the
construction and use of meteorological instruments, the construction
and interpretation of weather maps, and practical
weather forecasting. Lectures and laboratory work to the
amount of five lecture hours per week.—Adjunct Professor
Giles.