Atmospheric Science Certificate

This course of study for the Atmospheric Science certificate provides theoretical and technological competencies that prepare students to measure, analyze, and predict the atmospheric environment. The program enhances basic and applied research capacity at the undergraduate level. A minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA is required for admission. The student must maintain a B average in the certificate courses to remain in the program and receive the Atmospheric Science certificate.

The certificate requires a minimum of 15 s.h. as follows:

1. Core…………………………………………………………………………… 12 s.h.
It is recommended that GEOG 3510 be taken prior to GEOG 3520 or GEOG 4550.
GEOG 3510. Physical Meteorology (3) (F) (P: GEOG 2200 or consent of instructor)
GEOG 3520. Dynamic Meteorology (3) (S) (P: GEOG 2200 or consent of instructor)
GEOG 4510. Meteorological Instrumenst / Observations (3) (F) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; instructor consent)
GEOG 4550. Synoptic Meteorology (3) (S) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)

2. Electives……………………………………………………………………… 3 s.h.
GEOG 3230. Global Climates (3) (S) (P: GEOG 2200)
GEOG 3250. Environmental Hazards (3) (F) (P: GEOG 2200 or 2250)
GEOG 4210. Fluvial and Hydrological Processes (3) (S) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)
GEOG 4520. Boundary Layer Meteorology (3) (S) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)
GEOG 4530. Micrometeorology (3) (S) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)
GEOG 4540. Coastal Storms (3) (F) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)
GEOG 4560. Urban Climatology (3) (F) (P: GEOG 2200, 2250; or consent of instructor)
EHST 3600. Air Pollution (3) (F) (P: EHST 2110 or consent of instructor)