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Atmospheric
Sciences
441/503 Fall 2010 Atmospheric Motions I http://www.atmos.washington.edu/academics/classes/2010Q4/441/ Syllabus Instructor:
Professor
Cecilia Bitz Attend lectures. The lectures indicate the topics the instructor believes are most challenging and important. Valuable example problems will be worked in class and in small groups. Animations and computer exercises will be shown during lecture that may be part of future exams. Lecture notes cannot possibly contain everything important that the instructor says and make no attempt to repeat material that is covered comprehensively in the textbook. Occasionally material will be given in lecture that is not in the textbook or lecture notes and you will be expected to know it. Bring the lecture notes to class and write on them. Workplace
problems rarely present an obvious approach. This class will exercise
your ability to
solve such problems. An excellent source on how
to solve problems in physics (or meteorology) by Dan Styer
may offer some help. We will work problems together in class and during
office hours for
practice. Hash out
questions with your classmates outside
of class. Work in
groups on homework but every student must write up answers on their
own. Occasional random quizzes will test your ability to work
independently on homework problems that were assigned. Go to office
hours or email the instructor when you
need help. Don't be afraid to ask questions in class. Use anonymous
email if you feel uncomfortable asking a question or wish to
anonymously communicate some helpful feedback to the instructor. |