Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D.
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 | |
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 questions that arise
- Be successful in obtaining work or progressing in their field
- Demonstrate original thinking
- Have exposure communicating orally
