NATS 101 Intro to Weather and Climate Sect. 002: 9:30 am TR BIOW301

NATS 101 Intro to Weather and Climate Sect. 002: 9:30 am TR BIOW301

Lecturer: Prof. Steven L. Mullen

TA’s: Ms. Adam Gray

Ms. Gouri Prabhakar

Lecture 1-Nats 101 2

Who Am I?• Professor and Department Head

Department of Atmospheric Science• Joint Faculty Appointment

Dept. of Hydrology and Water Resources• Research Specialty

Precipitation Forecasting, Computer Modeling• 35 Years as Atmospheric Scientist• M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences

B.S. in Mathematics, Minor in Physics


Vital Statistics• Office Hours:

Dr. Mullen: Email only. PAS 562. TWR 2:00-3:00pm or by appointment.

• Mr. Gray: (520) 621-6843. PAS 526. TR 12:30-1:30pm; M 10:00-11:00am.

• Ms. Prabhakar: (520) 621-6843. PAS 526. MW 2:30-3:30pm; T 3:30-4:30pm.


Required Textbook• Required Text: Essentials of Meteorology-An

Invitation to the Atmosphere, 5th, 4th or 3rd Eds. by C. Donald Ahrens Picture Link

• Download Save $: 5th Ed 4th Ed 3rd Ed • Recommended Workbook: Study Guide for

Essentials of Meteorology, 4th Ed. by C. Donald Ahrens

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Course DescriptionIntroduction to the science of weather processes

and climate change: atmospheric structure and composition, energy balance, clouds and precipitation, wind systems, fronts, cyclones, weather forecasting, thunderstorms, lightning, hurricanes, ozone hole, air pollution, and global warming.


Course DescriptionEmphasis will be given to phenomena that have

strong impacts on human activities.

The fundamental importance of physics, chemistry and mathematics will be noted.

Atmospheric Sciences is Applied Physics.


Attendance PolicyI consider attendance mandatory, and I reserve

the right to tally it throughout the term.

After three unexcused absences prior to week 9, I will submit to the Office of Curriculum and Registration an administrative drop from the course and assign a grade in accordance with UA policy.

http://catalog.arizona.edu/2009-10/policies/classatten.htm


Student BehaviorUA Code of Academic Integrity, Code of

Conduct and Student Code of Conduct are enforced in this course.

Every student is responsible for learning these codes and abiding by them. http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/codeofacademicintegrity

Students can submit complaints online at https://arizona-jams.symplicity.com/public_report/


Grading PolicyFinal grade will be based on scores from

homework, project, midterms and final.

Exams will consist of multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

Midterms will cover new material presented through the end of the previous lecture day.

Extra credit questions given on some exams.

Extra credit impromptu clicker questions.


Grading Policy1) Examinations: 60%.

2) Homework assignments: 25%.

3) Outside of class project: 15%.

4) Classroom participation: up to 3% penalty for lack of attendance.

5) Extra credit: up to 3% for correctly answering in-class clicker questions.


Grading Policy• There will be four midterms during the term.

Tentative dates for the midterms are Tuesday Feb 9, Thursday March 4, Tuesday Apr 6, and Thursday Apr 29. No Exceptions

• Students who arrive late on test days will be not allowed to take the exam after the first student turns in her/his exam. No Exceptions

• The lowest score among the four midterms and final will be not be counted for the course grade.

Therefore, no make-up exams.


Grading Policy• Four best scores among the four midterms and

final exam are used to calculate your exam grades with final grades assigned in accordance to the class grading policy. The final exam is optional if you are satisfied with your scores on the four midterms and want to stand pat.

• CARROT:CARROT: If the average of your unadjusted test scores plus pop quizzes/HW/project scores is at least 92%, you will earn an exemption from the final and will receive an "A'' for the course.


Grading Policy• No Extra Credit Projects. No Exceptions.

So Plan Accordingly!So Plan Accordingly!


Final ExaminationSection 002 (9:30 am TR): BIOW 301

Tuesday, May 11, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

No Exceptions per UA Policy

• The final will consist of 60 multiple choice questions and short answer questions.

• At least 30, but no more than 40 questions, will be taken verbatim from the old quizzes.


