Atmospheric Science, B.S.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis and observational methods for study of atmospheric physics, air pollution, meteorological, and climate-scale processes in the Earth’s atmosphere.
• design and use instrumentation, computer software, data interpretation methods for atmospheric research and monitoring. (QR)
• explain ideas and results through written, numerical, graphical, spoken, and computer-based forms of communication. (C)
• assess and adapt to new avenues of scientific inquiry which offer interdisciplinary and practical applications to commercial and public needs for atmospheric studies. (CT)

Contact Information

225 Leifson Physics
(775) 784-6792

College of Science Academic Advisors: https://www.unr.edu/science/student-resources/advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

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If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

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

I. Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

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

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course description.

II. Additional Core Requirements (9 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. 

III. Additional Requirements (0 units)

IV. Major Requirements (78 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

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

VI. Electives (3-6 units)

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

VII. Recommended Schedule

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