General degree requirements
An overview of degree requirements for a Bachelor of Science
in atmospheric sciences or meteorology is provided here (courtesy
of the American Meteorological Society).
Specific degree requirements
Requirements of specific degree-granting
institutions are listed to provide a sample of the similarities
and differences in the Bachelor of Science in atmospheric sciences
or meteorology. This list is not intended to be complete and
the inclusion (or exclusion) of a given institution should not
be considered as an endorsement by the Oklahoma Climatological
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Requirements for the Bachelor of
Science in Atmospheric Sciences
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences |
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Minimum Units
Total Units...................................................180
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In Preparation
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Biological Sciences 1A,
1B.
Chemistry 1A, 1B.
Engineering 5.
Mathematics 21A, 21B, 21C, 22A,
22B, 22C.
Atmospheric Science 60.
Physics 9A, 9B, 9C.
Statistics 32.
Social Sciences and Humanities electives.
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Atmospheric Science 110,
111, 120, 121A, 121B, 124, 128.
Earth and planetary sciences electives.
Minor electives, either mathematics,
computer science, environmental studies,
resource management, or a physical or biological
science
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COURSES IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
Atmospheric Science 5. Global Climate.
Introduction to the climate system and global
climate patterns. Emphasis on principles, concepts, and
fundamental processes underlying seasonal and regional
climate differences. Examination of natural and human factors
contributing to climate change.
Atmospheric Science 10. Severe and Unusual Weather.
Introduction to physical principles of severe
and unusual weather: flood, blizzards, thunderstorms, lightning,
tornadoes, and hurricanes. Emphasis on scientific perspective
and human context.
Atmospheric Science 30. Issues in Atmospheric Science.
Introduction to selected topics in atmospheric
science, such as: meteorological aspects of air pollution,
use of computer models in weather forecasting, theories
of global climate change, impact of satellites on meteorology,
and modern meteorological instrumentation.
Atmospheric Science 60. Atmospheric Physics and Dynamics.
Composition and thermal structure of the atmosphere.
Radiation and the heat budget of the earth and its atmosphere.
Cloud formation and precipitation processes. The atmosphere
in motion, thunderstorms and other severe weather phenomena.
Atmospheric Science 92. Atmospheric Science Internship.
Internship off and on campus in atmospheric
science. Internship supervised by a member of the faculty.
Atmospheric Science 98. Directed Group Study.
Atmospheric Science 99. Special Study for Undergraduates.
Atmospheric Science 110. Weather Observation and Analysis.
Acquisition, distribution and analysis of meteorological
data. Vertical sounding analysis, stability indices, probability
of local severe weather, weather map analysis. Use of National
Weather Service analyses and forecast products. Laboratory
makes use of computer-generated analyses.
Atmospheric Science 111. Weather Analysis and Prediction.
Introduction to the tools used for analyzing
and predicting mid-latitude weather systems. Quasi-geostrophic
theory related to weather prediction and weather forecast
model design and verification. Laboratory develops computer
methods to illustrate topics in lecture.
Atmospheric Science 115. Hydroclimatology.
Examination of climate as the forcing function
for the hydrologic system. Emphasis on seasonal variations
in the relationship between precipitation and evapotranspiration
for mesoscale areas. Watershed modeling of floods and drought
for evaluating the effects of climatic fluctuations.
Atmospheric Science 116. Climate Change.
Climate trends and patterns spanning the recent
past and the future. Emphasis on natural processes that
produce climate variations and human influence on these
processes. Evidence of climate change and the role of global
climate models in understanding climate variability.
Atmospheric Science 120. Atmospheric Thermodynamics
and Cloud Physics.
Atmospheric composition and structure, thermodynamics
of atmospheric gases, thermal properties of dry and moist
air, atmospheric stability; cloud nucleation, cloud growth
by condensation and collision, cloud models.
Atmospheric Science 121A. Atmospheric Dynamics.
The atmosphere in motion: equations of motion
for rotating atmospheres; pressure and density fields and
their relations to atmospheric circulations; wave motion
in the atmosphere; vorticity. The physical basis of modern
numerical methods in meteorology.
Atmospheric Science 121B. Atmospheric Dynamics.
The dynamics of fluid motion in geophysical
and laboratory systems: Rossby waves; Helmholtz waves;
the effect of turbulence; boundary layers; the Ekman layer.
The dynamics of convective motion: the Rayleigh problem;
penetrative convection; convective plumes; cumulus models.
Atmospheric Science 124. Meteorological Instruments
and Observations.
