Atmospheric Science

In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences .

Faculty
1. Atmospheric science
2. Mathematics, statistics, and computer science
3. Basic physical sciences
4. Tracks

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; A. T. DeGaetano, associate chair; R. W. Allmendinger, W. D. Allmon, L. M. Cathles, G. Chen, J. L. Cisne, S. J. Colucci, L. A. Derry, C. H. Greene, D. L. Hysell, T. E. Jordan, R. W. Kay, S. Mahlburg Kay, R. Lohman, N. Mahowald, J. Phipps Morgan, M. Pritchard, S. J. Riha, W. M. White, D. S. Wilks, M. W. Wysocki

1. Atmospheric science:

a. Core courses

b.

See tracks listed below for additional required courses

2. Mathematics, statistics, and computer science:

a.

b.

AEM 2100 - Introductory Statistics or equivalent

c.

EAS 2900 - Computer Programming and Meteorology Software or equivalent

3. Basic physical sciences:

a.

PHYS 2207 - Fundamentals of Physics I or
PHYS 2208 - Fundamentals of Physics II or equivalent

b.

CHEM 1560 - Introduction to General Chemistry or equivalent

4. Tracks:

Operational required:

Operational Suggested:

Education required:

Education Suggested:

EAS 1340 - Introductory Weather Analysis and Forecasting
Courses in (ASTRO, EAS)

Broadcasting required:

Broadcasting Suggested:

EAS 2680 - Climate and Global Warming
EAS 1340 - Introductory Weather Analysis and Forecasting
minor in communication

Business required:

Suggested:

minor in business

Environmental required:

Suggested:

Additional Information:

It is recommended that students who are interested in graduate study in atmospheric science should take additional courses in mathematics and physics.

A student may minor in atmospheric science by completing any two of the following EAS courses*:

And any two of the core courses:

Note:

*(all courses must be taken at Cornell.)

Courses satisfying the requirements for a major or minor in atmospheric science may not be taken S–U.