Atmospheric Sciences Major

In the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences .

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

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

D. L. Hysell, chair; G. A. Abers, W. D. Allmon, T. R. Ault, L. D. Brown, S. J. Colucci, A. T. DeGaetano, L. A. Derry, P. M. Fulton, E. Gazel, C. H. Greene, P.G. Hess, K. Olson Hoal, P. Hitchcock, T. E. Jordan, K. M. Keranen, R. B. Lohman, N. M. Mahowald, B. C. Monger, M. E. Pritchard, S. C. Pryor, S. J. Riha, W. M. White, M. W. Wysocki

1. Atmospheric science:

a. Core courses

EAS 3050 - Climate Dynamics
EAS 3410 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Hydrostatics
EAS 3420 - Atmospheric Dynamics
EAS 3520 - Synoptic Meteorology I
EAS 4470 - Physical Meteorology
EAS 4510 - Synoptic Meteorology II
Plus at least two other atmospheric courses

b.

See suggested electives listed below for additional courses

2. Mathematics, statistics, and computer science:

a.

b.

AEM 2100 - Introductory Statistics or equivalent

c.

EAS 2900 - Introduction to Programming for Meteorology and Climate Science or equivalent

3. Basic physical sciences:

a.

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

b.

CHEM 1560 - Introduction to General Chemistry or equivalent

4. Suggested Electives:

# required for Federal Civil Service

Operational Suggested:

Education Suggested:

Broadcasting Suggested:

Business Suggested:

Environmental 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 and also undergraduate research that can lead to honors research.

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.