The first reading assignment is Chapter 1 from Jonathan E. Martin (2006): Mid-Latitude Atmospheric Dynamics: a first course, John Wiley and Sons.

It is an overview of the mathematical tools an concepts that we need to begin our study of atmospheric dynamics. Each student needs to work through this entire chapter as a self-assessment exercise.

If there is anything that is not clear to you in this chapter, you should come to my office hours to go over it.

Here is the chapter in pdf format. A password is needed to access this; it will be given out in class on the first day.