PHY 116 - Introduction to Meteorology
Fall 2026
Professor Richard Hoffman
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✉ richard.hoffman@farmingdale.edu
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COURSE OVERVIEW
An introductory survey of the science of the atmosphere and weather. Topics include atmospheric structure, temperature, pressure, moisture, weather systems, severe weather, climate and forecasting.
This course fulfills 3 credits of the General Education Science requirement.
🗓 CHAPTER AND EXAM SCHEDULE - FALL 2026
Exam
No Class / Break
| Date | Topic / Chapters | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | Chapter 1 | Ch. 1 | Classes begin |
| Sep 2 | Chapter 1 | Ch. 1 | |
| Sep 9 | Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 | Ch. 1-2 | |
| Sep 14 | Chapter 2 + Review | Ch. 2 | Test review |
| Sep 16 | TEST 1 - Chapters 1 and 2 | Ch. 1-2 | Exam in class |
| Sep 21 | Chapter 3 | Ch. 3 | |
| Sep 23 | Chapter 3 | Ch. 3 | |
| Sep 28 | Chapter 4 | Ch. 4 | |
| Sep 30 | Chapter 4 | Ch. 4 | |
| Oct 5 | Chapter 5 | Ch. 5 | |
| Oct 7 | Chapter 5 | Ch. 5 | |
| Oct 12 | Chapter 5 + Review | Ch. 5 | Exam review |
| Oct 14 | TEST 2 - Chapters 3, 4 and 5 | Ch. 3-5 | Exam in class |
| Oct 19 | Chapter 6 | Ch. 6 | |
| Oct 21 | Chapter 6 and Chapter 7 | Ch. 6-7 | |
| Oct 26 | Chapter 7 | Ch. 7 | |
| Oct 28 | Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 | Ch. 7-8 | |
| Nov 2 | Chapter 8 + Review | Ch. 8 | Exam review |
| Nov 4 | TEST 3 - Chapters 6, 7 and 8 | Ch. 6-8 | Exam in class |
| Nov 9 | Chapter 9 | Ch. 9 | |
| Nov 11 | Chapter 9 | Ch. 9 | |
| Nov 16 | Chapter 10 | Ch. 10 | |
| Nov 18 | Chapter 10 | Ch. 10 | |
| Nov 23 | Chapter 10 and Chapter 11 | Ch. 10-11 | |
| Nov 25-28 | Thanksgiving Break | — | No class |
| Nov 30 | Chapter 11 | Ch. 11 | |
| Dec 2 | Chapter 11 | Ch. 11 | |
| Dec 7 | Chapter 11 + Final Review | Ch. 1-11 | Review |
| Dec 9 | TEST 4 - Chapters 9, 10 and 11 | Ch. 9-11 | Exam in class |
| Dec 14 | Makeup / Study Day | — | No regular class |
