University General Course Catalog 2013-2014

Dec 21, 2024

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Atmospheric Sciences, B.S.

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.

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.

MATH 181 - Calculus I (4 units)

C. Natural Sciences (8 units)

PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3 units)
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1 unit)
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3 units)
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1 unit)

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)

ATMS 497 - Senior Thesis (3 units)
For the second Capstone outside the major department, refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum chapter in this catalog.

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)

A. Required Courses (38 units)

ATMS 117 - Meteorology (3 units)
ATMS 317 - Intermediate Meteorology and Weather Forecasting (3 units)
ATMS 360 - Atmospheric Instrumentation (3 units)
ATMS 410 - Airflow and Weather Dynamics (3 units)
ATMS 411 - Introduction to Atmospheric Physics (3 units)
ATMS 412 - Introduction to Air Pollution (3 units)
ATMS 413 - Introduction to Synoptic Meteorology (3 units)
PHYS 182 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III (3 units)
PHYS 182L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory III (1 unit)
PHYS 301 - Mathematical Methods for Physics (3 units)
PHYS 425 - Therm & Stat Physics (3 units)
ATMS 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4 units) OR
GEOG 121 - Climate Change and Its Environmental Impacts (4 units)
ATMS 414 - Physical Climatology (3 units) OR
GEOG 421 - Climatology (3 units)
ATMS 497 - Senior Thesis (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Capstone section above.)
PHYS 180 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Natural Sciences section above.)
PHYS 180L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Natural Sciences section above.)
PHYS 181 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Natural Sciences section above.)
PHYS 181L - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Natural Science section above.)

B. Required Related Courses (25 units)

CS 135 - Computer Science I (3 units)
MATH 181 - Calculus I (0 units) (Units counted in Core Curriculum Mathematics section above.)
MATH 182 - Calculus II (4 units)
MATH 283R - Calculus III (4 units)
MATH 285 - Differential Equations (3 units)
MATH 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units) OR
STAT 352 - Probability and Statistics (3 units)
CHEM 201 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers I (4 units) AND
CHEM 202 - General Chemistry for Scientists and Engineers II (4 units)
OR
CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I (3 units) AND
CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 unit)
AND
CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II (3 units) AND
CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 unit)

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.