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Introduction to Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences: Fall 2008 Course Overview

Welcome to AOS 101: A dynamic exploration of atmospheric and oceanic sciences, led by Val Bennington. As a 4th-year grad student with a background in math and environmental education, I aim to connect weather phenomena to real-world implications. This course encourages participation through weekly assignments, case studies, and debates, focusing on topics such as climate change, severe weather, and ocean interactions. My office hours are Thursdays and Fridays for any questions. Explore our syllabus and weekly updates on the course website.

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Introduction to Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences: Fall 2008 Course Overview

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  1. AOS 101 Val Bennington Fall 2008

  2. About Me: • 4th year grad student • Math major undergrad • Spent 2 years in AmeriCorps building hiking trails and teaching environmental ed. • Study ocean carbon cycle using numerical models

  3. Contacting Me: • 1519 AOS Building • Email is best (benesh@wisc.edu) • Office phone: 890-0885 • Office Hours: 9:40-10:45 Thursdays 2:10-3:10 Fridays or by appointment

  4. About You • Name and Email address • Major (or study area) • Topic you’d like covered • Why not just lecture?

  5. General Info • 101 is not required! • Go over much of 100 but other topics and exercises as well • One assignment per week, one case study, one debate

  6. Website and Syllabus • http://www.aos.wisc.edu/~aos101vb • Website contains tentative topics, assignments, links • Will put up presentations and keep website updated

  7. Grading: • Each homework is 10 points • Case Study worth 40 points • Debate worth 30 points • 2 Quizzes each 10 points • Participation 20 points Discussion is worth 25% of your 100/101 grade

  8. Policies: • Allowed one late homework to be turned in by 4 on Friday for HALF CREDIT • If you are going to miss class, hand in work early - to my mailbox on 8th floor or to me directly • Assume you will miss class once - after that, half letter grade off your final discussion grade for each missed class

  9. Topics: • Weather Observations • Ideal Gas Law • Heat and Energy Transfer • Moisture and Stability • Radar, satellites, and optics • Atmospheric Forces • Atmos-Ocean Interactions • Cyclones • Severe Weather • Wind Shear / turbulence • Climate Change • Oceans and Climate

  10. Another Possible Topic: • How weather affects pollution

  11. Why Do We Care about Weather and Climate? • What to wear, flight delays (daily concerns) • Agriculture and Food Supply (hunger, food prices) • Injuries, Casualties (safety) • Property Damage, insurance (business)

  12. Examples of weather related questions: • Finding flood insurance for your home is difficult in some locations. Why? • Your plane is bouncing around, but the sky is clear. Why? • Tornadoes rarely happen in the Northeast. Why? • Coastal towns have more moderate weather. Why?

  13. At least 8 dead, huge floods and houses flattened... but this is what counts as a lucky escape for New Orleans after Gustav More than $8 billion in Insurance losses Arriving in New Orleans

  14. Associated Press

  15. Our weekly activities • Attendance • Review of last week • Badger game forecast • New topic

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