OCE 3014: Oceanography (Dr. Haiyan Jiang)

Course overview

This course focuses on analysis and forecasting of middle-latitude weather systems. We will examine the structure and dynamics of these systems by integrating weather observations with the current state of dynamic theory, numerical weather prediction models, and the physical principles of atmospheric thermodynamics and cloud and precipitation physics. The lab is vital to the course content. Students who complete MET 3502 & 3502(L) will have a good start toward the essentials of the Forecaster’s Art. We will pay close attention to daily weather during the lectures. Students will be required to give weather forecast discussions to develop an understanding of the weather forecasting process, and gain experience in communicating weather forecasts.

Class web site: http://www2.fiu.edu/~hajian/OCE3014/OCE3014.html

Lecture schedule: Tuesday / Thursday 9:30 AM-10:45 AM (08/20/2012 - 11/29/2012)

Location: Ziff Education Bldg 150

Instructor: Dr. Haiyan Jiang, Office: PC 342B. Phone: 305-348-2984. Email:haiyan.jiang@fiu.edu.

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 AM-12:00 PM or by appointment

Textbooks:

Trujillo and Thurman, Essentials of Oceanography, Tenth Edition, Prentice Hall

Grading:

Class Participation (10%), Mid-term Exam 1 (30%), Mid-term Exam 2 (30%), Final Exam (30%).

Syllabus (pdf version)

Lecture Notes:

Lecture 1: Introduction (Aug. 21, 2012)