Course Syllabus
Dr. Jeffrey BasaraAssociate Professor, School of Meteorology, School of Civil Engineering and Environmental ScienceExecutive Associate Director, Hydrology and Water Security ProgramAreas of Interest and Expertise:
Awards and Achievements:
Office Phone: 405-325-1760 Cell: 405-550-0848 Email: jbasara@ou.edu Research Group Website: http://hydrometeorology.oucreate.com Live Session (Zoom Link): https://zoom.us/j/6229625452 |
Communication Plan with TA/Instructor
E-mail communication within Canvas is the primary method with the instructors of this course. We will respond to students’ e-mails within 48 hours or sooner.
Course Website: Materials and additional reading assignments will be posted in Canvas.
Tech Support: If you cannot access canvas.ou.edu or do not see the enrolled course, please contact 405-325-HELP.
Course Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Graduate Program at the University of Oklahoma.
Course Expectations:
All students are expected to engage in readings, discussions, presentations, as well as complete assignments and exams on
Textbook
No textbook is required.
Additional Reference Books or materials (optional):
Hydrometeorology, Christopher G. Collier, Wiley Blackwell, ISBN 978-1-118-41498-9, https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Hydrometeorology-p-9781118414989, Hardcover: $145, Paperback: $70, E-Book: $57.
Physics of Climate, Jose P. Peixoto and Abraham H. Oort, Springer, ISBN 978-0883187128, https://www.springer.com/de/book/9780883187128, Hardcover: $50 (Amazon).
Global Physical Climatology, Dennis Hartmann, Elsevier, 978-0123285317, https://www.elsevier.com/books/global-physical-climatology/hartmann/978-0-12-328531-7, Hardcover (new): $130, E-Book: $104.
Other lecture materials and print-outs.
Grading System
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Tasks |
Grade |
Notes |
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Homework (individual efforts), Quizzes, and Participation |
20% |
· Periodically |
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Midterm Exam |
30% |
· Open book, Open lecture notes |
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Semester Project (individual efforts) |
15% |
· Assigned Week 1
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Final |
35% |
· Open book, Open lecture notes |
Guaranteed Course Grades:
100 - 90.0 A
< 90.0 – 80.0 B
< 80.0 – 70.0 C
< 70.0 – 60.0 D
< 60.0 F
Homework Policy
(1) Homework will be assigned periodically. Each assignment due date will be announced by the instructor.
(2) Please complete assignments by the due date/time, except for serious medical situations with proof or/and other approved circumstances from the instructor.
(3) Discussion of homework problem with other students, the TA, and Instructor is allowed. Cooperation on homework assignments is also encouraged but challenging in an online environment. Regardless, work submitted for grading must be original. Copying and plagiarizing others’ homework answerers will not be accepted and will be considered as academic misconduct.
(4) All homework will be submitted electronically on Canvas.
(5) Write down your name, assignment set number, and student ID, on or near the very top on your assignments. All file names submitted should begin with your last name, followed by your first name, and the assignment (e.g., Basara_Jeff_HW1.doc).
Exam Policy
(1) Course book, reference books, lecture notes, slides, course materials, or any other forms of papers with notes are allowed per the instructions set by the course instructor.
(2) Academic misconduct in any form will not be tolerated. It will be reported to the College of Engineering (CoE) and College of Atmosphere and Geographic Sciences (CAGS) Deans’ Offices.
(3) No makeup exam will be accepted.
Quizzes, Participation, and Project Policy:
(1) Quizzes may be assigned from time to time and graded by the instructor/TA. Specific requirements will be given on whether a quiz is either open-book open-notes or closed-book closed-notes. Recommended time limit to finish each problem in most of the quizzes will be given to make the students better prepare for the two exams.
(2) Your attendance record throughout the semester will be evaluated based on the submission of discussion questions and participation in the in-class discussions.
