PREREQUISITES :
METR 3370 Atmospheric Dynamics and METR 3371 Atmospheric Thermodynamics

TEXT BOOKS (start from Freshman level toward Advanced Junior/Senior to first year Graduate School)

1. The text book(s) you used in Calculus I & Calculus II (III and IV)
2. The text book(s) you used in Physics I & Physics II
3. Wallace, J. M., and P. Hobbs, 2006 : Atmospheric Science : An Introductory Survey. Academic Press, 483pp.
4. Hess, S. L., 1959 : Introduction to Theoretical Meteorology. Krieger Pub Co., 362pp.
5. Martin, Jonathan, 2006 : Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics : A First Course. John Wiley & Sons., 338p.
   Kean U. Library E-Book
6. Holton, James, 2004 : An Introduction to Dynamics Meteorology. Academic Press, 535pp.
   Kean U. Library E-Book

GOOD REFERENCE BOOKS

• Bluestein, H., 1992 : Synoptic-dynamic meteorology in midlatitudes : Volume 1. Principles of kinematics and dynamics. Oxford University Press, 431pp.

SYLLABUS

• Basic Kinematics : Representations of Velocity Fields
• Circulation and Vorticity
• Vorticity Equation and Pressure Tendency Equation
• Synoptic Scale Motion : Quasi-geostrophic Analysis
• Primitive Equation and Numerical Weather Prediction Modeling
• (When time permits) Atmospheric Planetary Boundary Layer : turbulence and viscoity
• (When time permits) Hydrodynamic instability and Baroclinic instability

  An Information Statement of the American Meteorological Society Bachelor.s Degree in Atmospheric Science

REQUIRED MATERIALS

(1) Scientific Calculator

Scientific calculator is required in all exercises and examinations. Sharing calculator during lab or exam is prohibited.

(2) Portfolio (A binder about 1" thick)

(a) Your portfolio will DOCUMENT

• your homework assignments
• your exams (and correction of the exam if you choose to)
• your extra credit works, your extra readings etc. during the semester
• notes prepared during and after the class
• your attendance record (if you choose to include as part of your effort)

(b) Good organization of your portfolio will naturally earn a better grade than a poorly organized or presented portfolio.

Track 1 : Midterm Exam (40%) + Final Exam (60%)
Track 2 : Quality of Content (30%) + Effort (Weight) of the Portfolio (30%) + Midterm Exam (15%) + Final Exam (25%)

Out of 100 points Grade A (90 or above) Grade B (71 - 89) Grade C (60 - 70) Grade D (below 60)

1. It is your responsibility to "find" the answers to the homework sets (and you should write down the answers in your portfolio for credits).  Do not expect any answer sheets or class hours to go over answers.
2. Need help ?
• stop by my office
• call 908 737 3692
• email syoh@kean.edu.
• ask your classmates as long as they are willing to
• ask other instructors as long as they are willing to
You might even get the complete solution of your homework if you ask.
3. Discussion with or getting help from your classmates is also strongly encouraged. However, for homework or laboratory assignments, the only requirement is that you understand the solution and actually complete the assignments yourself.

DO NOT JUST COPY THE ANSWERS.
4. In your portfolio, credits (even full credits) will be given to :
• problems with wrong answers but clear step by step explanations
• problems as long as you show an effort attempting to solve them.
• corrections if you do not get it right the first time.
5. No credits will be given to problem with right answer but wrong intermediate steps (most likely you are copying someone else's work and even then making mistakes in copying).
6. Quizzes and final examinations are always cumulative.