In Winter 2009, the undergraduate program curriculum was revised, reflected on the current undergrad website. Details on the new curriculum may also be found here.
CSE 142 (4): Introduction to Programming
MATH 124, 125, 126 (5,5,5); (or equiv.); 324 (3) Calculus
AMATH 301 (3): Introduction to MATLAB
AMATH 351, 353 (3,3) Differential Equations
PHYS 121,122, 123 (5,5,5): One year of calculus-based Physics
ATM S 301 (5): Introduction to Atmospheric Sciences
ATM S 321 (3): Physical Climatology
ATM S 340 (5): Introduction to Thermodynamics and Cloud Processes
ATM S 358 (3): Fundamentals of Atmospheric Chemistry
ATM S 370 (5): Atmospheric Structure and Analysis
ATM S 431 (5): Atmospheric Physics
ATM S 441 (3): Atmospheric Motions
Track 1: Atmosphere and the Environment (now known as Atmos Chem & Air Quality)
Track 2: Meteorology
Track 3: Atmosphere and Ocean (now known as Climate)
Track 4: Teacher Education Focus (no longer offered)
Track 1: Atmosphere and the Environment (now known as Atmos Chem & Air Quality)
This track is intended for students interested in environmental applications of the atmospheric sciences, including air quality, atmospheric chemistry, human health, and hydrology. Students interested in a program including the social sciences should consider supplementing this track with classes in the Program on the Environment. Courses selected for this track are:
CHEM 142 (5), CHEM 152 (5) General Chemistry
plus a minimum of 3 courses from the following list:
ATM S 451: Instruments and Observations (5)
ATM S 458: Global Environmental Chemistry (4)
CEE 350: Environmental Engineering -Water and Air Quality (4)
CEE 476: Physical Hydrology (3)
CEE 480: Air Quality Modeling (3)
CEE 490/ENV H 461: Air Pollution Control (4)
CEE 493: Air Pollution Source Testing and Equipment Evaluation (3)
CHEM E 468/CIVE 494/M E 468: Air Pollution Control Design (3)
ENV H 311: Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
ENV H 449: Respiratory Effects of Air Pollution (2)
ENV H 472: Environmental Risk and Society (prereq: CHEM 162 or 203) (3)
M E 424: Combustion Systems and Pollutant Formation (4)
PHYS 341: Energy and Environment I (3)
PHYS 342: Energy and Environment II (3)
STAT 311: Basic Statistical Analysis (5)
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Track 2: Meteorology
This track provides students with a strong background in dynamics, synoptic meteorology and weather forecasting, and provides the coursework required for entry into the National Weather Service, military forecasting careers and graduate school in the atmospheric sciences. The elective courses selected for this track are:
STAT 311: Basic Statistical Analysis (5)
ATM S 442: Atmospheric Motions II (5)
ATM S 451W: Instruments and Observations (5)
ATM S 452: Weather Forecasting and Advanced Synoptic Meteorology (5)
Other recommended courses for this option:
General Studies 350 (Internship) or
ATM S 492 (Research/Independent Study).
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Track 3: Atmosphere and Ocean (now known as Climate)
For those interested in both atmospheric and oceanic studies. In addition to the core classes, students take the following courses:
ATM S 442: Atmospheric Motions II (5)
Plus at least 4 courses in Oceanography, to be approved in advance.
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