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.
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.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| ATM F60120 | 3 | ATM F61520 | 3 | Submit first peer review paper to integrate thesis work. | |
| ATM F61320 | 3 | ATM F69918 | 3 | ||
| ATM F69918 | 3 | Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| ATM F64520 | 3 | ATM F64620 | 3 | Take written comprehensive exam after taking all five core courses. | |
| ATM F69918 | 3 | ATM F69918 | 3 | Submit second and third peer review papers to integrate thesis. | |
| Program Elective | 3 | Program Elective | 3 | ||
| 9 | 9 | 0 | |||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| ATM F69918 | 3 | ATM F69918 | 3 | Defend Ph.D. thesis. | |
| Program Elective20 | 3 | Last semester for thesis proposal. | |||
| 6 | 3 | 0 | |||
| Total Credits 45 | |||||
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 |
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