Modern meteorological instruments and their
use in meteorological observations and measurements. Both
standard and micrometeorological instruments are included.
Atmospheric Science 128. Radiation and Satellite Meteorology.
Concepts of atmospheric radiation and the use
of satellites in remote sensing. Emphasis on the modification
of solar and infrared radiation by the atmosphere. Estimation
from satellite data of atmospheric variables such as temperatures
and cloudiness.
Atmospheric Science 133. Biometeorology.
Atmospheric and biological interactions. Physical
and biological basis for water vapor, carbon dioxide and
energy exchanges with the atmosphere associated with plants
and animals, including humans. Microclimate of plant canopies
and microclimatic modification such as frost protection
and windbreaks.
Atmospheric Science 149. Introduction to Air Pollution.
Examination of physical and technical aspects
of air pollution. Emphasis on geophysical processes and
air pollution meteorology as well as physical and chemical
properties of pollutants.
Atmospheric Science 150. Computer Methods in Meteorology.
Numerical techniques and their applications
to meteorological problems. Finite differencing and spectral
(Fourier transform) methods. Advection equation, simple
forecast models, eigenvalue matrices, time series. Students
will write and run FORTRAN programs to illustrate these
topics.
Atmospheric Science 158. Boundary-Layer Meteorology.
Growth, development and structure of the atmospheric
layer directly influenced by the underlying surface and
extending to a maximum of about two kilometers under convective
conditions. Turbulent diffusion in the boundary layer.
The microclimate at and near the ground surface.
Atmospheric Science 160. Introduction to Atmospheric
Chemistry .
Quantitative examination of current local, regional,
and global problems in atmospheric chemistry. Topics include
photochemical smog, acid deposition, climate change, and
stratospheric ozone depletion. Basic chemical modeling
of atmospheric reaction systems.
Atmospheric Science 192. Atmospheric Science Internship.
Internship off and on campus in atmospheric
science. Internship supervised by a member of the faculty.
Atmospheric Science 198. Directed Group Study.
Atmospheric Science 199. Special Study for Advanced
Undergraduates.
COURSES IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Biological Sciences 1A. Introductory Biology.
Introduction to biological molecules, bioenergetics,
cell structure and function, elements of molecular biology
and genetics, and viruses. Interdisciplinary course for
majors in the biological sciences.
Biological Sciences 1B. Introductory Biology.
Topics covered include transmission genetics,
systematics, evolution, survey of the animal kingdom, comparative
anatomy, physiology, and adaptation in animals.
COURSES IN CHEMISTRY
Chemistry 1A. General Chemistry.
Periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical equations,
physical properties and kinetic theory of gases, atomic
and molecular structure and chemical bonding. Laboratory
experiments in stoichiometric relations, properties and
collection of gases, atomic spectroscopy, and introductory
quantitative analysis.
Chemistry 1B. General Chemistry.
Condensed phases and intermolecular forces,
chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acids and
bases, solubility. Laboratory experiments in thermochemistry,
equilibria, and quantitative analysis using volumetric
methods.
COURSES IN MATHEMATICS
Mathematics 21A. Calculus.
Functions, limits, continuity. Slope and derivative.
Differentiation of algebraic and transcendental functions.
Applications to motion, natural growth, graphing, extrema
of a function. Differentials. L'Hopital's rule.
Mathematics 21B. Calculus.
Definition of definite integral, fundamental
theorem of calculus, techniques of integration. Application
to area, volume, arc length, average of a function, improper
integrals, surface of revolution.
Mathematics 21C. Calculus.
Sequences, series, tests for convergence, Taylor
expansions. Partial derivatives, total differentials. Applications
to maximum and minimum problems in two or more variables.
Definite integrals over plane and solid regions in various
coordinate systems. Applications to physical systems.
Mathematics 22A. Linear Algebra.
Matrices and linear transformations, determinants,
complex numbers, quadratic forms.
Mathematics 22B. Differential Equations.
Solutions of elementary differential equations.
COURSES IN PHYSICS
Physics 9A. Classical Physics.
Introduction to general principles and analytical
methods used in physics for physical science and engineering
majors.
Physics 9B. Classical Physics.
Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena,
optics.
Physics 9C. Classical Physics.
Electricity and magnetism including circuits
and Maxwell's equations.
COURSES IN STATISTICS
Statistics 32. Basic Statistical Analysis Through Computers.
Problem solution through mathematical analysis
and computer simulation. Recommended as alternative to
course 13 for students with some knowledge of calculus
and computer programming.
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