35 courses with the subject ATMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An introduction to meteorology and climatology with a focus on the physical processes that govern our atmosphere. Topics include Earth’s radiation budget, water vapor, atmospheric motion, midlatitude cyclones, precipitation, thunderstorms, hurricanes, and Earth’s climate. Fall and Spring.
A laboratory course designed specifically for students majoring in disciplines other than Atmospheric Sciences who are interested in learning about aspects of the Earth’s atmosphere to a greater depth than can be gained in a lecture. A significant portion of the laboratory sessions will be spent outside observing weather elements. Pre- or
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
Discussion of live weather situations in an interactive setting. Meteorological principles applied to observations, weather maps, diagrams, numerical models, and forecasts. May be repeated for a total of 8 hours credit. Will not count toward atmospheric sciences electives. See department chair.
Basic meteorological, mathematical, and computational skills required for advanced study in atmospheric science. Topics include geographical ideas, map analysis, weather codes, navigating the UNIX environment, and meteorological display and analysis software.
Intermediate meteorological, computational, and mathematical skills required for advanced study in atmospheric science. Topics include an introduction to computer programming, fundamental meteorological equations and their applications, and basics of numerical modeling.
Causes of spatial and temporal climate variation from a physical perspective, with special emphasis on energy balance, feedback mechanisms, and climate modeling.
Basic Fortran 90 computer programming tailored for meteorological applications. Topics include algorithm development, program writing and execution, and data manipulation.
An introduction to coding and data analysis in Python with an emphasis on meteorological and environmental applications. Topics may include data types, programming logic, loops, and conditional statements. No prior coding experience is expected or required. Fall.
An examination of the influence of mountain ranges on local and regional weather conditions. Topics include terrain-forced flows, diurnal mountain winds, clouds and precipitation, and mountain climates. Pre- or
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
The thermodynamics of atmospheric gases, with emphasis on energy conservation, energy transfer, the importance of water vapor, the equation of state, and hydrostatics and atmospheric stability.
The motion of the earth’s atmosphere in relation to the forces acting upon the fluid. Equations of motion, circulation, vorticity, divergence, viscosity, turbulence and atmospheric energy.
Theory and application of radar and satellite remote sensing techniques to the atmospheric sciences.
Atmospheric processes in the scale of 10 to 1000 km including tornadoes, thunderstorms and tropical cyclones; application of current data to mesoscale analysis and forecasting. Pre- or
The physical principles of meteorological instruments, including static and dynamic sensor performance, sensor limitations, and major error sources, with an emphasis on practical applications.
Introduces students to the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and demonstrates its applications to meteorology, climatology, and hydrology. Through a series of lectures and computer lab exercises, students will gain an understanding of basic GIS theory, principles, software, and data formats. They will learn how GIS is being utilized in the atmospheric sciences and meteorological communities.
An overview of air pollution history, major pollutants, and relevant environmental policies and regulations.
Introduction to weather basics, newswriting, reporting, and preparation and presentation of weathercasts. Students will acquire communication and presentation skills and on-camera weather broadcasting experience.
A basic introduction to principles of numerical weather prediction and the use of computer models in the forecasting process. Topics include primitive equations, boundary conditions, model physics and parameterizations, and data assimilation.
An introduction to tropical climatology, tropical cyclones, observation techniques, tropical waves, ENSO, and connections between the tropics and mid-latitudes. Pre- or
The science and techniques of weather forecasting, applications of map analysis and numerical guidance.
An examination of the world’s oceans from a physical perspective, with a particular focus on how oceans interact with the atmosphere. Topics include ocean structure, observation techniques, energy budget, surface and deep water currents, Ekman theory, coastal processes and tides, wave theory, and numerical modeling.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
Majors with at least sophomore status may apply for part-time positions at local firms dealing with meteorology.
Statistical methods used in climatology, operational weather forecasting, and meteorological research applications. Topics include statistical characteristics of meteorological data, particularly probability distributions and correlation structures, hypothesis testing, forecast evaluation techniques, and other research topics.
A synthesis of the mathematical and analytical aspects of meteorology designed to explain fundamental weather processes and systems; practical application of the diagnostic and predictive equations through the use of weather maps; topics include upper-level systems and jet streams and surface pressure systems.
A continuation of ATMS 410. Topics include frontal systems, mid-latitude convective systems, tropical meteorology and numerical weather prediction.
Application of climatological and statistical principles to weather-sensitive fields such as agriculture, construction, transportation and energy conservation. See department chair.
Participants travel to the Great Plains to forecast and observe severe weather. Operations are based in Norman, Oklahoma in the heart of tornado alley and close to the location of the climatological maximum in tornado frequency during mid-May. Norman is the home of the National Weather Center, which houses numerous NOAA and University of Oklahoma weather and climate programs including the Storm Prediction Center, the National Severe Storms Laboratory, and a National Weather Service forecast office. Participants receive tours of these and many other facilities, including television studios and private companies, and hear prominent speakers discuss important aspects of severe weather forecasting, graduate school applications, and internship opportunities.
The composition of the atmosphere, atmospheric optics, solar and terrestrial radiation and radiative transfer, cloud microphysics, meteorological acoustics, and atmospheric electricity.
Writing and research strategies, particularly for meteorological applications. Topics include literature reviews, critical reading, improving writing practices, various types of scientific writings, and presentation skills.
Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated as often as permitted and as subject matter changes.
Majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better within the major and at least junior status may apply for a semester-long internship with a participating host agency. May not take ATMS 381, 382 or 383 concurrently with ATMS 490. May not earn more than 3 hours credit for ATMS 381, 382, 383 in addition to the credit for ATMS 490.
Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Fall and Spring.
Source: University of North Carolina Asheville's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
