Why study atmospheric science?
The minor in Atmospheric Science augments other fields of study and broadens career opportunities. The minor requires ATMO 105, ATMO 321, and ATMO 505 plus three courses from the following: ATMO 521, ATMO 525, ATMO 630, ATMO 640, ATMO 642, or ATMO 680. Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 in courses taken for the minor.
Requirements for the Minor in Atmospheric Science
Course List | Code | Title | Hours |
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| Calculus I | |
| Calculus I, Honors | |
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| Calculus II | |
| Calculus II, Honors | |
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| General Physics I
and General Physics I Laboratory | |
| General Physics I Honors | |
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| ATMO 105 | Introductory Meteorology | 5 |
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| ATMO/GEOG 321 | Climate and Climate Change | 3 |
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| ATMO 505 | Weather Forecasting | 3 |
| 9 |
| Microclimatology | |
| Air Pollution Meteorology | |
| Synoptic Meteorology | |
| Dynamic Meteorology | |
| Remote Sensing | |
| Physical Meteorology | |
Minor Hours & Minor GPA
While completing all required courses, minors must also meet each of the following hour and GPA minimum standards:
Minor Hours
Satisfied by 20 hours of minor courses.
Minor Hours in Residence
Satisfied by a minimum of 9 hours of KU resident credit in the minor.
Minor Junior/Senior (300+) Hours
Satisfied by a minimum of 15 hours from junior/senior courses (300+) in the minor.
Minor Graduation GPA
Satisfied by a minimum of a 2.0 KU GPA in all departmental courses in the minor. GPA calculations include all departmental courses in the field of study including F’s and repeated courses. See the Semester/Cumulative GPA Calculator.
