Atmospheric Sciences Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
The minor in Atmospheric Sciences is designed for students who desire a significant background in weather and climate to support work in their major field. This minor will especially benefit students who choose to pursue careers in environmental areas in which multidisciplinary background is essential. The Atmospheric Science minor can complement majors in engineering and agriculture; or scientific pursuits such as chemistry, physics, biology, data analytics, and scientific writing.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Choose from the following: | 0-6 | |
| Introduction to Meteorology | ||
| Severe and Hazardous Weather | ||
| Climate and Global Change | ||
| General Physical Meteorology | ||
| 300- and 400-level courses from the approved course list. Please see the Atmospheric Sciences advisor for a current list. | 12-18 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
- All students will have understanding of core areas of atmospheric sciences including: atmospheric radiation, atmospheric thermodynamics, atmospheric dynamics, and weather systems.
- All students will have the ability to analyze atmospheric properties both qualitatively and quantitatively.
- All students will have an understanding of, and ability to communicate the societal impacts of weather and climate.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Atmospheric Sciences
Department of Climate, Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
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E-mail: atmos-sci@illinois.edu
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