BS Goals
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To be able to analyze, visualize, and interpret meteorological and climatological data.
2.
To develop a sound understanding of physical meteorology.
3.
To develop a sound understanding of climate and climate change.
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To develop a sound understanding of dynamical meteorology.
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To develop skills in weather forecasting.
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To develop skills in oral and written communication.
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To develop diversification and flexibility in their training, so that they can adapt to changing career opportunities.
8.
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.

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