A ATM 107 (6751): THE OCEANS
FALL 2012
WELCOME TO A ATM 107
MWF 1:40 PM - 2:35 PM, LC 18
COURSE EMAIL: atm107 “at”
atmos.albany.edu
Instructor:
Michael Landin, ES 324
Office Hours: M/W/F, 10:30 AM to Noon
Teaching Assistants:
Head TA is ????, ES ???
Office Hours: Tue,
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Second TA is ????, ES ???
Office
Hours: Thu, ????
The goals of this course are to provide
students with a broad overview of the characteristics of the Earth's Oceans,
the impact of human activity, and how such activity may lead to changes in
climate.
Official course
description in the Undergraduate Bulletin.
This course fulfills a Natural Science (NS) General
Education requirement. There are no
specific prerequisites for this course.
Tentative Course Syllabus
Exam Review Sessions Links Shown in Class Below is the tentative syllabus, by date, using chapter numbers in Editions 10, 9 & 8 of the text. As we go throughthe semester, you will be able to download a class “LectureSummary" containing daily class announcements, the sections covered in each edition of the text, the major topics covered,and a useful "Study Guide". The individual daily notes for this course will not be posted, but as an option, a “NotesTemplate” will be available for each lecture. You are expectedto have good attendance and you are fully responsible for allmaterial presented in lecture. Make sure to REFRESH your browser to see updated links! Dates |
Monday |
Wednesday |
Friday |
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Aug 27,29,31: |
Intro |
2 |
2 |
Sep 3,5,7: |
no class |
3 |
3 |
Sep 10,12,14: |
3 |
3 |
4 |
Sep 17,19,21: |
no class |
4 (end Part 1) |
5 |
Sep 24,26,28: |
5 |
no class |
5 |
Oct 1,3,5: |
5 |
Exam #1 |
6 |
Oct 8,10,12: |
6 |
7 |
7 |
Oct 15,17,19: |
7 |
7 |
7 |
Oct 22,24,26: |
8 |
8 (end Part 2) |
9 |
Oct 29,31; Nov 2: |
9 |
Exam #2 |
9 |
Nov 5,7,9: |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Nov 12,14,16: |
10 |
10 |
11 (end Part 3) |
Nov 19,21,23: |
Exam #3 |
no class |
no class |
Nov 26,28,30: |
12 |
12 |
13 |
Dec 3,5,7: |
13 |
13 |
Review I |
Dec 10 |
Review II |
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Final Exam: T B A |
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There will be a number of video presentations scattered throughout the lectures. You are responsible for any additivematerial. These videos will not be available outside of class. Another good reason to regularly attend class. Get ready for a fun and interesting semester!
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Please send your comments and inquiries to atm107 “at”
atmos.albany.edu.