Spring 2006 Courses
Course Number |
Section Number |
CRN (Course Request Number) |
Course title & credits |
Days and Times |
Building & Room |
Instructor |
Dates of Class |
ATM 101x |
F01 |
33031 |
Weather
and Climate of Alaska |
Lectures:
F01 and F02 TR 2:00-3:30 |
Lecture:
|
R. Collins |
full term |
ATM 488 |
F01 |
33034 |
Undergraduate Research (1-3) |
N/A |
Faculty |
full term |
|
F01 |
35851 |
Cloud Physics3CR |
TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m |
319 IARC |
K. Sassen |
full term |
|
F01 |
36950
|
Environmental Fate and Transport3CR |
MWF 9:15-10:15 a.m. |
165 NSCI
|
C. Cahill |
full term |
|
F01 |
35852 |
Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting3CR |
M 10:30 am-12:30pm and F 10:30-11:30am
|
351 IARC |
D. Atkinson |
full term |
|
F01 |
35853 |
Numerical Modeling and Parameterization Methods3CR |
TR 11:30p.m. - 1:00 p.m |
407 IARC |
N. Mölders |
full term |
|
ATM 688 |
F01 |
33037 |
Atmospheric Science Informal Seminar (1CR) |
W 1:30P-3:00P |
401 IARC |
N. Mölders |
full term |
ATM 693 |
PF01 |
36790 |
Climate Group Journal Club (1CR) |
F 3:30P-4:30P |
IARC 319 |
Bhatt
|
Full Term |
ATM 698 |
F01 |
See
Details below |
Research Credits (1-12) |
NA |
NA |
See details below |
Full Term |
ATM 699 |
F01 |
33043 |
Thesis Credits (1-12) |
NA |
NA |
Faculty |
Full Term |
ATM 101 (4 Credits) WEATHER AND CLIMATE OF ALASKA
Instructor: Dr. R Collins
Time and Location: TuTh 2:00-3:30 at NSCI 201, Lab Tu 18:30-21:30 and M 14:15 – 18:15 at NSCI 242
Course Description: Coming soon
Course Textbook:
Pre-Requisites: none, but enrollment is capped at 20/section
Contact Information:For further information contact: Dr. R Collins
ATM 615 (3 Credits) CLOUD PHYSICS
Instructor: Dr. Ken Sassen
Time and Location: TR 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m, 319 IARC
Course
Description: The
multidisciplinary field of cloud physics attempts to understand the
basic properties of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere, and is
governed by principles ranging from thermodynamics to radiative transfer.
Temperature plays a dominant role in the physics of clouds, as is reflected
in the adiabatic process. The topics needed to understand the formation
and behavior of clouds include the source and nature of atmospheric
aerosols, the nucleation and growth of water droplets and ice crystals,
and the development of precipitation. Important current topics to be
covered are the nature of mixed-phase (water and ice) clouds, how the
transfer of solar and terrestrial radiation depends on the character
of clouds, and how humans are modifying clouds and precipitation both
intentionally and unintentionally.
Contact
Information: For further information contact: Dr.
K. Sassen
ATM 631(3 Credits) ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND TRANSPORT
Instructor: Dr.
C. Cahill
Time and Location: MWF
9:15-10:15, 165 NSCI
Course Description: Coming soon
Contact Information: For further information contact: Dr. Cahill
ATM 644(3 Credits) SYNOPTIC ANALYSIS AND FORECASTING
Instructor: Dr.
D. Atkinson
Time and Location: M
10:30-12:30, F 10:30-11:30, 351 IARC.
Course Description:
Covers observing systems (instruments and spatial representativeness)
and international data distribution/assimilation network, the preparation
of vertical profiles, cross-sections, and surface and upper-air weather
charts using observational and model data, and theoretical development/life
cycles of fronts, cyclones, jets. Practical work includes weather analysis
and prediction using graphical and calculated solutions for synoptic
situations, and review of selected problems from current literature.
Focus not confined to Alaska/Arctic. Presentations on operational topics
by National Weather Service forecasters. Small practicum having students
paired with forecasters in the Fairbanks WFO. Student presentations on
papers/weather analyses expected. Required text ("Weather Analysis" by
Djuric). Basic math and computer skills required.
Contact Information: For further information contact: Dr. Atkinson
ATM 662 (3 Credits) NUMERICAL MODELING AND PARAMETERIZATION METHODS
Instructor: Dr. Mölders
Time and Location: TR
11:30A-1P
Class description:The class covers how models are built from the fundamental equations,
and explains the necessity of parameterizations. It discusses numerical
methods and parameterizations frequently applied in Atmospheric Sciences.
Subjects addressed are simplification and discretization of equations,
types of atmospheric model grids, physical and analytical modeling, boundary
and initial conditions. Methods to parameterize averaged subgrid-scale
atmospheric processes, and evaluate model results are introduced. The class
elucidates scale dependency and limitations of parameterizations. It provides
insight in coupled modeling relevant for climate modeling. The students
learn to understand the limits of numerical models, apply atmospheric models,
and code aspects of models themselves.
Groups addressed: All graduate students who are interested in numeric modeling and parameterization methods, who will have to deal with data provided by atmospheric models, or who will have to couple models of their field with atmospheric models.
Pre-requisites:Calculus; basic knowledge in fortran and unix/linux are advantageous
Contact Information: For further information contact: Dr. Mölders
ATM 688 (1 Credit) ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE INFORMAL SEMINAR
Instructor: Dr. Mölders
Time and Location: Wednesdays, 13:30 - 15:00
Course Description: The accuracy with which atmospheric surface interactions can be modelled depends on how precisely clouds, precipitation and initial data are predicted. To this end, recent developments in data assimilation and modeling will be presented in this seminar. Students will develop skills on how to participate in scientific discussions, which includes interpreting questions, answering questions, techniques for preparing a talk and writing an abstract. Role playing in a small group will help students develop discussion skills.
Contact Information: For further information contact: Dr. Mölders
ATM 693 (1 Credit) CLIMATE JOURNAL CLUB
Instructor: Dr. Uma Bhatt
Friday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. IARC 319
The "Climate Group" has evolved from an informal meeting for researchers & graduate students and is held in the IARC building.
This semester the class will revolve around the theme of 'Models of the Earth System'. The course will begin with formal lectures from UAF faculty on various topics aimed at the level of students. The topics covered in the formal lectures will include: History of climate modeling, Predictability Limits, Simple Models, General Circulation Models, Land Modeling. Student presentations on topics decided upon in consultation with the instructor will be given in the second half of the semester.
Students are expected to attend, participate in the discussions, and present one lecture. The goal of this semester is for the students to gain an appreciation of role of temporal and spatial scales in climate variability and change.
Pre-Requisite: Graduate standing
For more information contact
Dr. Bhatt (bhatt@gi.alaska.edu)
Class Web Page, here.
ATM 698 (1-12 Credit) RESEARCH CREDITS
CRN
depends on Supervisor
33042 - Sassen
35854 - Mölders
35885 - Collins
35856 - Atkinson
35857 - Bhatt