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Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Major

Description: A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the earth, the effect of earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. Includes instruction in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modeling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.

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SUNY College at Oswego

Oswego, NY
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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO
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Community College of the Air Force

Montgomery, AL
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Cornell University

Ithaca, NY
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More


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Creighton University

Omaha, NE
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Prescott, AZ
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Master's degree ...Read More


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Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL
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George Mason University

Fairfax, VA
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Howard University

Washington, DC
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Jackson State University

Jackson, MS
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