We offer 5 programs as part of our undergraduate studies here at the department of AOS. Besides a Honours, Major and a Minor in Atmospheric Science, we also offer a combined Major with Physics and a Liberal program. All of these programs are part of the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree.
For more details on each program, pleaseÌýclick on the tab with the program name in the table below.Ìý
Students are also encouraged to meet with an academic advisors either at theÌýFaculty Student Affairs Office or in the department to plan their academic program and to make sure they meet all program/ degreeÌýrequirements for graduation. For more information on academic advising, please consultÌýsection 'Advising' under the tab 'Student Services' on the Current undergraduate students page.
- Major
- Honours
- Minor
- Major in Atmospheric Science and Physics
- Liberal program with Atmospheric Science as Core Component
Major Program in Atmospheric Science
The Major program satisfies the requirements for a professional career as a meteorologist, and like the Honours program equips the student to undertake postgraduate study in meteorology, atmospheric science, and related sciences (for example, physical oceanography) at any of the leading universities.
The program requiresÌýcompletion of 62 credits;Ìý24 credits from required courses and 38 credits from complementary courses. When choosing from complementary courses, 21 credits must be selected from core courses and 15-17 credits from one of the four choices of concentrations/ streams.Ìý
Below, we have listed theÌýcredit requirements for various components of a Major program in AOS. All the courses that may be offered to the students are also listed. However, please note 1) all courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated 2) some courses are not offered every year.
For course descriptions andÌýmore details on the course restrictionsÌýhere. A printable and most up-to-date version of Major program requirements can be found on theÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº's course calendar website:Ìýe-course calendar for undergraduates (section 11.13.3.6 on page 1426).
Required Courses (24 credits)
Student must take all of the courses listed below:
ATOC 214ÌýIntro:Physics of the Atmosphere
ATOC 312ÌýRotating Fluid DynamicsÌý
ATOC 315ÌýThermodynamics and ConvectionÌý
COMP 208ÌýComputers in EngineeringÌý
MATH 222ÌýCalculus 3Ìý
MATH 223ÌýLinear AlgebraÌý
MATH 314ÌýAdvanced CalculusÌý
MATH 315ÌýOrdinary Differential EquationsÌý
Complementary Courses (38 credits)
36-38 credits
Note: Students are required to fulfill the core complementary requirements along with one of the four streams listed below. In cases of overlap, each course can only be used once toward the satisfaction of the core complementary courses or the chosen stream.
Core (21 credits)
3-6 credits selected from:
ATOC 215ÌýOceans, Weather and ClimateÌý
ATOC 219ÌýIntro to Atmospheric Chemistry* (taught in alternate years)
CHEM 219ÌýIntro to Atmospheric Chemistry*Ìý(taught in alternate years)
* Note: students may select ATOC 219 or CHEM 219 but not both.
3 credits selected from:
ATOC 357ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic Sci LabÌý
PHYS 257ÌýExperimental Methods 1Ìý
3 credits selected from:
PHYS 230ÌýDynamics of Simple SystemsÌý
PHYS 251ÌýHonours Classical Mechanics 1
3 credits selected from:
PHYS 232ÌýHeat and WavesÌý
PHYS 253ÌýThermal PhysicsÌý
6-9 credits selected from:
CHEM 213ÌýIntroductory Phys Chem1:ThermoÌý
CHEM 273ÌýIntro Phys Chem2:Kinetics & MethodsÌý
CHEM 367ÌýInstrumental Analysis 1Ìý
CHEM 575ÌýChemical Kinetics
MATH 203ÌýPrinciples of Statistics 1*ÌýÌý
MATH 317ÌýNumerical AnalysisÌý
MATH 319ÌýIntro to Partial Diff EquationsÌý
MATH 323ÌýProbabilityÌý
MATH 324ÌýStatistics*Ìý
PHYS 333ÌýThermal & Statistical PhysicsÌý
PHYS 340ÌýMajors Electricity & Magnetism**Ìý
PHYS 342ÌýMajors Electromagnetic Waves***Ìý
PHYS 350ÌýHons Electricity & Magnetism**Ìý
PHYS 352ÌýHonours Electromagnetic Waves***Ìý
* Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 203 and MATH 324.
** Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 340 and PHYS 350.
*** Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 342 and PHYS 352.
Weather Analysis and Forecasting Stream (17 credits)
13 credits from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 541Synoptic Meteorology 2Ìý
ATOC 546ÌýCurrent Weather Discussion (1 Credit)
3-4 credits selected from:
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate DynamicsÌý(taught in alternate years)
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean PhysicsÌý(taught in alternate years)
ESYS 300ÌýInvestigating the Earth SystemÌý
ESYS 301ÌýEarth System ModellingÌý
GEOG 322ÌýEnvironmental Hydrology
GEOG 372ÌýRunning Water EnvironmentsÌý
MATH 555ÌýFluid Dynamics (4 Credits)**Ìý(taught in alternate years)
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*
PHYS 432ÌýPhysics of Fluids**Ìý
* Students cannot receive credit for both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
** Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 432 or MATH 555.
Climate Science Stream (15 credits)
6 credits from:
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
*Students cannot receive credit for both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
9 credits (at least 6 of which must be ATOC) selected from:
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate Dynamics (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean PhysicsÌý3 Credits (taught only in alternate years)
EPSC 513ÌýClimate and the Carbon CycleÌý
EPSC 542ÌýChemical OceanographyÌý
ESYS 300ÌýInvestigating the Earth SystemÌý
ESYS 301ÌýEarth System ModellingÌý
GEOG 322ÌýEnvironmental HydrologyÌý
GEOG 372ÌýRunning Water EnvironmentsÌý
MATH 323ÌýProbabilityÌý
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Stream (15 credits)
15 credits from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
CHEM 213ÌýIntroductory Phys Chem1:ThermoÌý
CHEM 273ÌýIntro Phys Chem2:Kinetics & MethodsÌý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics *Ìý
* Students cannot receive credit for both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
General Stream (17 credits)
15-17 credits (at least 12 of which must be ATOC) selected from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & Stability
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate Dynamics (taught only in alternate years)
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 541ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 2Ìý
ATOC 546ÌýCurrent Weather DiscussionÌý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean Physics (taught only in alternate years)
CHEM 367ÌýInstrumental Analysis 1
CHEM 575ÌýChemical KineticsÌý
EPSC 513ÌýClimate and the Carbon CycleÌý
EPSC 542ÌýChemical OceanographyÌý
ESYS 300ÌýInvestigating the Earth SystemÌý
ESYS 301ÌýEarth System ModellingÌý
GEOG 322ÌýEnvironmental HydrologyÌý
GEOG 372ÌýRunning Water EnvironmentsÌý
MATH 555ÌýFluid Dynamics (4 Credits- taught only in alternate years)**Ìý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
PHYS 432ÌýPhysics of Fluids**
*Students cannot receive credit for ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
**Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 432 or MATH 555.
Honours Program in Atmospheric Science
The Honours program is meant for students with high standing. It is based on courses similar to those in the Major program, but provides opportunities to perform research and to take advanced courses. As with our Major program, the Honours program satisfies the requirements for a professional career as a meteorologist, andÌý equips the student to undertake postgraduate study in meteorology, atmospheric science, and related sciences (for example, physical oceanography) at any of the leading universities.
Students can be admitted to the Honours program after completion of the U1 year of the Major in Atmospheric Science program with a minimum GPA of 3.30. Students having completed a U1 year in a different program with high standing may be admitted to the Honours program on the recommendation of that department. A minimum GPA of 3.30 in the Honours program courses (taken as a whole) is required to remain in the program. A CGPA of 3.30 on the total program is also required to graduate with honours.Ìý
The program requiresÌýcompletion of 74 credits;Ìý27 creditsÌýfrom required courses and 47 credits from complementary courses. When choosing from complementary courses, 24 credits must be selected from core courses and 21-23 credits from one of the four choices of concentrations/ streams.Ìý
Below, we have listed theÌýcredit requirements for various components for an Honours in AOS. All the courses that may be offered to the students are also listed. However, please note 1) all courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated 2) some courses are not offered every year.
For course descriptions andÌýmore details on the course restrictionsÌýhere. A printable and most up-to-date version of Honours program requirements can be found on theÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº's course calendar website:Ìýe-course calendar for undergraduates (section 11.13.3.8 on page 1430).
Required Courses (27 credits)
Student must take all of the courses listed below:
ATOC 214ÌýIntro:Physics of the Atmosphere
ATOC 312ÌýRotating Fluid DynamicsÌý
ATOC 315ÌýThermodynamics and ConvectionÌý
ATOC 480ÌýHonours Research ProjectÌý
COMP 208ÌýComputers in EngineeringÌý
MATH 222ÌýCalculus 3Ìý
MATH 223ÌýLinear AlgebraÌý
MATH 314ÌýAdvanced CalculusÌý
MATH 315ÌýOrdinary Differential EquationsÌý
Complementary Courses (47 credits)
45- 47 credits
Note: Students are required to fulfill the core complementary requirements along with one of the four streams listed below. In cases of overlap, each course can only be used once toward the satisfaction of the core complementary courses or the chosen stream.
Core (24 credits)
3-6 credits selected from:
ATOC 215ÌýOceans, Weather and ClimateÌý
ATOC 219ÌýIntro to Atmospheric Chemistry* (taught in alternate years)
CHEM 219ÌýIntro to Atmospheric Chemistry*Ìý(taught in alternate years)
* Note: students may select ATOC 219 or CHEM 219 but not both.
