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Atmospheric Science
Area of study
Natural Science
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
This Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science program offers four concentrations: Atmospheric Science, Air Pollution Meteorology, Hydrometeorology, and News Media Forecasting. It meets the recommendations of the American Meteorological Society and prepares students for careers in weather forecasting, environmental aspects of meteorology, water-related activities, and media forecasting. The program includes core knowledge and skills in atmospheric science, as well as specialized courses in each concentration.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This degree is designed to meet the recommendations of the American Meteorological Society for a bachelor’s degree in meteorology/atmospheric science. There are four options, each of which meet these recommendations:
- Atmospheric Science: This major is for students who want a broad background in atmospheric science. It is also the most suitable option for those who are aiming at a career in weather forecasting. It includes a third semester of synoptic meteorology as well as an air pollution course.
- Air Pollution Concentration: Students prepare for a career emphasizing environmental aspects of meteorology. This option includes an additional semester of chemistry as well as environmental studies.
- Hydrometeorology Concentration: Students prepare for a career involving the interface between meteorology and hydrology. These studies have important applications to flash floods, droughts and water supply. This option includes additional courses on fluid flow and hydrology from the School of Engineering.
- News Media Concentration: This option is for students who wish to enter careers whose main function is to provide information to the general public. It requires additional courses from the School of Journalism.
Outline:
Course List:
Computing and Programming
- EECS 138 Introduction to Computing: _____ (Python preferred) - 3 hours
Introduction to Physical Geography
- GEOG 104 Introduction to Physical Geography - 3 hours
Calculus I
- MATH 125 Calculus I - 4 hours
- MATH 145 Calculus I, Honors Equivalent - 4 hours
Calculus II
- MATH 126 Calculus II - 4 hours
- MATH 146 Calculus II, Honors Equivalent - 4 hours
General Physics I
- PHSX 211 & PHSX 216 General Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory - 5-6 hours
- PHSX 114 & PHSX 201 & PHSX 216 College Physics I and Calculus Supplement to College Physics I and General Physics I Laboratory - 5-6 hours
- PHSX 213 General Physics I Honors - 5-6 hours
General Physics II
- PHSX 212 & PHSX 236 General Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory - 4-6 hours
- PHSX 115 & PHSX 202 & PHSX 236 College Physics II and Calculus Supplement to College Physics II and General Physics II Laboratory - 4-6 hours
- PHSX 214 General Physics II Honors - 4-6 hours
Foundations of Chemistry I
- CHEM 130 General Chemistry I - 5 hours
- CHEM 190 & CHEM 191 Foundations of Chemistry I, Honors and Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory, Honors - 5 hours
Vector Calculus
- MATH 127 Calculus III - 4 hours
- MATH 147 Calculus III, Honors - 4 hours
Elementary Linear Algebra
- MATH 290 Elementary Linear Algebra - 2 hours
- MATH 291 Elementary Linear Algebra, Honors - 2 hours
Applied Differential Equation
- MATH 320 Elementary Differential Equations - 3 hours
- MATH 220 Applied Differential Equations - 3 hours
Statistics
- MATH 526 Applied Mathematical Statistics I - 3 hours
- BSAN 202 Statistics - 3 hours
Numerical Methods
- MATH 581 Numerical Methods - 3 hours
Atmospheric Science Core Knowledge and Skills
- ATMO 105 Introductory Meteorology - 5 hours
- ATMO/GEOG 321 Climate and Climate Change - 3 hours
- ATMO 505 Weather Forecasting - 3 hours
- ATMO/GEOG 521 Microclimatology - 3 hours
- ATMO 630 Synoptic Meteorology - 3 hours
- ATMO 640 Dynamic Meteorology - 3 hours
- ATMO 642 Remote Sensing - 3 hours
- ATMO 660 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology - 3 hours
- ATMO 680 Physical Meteorology - 3 hours
- ATMO 697 Seminar for Seniors - 1 hour
Atmospheric Science Major
- ATMO 525 Air Pollution Meteorology - 3 hours
- ATMO 605 Operational Forecasting - 2 hours
- ATMO 650 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology - 3 hours
Air Pollution Meteorology Concentration
- ATMO 525 Air Pollution Meteorology - 3 hours
- CHEM 135 General Chemistry II - 5 hours
- CHEM 195 & CHEM 196 Foundations of Chemistry II, Honors and Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory, Honors - 5 hours
- CE 477 Introduction to Environmental Engineering and Science - 3 hours
Hydrometeorology Concentration
- ATMO 525 Air Pollution Meteorology - 3 hours
- ATMO 605 Operational Forecasting - 2 hours
- CE 260 Statics and Dynamics - 5 hours
- CE 330 Fluid Mechanics - 3 hours
- CE 455 Hydrology - 3 hours
News Media Forecasting Concentration
- ATMO 605 Operational Forecasting - 2 hours
- ATMO 650 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology - 3 hours
- JOUR 302 Information Exploration - 3 hours
- JOUR 304 Media Writing for Audiences - 3 hours
- JOUR 415 Multimedia Reporting - 3 hours
Major Hours & Major GPA
- Major Hours: Satisfied by 33 hours of major courses.
- Major Hours in Residence: Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours of KU resident credit in the major.
- Major Junior/Senior (300+) Hours: Satisfied by a minimum of 30 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the major.
- Major Junior/Senior (300+) Graduation GPA: Satisfied by a minimum of a 2.0 KU GPA in junior/senior courses (300+) in the major.
Sample 4-year plans for the Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Science can be found here:
- BS in Atmospheric Science (no concentration)
- Concentration in Air Pollution Meteorology
- Concentration in Hydrometeorology
- Concentration in News Media Forecasting
Departmental Honors in Atmospheric Science:
- To be accepted as a candidate for honors, an undergraduate major must have completed at least 9 hours of upper-division credit in atmospheric science with a grade-point average of 3.5 in all atmospheric science courses.
- The program requires ATMO 499, an independent study course consisting of the creation of an honors paper.
Careers:
- National Weather Service
- Airlines
- Other agencies
- Environmental aspects of meteorology
- Water-related activities in private and governmental agencies
- Television or radio weather forecasting
- Graduate programs in meteorology or atmospheric science
Other:
- Majors are advised to take honors courses when eligible.
- The B.S. degree with any of these concentrations also prepares students to begin graduate programs in meteorology or atmospheric science.
- Students who may decide to major in atmospheric science should confer early with a departmental representative about the selection of courses.
- The Atmospheric Science major satisfies all the traditional professional meteorology requirements for employment with the National Weather Service, airlines, or other agencies.
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