1. Introduction to Space Weather
CSI 662 / ASTR Spring Jie Zhang

2. Introduction to Space Weather Syllabus
CSI 662 / ASTR Spring 2007
Lect 01, January 23
Introduction to Space Weather Syllabus

3. Content Jan. 23 -- Overview of the Space Weather System
Jan Sun: Structure of the Sun and Its Atmosphere
Feb Sun: Solar Magnetism, MHD and Coronal Dynamics
Feb Sun: Solar Activities -- Flares, CMEs
Feb Heliosphere: Solar Wind
Feb Heliosphere: Solar Wind Transients and SEPs
Mar Magnetosphere: Geomagnetism and Particle Orbit Theory
Mar Spring Break
Mar Magnetosphere: Structure and Properties
Mar Magnetosphere: Variability
Apr Neutral Atmosphere
Apr Ionosphere: Structure and Properties
Apr Ionosphere: Variability
Apr Space Weather Effects on Technological Systems
May Space Weather Prediction
May Final Exam

4. Text Book Thomas F. Tascione “Introduction to Space Environment”
Krieger Publishing Company, 1994
(ISBN: )

5. Supplement Text Books Markus Aschwanden
“Physics of the Solar Corona”, 2004
Praxis Publishing (ISBN: )
Gerd W. Prölss
“Physics of the Earth’s Space Environment”, 2002
Springer (ISBN: )
Tamas I. Gombosi
“Physics of Space Environment”, 1998
Cambridge University Press (ISBN: X)

6. Assignment and Grade Homework 4 – 6 homework Project
One project, but multiple phases
Exams
One mid-term, one final
Grades
Homework - 25%
Project - 30%
Midterm -15%
Final Exam -30%

7. Contact Information
Office hour by appointment
Office: Room 351, Research 1
Telephone: (703)