AOSC818: Frontiers in Atmosphere, Ocean, Climate, and Synoptic Meteorology Research

• Time of class: Th 3:30pm-5:15pm
• (1 credit; includes Attendance, Term Report and Impressions Reports; only available to second-year and beyond students (being phased out)
• (0 credit: includes Attendance only (required of first year students; no class to formally sign up for)
• Instructor: Derrick Lampkin

  Enrollment Requirement

  AOSC 431/432 with grade of C or higher are prerequisites.

  Course Description

  The weekly seminars on atmospheric, oceanic, and climate sciences provide opportunities to be exposed to a wide range of contemporary topics in atmospheric, oceanic, and climate sciences for development of research interests and promotion of critical thinking. The Meet-the-Speaker session after each seminar fosters effective interaction and collaboration with leading scientists and fellow students.

  Weekly Seminar Schedule

  The AOSC Department Seminar is held every Thursday. Seminar information is available from AOSC Seminar Series.

  Time and location

  • Th 3:00pm-3:30pm, CSS 2400 (Atrium), Pre-seminar refreshment
  • Th 3:30pm-4:30pm, CSS 2400 (Auditorium), Seminar
  • Th 4:45pm-5:15pm, CSS 3400 (Library), Meet-the-Speaker session

  Assignments

  1. Attendance at AOSC Departmental Seminars and Participation in Meet-the-Speaker sessions

  Attendance is expected at all seminars although absences are excused for illness, religious observances (e.g., Rosh Hashanah), family emergencies, and certain UMCP sponsored events. If possible, contact me no more than two days after missing a seminar. All students but especially students who miss multiple seminars are encouraged to attend the Friday 11:30 AM AOSC Atmospheric Chemistry Brown Bag Talk Series , the Monday noon ESSIC talk series and/or the AOSC Student Seminar series. A brief (< 1 page) outline of the content of talks in these series can be used as proof of attendance.

  AOSC818 self-evaluation report

  Seminar Date: N/A
  
  Name: First Last
  
  Self-evaluation on participation:

  • Seminar:
    Not attended. Instructor not informed.
    Not attended. Instructor informed.
    Attended silently
    Attended with active participation (asking questions, etc.)
  • Meet-the-Speaker session:
    Not attended. Instructor not informed.
    Not attended. Instructor informed.
    Attended silently
    Attended with active participation (asking questions, etc.)

  Certify to comply with the honor code? Yes No
  
  Security Code:

  
  >> Go back to AOSC818 page
  
  

  Currently no submission is accepted.

  Last updated on 09/23/2013 19:24

  by Dale Allen

  2. Term report on Seminar of your Choice(max 2 pages)

  The term project aims to enhance your understanding of a seminar that interests you. Choose one of the seminars and research one of the topics covered by the seminar speaker in more detail (reading one or two related papers). Write a 2 page report on this topic that includes a list of reference(s). A draft of this paper is due three weeks after the seminar or on December 12 (whichever date is earliest). The final report is due by 5 PM EDT on December 16. Grading is based on the overall quality of the report.

  3. Impressions report on three Seminars of your choice (max 1 page each)

  In addition, each student is expected to write three one page (or less) reports on seminars and Meet-the-Speaker events he/she has attended this semester. These reports should be written within a few weeks of the seminar and discuss what the student learned (if anything) from the seminar. These reports can also include thoughts on what he/she liked and disliked about the presentation. For example, was the presentation aimed at your level? Was the topic interesting? What would you have done to improve the seminar? What did you learn from the Meet-the-Speaker session?

  Term reports and seminar-impression reports can be dropped by my office (3423 CSSB) or sent via e-mail.

  4. Exception for irregularly scheduled seminars

  Some seminars may be scheduled irregularly not on Thursday or at a different time on Thursday. Attendance and participation in such irregularly scheduled seminars is encouraged but not required. These seminars may be used for the term report or seminar-impression reports.

  Honor Code

  Students must abide by the University of Maryland Code of Academic Integrity. Here is the link to the Student Honor Council.

  Grading

  Grading is based on seminar and Meet-the-Speaker session attendance and participation (50%), the term report (25%), and the impression reports (25%). Please inform me if you need extra time to complete the term- and/or impression-reports. Missing a deadline without prior approval may result in a zero for that portion of your grade.

  Grading criteria:
  S: 70.00% -- 100.00%
  F:  0.00% --  69.99%