EAS-470 - University of Alberta

University of AlbertaEAS-470: Clouds and StormsEAS-584: Advanced Clouds and StormsFall 2007Instructor: Dr. Gérard SzejwachOffice: Tory 2-6AE-mail: szejwach@ualberta.caOffice Hours: Please send an email to set up an appointment. I will make sure to be herewhen you need me. Best times will be any week day from 8:30 to 9:30 am, or 3 to 5 pmLecture Room & Time: BUS B5, TR 9:30am - 10:50amCourse Description: Cloud properties; formation and growth of cloud droplets and icecrystals, rain and snow; weather radar; Doppler radar analysis; precipitation processes;severe convective storms, weather modification; numerical cloud models; Precipitationforecasting.Course Prerequisites: EAS 370 and 371________________________________________________________________________Recommended Textbook: Rogers and Yau “A short course in Cloud Physics”Other Learning Resources: I will place my lectures and additional material on WebCTand will provide a number of relevant WEB sites during the lectures.Grade Evaluation for EAS-470:• 3 Quizzes; your best 2 quizzes will count for a total of 15% of the final mark (7.5%each). The dates will be provided during Lecture 3 at the latest• 1 Mid-term multi-choice examination; in class 50 mins on the 11 th of October (35%of the final mark)• Final exam, 9:00 on the 17 th of December 2007 (50% of the final mark)Final grades at the end of the course will be assigned using a combination of absoluteachievement and relative standing in the class, and will remain unofficial until approvalby Faculty Council or its designate (i.e. Departmental Chair).Grade Evaluation for EAS-584:• 3 Quizzes; your best 2 quizzes will count for a total of 15% of the final mark (7.5%each). The dates will be provided during Lecture 3 at the latest• 1 Mid-term multi-choice examination; in class 50 mins on the 11 th of October (25%of the final mark)• Term Paper: 25% due 14 th of December 2007• Final exam, 9:00 on the 17 th of December 2007 (35% of the final mark)1

Missed Term Exam, Term Paper, or QuizzThere is no option to negotiate an altered date or time for quizzes, term paper and exams.A student who cannot write the mid-term examination or a quiz because of anincapacitating illness, severe domestic affliction or other compelling reasons can applyfor transfer of the associated grade-weight to the final examination. In such a caseapplication for transfer of credit must be made within 48 h of the missed quiz/exam duedate and must be supported by a completed University of Alberta Medical StatementForm or other appropriate documentation (Calendar section 23.4[3]). Deferral of termwork is a privilege and not a right; there is no guarantee that a deferral will be granted.Misrepresentation of Facts to gain a deferral is a serious breach of the Code of StudentBehaviour.Deferred Final Examination:A student who cannot write the final examination because of an incapacitating illness oris suffering from severe domestic affliction or other compelling reasons can apply for adeferred final examination. Such an application must be made to the student's Facultyoffice within 48 hours of the missed examination and must be supported by a completedUniversity of Alberta Medical Statement Form or other appropriate documentation(Calendar section 23.5.6). Deferred examinations are a privelege and not a right; there isno guarantee that a deferred examination will be granted. Misrepresentation of Facts togain a deferred examination is a serious breach of the Code of Student Behaviour.Deferred exam will be written on Sat 9 February 2008.Reexamination:A student who writes the final examination and fails the course may apply for areexamination. Reexaminations are rarely granted in the Faculty of Science. Theseexams are governed by University (Calendar section 23.5.5) and Faculty of ScienceRegulations (Calendar section 182.5.9). Misrepresentation of Facts to gain areexamination is a serious breach of the Code of Student Behaviour.Student Responsibilities:Academic Integrity: ‘The University of Alberta is committed to the highest standards ofacademic integrity and honesty. Students are expected to be familiar with these standardsregarding academic honesty and to uphold the policies of the University in this respect.Students are particularly urged to familiarize themselves with the provisions of the Codeof Student Behaviour (online at www.ualberta.ca/secretariat/appeals.htm) and avoid anybehaviour which could potentially result in suspicions of cheating, plagiarism,misrepresentation of facts and/or participation in an offence. Academic dishonesty is aserious offence and can result in suspension or expulsion from the University.’Exams: Your student photo I.D. is required at exams to verify your identity. Studentswill not be allowed to begin an examination after it has been in progress for 30 minutes.Students must remain in the exam room for at least 30 minutes from the time the examcommenced. Electronic equipment other than calculators is not to be brought to exam andhats should not be worn.Cell Phones: Cell phones are to be turned off during lectures, labs and seminars. Cellphones are not to be brought to exams.Students With Disabilities: Students who require accommodation in this course due toa disability are advised to discuss their needs with Specialized Support & DisabilityServices (2-800 Students’ Union Building).Academic Support Centre: Students who require additional help in developingstrategies for better time management, study skills or examination skills should contactthe Academic Support Centre (2-703 Students’ Union Building).2