Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Department of Atmospheric Sciences generally requires a degree in a scientific discipline, one year of calculus-based physics, math through differential equations, and one semester of chemistry. Since atmospheric science is a highly interdisciplinary field, incoming students' backgrounds vary considerably. Thus, acceptance into the program is made on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum Requirements for Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D.: 45 credits
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General University Requirements | ||
| Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
| Ph.D. Degree Requirements | ||
| Complete the Ph.D. degree requirements. | 18 | |
| As part of the Ph.D. requirements, complete the following: | ||
| Thesis (18 credits) | ||
| Atmospheric Sciences Program Requirements | ||
| Complete the following: | ||
| ATM F601 | Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences | 3 |
| ATM F613 | Atmospheric Radiation | 3 |
| ATM F615 | Cloud Physics | 3 |
| ATM F645 | Atmospheric Dynamics | 3 |
| ATM F646 | Atmospheric Dynamics II: Climate Dynamics | 3 |
| Complete 12 additional approved credits, 6 of which should be ATM courses | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 45 | |
