University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
University General Course Catalog 2015-2016 ARCHIVED CATALOG: LINKS AND CONTENT ARE OUT OF DATE. CHECK WITH YOUR ADVISOR.

Atmospheric Sciences, B.S.


Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs in the College of Science

Description


The bachelor of science degree provides a foundation at the undergraduate level for study and career opportunities in the atmospheric sciences including atmospheric physics, atmospheric chemistry and meteorology. Students wishing to pursue graduate level programs should choose electives in consultation with the undergraduate and graduate program advisors.

Contact Information


225 Leifson Physics
(775) 784-6792

College of Science Academic Advisors (new students, continuing freshmen and sophomores)
Steve Calhoun (A-K) - scalhoun@unr.edu
Gina Sella (L-Z) - gsella@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (39-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in  ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101 .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


  Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


 Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


H. Diversity (3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

II. Additional Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (69 units)


C. Upper Division Electives (6 units)


Students will consult with the undergraduate advisor to select upper-division courses in related fields such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, etc.

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


Minors are encouraged to broaden the student’s credentials in a multidisciplinary job market.

V. Electives (7-12 units)


Students are strongly encouraged to take courses in related fields of interest.

VI. Total Units (120 units)


Forty or more units must be in courses numbered 300 - 499.

VII. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


Fall Semester (12 units)


Spring Semester (12 units)


  • (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum Social Science (3 units)
  • Upper-Division Elective (3 units)

Return to {$returnto_text} Return to: Programs in the College of Science