In this course we investigate the fundamentals of atmospheric physics and meteorology. Topics covered include: hydrostatic balance and the vertical structure of the atmosphere; altimetry; thermodynamics of dry and moist air; stability; cloud formation and precipitation; geostrophic, gradient and ageostrophic balances; winds; synoptic scale weather systems, air masses and fronts; radiation and the general circulation of the atmosphere; boundary layer processes. Material will be illustrated with applications from areas such as aviation, the marine and land environments, and our everyday experience of weather. The course includes a laboratory program relating to, and supplementing the lecture material.