Learning Outcomes

 

  Meteorology, MS
PLO 1

Conduct an independent research project, and communicate the results in written and oral form in acceptable professional formats.

PLO 2

Explain meteorological phenomena in terms of advanced physical and dynamic concepts.

PLO 3

Understand and be able to apply advanced numerical methods to solve atmospheric and climate science problems.

 

 

 

 

  Meteorology, BS
PLO 1 

Read and interpret various meteorological diagrams, and develop and present a short-to-medium-term forecast with considerable skill.

PLO 2

Explain meteorological phenomena at various scales in terms of basic physical and dynamic processes, including radiative forcing, thermodynamics, microphysics, and dynamics.

PLO 3

Know the design and use of meteorological instruments, and techniques for collecting and interpreting the data.

PLO 4

Explain current climate in terms of basic physical and dynamical processes, and explain the mechanisms responsible for climate change.

PLO 5

Explain ideas and results through written, statistical, graphical, oral and computer-based forms of communication.

 

 

 

 

  Climate Science, BS
PLO 1

Explain current climate in terms of basic physical and dynamic processes.

PLO 2

Explain the mechanisms responsible for climate change.

PLO 3

Know and be able to practice the techniques used for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various forms of climate data.

PLO 4

Demonstrate an ability to synthesize concepts from a broad range of disciplines, and apply them to problems in climate science.

PLO 5

Explain ideas and results through written, statistical, graphical, oral and computer-based forms of communication.