Course Grading• Course Grading Scale

A 92% or higher

B 82.0-91.99%

C 70.0-81.99%

D 60.0-69.99% E < 60.0%


ExpectationsEvery student is expected to:

• Complete all of the assigned reading before the lecture, unless you hear otherwise.

• Devote a minimum of 2 hours outside of class studying, reading, etc. for every hour of classroom lecture. Unit Credit Definition

• Attend class daily, arrive on time, leave when class is dismisseddismissed (courtesy to peer students).


The Golden RuleTeaching team and students all show:

Mutual Respect!What exemplifies respectful behavior?

No talking

No electronics

Arriving on time

Remaining seated


Literacy RequirementsThere is a significant writing requirement for

this course. Homework and course project.There is also a science literacy requirement for

this course. This means that we:• Use scientific notation for writing numbers

(especially rather large or small ones).• Specify units of physical quantities

(e.g. meters for elevation, etc.).• Attempt to quantify physical relationships.


Announcements

Course Homepage…work in progress!

http://www.atmo.arizona.edu/

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Class Format: Lecture Days

• 5 minutes - Map Discussion and Forecast(If computer Gods are friendly)

• 2-3 minutes - Review/Summary/Clean-upFrom Prior Lecture (Optional)

• 60 minutes - New Material Lecture, Demos, Discussion

• 2-3 minutes - Wrap-up and Summary


Class Format: Quiz Days

• All exams will be on D2L.

• Exams are “at home”.

You must have reliable connectivity.

Connectivity loss, computer crashes, etc. are not an excuse to miss an exam.


LISTSERV Established

• [email protected]• Use for any questions, comments, discussions

that are general interest to the class.• [email protected] is reserved for

personal requests not of general interest.• To subscribe go to http://listserv.arizona.edu/

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EMAIL & LISTSERV Rules

• Must obtain an “arizona.edu” account Teaching team will only respond to emails from

“arizona.edu” accounts starting immediately

• Email and Listserv Etiquette No-No’sNo FlamingNo ProfanityNo Porn or Other Inappropriate LinksNo Advertisements No SpammingNo “Off-Topic” Subject Matter

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Importance of Atmosphere

• Necessary for a wide spectrum of features

Oceans

Clouds, Rain, Fresh Water

Erosion by Water and Wind

Life, Life on Land

Blue Skies, Red Sunsets, Twilight

Sound



• Point 1- Offers Protection

Consider surface temperatures

Without atmosphere?

0oF average, large day-night swings

Similar to the Moon’s Climate

With atmosphere…

60oF average, moderate diurnal swings



• Point 2 - Offers Protection

Consider Surface Radiation

Shields against harmful UV radiation



• Consider Survival Time

Without Food

few weeks

Without Water

few days

Without Air

few minutes


To Understand the Atmosphere

Examine its interfaces

with land/ocean

with space Sun

Space

Earth

Atmosphere

13,000 kmIs a very thin skin99% below 50 km (31 miles)50% below 5.5 km (3.4 miles)Atmosphere Picture next pageBlue Marble next page

Energy Flow

Solar Input =

Output to Space

http://www.solarviews.com/browse/earth/chile.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:The_Earth_seen_from_Apollo_17.jpg#file

Lecture 1-Nats 101 33NASA photo gallery

Note “thinness” of atmosphere in light blue

Lecture 1-Nats 101 34Apollo 17 photo

The Blue Marble


Course Building Blocks

• Intro 1st week or so

• Energy ~2 weeks

• Moisture ~2 weeks

• Dynamics ~3 weeks

Above are interdependent

• Specific Topics ~6 weeks


Next Class Assignment

• "How to Email a Professor" on Homepage• Reading-

3rd: 1-22, A: 421-423, C: 427-4284th: 1-22, A: 425-427, C: 431-4325th: 1-22, A: 435-437, C: 441-442

• Homework Questions- 3rd-Pg 22: 1.2, 3, 10, 14, 17, 18, 204th-Pg 22: 1.2, 3, 10, 14, 17, 18, 205th-Pg 22: 1.2, 3, 10, 14, 18, 19, 21 (1.2 means Chapter 1, Question 2)

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