[AO discussion] ug text recommendation

Remi Tailleux r.g.j.tailleux at reading.ac.uk
Wed Dec 12 21:01:06 UTC 2007


   Hi Shafer,

you may have a look at Neil Wells textbook, Atmosphere/Ocean a physical 
introduction, Wiley, which although somewhat dated (a new edition is 
underway), seems an appropriate introduction at the undergrad level you are 
referring to....

Good luck,
best wishes,
Remi.

On Dec 12 2007, Shafer Smith wrote:

>Dear colleagues,
>
> I'm looking for a recommendation for an undergraduate text on 
> weather/climate. In particular, looking for something one notch (or half 
> notch) lower level than the new book by Marshall and Plumb. As 
> calibration, the course on which Marshall and Plumb is based at MIT has a 
> prerequisite of multivariate calculus and physics I; I'm shooting for 
> something appropriate to students who know 1d calculus and a little 
> physics. Ideally the course will employ rotating tank demonstrations. Any 
> comments or recommendations welcome!
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Shafer
>
>



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