Student Learning Outcomes

Undergraduate Program

Graduates of our B.S. program should have a wide knowledge of the observed typical behavior of weather phenomena in both the tropics and higher-latitude regions of the world, and an understanding of the basic mathematical theory used to model such phenomena. Students should be able to synthesize this basic knowledge to produce a practically useful weather forecast in a real-world situation, and do this at a level of sophistication that would be acceptable to major employers in the field such as the US National Weather Service. Students should develop oral and written communication skills at a level acceptable to major employers in the field.

Graduate Program

Image placeholder for slideshow. Graduates of our M.S. program should demonstrate a basic empirical knowledge of atmospheric phenomena and an understanding of the current state of basic theory used to model such phenomena. They should be able to conduct novel research on significant problems in atmospheric science with only a modest level of guidance from more experienced scientists. They should be able to communicate both orally and in writing at a high level of proficiency in the field of atmospheric science, and function as a professional who can solve real-world problems in the field.

Graduates of our Ph.D. program should demonstrate a basic empirical knowledge of atmospheric phenomena and an understanding of the current state of basic theory used to model such phenomena. They should be able to conduct independent original research on significant problems in atmospheric science. They should be able to communicate both orally and in writing at a high level of proficiency in the field of atmospheric science, and function as a professional who can solve real-world problems in the field.

Undergraduate Advisor

Graduate Chair

 

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