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Atmospheric Motions II
ATM S 442/504, Winter 2012
Lecture: MWF 1:30-2:20, ATG 310C
Lab: T 1:30-4:20, ATG 610 |
Prerequisites
ATM S 441 or 503
Textbook
Holton, J.R., 2004: Introduction to
Dynamic Meteorology, 4th Edition. Elsevier. Textbook errata are
available at this site: errata.
Grading
Homework: 400 pts, Lab: 500 pts, 2 tests: 300 pts each, Final Exam (comprehensive): 500 pts
4.0 = 2000 pts
Various small extra credit opportunities will be available throughout the quarter
Big extra credit project (100 pts): write a Wikipedia article (with at least 3
citations!) on one of the topics we covered in class. There are currently no
entries for geostrophic adjustment, quasi-geostrophic equations, Q-vectors,
etc., and lots of the topics are treated poorly (e.g., frontogenesis/frontolysis, etc).
Or, make a high-quality animation of a simulation that illustrates a topic we covered
in class and upload it to youtube with a full description. Either option needs to be
pre-approved by the
professor, and should be iterated with the prof a few times (so send me a first draft
a few weeks before the quarter ends) to assure a high-quality final product.
Makeup tests by prior arrangement only.
Homework is due at the beginning of class. Late homework may be allowed one time with instructor approval prior to its due date.
You can work in groups for homework, but each student must do their own writeup.
Important days
January 16: MLK Day.
January 27: First test.
February 17: Second test.
February 20: Presidents Day.
Last day of instruction: March 9.
Final exam: Mon March 12, 2:30-4:20 PM.
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