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ATMS Course Descriptions
(Effective 2004
Fall)
ATMS 103
Introduction to Meteorology (3 hrs)
An informative study of the fundamentals of weather and current
issues related to global weather and climate. Designed for the
general students, this course satisfies the three-hour
interdisciplinary natural sciences General Education requirement.
Atmospheric science majors may substitute ATMS 105 for ATMS 103.
(Students my not receive credit for both ATMS 103 and 105. Fall and
Spring.
ATMS 105 Introduction to
Atmospheric Sciences (5 hrs)
An introduction to meteorology and climatology with laboratory.
Topics include fundamentals of physical processes and weather
systems, climatological principles, the historical role of weather
and climate, and the influence of weather and climate on modern
society. It also includes applications of mathematics and
microcomputers in atmospheric sciences. Lecture: 3 hours;
recitation: 1 hour; laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 155 or
equivalent. Students may not receive credit for both ATMS 103 and
105. See department chair.
ATMS 179 (LS 179) The Pure
and Simple Truth about Global Warming (3 hrs)
Globally, we have just experienced the warmest decade
in 2,000 years and we see many press references to the dire
consequences of global warming and our role in this dramatic climate
change. But, at the same time, an internet search on climate change
will reveal concerns about global dimming (less solar radiation
received at the earth’s surface), predictions of abrupt climate
change bringing ice age conditions to western Europe and many
references to the “natural” causes of climate
change. The course will examine this uncertain science and explore
ways to make decisions about climate change in the absence of
certainty. As Oscar Wilde said “The pure and simple truth is rarely
pure and never simple”. Fall 2004.
ATMS 205 Weather Analysis
(3 hrs)
Basic plotting of various weather codes, fundamentals of map
analysis, basic techniques of weather forecasting. Prerequisite:
ATMS 103 or 105, or permission of instructor. Fall.
ATMS 223 Physical Climatology (3 hrs)
Causes of spatial and temporal climate variation, with special
emphasis on energy and water balance regions of the earth and its
atmosphere. Consequences of anthropogenic climate change will be
explored. See department chair.
ATMS 241 Geography in
Meteorology (1 hr)
An introductory lab course to study maps, physical geography and
climate. Co-requisites: ATMS 103 or 105. Spring.
ATMS 251 Mathematics in Meteorology (1 hr)
An introductory lab course to study fundamental meteorological
equations and applications of mathematics in meteorology.
Prerequisites: ATMS 103 or 105; MATH 191. Spring.
ATMS 261 Computer
Applications in Meteorology (1 hr)
An introductory lab course to familiarize students with computer
applications and meteorological software packages, such as McIDAS
and GEMPAK. Prerequisites: ATMS 103 or 105. MATH 191. Spring.
ATMS 305 Atmospheric
Thermodynamics and Statics (3 hrs)
A study of the gaseous composition of the earth's atmosphere, its
modification by radiative processes, and the application of the gas
laws to atmospheric statics. Prerequisites: ATMS 251, 261; PHYS
221; Co-requisite: MATH 192; Fall.
ATMS 310 Atmospheric
Kinematics and Dynamics (3 hrs)
The study of motions in the earth's atmosphere in relation to the
forces acting upon the fluid. Equations of motion, circulation,
vorticity, divergence, viscosity, turbulence, and atmospheric energy
are explained. Prerequisite: ATMS 305. Spring.
ATMS 315 Radar and
Satellite Meteorology (3 hrs)
Theory and application of radar and satellite remote sensing to
atmospheric sciences. Weather analysis, forecasting, and
climatological implications are approached. Prerequisites: ATMS 251,
261; PHYS 222. See department chair.
ATMS 316 Mesoscale
Meteorology (3 hrs)
Study of atmospheric processes in the scale of 10 to 1000 km
including tornadoes, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones;
application of current data to mesoscale analysis and forecasting.
Prerequisite: ATMS 103 or 105, or equivalent training. See
department chair.
ATMS 320 Meteorological
Instruments (3 hrs)
The history, operation, and use of instruments that monitor the
atmosphere, with emphasis on practical applications. Prerequisites:
ATMS 103, 105, or equivalent training. See department chair.
ATMS 331 Principles of Air
Pollution (ENVR 331) (3 hrs)
Sources, sinks, and controls of air pollution, legal aspects,
meteorological factors which influence air pollution. Prerequisites:
CHEM 111, 132 and one of the following: ATMS 103 or 105, or ENVR
130. See department chair.
ATMS 338 Hydrology (ENVR
338) (3 hrs)
Study of the hydrologic cycle and component processes:
precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, snow melt, run off,
stream flow and ground water. Prerequisites: ATMS 103 or 105; MATH
191. See department chair.
ATMS 350 Weather
Forecasting (3 hrs)
Study of the science and techniques of weather forecasting,
applications of map analysis and numerical guidance. Prerequisite:
ATMS 205. Spring.
ATMS 381-383 Co-operative
Education (1-3 hrs)
Majors with at least sophomore status may apply for part-time
positions at local firms dealing with meteorology. Prerequisite:
permission of department chair. May be repeated for a total of six
hours of credit. Fall and Spring.
Evaluation Form for Supervisor
Final Report Form for Students
ATMS 405 Meteorological
Statistics (3 hrs)
Descriptive statistics, probability, exploratory data analysis,
empirical and theoretical probability distributions, hypothesis
testing, statistical weather forecasting, forecast verification, and
time series. Prerequisites: ATMS 251, 261; MATH 291. See department
chair.
ATMS 410 Synoptic
Meteorology I (3 hrs)
A synthesis of the mathematical and analytical aspects of
meteorology designed to explain fundamental weather processes and
systems; practical application of the diagnostic and predictive
equations through the use of weather maps; topics include
upper-level systems and jet streams, and surface pressure systems.
Presentations in this course will prepare students for demonstrating
oral competency in the senior comprehensive examination.
Co-requisite: ATMS 305. Fall.
ATMS 411 Synoptic
Meteorology II (3 hrs)
A continuation of ATMS 410, topics include frontal systems,
mid-latitude convective systems, tropical meteorology, numerical
weather prediction and oral competency. Prerequisite: ATMS 410;
Co-requisite: ATMS 310. Spring.
ATMS 420 Applied
Climatology (3 hrs)
Application of climatological and statistical principles to
weather-sensitive fields such as agriculture, construction,
transportation and energy conservation. Prerequisite: ATMS 405. See
department chair.
ATMS 455 Physical
Meteorology (3 hrs)
Study of the physical processes of condensation, radiation, and
radiative transfer, atmospheric sound and light propagation,
atmospheric electrical phenomena and principles of weather
modification. Prerequisites: ATMS 305. Spring.
ATMS 490 Professional and
Technical Internship (6 hrs)
Majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better within the major and at least
junior status may apply for a semester-long internship with a
participating host agency. May not take ATMS 381, 382, or 383 and
ATMS 490 concurrently. May not take more than 3 hours ATMS 381, 382,
or 383 in addition to ATMS 490. Prerequisite: permission of
department chair. Fall and Spring.
Evaluation Form for
Supervisor
Final Report Form
for Students
ATMS 499 Atmospheric
Sciences Research (1-6 hrs)
Research and/or development in atmospheric science as approved by
the department leading to a written thesis. Prerequisite: permission
of a department mentor. Fall and Spring.
ATMS 171-3, 271-3, 371-3,
471-3 Special Topics in ATMS (1-3 hrs)
Courses not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which
there may be special needs. May be repeated as often as permitted
and as subject matter changes. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. See department chair.
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