1. Identify the vectors in the atmosphere and the main forces that cause air movement and arising from air movement such as (pressure gradient force, gravity, Coriolis, etc.). Also dimensions and natural units and method of analysis.2. Identify the composition of the atmosphere (hydrostatic equation), the basic conservation laws, the Lagrangian system.3. Familiarity with the components of motion in spherical coordinates and understanding the application of the total differential of a vector in a circularly moving coordinate system with dimensional analysis of the equations of motion.4. Learn about the continuity equation and the way it is derived, as well as the thermodynamic energy equation for the atmosphere, with an understanding of the stability criteria for dry air.
Intended learning outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding:1. The student will be familiar with the nature of the vectors in the atmosphere and the forces that cause and arise from the movement of air. Also an analysis of the dimensions and units of the natural quantities of the atmosphere.2. That the student describe the components of motion in spherical coordinates, apply the total differential of a vector in a circularly moving coordinate system. Also dimensional analysis of the equations of motion.3. The student should remember the continuity equations and the thermodynamic energy of the atmosphere, the method of their derivation, as well as the stability criteria for dry air.B. Mental skills:1. The student should distinguish between the characteristics of the causative forces and the forces arising from the movement of air and deduce methods for analyzing the dimensions of natural quantities.2. The student derives the dimensions of the equations of motion, the components of motion in spherical coordinates, and the total differential of a vector in a circularly moving coordinate system.3. The student should distinguish between the thermodynamic energy equation and the continuity equation and the method of deriving them, as well as deducing the potential temperature and the rate of self-change.c. Practical and professional skills:1. The student should distinguish between the different types of vectors, as well as between the forces that move air from one place to another, such as the pressure slope force, and the forces that arise after the movement of air, such as the deflection force.2. The student should perform some exercises for the dimensions of the equations of motion, the components of motion in spherical coordinates.3. The student should distinguish between the derivation of the continuity equation using Olbrien's method and Lagrange's method with storage in memory, the important criteria for the stability of dry air.Dr.. General and transferable skills:1. To be able to present information and deduce equations, laws and relationships related to atmospheric dynamics, and explain them orally and in writing.2. To be able to use appropriate audio-visual means to present the composition of the static atmosphere and the general vertical coordinates.3. To be able to work in a team for a broader understanding of the continuity equation and the thermodynamic energy equation.
Teaching and learning methods
1. Theoretical lectures.2. Practical exercises.3. Self-learning in preparing assignments and collaborative or group learning in applications during the lecture.4. Seminars and presentations.
