WELCOME to this course.
Course Info & Synopsis - An overview of the course.Topic Schedule - A calendar of topics for each class meeting.
Learning Goals - What you will be able to do.
Course Structure - Summary of teaching methods & subjects.
Instructor - Roland Stull.
TAs - (tbd)
Textbooks & Software - Textbook & iClicker - both are free.
Evaluation - Test and assignment weights for assessments of learning.
AI Policy - What Artificial Intelligence (AI) is OK in this course.
Schedule and Location:
Dates: 9 Sep through 7 Dec 2026 Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Note, BC stays on PDT all year.
Lecture Times: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday starting at 2 pm Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) .
Location: Chemistry building (CHEM) room B250, which is on the first floor of CHEM B-block.
What to do, in case the in-person class meeting is cancelled due to snow or other extreme condition.
Guidelines, Info & Resources:
Study Tips - How to study effectively.
Keep Learning - Tips on successful remote learning, if another pandemic happens.
Foreign Issues - For students taking UBC courses while abroad during a pandemic
lockdown, please understand the laws of the country you are in.
Learning Commons tips, support, skills, including if pandemic Online Learning Tips.
Health and Wellbeing - including understanding stress.
Netiquette - Treat your online classmates with respect.
Academic Integrity - Don't cheat.
Accessibility, Accommodation & Academic Concessions - So all can thrive.
Wellness Info - So that you can do your best.
Recommendations - Other courses you might like.
Teaching Improvement - Learning Analytics to make the course better.
ATSC - Consider majoring in Atmospheric Sciences.
If you have financial difficulties acquiring the technology you need to participate fully in this course, please contact your Enrolment Services Advisor https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/enrolment-services-advisors and ask about "Technology Bursaries".