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2009–2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Atmospheric Sciences: Concentration in Weather Forecasting

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This concentration is designed for students seeking employment as meteorologists upon receiving the degree.

I. Required courses in the major—33 hours, including:

Note(s):

CSCI 201 may be substituted for ATMS 230.

II. Required courses outside the major—24 hours distributed as follows:

Strongly recommended:

Additional courses in Statistics, Hydrology and Oceanography are recommended

IV. Special departmental requirements:

Major competency is demonstrated by a senior comprehensive exam. Oral competency is demonstrated as part of the senior comprehensive examination. Formal preparation for this is in ATMS 410  and ATMS 411 . Computer competency is demonstrated through completion of either ATMS 230  or CSCI 201 .

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