Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Global, Core Principles

Students will apply the basic principles and theory of atmospheric science to the realms of weather forecasting and climate analysis.

Meteorological Instruments Knowledge and Observational Skills

Students will demonstrate proficiency in scientific knowledge of basic physics and electrical engineering underlying the measurement principles of meteorological instruments and necessary skills in their operations and applications in the field.

Programming Skills

Students will demonstrate proficiency in programming skills including writing and debugging simple programs, in translating a problem statement into a computer formulation of the problem, and in running simple atmospheric computer models.

Quantitative skills

Students will demonstrate proficiency in their quantitative abilities in the mathematical representation of physical principles, as well as graphical analysis of meteorological maps, imagery and data.

Remote Sensing Skills

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the theory, analysis and application of remote sensing principles and data from weather radar and satellites to interpretation of weather phenomena.

Scientific Writing Skills

Students will demonstrate proficiency in scientific writing, including command of the literature, articulation of research questions, methodological design and quantitative analysis, and interpretation of results.

Weather Briefing and Numerical Weather Forecasting Skills

Students will demonstrate proficiency in the set-up, production and visualization of a numerical weather forecast using a state-of-the-art model, and in producing and presenting a weather briefing while using state-of-the-art technology and applying theoretical concepts of synoptic and dynamic meteorology.