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Course Materials for Introduction to Atmospheric Science | CLIM 111, Lecture notes of Meteorology

George Mason University (GMU)Meteorology
Prof. Zafer Boybeyi

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CLIM-111/PHYS-111
CLIM-111/PHYS-111
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science
Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science
Lectures - Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30-2:45pm
Lectures - Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30-2:45pm
Spring Semester, 2013
Spring Semester, 2013
Robinson Hall A, Room 111
Robinson Hall A, Room 111
Profs. Zafer Boybeyi and Michael E. Summers
Profs. Zafer Boybeyi and Michael E. Summers
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CLIM-111/PHYS-111 CLIM-111/PHYS-

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science

Lectures - Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30-2:45pm Lectures - Tuesday & Thursday, 1:30-2:45pm

Spring Semester, 2013 Spring Semester, 2013

Robinson Hall A, Room 111 Robinson Hall A, Room 111

Profs. Zafer Boybeyi and Michael E. Summers Profs. Zafer Boybeyi and Michael E. Summers

An overview of the Earth’s atmosphere, its

history, and the fundamental physical

and chemical processes which

determine its characteristics.

The focus is on key concepts from

thermodynamics, radiation, chemistry,

and dynamics that are essential for

understanding the state, variability, and

long term evolution of the atmosphere,

especially in the context of comparisons

with other planetary atmospheres.

CLIM-111/PHYS-

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric

Science

Office Hours – Spring, 2013 Office Hours – Spring, 2013

Michael E. Summers Office Hours Tuesday: 3:00-4:00pm (by appointment) Additional hours by appointment

Spring 2011: Tentative Travel

Zafer Boybeyi Office Hours: T & Th: 10am-noon Additional hours by appointment

Spring 2012: Tentative Travel

CLIM-111/PHYS-111 Course Goals: CLIM-111/PHYS-111 Course Goals:

The overarching goal of this course The overarching goal of this course

is to provide the student with a “big- is to provide the student with a “big-

picture” view of the field of picture” view of the field of

atmospheric science as it relates to atmospheric science as it relates to

understanding the Earth’s understanding the Earth’s

atmosphere, its complex history, its atmosphere, its complex history, its

expected future evolution, and expected future evolution, and

human influences. human influences.

This course is designed to ensure This course is designed to ensure

that students develop the essential that students develop the essential

skills of analytical and quantitative skills of analytical and quantitative

reasoning, information gathering, reasoning, information gathering,

and communication related to issues and communication related to issues

in natural sciences. in natural sciences.

CLIM-111/PHYS-111 - Course Strategy CLIM-111/PHYS-111 - Course Strategy

This general goal will be achieved by This general goal will be achieved by

(a) (a) a focus on the planetary contexta focus on the planetary context

of the Earth’s atmosphere, i.e., of the Earth’s atmosphere, i.e.,

what we have learned by the what we have learned by the

study of other planetary study of other planetary

atmospheres, atmospheres,

(b) (b) an emphasis on quantitativean emphasis on quantitative

physical principles that control physical principles that control

the atmosphere, and the atmosphere, and

(c) (c) a heavy reliance on computera heavy reliance on computer

simulations for visualizing the simulations for visualizing the

complex interactions that occur complex interactions that occur

in the atmosphere. in the atmosphere.

CLIM-111/PHYS-111 - Purposes

This combined lecture and lab course is designed with a dual-

purpose:

The first purpose is to provide a stand-alone course for students

needing an introduction to scientific methods and critical reasoning as

it relates to the environment. As such it will provide the necessary

background information for understanding the many emerging

societal problems that are consequences of human influences on the

atmosphere.

The second purpose is to provide an introductory course for those

students that are beginning their degrees in atmospheric science or

related scientific fields. For those students this course will provide a

solid foundation for future more specialized courses in atmospheric

science.

Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes

Course Outcomes: By the end of the semester students will have developed a basic understanding of the following:  (^) Characterization of temperature and it variation in the atmosphere.  (^) Solar influences and heating which drive atmospheric thermodynamics and motions  (^) Earth’s energy budget.  (^) Atmospheric moisture and the role of water in stability considerations.  (^) Cloud formation, precipitation and the range of cloud occurrences on other planets  (^) Atmospheric motions and the general circulation.  (^) The ability to read and interpret weather maps.  (^) The climate system, variability, and climate controls.  (^) The properties and processes that control planetary habitability.  (^) The atmospheric science issues related to global change.

FORMAT:

Lecture Section (3 credits) : There will be approximately one lecture topic covered per week. These lectures will include class discussion of topical issues. Selections from the Textbook of Lutgens, Tarbuck and Tasa, and its order of presentation, will provide the basic framework of the course and most of the qualitative discussions, while the John Frederick text will provide supplemental quantitative material. CLIM-112/PHYS-112: Laboratory Section (1 credit) : The Laboratory Section will provide insight into atmospheric processes via web-based simulations that can be manipulated by the student. The Laboratory simulations are chosen to parallel the lecture topics and discussions. Classroom discussion is encouraged. There are no stupid questions!!

CLIM-111/PHYS-

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science

Lutgens & Tarbuck: Chapter Structure Lutgens & Tarbuck: Chapter Structure Major topical content (Be sure to read everything!)  Chapter Summary (Very important!) Vocabulary Review Review Questions (Excellent review for exams) Problems

The Atmosphere: Companion Website The Atmosphere: Companion Website www.mygeoscience.com (optional)  (^) Online review quizzes  (^) Critical thinking exercises  (^) Links to chapter-specific web resources  (^) Internet-wide key term searches  (^) GEODe: Atmosphere

CLIM-111/PHYS-

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science

Tentative Exam Dates: Exam #1 – Thursday, February 28 Exam #2 – Thursday, April 18 Final Exam: Comprehensive Tuesday, May 14: 1:30-4:15pm

Lutgens, Tarbuck & Tasa: Tentative Schedule Lecture week numbers correspond to chapters in Lutgens & Tarbuck: Week 1 – January 22: Introduction to the Atmosphere (S) Week 2 - January 20: Heating Earth’s Surface and Atmosphere (S) Week 3 – February 5: Temperature (S) Week 4 – February 12: Moisture and Atmospheric Stability (S) Week 5 – February 19: Forms of Condensation and Precipitation (S) Week 6 – February 26: Air Pressure and Winds (S), Exam #1 (28th) Week 7 – March 5: Circulation of the Atmosphere (B) March 11-15 – Spring Break Week 8 – March 19: Air Masses (B) Week 9 – March 26: Weather Patterns (B) Week 10 –April 2: Thunderstorms and Tornadoes (B) Week 11 – April 9: Hurricanes (B) Week 12 – April 16: Weather Analysis and Forecasting (B), Exam #2 (18th) Week 13 – April 23: Air Pollution (B) Week 14 – April 30: The Changing Climate (S) May 14 – Final Exam, Cumulative

Additional Suggested Readings Additional Suggested Readings

Basic and Introductory: Clouds in a Glass of Beer: Simple Experiments in Atmospheric Physics, Craig F. Bohren, Dover Publications, 2001. What Light Through Yonder Window Breaks: More Experiments in Atmospheric Physics, Craig F. Bohren, Dover Publications, 2006. More Advanced: An Introduction to Atmospheric Physics, David G. Andrews, Cambridge University Press, 2000. An Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology, J.R. Holton, 4th^ Edition, International Geophysics Series, 2004.

Useful Websites: Useful Websites: American Meteorological Society: http://www.ametsoc.org/ National Aeronautics and Space Administration: http://www.nasa.gov National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: http://www.noaa.gov/ The Weather Channel: http://www.weather.com/ The NASA Astrobiology Institute: http://nai.nasa.gov/