WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
PLAINVIEW CAMPUS
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES
WAYLAND MISSION STATEMENT: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in
an academically challenging, learning-focused and distinctively Christian environment for
professional success, lifelong learning, and service to God and humankind
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GEOL 3302 - Meteorology
TERM: Summer 2015
INSTRUCTOR: Michael Engel
Office:
Office Hours: Before and after class
Phone: (520) 990-1127
Email: Michael.engel@wayland.wbu.edu
CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:
CPF(Downtown Phoenix) 2702 N. 3rd St. #1050. Phoenix Az
Saturday, 6 June: times????
Saturday, 20 June:
Saturday, 11 July:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The composition of the atmosphere and the energy transformations
which take place in the various atmospheric arenas are discussed in detail. Weather analysis,
forecasting and climatology are also studied.
PREREQUISITE: none
TEXTBOOK: Ahrens, C. Donald: Meteorology Today, 10TH Edition
ISBN-13: 978-1111990824
LAB BOOK: None
OUTCOME COMPETENCIES: Upon completion of the course the student will
1. know the composition and chemical properties of the atmosphere
2. understand the earth’s atmospheric global heat budget and mechanisms of heat transfer
and atmospheric circulation
3. be able to interpret quantitative data relevant to weather forecasting, including air
temperature, pressure and humidity readings.
4. understand the physical processes behind the development of clouds, thunderstorms
tornadoes and hurricanes- major weather phenomena
5. be familiar with concepts of global climates and the affects of human population on the
atmosphere.
ATTENDANCE: The university expects students to make class attendance a priority. If a student
is unable to attend a class, it is the responsibility of that student to notify the instructor
immediately and to acquire the notes from another student for the class(es) missed. Due to the
limited number of meetings, two or more absences will result in at least a one (1) letter drop in
the final grade and could result in a failure of the course.
DISCRIMINATION POLICY: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
(ADA), it is the policy of Wayland Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a
disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to
discrimination under any educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of
Counseling Services serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be
contacted concerning accommodation requests at (806) 291- 3765. Documentation of a
disability must accompany any request for accommodations.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Students will be evaluated by examinations, quizzes and lab
activities, etc. as described in this syllabus under the heading “Evaluation”.
EVALUATION:
University Grading System: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60.
The final class grade will be based on the average of grades that are earned as listed below.
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Homework
BB Assignment
50pts
50pts
50pts
50pts
50pts
20.0%
20.0%
20.0%
20.0%
20.0%
Assignment*s: All assignments are due no later than the date AND time listed on the posted DUE DATES
document. Time is based on Plainview time (Central Time Zone U.S.) Late assignments are assessed a
10% late penalty. The first assignment may be turned in by the second week deadline. (This is to allow all
students sufficient time to obtain materials.)
Note: You must have a valid reason for missing an exam. Missed exams must be made up
within 7 days and will result in a 10% penalty. Consult with the instructor immediately should
you require a make-up exam.
*Exception for serious illness (hospital time) or major emergencies may be allowed only at instructor
discretion. You will be required to furnish evidence of any extenuating circumstances. If you are military
and will be going TDY during the course, you need to let me know ahead of time (verification from your
C.O. may be required).
COURSE OUTLINE
Class
26 May – 5
Jun
6 June
AM
PM
7 – 19 Jun
20 Jun
AM
PM
21 – 27 Jun
28 Jun – 4
Jul
11 Jul
AM
PM
12 Jul – 25
Jul
26 Jul – 7
Aug
TOPIC
Course Introduction
The Earth and Its Atmosphere
Energy: Warming the Earth and
the Atmosphere
Seasonal and Daily Temperatures
Atmospheric Humidity
Exam 1 via BB
Condensation: Dew, Fog, and
Clouds
Stability and Cloud Development
Precipitation
Air Pressure and Winds
Wind: Small-Scale and Local
Systems
Wind: Global Systems
Air Pollution
Exam 2 via BB
Air Masses and Fronts
Weather Forecasting
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes
Global Climate
The Earth’s Changing Climate
Final Exam
Assignments
HW 1 Due
BB Assignment 1
HW 2 Due
BB Assignment 2
HW 3 Due
BB Assignment 3
HW 4 Due
BB Assignment 4
BB Assignment 5
HW 5 Due
Read Sections
Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3,
Chapter 4
Chapter 1,2,3,4
Meteorology Today: Chapter 5
Meteorology Today: Chapter 6
Meteorology Today: Chapter 7
Meteorology Today: Chapter 8
Meteorology Today: Chapter 9
Meteorology Today: Chapter 10
Meteorology Today: Chapter 18
Chapter 5,6,7,8,9,10,18
Meteorology Today: Chapter 11
Meteorology Today: Chapter 13
Meteorology Today: Chapter 15
Meteorology Today: Chapter 14
Meteorology Today: Chapter 17
Meteorology Today: Chapter 16
Chapter 11,13,14,15,16,17
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.