Department Information

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES (ATMO)

Contact Information:

Department of Atmospheric Sciences The University of Arizona Physics-Atmospheric Sciences Building, 542 PO Box 210081 Tucson, AZ 85721-0081

Phone: (520) 621-6831 Fax: (520) 621-6833 Email: atmosci@atmo.arizona.edu Web: Department Homepage

General Information:

ATMO Course Descriptions

Faculty Members

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is in the College of Science.

Degrees, Majors, Minors, and Options:

Baccalaureate Degree

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Graduate Degrees -- consult the Graduate Catalog or department office for details.

• Master of Science (M.S.)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Major and Degrees -- undergraduate degrees link to the Degree/Academic Program Requirements Reports (APRRs).

• Atmospheric Sciences (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)
  • B.S. Options:
    • Atmospheric Sciences General Option
    • Hydrometeorology Option
    • Air Weather Service Option

Undergraduate Minor

The undergraduate program does not require a minor; however, students may select an optional minor from among the list of approved University minors.  Minors available within the department are:

• Atmospheric Sciences Minor

Course Prerequisites:

Students should have a good working knowledge of the material covered in the prerequisites that are listed for all Atmospheric Sciences ATMO courses.

The department participates in the honors program.

For more information contact the department office listed above.