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Natural Environments: The Atmosphere
GG 101 – Spring 2005
Boston University
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: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Tuesday:
10:00-11:00 AM
Wednesday: 02:00-03:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00-12:00 Noon
Or by appointment
Textbook:
Strahler and Strahler,
Physical Geography: Science and Systems of the Human Environment, 3rd Edition
Available at the BU Bookstore
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.
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
Natural Environments: The Atmosphere
GG 101 – Spring 2005
Boston University
Grading:
Midterm 1:
Midterm 2:
Final:
Lab Exercises:
Quizzes:
15%
15%
30%
30%
10%
Myneni
Jan-19-05
Course Info (4 of 6)
•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
Libby Sommer
e-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday 12:30 – 1:30 PM
Friday
02:30 – 3:30 PM
e-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours:
- Tuesday
02:00 – 03:00 PM
- Wednesday 01:00 – 02:00 PM
Natural Environments: The Atmosphere
GG 101 – Spring 2005
Boston University
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
Myneni
Jan-19-05
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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.