EAS 572 The Atmospheric Boundary Layer

Sept.-Dec., 2012

Instructor: Dr. J.D. Wilson

• Room 3-277, CCIS
• Phone: 780 492 0353
• jaydee.uu@ualberta.ca

Class Homepage: http://courses.eas.ualberta.ca/eas572/

Calendar Description: Dimensional analysis and similarity principles. Resolved ("mean") and unresolved ("fluctuating, turbulent") scales of motion, and the closure problem for the dynamical equations. Similarity theories for wind and turbulence over uniform terrain. Dynamics of disturbed windflows (hills, forest clearings, etc). Turbulent transport and dispersion models.

Note: student assignments will involve scientific computing. Students may use whichever software/language they please (eg. Fortran, C, Pascal, Basic; Matlab, Maple).

Textbook: class booklet provided

Lectures: Tues/Thurs (12:30-13:50) in BioSci G110.

Evaluation:

• 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.

• Assignments (minimum of three) 50%
• Mid-term Exam (1 hour) 15%
• Final Exam (2.5 hours) 35%

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."

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