Courses of Study 2014-2015 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Courses of Study 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Atmospheric Science


In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences .


Course Offerings 

Atmospheric science is the study of the atmosphere and the processes that shape weather and climate. The curriculum emphasizes the scientific study of the behavior of weather and climate, and applications to the important practical problems of weather forecasting and climate prediction. Students develop a fundamental understanding of atmospheric processes and acquire skill and experience in the analysis, interpretation, and forecasting of meteorological events. All students are required to complete a minimum of four semesters of calculus, two semesters of calculus-based physics, and a semester each of chemistry, computer science, and statistics.

Atmospheric science courses are offered through the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS). The requirements for the B.S. in atmospheric science through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are below.

Faculty


L. D. Brown, chair; G. A. Abers, R. W. Allmendinger, W. D.  Allmon, T. R. Ault, L. M. Cathles, G. Chen, J. L. Cisne, S. J. Colucci, A. T. DeGaetano, L. A. Derry, C. H. Greene, D. L. Hysell, T. E. Jordan, R. W. Kay, S. Mahlburg Kay, K. M. Keranen, R. B. Lohman, N. M. Mahowald, M. E. Pritchard, S. J. Riha, J. F. H. Thompson, W. M. White, D. S. Wilks, M. W. Wysocki

1. Atmospheric science:


2. Mathematics, statistics, and computer science:


3. Basic physical sciences:


4. Tracks:


Additional Information:


It is recommended that students who are interested in graduate study in atmospheric science should take additional courses in mathematics and physics and also undergraduate research that can lead to honors research.