Prerequisite/Corequisite: JOUR201 or permission of instructor (cm495@umd.edu).

This course will provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to report and produce accurate, informative, and compassionate stories about extreme weather and natural disasters. Students will learn about the causes and socioeconomic impacts of disasters, and organized effortsacross sectors to prepare for and respond to them. Students will also learn how to stay safe when reporting in hazardous conditions. No prior scientific knowledge is required. Students will hear from several guest speakers, including reporters, weather media professionals, and relevantexperts. Field trips to local weather-related institutions are also planned.