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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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United States Armed Forces
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Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
Public, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL
Public, 2-Year | Highest Offering: At least 2, but less than 4 academic yrs ...Read More
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
Creighton University
Omaha, NE
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Prescott, AZ
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Master's degree ...Read More
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Public, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
Public, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
Howard University
Washington, DC
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
Public, 4-year or above | Highest Offering: Doctor's degree ...Read More
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