MeteorologyMission
The meteorology program provides students with an in-depth
knowledge of the atmosphere, and prepares them for careers in the
atmospheric sciences.
BS Goals
- To be able to analyze, visualize, and interpret
meteorological and climatological data.
- To develop a sound understanding of physical
meteorology.
- To develop a sound understanding of climate and
climate change.
- To develop a sound understanding of dynamical
meteorology.
- To develop skills in weather forecasting.
- To develop skills in oral and written communication.
- To develop diversification and flexibility in their
training, so that they can adapt to changing career opportunities.
- To develop an understanding of how meteorology is integrated
into other physical and natural sciences.
BS Student Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a BS in Meteorology will be able to:
- (SLO-1) …develop and present a forecast in the 3-hour
to 5-day time frame with considerable skill.
- (SLO-2) …conduct and present a research topic in a
written manner in AMS format.
- (SLO-3) …demonstrate proficiency in common weather
visualization software to display meteorological data.
- (SLO-4) …apply algorithms to analyze, visualize, and
interpret meteorological data using modern algorithmic techniques.
- (SLO-5) …explain radiative energy transfer and energy
budget.
- (SLO-6) …understand the microphysics of cloud and
precipitation formation processes.
- (SLO-7) …describe the fundamental processes
responsible for atmospheric motions and the general circulation in a
qualitative and quantitative manner.
- (SLO-8) …use thermodynamics and radiative transfer
concepts to explain global warming.
- (SLO-9) …read and interpret weather maps, charts, and
diagrams.
MS Goals
- To develop competency in theoretical meteorology.
- To be able to conduct independent research
- To have well developed oral and written communication
skills.
- To develop a sound understanding of atmospheric dynamics
- To develop a sound understanding of clouds and precipitation
processes.
- To develop diversification and flexibility in their training so
that they can adapt to changing career opportunities
MS Learning Outcomes
Graduates with a MS in Meteorology will be able to:
- (SLO-1) …conduct an independent
research project.
- (SLO-2) …produce a written research thesis in AMS
format.
- (SLO-3) …deliver a 45-minute seminar on their
research.
- (SLO-4) …understand atmospheric aerosols, clouds and
cloud-aerosol-climate interactions.
- (SLO-5) …describe the fundamental processes responsible for atmospheric
motions and the general circulation in both qualitative and quantitative
manners.
Assessment Schedule: undergraduate program graduate program
Assessment reports for undergraduate program: spring 2007 (doc) fall 2007 (doc)
Assessment reports for graduate program: spring 2007 (doc) fall 2007 (doc)
this page last updated 2/18/08
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