Readings:Atmosphere, Weather, and Climate,Barry & Chorley, Intro. and Chap. 8, "Climate Change." Global Warming in the PNW, Global Climate Change.
Tuesday: Apr 1
A.M. Introduction to Class Schedule and Plans. Goals/Expectations.
Credits and Equivalencies. Reading and Writing Assignments. Research
Projects. Seminars/Papers. Writing Standards.
P.M. Lect: Problem of Climate Change: Film: Only One Atmosphere.
Wedesday: Apr 2
A.M. Meeting in Computer Area at 10:00. InterNet Workshop #1.
Thursday: Apr 3
A.M. Fundamentals of Weather and Climate
P.M. Film: The Climate Puzzel. Questions and Discussion.
Readings: Barry and Chorley (text), Chap. 1, pp.1-12, 15-30, 41-49 Ishmael, D. Quinn.
Tuesday: Apr. 8
A.M. Rhys Roth, Atmospheric Alliance/ed., No Sweat News. Research consultant for Climate and Climate Change.
P.M. 1:00 Frank Motley, at Library. Climate/Environment Research.
Wednesday: Apr. 9
A.M. 10:00: Program meets in Lib. 3402, discuss research interests.
Thursday: Apr 10
A.M. Lecture: Earth's Natural Climates. Intro to Koeppen Systems
P.M. Seminar: Ishmael
Readings: Text, Chap. 2, Atmospheric Moisture, pp. 61-74, 77-88, 104-110, 120-139., Seminar: Dustbowl, D. Worster
Tuesday: Apr. 15
A.M. a) Ishmael Review.; b) Atmosphere: Winds and Ocean Currents.
P.M. Lecture: El Nino. Film: Phantom of the Ocean