AS Major Requirements
Atmospheric Science
a. Core courses
- EAS 3050 Climate Dynamics
- EAS 3410 Atmospheric Thermodynamics and Hydrostatics
- EAS 3420 Atmospheric Dynamics
- EAS 3520 Synoptic Meteorology I
- EAS 4470 Physical Meteorology
- EAS 4510 Synoptic Meteorology II
- Plus at least two other atmospheric courses
b.
- See suggested electives listed below for additional courses
2. Mathematics, statistics, and computer science:
a.
- MATH 1110 Calculus I
- MATH 1120 Calculus II
- MATH 1920 Multivariable Calculus for Engineers or MATH 2130 Calculus III
- MATH 2930 Differential Equations for Engineers
b.
- AEM 2100 Introductory Statistics or equivalent
c.
- EAS 2900 Computer Programming and Meteorology Software or equivalent
3. Basic physical sciences:
a.
- PHYS 2207 Fundamentals of Physics I or equivalent
- PHYS 2208 Fundamentals of Physics II or equivalent
b.
- CHEM 1560 Introduction to General Chemistry or equivalent
4. Suggested Electives:
Courses marked * are required for Federal Civil Service
Operational Suggested:
- EAS 1310 Basic Principles of Meteorology
- EAS 1330 Basic Meteorology Lab
- EAS 1340 Introductory Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- EAS 2500 Meteorological Observations and Instruments*
- EAS 2680 Climate and Global Warming
- EAS 4350 Statistical Methods in Meteorology and Climatology
- EAS 4700 Advanced Weather Forecasting and Analysis
- EAS 4860 Tropical Meteorology and Climate
Education Suggested:
- EAS 1310 Basic Principles of Meteorology
- EAS 1330 Basic Meteorology Lab
- EAS 1340 Introductory Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- EAS 2500 Meteorological Observations and Instruments*
- EAS 4980 Teaching Experience in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Courses in ASTRO and/or EAS
Broadcasting Suggested:
- EAS 1310 Basic Principles of Meteorology
- EAS 1330 Basic Meteorology Lab
- EAS 1340 Introductory Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- EAS 2500 Meteorological Observations and Instruments*
- EAS 2680 Climate and Global Warming
- EAS 4700 Advanced Weather Forecasting and Analysis
- EAS 4960 Internship Experience
- COMM 2010 Oral Communication
- minor in communication
Business Suggested:
- EAS 1310 Basic Principles of Meteorology
- EAS 1330 Basic Meteorology Lab
- EAS 2680 Climate and Global Warming
- minor in AEM
Environmental Suggested:
- CHEM 2070 General Chemistry I
- CHEM 2080 General Chemistry II
- EAS 1310 Basic Principles of Meteorology
- EAS 1330 Basic Meteorology Lab
- EAS 1340 Introductory Weather Analysis and Forecasting
- EAS 2500 Meteorological Observations and Instruments*
- EAS 2680 Climate and Global Warming
- EAS 3340 Microclimatology
- EAS 4350 Statistical Methods in Meteorology and Climatology
- EAS 4570 Atmospheric Air Pollution
- EAS 4800 Our Changing Atmosphere: Global Change and Atmospheric Chemistry
- EAS 4860 Tropical Meteorology and Climate
Additional Information:
It is recommended that students who are interested in graduate study in atmospheric science take additional courses in mathematics and physics and also undertake undergraduate research that can lead to honors research.