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2025-2026 Catalog

Atmospheric Sciences: Concentration in Weather Forecasting

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

I. Required courses in the major—43-44 hours, including:

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

6-7 hours chosen from:

 

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

 

IV. Major competency:

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