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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 EEB 026 (maybe later in ATG 610)

Lab: Friday 1:30 - 3:20 pm in ATG 610 (It is currently schedule to be in EEB 054, but we will take our chances in 610 because we need the big desks and access to the computers in room 623 for lab)

Required Textbook:

Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics by J. E. Martin

Suggested Textbooks:

Atmospheric Science, An Introductory Survey, 2nd edition, by J. M. Wallace and P. V. Hobbs

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.

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%