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Atmospheric Sciences: Concentration in Climatology

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This concentration is designed to prepare a student for advanced work in Atmospheric Science with an emphasis on Climatology.

I. Required courses in the major—43 hours, including:

Note: CSCI 183 or ATMS 230 may be substituted for ATMS 235

And 3 additional hours of ATMS coursework at the 300-400 level

 

II. Required courses outside the major—26-30 hours distributed as follows:

Additional courses in Statistics and Mathematics are recommended

 

III. Special departmental requirements:

Major competency is demonstrated by a senior comprehensive exam. Formal preparation for the examination is in ATMS 410 and 411.

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