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NATS 101 Intro to Weather and Climate Sect. 56: 8:00 am TR CHVZ111

NATS 101 Intro to Weather and Climate Sect. 56: 8:00 am TR CHVZ111. Lecturer: Prof. Steven L. Mullen TA: Stephen Bieda Guest Lecturers?. Who Am I?. Professor and Department Head Department of Atmospheric Science Joint Faculty Appointment

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NATS 101 Intro to Weather and Climate Sect. 56: 8:00 am TR CHVZ111

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  1. NATS 101 Intro to Weather and Climate Sect. 56: 8:00 am TR CHVZ111 Lecturer: Prof. Steven L. Mullen TA: Stephen Bieda Guest Lecturers?

  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 • 30+ Years as Atmospheric Scientist • M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences B.S. in Mathematics, Minor in Physics Lecture 1-Nats 101

  3. Vital Statistics • Office Hours: Dr. Mullen – WR 2:00-2:50 pm or by Appointment, PAS 552 621-6842 Mr. Bieda – TBA, PAS 476 • Required Text: Essentials of Meteorology-An Invitation to the Atmosphere, 4rd Ed. by C. Donald Ahrens Picture LinkPublisher Download, Save $ • Recommended Text: Study Guide for Essentials of Meteorology, 4rd Ed. by C. Donald Ahrens Link • Required Material: Thirty (30) 4''x 6'' index cards. Lecture 1-Nats 101

  4. Course Description Introduction 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. Lecture 1-Nats 101

  5. Course Description Emphasis 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  Applied Physics Lecture 1-Nats 101

  6. Attendance Policy Attendance is 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/2006-07/policies/classatten.htm Lecture 1-Nats 101

  7. Student Behavior UA 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://w3.arizona.edu/~studpubs/policies/ppmainpg.html Students can submit complaints online athttp://web.arizona.edu/~dos/uapolicies/ Lecture 1-Nats 101

  8. Grading Policy Final grade will be based on scores from closed book/closed notes quizzes and final exam. Quizzes will consist of multiple choice questions and short answer questions. Quizzes will cover new material presented through the end of the previous lecture day. Extra credit questions given on some quizzes. Extra credit impromptu “pop” quizzes given. Lecture 1-Nats 101

  9. Grading Policy • There will be seven quizzes during the term. Dates for the quizzes areTuesday Feb 6, Thursday March 1, Tuesday Apr 3, and Thursday Apr 26.No Exceptions • Students who arrive late on quiz days will be not allowed to take the quiz after the first student turns in her/his quiz.No Exceptions • The lowest score among the four quizzes will be weighted 1/2 of the others for the course grade. Therefore, no make-up quizzes. Lecture 1-Nats 101

  10. Grading Policy • If your final exam score exceeds the average of your adjusted quizzes, the quizzes will comprise 60% of your term grade and the final 40%. Otherwise, the quizzes will comprise 75% of your term grade and the final 25%. • CARROT: If your average unadjusted quiz score is at least 90%, you will earn an exemption from the final and will receive an "A'' for the course. • No Extra Credit Projects. No Exceptions. So Plan Accordingly! Lecture 1-Nats 101

  11. Final Examination Section 56 (8:00 am TR): CHVZ 111 May 8, 8:00 am - 10:00 pm 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. Lecture 1-Nats 101

  12. Course Grading • Course Grading Scale A 90% or higher B 80.0-89.99% C 65.0-79.99% D 55.0-64.99% E < 55.0% Lecture 1-Nats 101

  13. Expectations Every 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 dismissed (courtesy to peer students). Lecture 1-Nats 101

  14. The Golden Rule Instructor and students all show: Mutual Respect! What exemplifies respectful behavior? No talking No electronics Arriving on time Remaining seated Lecture 1-Nats 101

  15. Literacy Requirements Although the writing requirement for this course is negligible, there is a science literacy requirement. 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. Lecture 1-Nats 101

  16. Announcements Course Homepage…is functional! http://www.atmo.arizona.edu/ Click Students and Courses Click Course Links Click NATS101 – Mullen User Name: nats101 (if established) Password: spr2007 (if established) Lecture 1-Nats 101

  17. Class Format:Lecture Days • 5 minutes - Map Discussion and Forecast (If computer Gods are friendly) • 2-3 minutes - Review/Summary/Clean-up From Prior Lecture (Optional) • 60 minutes - New Material Lecture, Demos, Discussion • 2-3 minutes - Wrap-up and Summary Lecture 1-Nats 101

  18. Class Format:Quiz Days • 10 minutes - Last Minute Questions Passing Out Quiz Materials • 60 minutes - Quiz Lecture 1-Nats 101

  19. LISTSERV Established • mullen@listserv.Arizona.EDU • Use for any questions, comments, discussions that are general interest to the class. • mullen@atmo.arizona.edu is reserved for personal requests not of general interest. • To subscribe go to http://listserv.arizona.edu/ and click the link “Subscribe to a list” http://listserv.arizona.edu/Subscribe.html Follow straightforward instructions! Lecture 1-Nats 101

  20. LISTSERV If you DID NOT receive an email yesterday, you need to subscribe to the list. You can subscribe by sending an email to listserv@listserv.arizona.edu with the following as the only line in the body of the message. subscribe xxxxxx Firstname LastnameSubstitute the list you want to join for xxxxxx, i.e. mullen@listserv.arizona.edu. Substitute your first name for FirstnameSubstitute your last name for Lastname Lecture 1-Nats 101

  21. EMAIL & LISTSERV Rules • Obtain an “arizona.edu” account I will only respond to emails from “arizona.edu” accounts starting next week • Email and Listserv Etiquette No-No’s No Flaming No Profanity No Porn or Other Inappropriate Links No Advertisements No Spamming No “Off-Topic” Subject Matter http://listserv.arizona.edu/etiquette.html Lecture 1-Nats 101

  22. 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 Lecture 1-Nats 101

  23. Importance of Atmosphere • 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 Lecture 1-Nats 101

  24. Importance of Atmosphere • Point 2 - Offers Protection Consider Surface Radiation Shields against harmful UV radiation Lecture 1-Nats 101

  25. Importance of Atmosphere • Consider Survival Time Without Food  few weeks Without Water  few days Without Air  few minutes Lecture 1-Nats 101

  26. Atmosphere Sun Earth 13,000 km Space To Understand the Atmosphere Examine its interfaces with land/ocean with space Is a very thin skin 99% below 50 km (31 miles) 50% below 5.5 km (3.4 miles) Atmosphere Picture Blue Marble Energy Flow Solar Input = Output to Space Lecture 1-Nats 101

  27. Note “thinness” of atmosphere in light blue NASA photo gallery Lecture 1-Nats 101

  28. The Blue Marble Apollo 17 photo Lecture 1-Nats 101

  29. Course Building Blocks • Intro  1st week or so • Energy  ~2 weeks • Moisture  ~2 weeks • Dynamics  ~3 weeks Above are interdependent • Specific Topics  ~6 weeks Lecture 1-Nats 101

  30. Reading Assignment • "How to Email a Professor" Article Homepage Link “Reading Assignments” • Ahrens Pages 1-22; 425-427 (Appendix A: Units etc.); 431-432 (Appendix C: Weather chart symbols) Problems 1.2, 1.3, 1.10, 1.14, 1.17, 1.18, 1.20 (1.17  Chapter 1, Question 17) Don’t Forget the 4”x6” Index Cards Lecture 1-Nats 101

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