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ATM S 211: Winter 2008
Climate and Climate Change
http://www.atmos.washington.edu/2008Q1/211
Detailed Course Schedule
This page lists the topics that will be covered during each lecture. It is also where you will find lecture notes, required reading, and any other materials related to lectures. It is likely to change, and will be updated throughout the quarter.
Date Lecture Topic Assignments and Reading
Week 1: Introduction: Overview and Common Myths and Misconceptions
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
1/7

1/8

1/9

1/10

1/11 Discussion
Week 2: Systems, Energy and Change Concepts
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
1/14

1/15

1/16

1/17

1/18 Discussion
Week 3: A Simple Climate Model
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
1/21 NO LECTURE
1/22

1/23

1/24

1/25 Discussion
Week 4: Greenhouse Effect and Atmospheric Structure
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
1/28

1/29

1/30

1/31 NO LECTURE Focus the Nation
2/1 Discussion
Week 5: Regional Climates : Atmospheric Motions
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
2/4

2/5

2/6

2/7 Review Session
2/8 MIDTERM #1
Week 6: Regional Climates : Ocean Circulation
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
2/11

2/12

2/13

2/14

2/15 Discussion
Week 7: Biogeochemical Cycles : Hydrologic Cycle and Carbon Cycle
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
2/18 NO LECTURE
2/19

2/20

2/21

2/22 Discussion
Week 8: Human Perturbations
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
2/25

2/26

2/27

2/28

2/29 MIDTERM #2
Week 9: The Future : Climate Modeling, Projections and Impacts
Lecture slides:   PPT   PDF
3/3

3/4

3/5

3/6

3/7 Discussion Reading: 1 2
Week 10: The Future : Global Warming Fixes and Follies
3/10

3/11

3/12 Poster Session
3/13 Poster Session
3/14 Discussion
3/17 FINAL EXAM - 8:30-10:20 a.m. Monday, Mar. 17, 2008