Pre-Atmospheric Sciences Program

Preparation for the Atmospheric Sciences Program

Motivated students whose science or math background needs to be bolstered for a successful college experience in atmospheric sciences should consider taking this preparatory group of courses.  Students typically include one or more mathematics courses to prepare for college pre-calculus (the starting mathematics course in atmospheric sciences degree programs) and a physics course to prepare for college calculus-based physics (the starting physics course in atmospheric sciences degree programs).  Students beginning their study of atmospheric sciences with these preparatory courses will require at least five years for a degree in atmospheric sciences.

• ENG (as per placement test) Credits: 3

• ATM 1040 - Field Experience Credits: .5 to 3

• Advised Term - 1st Semester (2 credits)

• ATM 1050 - Problem Solving in Atmospheric Science Credits: 3

• Advised Term - 2nd Semester

• INT 1020 - Entering an Academic Community Credits: 2

• Advised Term - 1st Semester

• MAT 1020 - Intermediate Algebra Credits: 3

• Advised Term - 1st Semester

• MAT 1410 - Pre-Calculus Credits: 5

• Advised Term - 2nd Semester

• PHY 2031 - Fundamental Physics I Credits: 4

• Advised Term - 2nd Semester

• SCI 1030 - The Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences Credits: 3

• Advised Term - 1st Semester