Instructor
My name is Andy Baker
Office:  Cavanaugh Hall 207c
Email:  bakeran@iu.edu

Course Materials
There is no required textbook, however, the Lectures are mostly based on material from the following three sources:

1) The Atmosphere:  An Introduction to Meteorology, 14th edition, by Lutgens, Tarbuck, and Herman; Chapters 1-3 & 14-15

2) Weather Studies:  Introduction to Atmospheric Science, 7th edition, American Meteorological Society; Chapters 1, 4, 6-8, 15

3) Hurricanes:  Science & Society, by Knowlton, Morin, Scowcroft, Ginis, and Yablonsky; Chapter 2.

Course Format/Schedule
All coursework can be completed 100% online (Asynchronous Online), however, the material moves week-to-week, so it is important to follow the schedule below carefully.  It is important to note that the Quizzes and Final Project below are based solely on content from each of the Lectures.  In other words, Quiz 1 only covers material from Week 1, and Quiz 2 for Week 2, and so on.

Week 1:  Introducing Temperature on Earth

View the Week 1 - Introducing Temperature on Earth Lecture in Modules.

Complete Quiz 1 before 11:59pm on Sunday, November 9.

Week 2:   Introducing Climatology

View the Week 2 - Introducing Climatology Lecture in Modules.

Complete Quiz 2 before 11:59pm on Sunday, November 16.

Week 3:  Measuring Temperature on Earth

View the Module 3 - Measuring Temperature and Gases on Earth Lecture in Modules.

Complete Quiz 3 before 11:59pm on Sunday, November 23.

Thanksgiving Break - Monday, November 24 - Sunday, November 30

Week 4:  Greenhouse Effect

View the Week 4 - Greenhouse Effect Lecture in Modules.

Complete Quiz 4 before 11:59pm on Sunday, December 7.

Week 5:  Final Project

Complete the Final Project before 11:59pm on Sunday, December 14.

Grading and Assessments of Learning
There are 130 total points in this course.
Quiz 1:  20 points
Quiz 2:  20 points
Quiz 3:  20 points
Quiz 4:  20 points
Final Project:  50 points

Quizzes - The four quizzes (20 points each) will be taken and submitted online via “Quizzes” on our Canvas page.  Each quiz will open at 12:01am (Indiana time) on a Monday and close the following Sunday evening at 11:59pm.

Once a quiz closes, it is closed for the rest of the semester.  If you are in the middle of taking a quiz when it closes after the due date, you will receive a zero, so plan accordingly.  Also, you get two attempts for each quiz, with the Gradebook recording the higher of the two scores.

Quizzes include multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and written response questions. Once you start a quiz, you will have 40 minutes to complete it. 

Most questions are automatically scored after you take the quiz and are available after quiz completion in “Grades” in Canvas.  However, the correct answers for the quizzes will be revealed and available to you after all students have completed each quiz.

Additional Course Information

University Information Technology Support:
Please contact the UITS Support Center (317-274-4357) if you have a computer, network, or technical problem.  They have an online chat option here:  https://ithelplive.iu.edu/.  They are very helpful. I have called them many times and in every instance, they provided information to correct my problem. You will have to provide your user-id to speak with one of the consultants employed there. This is a free service to IU students, faculty, and staff.

Accessible Education Services (AES):
Students needing accommodations because of a disability will need to register with Accessible Educational Services (AES) and complete the appropriate forms issued by AES before accommodations will be given. The AES office is located in Taylor Hall, UC 100. You can also reach the office by calling 274-3241. Visit Accessible Education Services for more information.

Dean of Students/Student Advocate:
You should be aware that the campus Student Advocate Office can help you overcome obstacles towards your academic goals. The Advocate will answer your questions, direct you to the appropriate departments and people, familiarize you with university policies and procedures, and give you guidance as you look at ways to solve problems and make choices. The Student Advocate Office is located in UC002 and can be contacted by phone at 278-7594 or email at stuadvoc@iu.edu.

Withdrawals and incompletes:
You may withdraw with an automatic “W” through the stated date in the Academic Calendar. Withdrawals after that date will be assigned a grade of “F”. Incompletes will not be given except in cases of documented medical emergencies or illness.

IU Indianapolis Withdraw Deadlines
Contact IU Indy Registrar at 317-274-1519 or indyregr@iu.edu.

Administrative Withdrawal:
A basic requirement of this course is that you will participate in all class activities and assessments and conscientiously complete all required course activities and/or assignments. Keep in touch with me if you q1are unable to attend, participate, or complete an assignment on time. If you miss more than half of the required activities within the first 25% of the course without contacting me, you may be administratively withdrawn from this course. Administrative withdrawal may have academic, financial, and financial aid implications. Administrative withdrawal will take place after the full refund period, and if you are administratively withdrawn from the course you will not be eligible for a tuition refund. If you have questions about the administrative withdrawal policy at any point during the semester, please contact me.

Academic Integrity and Misconduct:
Please read the IU Student Code of Conduct carefully by clicking HERE.  I assume that you have read and agree with all terms of the Code and will grade your submitted assessments & evaluate your communications accordingly. The consequences of academic dishonesty range from a warning, penalty, or removal from university, depending on the severity of your fraud.

What is cheating? Any of the following situations involves cheating:

• copying the answers from a quiz obtained from another person in the class or from a previous term
• having the aid of another person, electronically or physically, to assist you in selecting an answer on a quiz
• having another person take a quiz or for you
• altering the quiz time length or submission techniques
• attempting or completing any method that bypasses the security features of the course or Canvas
  
• printing or copying any question on a quiz

If I detect suspicious activity concerning submission times I will contact you via Canvas Inbox or email. You might have to come into my office to take a substitute quiz that might include essay questions.