WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERISTY
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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 and service to God and humankind
COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: GEOL 3402-section; Meteorology
TERM:
NAME OF INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE PHONE NUMBER AND WBU EMAIL ADDRESS:
CLASS MEETING TIME AND LOCATION:
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The composition of the atmosphere and the energy transformations
which take place in the various atmospheric arenas are discussed in detail; weather forecasting
and climatology. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $45 fee.
PREREQUISITE: none
TEXTBOOK: Choose from official booklist
LAB BOOK:
COURSE 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 REQUIREMENTS: The university expects students to make class attendance a
priority.
(Place additional attendance requirements here.)
STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:
Wayland Baptist University observes a zero tolerance policy regarding academic dishonesty. Per
university policy as described in the academic catalog, all cases of academic dishonesty will be
reported and second offenses will result in suspension from the university.
DISABILITY STATEMENT: 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 AND GRADING CRITERIA: 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.
(Place test/quiz/lab grade values used and schedule here.)
Students shall have protection through orderly procedures against prejudices or capricious
academic evaluation. A student who believes that he or she has not been held to realistic
academic standards, just evaluation procedures, or appropriate grading, may appeal the final
grade given in the course by using the student grade appeal process described in the Academic
Catalog. Appeals may not be made for advanced placement examinations or course
bypass examinations. Appeals are limited to the final course grade, which may be upheld, raised,
or lowered at any stage of the appeal process. Any recommendation to lower a course grade must
be submitted through the Executive Vice President/Provost to the Faculty Assembly Grade
Appeals Committee for review and approval. The Faculty Assembly Grade Appeals Committee
may instruct that the course grade be upheld, raised, or lowered to a more proper evaluation.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
(Actual dates & book chapters may be included. This outline includes student presentations
which may be omitted.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Subject
Introduction
Atmospheric structure and composition
Heating the atmosphere
Air temperature
Atmosphere stability & humidity
Condensation & clouds
Precipitation
Air pressure and winds
Atmospheric circulation
Air masses and fronts
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15
16
Weather forecasting
Thunderstorms and tornadoes
Paper Presentations
Hurricanes
Air pollution
Global Climate
This outline and other syllabus items are subject to change at university or instructor discretion.
Last rev. 03/18/15