3.00 Credits
A collaborative learning course in conjunction with the American Meteorological Society (AMS) designed to focus on principles of atmospheric science analysis of observed environmental data and learning activities. Students learn about research initiatives from a variety of scholars and professionals employed in various sectors of the weather enterprise. The course employs a seminar format to facilitate interdisciplinary and cross institutional networking opportunities and leverages the existing institutional connections between Cal U, AMS and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These connections allow professionals to engage students in the seminar format where engagement is maximized. Professional focus is from the nationals centers (e.g., Weather Prediction Center, Storm Prediction Center, National Center for Environmental Prediction, Local National Weather Forecast Office, Space Weather Prediction Center, & National Weather Service Training Center). Learning modules are presented and students are tasked with engaging each other as they navigate course materials. Near the conclusion of the course, students are required to synthesize course materials and learning modules in a deliverable format for peers or other students at various learning capacities. Students then conduct their own peer-to-peer collaborations utilizing the learning tools presented in the course. The course relies on data and support of the American Meteorological Society, NOAA, United States Naval Academy, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, and by the Office of Naval Research.