1. ENSC 304 – Atmospheric and Oceanic Processes
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ENSC 304 – Atmospheric and Oceanic Processes
Learning Outcomes
Describe the structure and function of the atmosphere and hydrosphere
Collect meteorological data and analyze
Select and use information and data to critically assess a situation or problem and identify possible actions
Steve Sakiyama, Grant Building 142
RRU Office Hours: by appointment OR
Work Phone #

2. Course Website: Folders
Instructors Updates (subscribe or check frequently!)
Lecture Notes (ppt) – Posted a few days before. No text Figures – but Figure #’s included for reference
Practice Assignments (Answers Provided)
Motion in the Atmosphere Lab: Data Files and Images
Additonal Course Material:
Reading List: Topics and Corresponding Text Pgs
Deliverables List and Due Dates
Text: Essentials of Meteorology, 6th Edition (C. D. Ahrens) - can use earlier versions, e-book, or select chapters but all lecture notes that refer to Tables and Figures correspond to 6th edition
Reference Reserve: Oceanography: an Introduction to Marine Science 4th Edition (Garrison)

3. Assessments and Deliverables
3 Tests (Oct 22, Nov 22, Dec 10)
increase weighting to Learning Outcome 4.1 (application of knowledge)
Test 1 (15%), 2 (15%), 3 (25%)
In-Class Questions: 5, random through term (5%)
2 Labs (Learning Outcome 2.4, 3.2)
Cloud and Wx Journal: due in-class Oct 26 (15%)
Motion in the Atmosphere/Balloon Lab (Team Report): due in class Dec 3 (15%)
3 In-Class Labs: submitted in-class (10%)
Optional Practice Assignments: posted on course website (0%)

4. Course Text: Essentials of Meteorology by Ahrens (6th Edition)
Topic
Section
General – Atmosphere
Chapter 1 pgs 4-14, 20-24
Heat, Energy, Water Vapour Transport
Chapter 2 pgs 28-46
Chapter 3 pgs 58-67
Moisture, Dew, Fog, Clouds
Chapters 4 pgs
Stability and Cloud Development
Chapter 5 pgs
Thunderstorms/Lightning
Chapter pgs ;
Precipitation
Chapter pgs
Air Pressure, Forces & Winds
Chapter pgs
Small Scale – Local Wind Systems
Chapter 7 pgs
Global Systems
Chapter 7 pgs
Air Masses and Fronts
Chapter 8 pgs
Forecasting
Class Notes and Chapter 9 Background
OCEANOGRAPHY Optional Text on Reference at Library: Oceanography: an Introduction to Marine Science (6rd Edition) by Garrison
Topic
Section
Features of Ocean Basins
Chapter 4
Sediments
Chapter 5
Ocean Structure
Chapter 6
Seawater Properties
Chapter 7
Ocean Circulation
Chapter 8
El Nino/La Nina
Pg of Essentials of Meteorology by Ahrens

5. Class Culture: Professional
Be punctual
Laptops permitted (at back or sides)
No electronic devices unless required by course
No image or audio recording
Provide prior notification to instructor for anticipated absences from class or if an emergency notify instructor or program administrator.
Missing more than five classes without acceptable reason may lose the opportunity to write the final exam.

6. Group of 2 or 3: Discussion – Weather and Our Daily Lives 2 minutes