This course discuss the core principles of synoptic meteorology including the following topics: Earth observations (radar, satellite, ground-based), cloud classification, analysis and forecasting of major weather systems and extreme weather events (fronts, hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, heatwaves, wildfires, and dust storms), weather forecasts, munerical forecasting models, and data assimilation techniques. Prerequisite: MATH 1426 and PHYS 1441 or PHYS 1443.