The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC) is an interdisciplinary program that provides an educational and research environment to examine the dynamical, physical and chemical processes that occur in the atmosphere and the ocean. A major theme is the establishment of a physical basis for understanding, observing and modeling climate and global change.<br><br>If you are currently a graduate student at CU-Boulder, or if you have a bachelor's degree and are a non-degree seeking ACCESS student, you may pursue the Graduate Certificate in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences by satisfactorily completing four regular lecture (3 credit hour) ATOC graduate level courses or their cross-listed equivalents (e.g., ATOC 5151 or CHEM 5151) provided the cross-listed equivalents are not offered through your home department(s). To satisfactorily complete a course, you must earn a grade of B or better.