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Degree Pathway for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science Option, Fall 2018 to Spring 2020

Suggested Degree Pathway for Environmental Science - Atmospheric Science Option

For students who entered fall 2018 to spring 2020.

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ATMO.1020Weather Forecasting Seminar11
ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100		College Writing I / FYSH (CW)3
ENVI.1010Environmental Science Seminar (IL)1
ENVI.1200Principles of Environmental Science3
MATH.1310Calculus I (MATH)4
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)23

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
CHEM.1210Chemistry I (SCL)3
CHEM.1230LChemistry I Lab1
ENGL.1020College Writing II (CW)3
ENVI.2010Earth Systems: Geosphere3
ENVI.2030LEarth Systems: Geosphere Lab (CTPS), (QL)1
MATH.1320Calculus II4

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total16
ATMO.2140Meteorology Analysis Lab11
CHEM.1220Chemistry II (SCL)3
CHEM.1240LChemistry II Lab1
ENVI.2020Earth Systems: Atmosphere and Oceans (QL)3
ENVI.2040LEarth Systems: Atmosphere & Oceans Lab (CTPS)1
PHYS.1410Physics I (STEM)3
PHYS.1410LPhysics I Lab1
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)23

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ENVI.2050Earth Systems: Bios. and Gl. Change3
ENVI.2070LEarth Systems: Bios. and Gl. Change Lab1
MATH.2720Introduction to Programming with MATLAB3
MATH.2310Calculus III4
PHYS.2450Physical Properties of Matter3
PHYS.2450LPhysics III Lab1

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ATMO.3080Synoptic Meteorology13
ATMO.4130Physical Meteorology13
MATH.2340Differential Equations3
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)23
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)23
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ATMO.4120Synoptic Weather Patterns13
ATMO.4100Advanced Forecasting13
ATMO.4080The Climate System3
MATH.3860Probability and Statistics3
xxxx.xxxxSocial Sciences Persp. (SS)23
Total15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
ATMO.4150Atmospheric Dynamics13
ATMO.4930Internship: Atmospheric Science13
xxxx.xxxxArts and Hum. Persp. (AH)3
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective3
xxxx.xxxxTechnical Elective33
Total15

Spring Semester

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total15
ATMO.4160Advanced Dynamics13
ATMO.4710 /
ENVI.5100		Air Pollution / Environmental Pollution3
ATMO.4500Satellite and Radar Meteorology13
ATMO.4200Intro to Operational Numerical Weather Prediction1 (WOC), (AIL)3
ENVI.4000Senior Seminar1
xxxx.xxxxFree Elective2

Total Minimum Credits = 120.

1Course offered alternate years.

2The Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcomes for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) are fulfilled outside the EEAS major. See the DCA course listing and the SRE course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.

3Capstone course. May be taken either semester of senior year. ATMO.4910 Directed Study or ATMO.4950 Honors Research: Atmospheric Science may also be used as a capstone course.

No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.

Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.

Restriction on off-campus study:

Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.

Technical Electives

Last updated: 11/20/2019