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NATURAL HAZARDS OF WEATHER

ATMOCN 141
Course Description

Explores the basic science of weather hazards ongoing around the globe and practical issues of Prediction, Risk Reduction, Resilience and Vulnerability (PRRRV) associated with these hazards.

Prerequisties

None

Satisfies
Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.36

-4.41% from Historical

Completion Rate
85.71%

-10% from Historical

A Rate
71.43%

-16.67% from Historical

Class Size
7

-33.33% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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