EAS 471 Atmospheric Modelling
January-April, 2014

Course Web Page:http://courses.eas.ualberta.ca/eas471/index.html

Instructor: Dr. J.D. Wilson

Office: CCIS 3-277

Phone: 780 492 0353

E-mail: jaydee.uu@ualberta.ca

Instructor's Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 11-12

Teaching Assistant: Ginny Marshall, CCIS 3-232, ggoertz@ualberta.ca

Lecture Room & Time: ESB 1-39: Tues, Thurs, 1100-1220

Labs: Thursday, 1400-1650 in ESB 1-39

Course Description: (3-0-3). Dynamics and physics of general circulation models. Numerical Weather Prediction models, ocean models, limited area models. Finite difference methods; spectral methods, and numerical stability. Prerequisite(s): EAS 371, 373 and MATH 215.

Learning Objectives:

Note: no textbook will be followed.

Attain proficiency in scientific programming and graphing (MATLAB is the supported environment, but students wishing to do so may use their own preferred language)
Lectures cover theory relating to:
- Vocabulary/terminology of numerical fluid mechanics
- Mathematical character of the conservation equations of fluid mechanics
- Discretization and numerical solution
- Schematic overview of atmos./ocean models (dynamics and physics)
The computing projects will solve prototypical fluid flow/diffusion problems

Grade Evaluation:

Three scored computing assignments : 15% + 20% + 20%
Mid term exam 13 February (1 hour, closed book): 15%
Final exam (2.5 hour, closed book): 30%

A final letter grade will be assigned on the basis of your total (cumulative) score on term and exam work. Where possible, natural breaks in the mark distribution will be used in assigning grades, but no pre-determined distribution of grades will be imposed on the class. Your grade will reflect a combination of your absolute achievement and relative standing in the class.

A deferred exam, if granted, would be held at 1100 on Friday 9 May, 2014.

Mandatory Statements

"Policy about course outlines can be found in Section 23.4(2) of the University Calendar."
Disclaimer: Any typographical errors in this Course Outline are subject to change and will be announced in class. The date of the final examination is set by the Registrar and takes precedence over the final examination date reported in this syllabus.
Academic Integrity: "The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standards regarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect. Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Code of Student Behaviour (online at www.governance.ualberta.ca) and avoid any behaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is a serious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University."

Link to Earth & Atmospheric Sciences home page.

Link to J.D. Wilson's home page.

EAS 471 Atmospheric Modelling January-April, 2014

Learning Objectives:

Mandatory Statements

Last Modified: 9 Jan., 2014

EAS 471 Atmospheric Modelling
January-April, 2014