The Bachelor of Science degree provides a foundation for study and career opportunities in the atmospheric sciences including atmospheric physics, atmospheric chemistry and meteorology. Students wishing to pursue graduate level programs should choose electives in consultation with the undergraduate program advisors.<br>Students will be able to:<br>demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical basis and observational methods for study of atmospheric physics, air pollution, meteorological and climate-scale processes in the Earth's atmosphere.<br>demonstrate knowledge of the design and use of instrumentation, computer software, data interpretation methods for atmospheric research and monitoring.<br>explain ideas and results through written, numerical, graphical, spoken, and computer-based forms of communication.<br>assess and adapt to new avenues of scientific inquiry which offer interdisciplinary and practical applications to commercial and public needs for atmospheric studies.