A weather observation log and report is prepared by each class member. Three hour exams are given at 3-4 week intervals. Focus of the course is on understanding the basic nature and behavior of the earth's atmosphere through comprehension of weather maps and charts. They learn, also, to appreciate the atmosphere as a natural resource and to understand its limitations in the transport and diffusion of air pollutants. About ten minutes each class hour are devoted to description of current weather with aid of same-day maps.
Students learn to plot and analyze weather maps.
A report on the weather and climate of a particular place of personal interest is prepared by each student. Hour examinations are given at 3-4 week intervals. The format of the course is lecture supplemented by reading assignments in the text. Three hourly exams and a final will be given. This course presents an introductory level overview of the four main subfields of modern oceanography, which include Geological, Physical, Biological, and Chemical Oceanography.