Welcome from the Atmospheric Science Program! FForor MMoreore IInformationnformation Our program is led by seven faculty members Professor Clark Evans with expertise in atmospheric dynamics, weather Atmospheric Science Program Coordinator analysis and forecasting, cloud physics, air pollution meteorology, tropical and mesoscale meteorology, P. O. Box 413, Milwaukee, WI 53201 and chaotic systems. (414) 229-5116 [email protected] Your professional development is our top priority! We offer lots of faculty contact, opportunities for hands-on research, excellent computational facilities, and an array of courses to prepare you for your career. Learn more about the Atmospheric Science Study Abroad Visit us Online Atmospheric Science UWM offers the world’s www.math.uwm.edu/atmo fi rst faculty-led Major J study-abroad www.facebook.com/UWMAtmoSci program in www.innovativeweather.com Atmospheric Science. In this course, you can explore the effects of acid rain on Mexico’s cultural heritage sites. Atmospheric Science Major at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee The study of weather, climate, and their impacts on both Earth and human activities
AAtmospherictmospheric ScienceScience CCareersareers PPreparatoryreparatory CCreditsredits BBeyondeyond thethe ClassroomClassroom A career in atmospheric science is very rewarding • Math 231: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I Atmospheric Science because of the impact weather and climate have on • Math 232: Calculus and Analytic Geometry I INNNOVANOVA students can work • Math 233: Calculus and Analytic Geometry III TTIVEIVE everyday life. You will fi nd atmospheric scientists WEEATHERATHER with real clients in many different roles: nearly 36% work in the • Math 234: Linear Algebra/Differential Equations providing forecasts, private sector; 33% for governmental agencies; 24% • Math 320: Intro to Differential Equations risk assessments and other weather-related services at educational institutions or laboratories; and 7% in • Physics 209/214: Physics I with Lab to the community and business partners across the media. Increasingly, many jobs within the fi eld • Physics 210/215: Physics II with Lab southeastern Wisconsin and the Midwest. require a master’s degree (MS) and/or a doctoral • Comp Sci 151: Introduction to Scientifi c Programming in Fortran degree (PhD). UWM’s Atmospheric Science • Chem 102: General Chemistry program is home to the Greater According to the American Meteorological Society, To expand career opportunities, many students add Milwaukee chapter of the atmospheric scientists with less than fi ve years of complementary coursework in computer programming, American Meteorological Society, experience have average salaries of $40,000 to communication, GIS (geographic information studies), a local professional organization, or actuarial science to their plan. $50,000, increasing to a median of $90,000 with and Atmospheric Science Club, experience. Salaries can vary greatly depending CCoreore CCreditsredits comprised of students who share an enthusiasm for upon the type of company. • Atm Sci 240: Intro to Atmospheric Science the atmospheric sciences. CCourseworkoursework • Atm Sci 330: Air Pollution Meteorology • Atm Sci 350: Atmospheric Thermodynamics Students who successfully complete the bachelor’s • Atm Sci 351: Dynamic Meteorology I degree (BS) in Atmospheric Science are strong in • Atm Sci 352: Dynamic Meteorology II science, technology, and mathematics and have • Atm Sci 360: Synoptic Meteorology I taken a rigorous high school course load to prepare. • Atm Sci 361: Synoptic Meteorology II Thirty-seven preparatory credits and 37 core credits • Atm Sci 464: Cloud Physics are required for the major. Since many courses in • Atm Sci 511: Seminar in Atmospheric Radiation the program build upon each other, interested and Remote Sensing students should contact a program advisor as early • Atm Sci 599: Capstone Experience as possible, even while in high school. You also will choose nine elective credits in a specialized atmospheric area that interests you.
The Atmospheric Science Program is housed in the Department of Mathematical Sciences. Our Program stresses the development of quantitative thinking as applied to the atmosphere.