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Meteorology

The meteorology program provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the atmosphere, and prepares them for careers in the atmospheric sciences.

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.

Graduates with a B.S. degree will:

Be able to conduct an independent research project, and communicate the results in written and oral form in acceptable professional formats.
Be able to explain meteorological phenomena in terms of advanced physical and dynamic concepts.
Understand and be able to apply advanced numerical methods to solve atmospheric and climate science problems.

Be able to explain current climate in terms of basic physical and dynamic processes.
Be able to explain the mechanisms responsible for climate change.
Know and be able to practice the techniques used for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various forms of climate data.
Demonstrate an ability to synthesize concepts from a broad range of disciplines, and apply them to problems in climate science.
Be able to explain ideas and results through written, statistical, graphical, oral and computer-based forms of communication.

Meteorology BS Matrix mapping learning outcomes to courses. 2011 (doc)2011 (pdf)( 2007 doc)

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

Graduates with a MS in Meteorology will be able to:

Be able to conduct an independent research project, and communicate the results in written and oral form in acceptable professional formats.
Be able to explain meteorological phenomena in terms of advanced physical and dynamic concepts.
Understand and be able to apply advanced numerical methods to solve atmospheric and climate science problems.

Meteorology MS Matrix mapping learning outcomes to courses. 2011 (doc)2011 (pdf)