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• Foster understanding of synoptic-scale weather systems
• Introduce methods of synoptic analysis
• Apply dynamical concepts to weather analysis and interpretation

Lynn McMurdie mcmurdie@atmos.washington.edu
624 ATG (Atmospheric Sci./Geophysics Bldg) 
(206) 685-9405 
Office hours: Drop in or by appointment

Class Schedule: 

Lectures: Monday and Wednesday 1:30 -2:20 pm, in ATG 610

Lab: Friday 1:30 - 3:20 pm in ATG 610

Suggested Textbooks:

Synoptic-dynamic Meteorology in Midlatitudes, Vol. 2, by H. B. Bluestein

An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, 4th edition, by J. R. Holton

Extratropical cyclones, C. W. Newton and E. O. Holopainen, Eds.

Atmospheric Science, An Introductory Survey, by J. M. Wallace and P. V. Hobbs

The Life Cycles of Extratropical Cyclones, M. Shapiro and S. Gronas, Eds.

• Labwork and homework: 30%
• Midterm exam 30%
• Final Exam 35%
• Weather discussion participation 5%