Al Stamm's Micrometeorology Class

Fall 1996

• Meteorology 335 - MWF 10:20
• Office: Room 333 Piez Hall
• Office Hours: MWF 2:00 - 2:45, TT 4:00 - 5:00, Other times by appointment. In addition, I am usually in late afternoons MWF.
• Course Web Page: http://www.oswego.edu/~stamm/m335/met335.html
• Objective of Course: To learn the application of meteorology to man's immediate environment i.e., near the earth's surface.
• Text:
  Introduction to Micrometeorology by Ayra
• Texts on Reserve:
  • Physical Climatology by Sellers
  • The Climate Near the Ground by Geiger
• Attendance: Zero non-excused absences will add 2 points to final grade and one will add 1 point. One point will be subtracted from final grade for each non-excused absence over 2. Absences will be excused by written note from a doctor or the student advisement center. If you must leave class early, you must get permission. There will be no class Tue Sep 14 (a Monday). It will be reassigned to an evening for a guest speaker.
• Grades: [Plus-minus grading system will not be used.]
  • Exam #1 Wednesday October 16, 1996 20%
  • Exam #2 Wednesday November 20, 1996 20%
  • Final Exam (comprehensive) Tue Dec 17, 10:30 - 12:30 25%
  • Homework 20%
  • Experiment and Report (due December 13) 15%
• Exams: Makeups require same type of note as excused absences. If makeups are not arranged before the next class, a harder discussion question type of exam may be substituted.
• Experiment and Report: One of the best ways to learn a science is through firsthand experience. Therefore, you will be expected to design and perform (individually or in groups of 2 or 3) a simple micrometeorological experiment. Possible experiments and available instruments will be discussed in class. The experiment idea must be approved by Prof. Stamm by 13 September. Let Prof. Stamm know early what equipment you will need and when you will need it, in order to avoid conflicts. A brief report to the class and a 2 - 3 page paper (plus data) stating goal, procedure, and results will be required. Please include a complete data set. The paper will be due 13 December. 10 points off for each day late.