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University of Wyoming,
Atmospheric Science,
Dept. 3038
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-3245
Email: rodi@uwyo.edu
Atmospheric Science,
Dept. 3038
1000 E. University Ave.
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307)766-3245
Email: rodi@uwyo.edu
Program of Study
For the PhD, the core course requirement is the same as that for the M.S. degree which is shown below. Candidates for the degree are required to demonstrate satisfactory progress and proficiency in the general areas of atmospheric science to their Graduate Committee during a rigorous qualifying assessment (the Qualifying Exam) to be conducted no later than the end of the third semester of their program.
| Semester | Course | Title | Credit Hours |
| I (Fall) | ATSC 5880 | Ethics and Research Methods | 1 |
| ATSC 5001 | Atmos. Energetics | 2 | |
| ATSC 5002 | Atmos. Radiation | 3 | |
| ATSC 5003 | Probs in Energetics and Radiation | 1 | |
| ATSC 5100 | Dynamics | 3 | |
| ATSC 5004 | Probs in Dynamics | 1 | |
| II (Spring) | ATSC 5005 | Microphysics | 2 |
| ATSC 5006 | Probs. in Microphysics | 1 | |
| ATSC 5020 | Phys. Meteor lab | 1 | |
| ATSC 5160 | Synoptic Meteorology | 2 | |
| ATSC 5007 | Probs in Synoptic Meteor | 1 | |
| UW elective | To be determined | 3 | |
| III (Fall) | ATSC 5210 | Cloud and Precipitation Systems | 3 |
| ATSC 5008 | Mesoscale Meteorology | 2 | |
| ATSC 5960 or 5980 | Thesis or dissertation research | Varies | |
| IV (Spring) | ATSC elective | To be determined | 3 |
| ATSC 5960 | Thesis or dissertation research | Varies |