University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 4 courses
The minor in Atmospheric Sciences is designed for students who desire a significant background in weather and climate to support work in their major field. This minor will especially benefit students who choose to pursue careers in environmental areas in which multidisciplinary background is essential. The Atmospheric Science minor can complement majors in engineering and agriculture; or scientific pursuits such as chemistry, physics, biology, data analytics, and scientific writing.
Required Courses
Choose from the following: (0-6 hours) 300- and 400-level courses from the approved course list. Please see the Atmospheric Sciences advisor for a current list. (12-18 hours) Total Hours.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ATMS 100 | Introduction to Meteorology | 3 |
| ATMS 120 | Severe and Hazardous Weather | 3 |
| ATMS 140 | Climate and Global Change | 3 |
| ATMS 201 | General Physical Meteorology | 3 |
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