ATMO 430
Computational Methods in Atmospheric Sciences
Fall 2000
Goals:
To introduce the computational methods used in solving problems in the atmospheric sciences with a focus on numerical schemes widely used in numerical weather prediction and climate models
To briefly introduce statistical analysis of observational data and model output
Instructor:
Dr. Xubin Zeng
PAS Room 562
Tel: 621-4782
Email: xubin@atmo.arizona.edu
Prerequisites:
Math 254, ENGR 170, ATMO 300a,b, or consent of the instructor
Required Textbook:
Handbook of Mathematical Formulas and Integrals (Alan Jeffrey, Academic Press, pp. 410)
This is supplemented by classroom handouts
Class Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, PAS 486 (Lectures)
Wednesdays: 400 - 4:50 pm, PAS 588 (Laboratory)
Office Hours:
Available almost any time
Grading Policy:
Homework(25%)
Laboratory projects (25%)
Midterm examination (25%)
Final examination (25%)
Being late will result in 10% reduction of the score for each homework assignment or project,
and the score for missing any examinations will be taken as zero.
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