I've taught 13 semesters as an Instructor and Teaching Assistant for online and in-person undergraduate courses at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and the University of Oklahoma (OU). These courses are:
ATM SCI 240 - Introduction to Atmospheric Science
The learning objectives in 240 are to 1) become familiar with basic concepts in physical, synoptic, and dynamic meteorology and 2) to solve meteorological problems using quantitative physical and mathematical methods. The idea is to set the stage for future atmospheric science courses which require greater mathematical fluency and understanding. See syllabus for details.
The learning objectives in 240 are to 1) become familiar with basic concepts in physical, synoptic, and dynamic meteorology and 2) to solve meteorological problems using quantitative physical and mathematical methods. The idea is to set the stage for future atmospheric science courses which require greater mathematical fluency and understanding. See syllabus for details.
ATM SCI 360 - Synoptic Meteorology I
A junior and senior-level undergraduate course at UWM intended to develop and apply theory to analyze synoptic-scale, midlatitude meteorological phenomena. The focus is on five key aspects: 1) introduction to synoptic meteorology, 2) atmospheric balance, 3) atmospheric kinematics, 4) atmospheric stability, and 5) fronts, jets, and cyclones. In the lab section, students analyze real-time weather observations to develop our conceptual models of the atmosphere to solidify theory in lecture. See syllabus for details.
A junior and senior-level undergraduate course at UWM intended to develop and apply theory to analyze synoptic-scale, midlatitude meteorological phenomena. The focus is on five key aspects: 1) introduction to synoptic meteorology, 2) atmospheric balance, 3) atmospheric kinematics, 4) atmospheric stability, and 5) fronts, jets, and cyclones. In the lab section, students analyze real-time weather observations to develop our conceptual models of the atmosphere to solidify theory in lecture. See syllabus for details.
ATM SCI 361 - Synoptic Meteorology II
In this course, we are primarily interested in understanding the life cycle of mid-latitude, synoptic-scale cyclones. To do so, we introduce two complementary concepts: quasi-geostrophic theory and isentropic potential vorticity. In the lab taught by Austin, students apply insight drawn from equations to understand the evolution of real-world synoptic-scale meteorological phenomena. See syllabus for details.
In this course, we are primarily interested in understanding the life cycle of mid-latitude, synoptic-scale cyclones. To do so, we introduce two complementary concepts: quasi-geostrophic theory and isentropic potential vorticity. In the lab taught by Austin, students apply insight drawn from equations to understand the evolution of real-world synoptic-scale meteorological phenomena. See syllabus for details.
ATM SCI 100 - Survey of Meteorology
This one-term course at UWM is intended for prospective elementary school teachers, students majoring in business and engineering, the life and social sciences, and liberal arts. The goals of this course are to provide students with a broad overview of the behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere. The emphasis will be on the description of physical processes responsible for a wide variety of atmospheric phenomena. See syllabus for details.
This one-term course at UWM is intended for prospective elementary school teachers, students majoring in business and engineering, the life and social sciences, and liberal arts. The goals of this course are to provide students with a broad overview of the behavior of the Earth’s atmosphere. The emphasis will be on the description of physical processes responsible for a wide variety of atmospheric phenomena. See syllabus for details.
METR 1014 - Intro to Weather and Climate
A qualitative survey course of weather and climate for non-meteorology majors at OU. A wide variety of topics are covered to help students gain an understanding of the science behind daily weather, climate, and climate change, as well as current-events topics. The course provides a basic understanding of the atmosphere and develops critical thinking related to weather/climate. See syllabus for details.
A qualitative survey course of weather and climate for non-meteorology majors at OU. A wide variety of topics are covered to help students gain an understanding of the science behind daily weather, climate, and climate change, as well as current-events topics. The course provides a basic understanding of the atmosphere and develops critical thinking related to weather/climate. See syllabus for details.