Directed by The Great Courses

Robert G. Fovall

Embark on a fascinating foray into the complex and enthralling field of meteorology: the study of the weather. In the 24 engaging lectures of Meteorology: An Introduction to the Wonders of the Weather, learn about the often surprising, always intriguing interactions that make up our world's climate

Rated TVPG

Mode of access: World Wide Web

Episode 1

Nature Abhors Extremes

Episode 2

Temperature, Pressure, and Density

Episode 3

Atmosphere-Composition and Origin

Episode 4

Radiation and the Greenhouse Effect

Episode 5

Sphericity, Conduction, and Convection

Episode 6

Sea Breezes and Santa Anas

Episode 7

An Introduction to Atmospheric Moisture

Episode 8

Bringing Air to Saturation

Episode 9

Clouds, Stability, and Buoyancy, Part 1

Episode 10

Clouds, Stability, and Buoyancy, Part 2

Episode 11

Whence and Whither the Wind, Part 1

Episode 12

Whence and Whither the Wind, Part 2

Episode 13

The Global Atmospheric Circulation

Episode 14

Fronts and Extratropical Cyclones

Episode 15

Middle Troposphere-Troughs and Ridges

Episode 16

Wind Shear-Horizontal and Vertical

Episode 17

Mountain Influences on the Atmosphere

Episode 18

Thunderstorms, Squall Lines, and Radar

Episode 19

Supercells, Tornadoes, and Dry Lines

Episode 20

Ocean Influences on Weather and Climate

Episode 21

Tropical Cyclones

Episode 22

Light and Lightning

Episode 23

Prediction and Predictability

Episode 24

The Imperfect Forecast