This learning experience is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of basic meteorology and essential background for further discussion of changes in weather and climate.  Major topics include: the structure of the atmosphere; weather processes, systems and phenomena; climate and climatic change, economic impact of weather. The course of study necessary to be prepared for the proctored proficiency examination consists of lessons based on the readings from the textbook.  Students are encouraged to answer all the review questions and quizzes for each lesson.