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Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 - Spring 2005

Explore the fundamental concepts of the Earth's atmosphere, weather systems, and climate change. Learn from Professor Ranga B. Myneni at Boston University.

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Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 - Spring 2005

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  1. Myneni Jan-19-05 Course Info (1 of 6) Professor:Ranga B. Myneni Office: Room 449 Stone Science Building (675 Commonwealth Avenue) Phone: 617-353-5742 e-mail: rmyneni@bu.edu Office Hours: Tuesday: 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday: 02:00-03:00 PM Thursday: 11:00-12:00 Noon Or by appointment Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 – Spring 2005 Boston University Textbook: Strahler and Strahler, Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment, 3rd Edition Available at the BU Bookstore

  2. Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 – Spring 2005 Boston University Myneni Jan-19-05 Course Info (2 of 6) Three main topical areas (1) basic astronomical relationship between the Earth and the Sun, and how this relationship controls weather and climate systems (2) learn about the structure, properties, and functioning of the atmosphere emphasizing atmospheric circulation and weather phenomena (3) examine the nature of climate and the geographic variability of climates (globally), and discuss climate change At the end of the semester, you should have a basic understanding of how the atmosphere functions, what factors control day-to-day weather patterns, and the nature of climate change and global warming.

  3. Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 – Spring 2005 Boston University Myneni Jan-19-05 Course Info (3 of 6) Labs are in STO 453 Geography Department Classroom 675 Commonwealth Avenue

  4. Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 – Spring 2005 Boston University Myneni Jan-19-05 Course Info (4 of 6) Grading: Midterm 1: 15% Midterm 2: 15% Final: 30% Lab Exercises: 30% Quizzes: 10% • The ten quizzes will be randomly given in class • No more than one quiz per week (usually). • Dates for the two midterms and the final are fixed Teaching Fellows: Karyn Nelson e-mail: krnelson@bu.edu Office Hours: Monday 12:30 – 1:30 PM Friday 02:30 – 3:30 PM Libby Sommer e-mail: eisommer@bu.edu Office Hours: - Tuesday 02:00 – 03:00 PM - Wednesday 01:00 – 02:00 PM

  5. Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 – Spring 2005 Boston University Myneni Jan-19-05 Course Info (5 of 6) Web Sites: http://courseinfo.bu.edu/courses/05sprgcasgg101_a1/ • Announcements, • Handouts, • Reading assignments, • PowerPoint presentations, • Quiz answers • Discussion Board • Chat Room • Post questions and answers • Send e-mail • Submit home-work assignments http://cybele.bu.edu/courses/gg101spring05/main.html • Alternate class web site • Read/download class materials http://cybele.bu.edu/ • Prof. Myneni’s web site

  6. Natural Environments: The Atmosphere GG 101 – Spring 2005 Boston University Myneni Jan-19-05 Course Info (6 of 6) Important Policies: • Attendance in lectures and in labs is required • Labs will be due one week after assignment • Labs will be accepted up to one week late with a 50% penalty. • All exams must be taken at the scheduled times • Makeup exams will only be given with a doctor's note or a note from the Dean • No Exceptions All aspects of College policy on academic conduct are described in the College Academic Code (handbooks are available in room CAS 105). All cases of suspected academic misconduct will be referred to the Dean’s office.

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