(3) The Semester Project will be an individual effort.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND STUDENT SUPPORT
Catalog
Please familiarize yourself with the student catalog: http://catalog.ou.edu/courses/courses.htm
Online Library
Students in the Hydrology Water Security program can use the University of Oklahoma library by visiting:
Academic Misconduct
In addition to the course conduct policies outlined by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of each student to be familiar with the definitions, policies and procedures concerning academic misconduct. The Student Code is available from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and is contained in the Student’s Guide to Academic Integrity, available at http://integrity.ou.edu/students_guide.html This site also defines misconduct, provides examples of prohibited conduct, and explains the sanctions available for those found guilty of misconduct.
Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the most common form of academic misconduct at OU. There is basically no college-level assignment that can be satisfactorily completed by copying. OU's basic assumption about writing is that all written assignments show the student's own understanding in the student's own words. That means all writing assignments, in class or out, are assumed to be composed entirely of words generated (not simply found) by the student, except where words written by someone else are specifically marked as such with proper citation. Including other people's words in your paper is helpful when you do it honestly and correctly. When you don't, it's plagiarism.
Go to http://integrity.ou.edu/students_guide.html to learn more about the rules for avoiding plagiarism. Test your skills in avoiding plagiarism by taking the library’s plagiarism tutorial, available at https://libraries.ou.edu/content/academic-integrity-tutorial
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
The Accessibility and Disability Resource Center is committed to supporting students with disabilities to ensure that they are able to enjoy equal access to all components of their education. This includes your academics, housing, and community events. If you are experiencing a disability, a mental/medical health condition that has a significant impact on one or more life functions, you can receive accommodations to provide equal access. Possible disabilities include, but are not limited to, learning disabilities, AD(H)D, mental health, and chronic health. Additionally, we support students with temporary medical conditions (broken wrist, shoulder surgery, etc.) and pregnancy. To discuss potential accommodations, please contact the ADRC at 730 College Avenue, (ph.) 405.325.3852, or adrc@ou.edu.
Adjustments for Pregnancy/Childbirth Related Issues
Should you need modifications or adjustments to your course requirements because of documented pregnancy-related or childbirth-related issues, please contact your professor or the Disability Resource Center at 405/325-3852 as soon as possible. Also, see http://www.ou.edu/eoo/faqs/pregnancy-faqs.html for answers to commonly asked questions.
Title IX Resources
For any concerns regarding gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, or stalking, the University offers a variety of resources. To learn more or to report an incident, please contact the Sexual Misconduct Office at 405/325-2215 (8 to 5, M-F) or smo@ou.edu. Incidents can also be reported confidentially to OU Advocates at 405/615-0013 (phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Also, please be advised that a professor/GA/TA is required to report instances of sexual harassment, sexual assault, or discrimination to the Sexual Misconduct Office. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies can be directed to University Equal Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator at 405/325-3546 or smo@ou.edu . For more information, visit http://www.ou.edu/eoo.html.
Religious Observance
It is the policy of the University to excuse the absences of students that result from religious observances and to reschedule examinations and additional required classwork that may fall on religious holidays, without penalty.
It is the responsibility of the student to make alternate arrangements with the instructor at least one week prior to the actual date of the religious holiday.
Copyright Policy
Sessions of this course may be recorded or live-streamed. These recordings are the intellectual property of the individual faculty member and may not be shared or reproduced without the explicit, written consent of the faculty member. In addition, privacy rights of others such as students, guest lecturers, and providers of copyrighted material displayed in the recording may be of concern. Students may not share any course recordings with individuals not enrolled in the class or upload them to any other online environment.
Registration and Withdrawal
If you choose to withdraw from this course, you must complete the appropriate University form and turn the form in before the deadline. If you stop attending the course and doing the course work without doing the required paperwork your grade will be calculated with missed homework and examination grades entered as zero. This could result in receiving a grade of F in the course. Deadlines are shown in the Academic Calendar, which is available from the Office of Admissions and Records or online at http://www.ou.edu/admissions/home/academic_calendar.html
Student Grievances
In addition to any policies outlined related to submitting an informal or formal grievance by your professor in the Course Syllabus in the online classroom, please review the Graduate Student Handbook for more information about the process of submitting a formal grievance.
Course Summary:
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