Atmospheric Sciences M.S.

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Minimum Requirements for Atmospheric Sciences M.S.: 30 credits

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
ATM F601
Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences
ATM F613
Atmospheric Radiation
ATM F615
Cloud Physics
ATM F645
Atmospheric Dynamics
ATM F646
Atmospheric Dynamics II: Climate Dynamics
Complete one Thesis or Non-thesis option listed below18
Total Credits30

Options

Thesis Option

Complete the following:
ATM F699Thesis6-12
Approved F600-Level Courses6-12
Total Credits18

Non-thesis Option A

Complete the following:
ATM F698Non-thesis Research/Project3
ATM F600-Level Course6
Approved F600-Level Courses9
Total Credits18

Non-thesis Option B

Complete the following:
ATM F698Non-thesis Research/Project6
ATM F600-Level Course6
Approved F600-Level Courses6
Total Credits18

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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.

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Roadmaps

Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

  • This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
  • Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
  • Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
  • Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
  • Courses with (*) are recommended.

Thesis Option

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F601 (*)203ATM F615 (*)203
ATM F613 (*)203ATM F699183
ATM F699183Program Elective3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F645 (*)203ATM F646 (*)263
ATM F699183ATM F699183
 6 6
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Non-thesis Option A

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F601 (*)203ATM F615 (*)203
ATM F613 (*)203Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F645 (*)203ATM F646 (*)263
Program Elective3ATM F698183
 6 6
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

Non-thesis Option B

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F601 (*)203ATM F615 (*)203
ATM F613 (*)203Program Elective3
Program Elective3Program Elective3
 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ATM F645 (*)203ATM F646 (*)263
ATM F698183ATM F698183
 6 6
Total Credits 30

Footnote Definitions

General Education Requirements Degree Requirements Program & Other Requirements
1--Communication 8--Alaska Native-themed 20--Program Requirement
2--Arts 9--Communication 21--Capstone Requirement
3--Humanities 10--Computation 22--Concentration Course
4--Social Sciences 11--Ethics 23--General Elective
5--Additional Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences 12--Humanities 24--Minor Course
6--Mathematics 13--Human Relations 25--Upper Division
7--Natural Sciences 14--Humanities or Social Sciences 26--Program Elective
15--Library & Information Research
16--Mathematics
17--Natural Sciences
18--Other
19--Social Sciences

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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