Atmospheric Sciences M.S.
Minimum Requirements for Atmospheric Sciences M.S.: 30 credits
Code | Title | Credits |
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General University Requirements | ||
Complete the graduate general university requirements. | ||
Master’s Degree Requirements | ||
Complete the master's degree requirements. | ||
Atmospheric Sciences Program Requirements | ||
Complete four of the following basic courses in atmospheric sciences: | 12 | |
Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences | ||
Atmospheric Radiation | ||
Cloud Physics | ||
Atmospheric Dynamics | ||
Atmospheric Dynamics II: Climate Dynamics | ||
Complete one Thesis or Non-thesis option listed below | 18 | |
Total Credits | 30 |
Options
Thesis Option
Code | Title | Credits |
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Complete the following: | ||
ATM F699 | Thesis | 6-12 |
Approved F600-Level Courses | 6-12 | |
Total Credits | 18 |
Non-thesis Option A
Code | Title | Credits |
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Complete the following: | ||
ATM F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 3 |
ATM F600-Level Course | 6 | |
Approved F600-Level Courses | 9 | |
Total Credits | 18 |
Non-thesis Option B
Code | Title | Credits |
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Complete the following: | ||
ATM F698 | Non-thesis Research/Project | 6 |
ATM F600-Level Course | 6 | |
Approved F600-Level Courses | 6 | |
Total Credits | 18 |
Admission Requirements
Complete the following 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.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.
Students graduating from this program will be able to:
- Function effectively in their area of expertise
- Analyze a scientific problem, identify the critical aspects and devise appropriate methods to resolve the science questions that arise
- Be successful in obtaining work or progressing in their field of research
- Demonstrate critical thinking and scientific creativity over original scientific problems
- Have exposure to current scientific problems by learning the peer review scientific process