Autumn Quarter 2008, 5 credits, call number: 10608-8
Instructor: Dr. Jason Box
Email: box.11@osu.edu This is the best way to reach me.
Telephone: 614-247-6877
Office: 1148 Derby Hall
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday 2-3 PM, or by appointment
Teaching Assistant: Josh Jankot
Email: jankot.1@osu.edu
Telephone: 614-292-2705
Office: 1070 Derby Hall
Office Hours: Office hours: T/Th 330-5
Textbook - Oliver J.E. and J.J. Hidore, 2001: Climatology: An Atmospheric Science, 2nd Ed. Prentice Hall, 410 pp. ISBN: 0130922056
Upon successful completion of the course, students should (1) be able to describe the structure and composition of the atmosphere and how it has changed with time; (2) know the factors causing solar radiant energy variations on earth and be able to describe the global radiation balance; (3) be able to explain the physical processes leading to the formation of atmospheric features including clouds, precipitation, winds, and storms; (4) have a good understanding of the physical behavior of gases, and of the different forms of energy and their role in atmospheric motion and weather systems; (5) have a good understanding of environmental issues pertaining to the atmosphere including “global warming”, and ozone depletion; and (6) be able to describe the general distribution on the world of temperature, precipitation and climates – and the physical mechanisms that cause these distributions to occur.
Barring extraordinary circumstances there will be no make-up exams. The instructor decides what is extraordinary. Students who anticipate missing an exam must make arrangements with the instructor at least ONE WEEK prior. Official documentation will be required and verified before a make-up exam will be considered. No in-class activity or exam can be made up without special advanced notice, given at the instructor’s discretion.
Attendance Certain materials that appear on the midterm and final exams will be covered in lecture only. Occasional class attendance will be taken and will factor into your final grade.
Students with disabilities It is up to the student to inform the instructor at the beginning of the term for any special accommodation to be made associated with learning disabilities. Be prepared to present relevant certification. Please also feel free to contact the Office of Disabilities Services 292-3307 in room 150 of Pomerene Hall.
Class Participation Being active in class
participation is to
your advantage and may improve your final grade if you end up
borderline
between grades. You should feel comfortable asking questions. We're in
this together.
Grading: Your final grade will be based on 500 points; midterm (110 points); final (150 points). The remaining 210 points is composed of A) 8 in-class or take-home exercises (including quizzes), the lowest grade from the 8 30 point scores is dropped; and B) a 30 point class participation, attendance, and professionalism score that the instructor will assign at the end of the course. The instructor reserves the right to bump your grade up or down. The grading scale is as follows: 100-93% A, 92-90% A-, 89-87% B+, 86-83% B, 82-80% B-, 79-77% C+, 76-73% C, 72-70% C-, 69-67% D+, 66-63% D, 62-60% D-, 59% and below E.
Academic Misconduct It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term “academic misconduct” includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-487). For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct (http://studentaffairs.osu.edu/info_for_students/csc.asp).
Disability Services Students with disabilities that have been certified by the Office for Disability Services will be appropriately accommodated, and should inform the instructor as soon as possible of their needs. The Office for Disability Services is located in 150 Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue; telephone 292-3307, TDD 292-0901; http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/.
Cell Phones Like on airplanes, interfere with navigation of the course, therefore, cell phones and pagers must be turned OFF during class as they interfere with the navigation of the course.
Extra Credit No extra credit assignments are planned.
TIPS ON HOW TO DO WELL IN THE
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FINAL EXAM: To Be Determined
SCHEDULE
The schedule
may change
slightly as the class
evolves. Instructor will alert students if/when schedule changes.
Course Schedule (see course web page http://geog-www.sbs.ohio-state.edu/courses/G520/jbox/ for current schedule).