ATSC 2000: Introduction to Meteorology

Syllabus, Fall 2009

LECTURE:		Tue and Thu	1:20 - 2:35pm	EN 6085	Bart Geerts
LABORATORY:		either Wed	2:10 - 5:00pm	EN 6085	Patrick Campbell
		or Thu	2:45 - 5:25pm	EN 6085	Patrick Campbell

INSTRUCTOR:	Dr Bart Geerts
	Associate Professor of Atmospheric Science
	Office: ENG 6062; (ph) 766-2261; geerts@uwyo.edu
OFFICE HOURS:	Tue-Thu 2:35 - 4 pm Feel free to drop in anytime, I am usually in the office

TEXT:	Required! Meteorology - Understanding the Atmosphere, second edition, by Steve Ackerman Brooks/Cole Publishing
LAB MANUAL:	Required! The manual is available in the University Bookstore and online Bring the Lab Manual and the textbook to the lab sessions.

COURSE WEBSITE:	http://www.atmos.uwyo.edu/~geerts/atsc2000/

TESTS & FINAL	test 1: Tue 29 September test 2: Tue 3 November
	Final: Thursday, December 10, 1:15pm-3:15pm

Textbook, lectures, and lab:

It is highly recommended that you read the textbook in preparation for the lectures and the lab. It is essential also to attend classes. The textbook reading, lecture attendance, and lab practice all complement each other to give you a comprehensive understanding of how weather works

Lecture topics:

Chapter 1) introduction to the atmosphere
Chapter 2) the energy cycle
Chapter 3) temperature
Chapter 4) water in the atmosphere
Chapter 5) observing the atmosphere
Chapter 6) atmospheric forces and wind
Chapter 7) global-scale winds
Chapter 9) air masses and fronts
Chapter 10) extra-tropical cyclones and anticyclones
Chapter 11) thunderstorms and tornadoes
Chapter 15) human influences on climate

COURSE GRADING:	test 1	13 %
	test 2	13 %
	final exam	19 %
	pop quizzes + class participation	6 %
	take-home assignments (six, 4% each)	24 %
	lab exercises	25 %

Please arrange your schedule so that you do not miss any of the tests. Make-up examinations will only be permitted for students with an officially authorized absence. This includes the final. If you have a valid excuse to explain why you cannot attend an exam, e.g., documented illness, court appearance, participation in an official UW sports event, please present it to me as soon as possible. Please see the instructor immediately if you are a University athlete likely to be required to be frequently absent from either regular class meetings or examinations.

Lab attendance is mandatory In order to pass the class, you must achieve a passing grade in the lab .

University Studies: This course fulfills the Earth Science (SE) component of the 2003 University Studies Program. SE courses include basic and applied study of fundamental principles addressing the earth-sun relationship, astronomy, distribution of physical/geological features, map interpretation, weather/climate/oceanography, soils and vegetation. They introduce the scientific approach, its scope and limitations. They include a term-long laboratory experience.

Disability Statement: If you have a physical, learning, or psychological disability and require accommodations, please let me know as soon as possible. You must register with, and provide documentation of your disability to University Disability Support Services (UDSS) in SEO, room 330 Knight Hall.

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