Atmospheric Sciences, BSLAS
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences Major in Atmospheric Sciences
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences Major in Atmospheric Sciences
Departmental distinction: Students majoring in Atmospheric Sciences can earn distinction, high distinction, and highest distinction upon graduation. The requirements for these awards are:
For distinction: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and have also completed an approved independent study project, approved senior thesis, or approved capstone.
For high distinction: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and have also completed an approved independent study project, approved senior thesis, or approved capstone.
For highest distinction: A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.7 and also completed an approved senior thesis or approved research capstone.
General education: Students must complete the Campus General Education requirements including the campus general education language requirement.
Minimum required major and supporting course work: normally equates to 58-59 hours including at least 32 hours in Atmospheric Sciences.
Minimum hours required for graduation: 120 hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 211 | University Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | University Physics: Elec & Mag | 4 |
| CHEM 102 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 220 | Calculus | 4-5 |
| or MATH 221 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 231 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 241 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 285 | Intro Differential Equations | 3 |
| ATMS 201 | General Physical Meteorology | 3 |
| ATMS 301 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | 3 |
| ATMS 302 | Atmospheric Dynamics I | 3 |
| ATMS 303 | Synoptic-Dynamic Wea Analysis | 4 |
| ATMS 304 | Radiative Transfer-Remote Sens | 3 |
| ATMS 305 | Computing and Data Analysis | 3 |
| ATMS 306 | Cloud Physics | 3 |
| ATMS 307 | Climate Processes | 3 |
| ATMS 313 | Synoptic Weather Forecasting | 4 |
| ATMS 314 | Mesoscale Dynamics | 3 |
| Total Hours | 58-59 | |
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences Major in Atmospheric Sciences
- All students will have a fundamental understanding of the atmosphere and the dynamical and physical processes that control weather and climate.
- All students will have demonstrable computational problem solving skills, and have the opportunity to participate in scientific research.
- All students will understand practical applications of weather analysis and forecasting, and the impact of weather analysis and forecasting on public safety and the economy.
- All students will develop competency in clear scientific written and oral communication.
- All students will develop an understanding of the natural and anthropogenic processes that control climate and global change, their impact on human livelihood, and ways that individuals can contribute to the reduction of societal risk from weather and climate events and impacts.