ATMO 170A1: Introduction to Weather & Climate - Online
Section 005Fall 2013
Course Description
An introduction to the science of weather processes and climate, including the genesis of fronts and cyclones, precipitation processes, major wind systems of the world, severe storms, weather forecasting and climate projections. Special emphasis will be given to natural phenomena which have strong impacts on human activities including snow, thunderstorms, hail tornadoes, hurricanes, El Nino, air pollution, ozone depletion and climate change. The importance of physics, chemistry and mathematics to atmospheric science will be discussed.
Instructor:
Professor Steven Mullen email (use for personal issues only)
Email Only
Office: PAS Bldg Rm 552
Office Hours: 3:00 pm- 3::50 pm MW (subject to change)
11:00 am- 11::50 am F
10:30 am -12:30 pm MW by appointment
Teaching Assistants:
Gina Medici
Email Only
Office: PAS Bldg Rm 588
Office Hours: M 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
W 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Ethan Smith
Email Only
Office: PAS Bldg Rm 588
Office Hours: T 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
R 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Reid Strickler
Email Only
Office: PAS Bldg Rm 588
Office Hours: T 9:00 am – 10:30 am
R 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Class Materials: Slides, homework, study guides, term project, dropboxes, assessments and quizzes are accessible on D2L.
Module 1 - Composition of Atmosphere
August 26-September 23
Module2 - Gas Laws
August 26-September 23
Module 3 - Weather Forecasting
August 26-September 23
Quiz 1 - Online
September 23 Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Module 4 - Forms of Energy
September 23 - October 21
Module 5 - Radiation
September 23 - October 21
Module 6 - Climate and Seasons
September 23 - October 21
Quiz 2 - Online
October 21 Monday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Module 7 - Moisture and Humidity
October 21 - November 20
Module 8 - Clouds and Precipitation
October 21 - November 20
Module 9 - Circulation Patterns
October 21 - November 20
Quiz 3 - Online
November 20 Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Module 10 - Atmospheric Stability and Storms
November 20 - December 19
Module 11 - Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
November 20 - December 19
Module 12 - Hurricanes and Atmospheric Optics
November 20 - December 19
Quiz 4 - Online
December 19 Thursday
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm