ATM SCI 350: General Information

Prerequisites: Junior standing, Atm Sci 240(P), Math 232(P), Physics 210(P)
Required textbook: A First Course in Atmospheric Thermodynamics by G.W. Petty, Sundog Publishing, 2008.
Office hours: T Th 12:30 – 1:30pm, W 11am – noon, or by appointment.
Grades: Grades will be determined by one of the following two schedules, whichever is most advantageous to you*:

Item Schedule 1  Schedule 2
Midterm Exam #1 15% 10%
Midterm Exam #2 15% 10%
Final Exam (not cumulative) 15% 10%
Problem sets (there will be 6,
plus an optional 7th which can
replace your lowest score)
40% 55%
Quizzes 15% 15%

* Motivated by a desire to reduce stress among students.  This automatic, multiple assessment method is described in detail here.

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