3 credits selected from:
ATOC 357ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic Sci LabÌý
PHYS 257ÌýExperimental Methods 1Ìý
3 credits selected from:
PHYS 230ÌýDynamics of Simple SystemsÌý
PHYS 251ÌýHonours Classical Mechanics 1
3 credits selected from:
PHYS 232ÌýHeat and WavesÌý
PHYS 253ÌýThermal PhysicsÌý
3 credits selected from:
CHEM 213ÌýIntroductory Phys Chem1:ThermoÌý
MATH 319ÌýIntro to Partial Diff EquasÌý
6-9 credits selected from:
CHEM 273ÌýIntro Phys Chem2:Kinetics & MethodsÌý
CHEM 367ÌýInstrumental Analysis 1Ìý
CHEM 575ÌýChemical Kinetics
MATH 203ÌýPrinciples of Statistics 1*ÌýÌý
MATH 317ÌýNumerical AnalysisÌý
MATH 319ÌýIntro to Partial Diff EquationsÌý
MATH 323ÌýProbabilityÌý
MATH 324ÌýStatistics*Ìý
PHYS 333ÌýThermal & Statistical PhysicsÌý
PHYS 340ÌýMajors Electricity & Magnetism**Ìý
PHYS 342ÌýMajors Electromagnetic Waves***Ìý
PHYS 350ÌýHons Electricity & Magnetism**Ìý
PHYS 352ÌýHonours Electromagnetic Waves***Ìý
* Students cannot receive credit for both MATH 203 and MATH 324.
** Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 340 and PHYS 350.
*** Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 342 and PHYS 352.
Weather Analysis and Forecasting Stream (23 credits)
16 credits from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric and Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 541Synoptic Meteorology 2Ìý
ATOC 546ÌýCurrent Weather Discussion (1 Credit)
6-7 credits selected from:
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 515ÌýTurbulence in Atmosphere and OceanÌý(taught in alternate years)
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate DynamicsÌý(taught in alternate years)
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean PhysicsÌý(taught in alternate years)
ESYS 300ÌýInvestigating the Earth SystemÌý
ESYS 301ÌýEarth System ModellingÌý
MATH 555ÌýFluid Dynamics (4 Credits)**Ìý(taught in alternate years)
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*
PHYS 432ÌýPhysics of Fluids**Ìý
* Students cannot receive credit for both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
** Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 432 or MATH 555.
Climate Science Stream (22 credits)
15 credits from:
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
MATH 323ÌýProbabilityÌý
MATH 324ÌýStatisticsÌý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
*Students cannot receive credit for both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
6-7 credits (3 of which must be ATOC) selected from:
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 515ÌýTurbulence in Atmosphere and oceans (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate Dynamics (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean PhysicsÌý3 Credits (taught only in alternate years)
EPSC 513ÌýClimate and the Carbon CycleÌý
EPSC 542ÌýChemical OceanographyÌý
ESYS 300ÌýInvestigating the Earth SystemÌý
ESYS 301ÌýEarth System ModellingÌý
MATH 423ÌýRegression and Analysis of VarianceÌý
MATH 555ÌýFluid Dynamics** (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
PHYS 432ÌýPhysics of Fluids**Ìý
*Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 432 and MATH 555.
Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics Stream (21 credits)
15 credits from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
CHEM 213ÌýIntroductory Phys Chem1:ThermoÌý
CHEM 273ÌýIntro Phys Chem2:Kinetics & MethodsÌý
6-7 credits (3 of which must be ATOC) selected from:
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric and oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chemistry of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate Dynamics (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
CHEM 367ÌýInstrumental Analysis 1Ìý
CHEM 575ÌýChemical KineticsÌý
EPSC 513ÌýClimate and the Carbon CycleÌý
EPSC 542ÌýChemical OceanographyÌý
MATH 423ÌýRegression and Analysis of VarianceÌý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
*Students cannot receive credit for both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
General Stream (22 credits)
21-22 credits (at least 15 of which must be ATOC) selected from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & Stability
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 530ÌýPaleoclimate Dynamics (taught only in alternate years)
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 541ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 2Ìý
ATOC 546ÌýCurrent Weather DiscussionÌý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean Physics (taught only in alternate years)
CHEM 367ÌýInstrumental Analysis 1
CHEM 575ÌýChemical KineticsÌý
EPSC 513ÌýClimate and the Carbon CycleÌý
EPSC 542ÌýChemical OceanographyÌý
ESYS 300ÌýInvestigating the Earth SystemÌý
ESYS 301ÌýEarth System ModellingÌý
MATH 423ÌýRegression and Analysis of VarianceÌý
MATH 555ÌýFluid Dynamics (4 Credits- taught only in alternate years)**Ìý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
PHYS 432ÌýPhysics of Fluids**
*Students cannot receive credit for ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
**Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 432 or MATH 555.
Minor in Atmospheric Science
This Minor may be taken in conjunction with any program in the Faculty of Science (18 credits).
The program requiresÌýcompletion of 18 credits;Ìý3 credits from required courses and 15 credits from complementary courses.Ìý
Below, we have listed theÌýcredit requirements for a Minor in AOS. All the courses that a student taking a minorÌýare also listed. However, please note 1) all courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated 2) some courses are not offered every year.
For course descriptions andÌýmore details on the course restrictionsÌýhere. A printable and most up-to-date version of Minor program requirements can be found on theÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº's course calendar website:Ìýe-course calendar for undergraduates (section 11.13.3.4 on page 1424).
Required Courses (3 credits)
ATOC 214ÌýIntroduction: Physics of the AtmosphereÌý
Complementary Courses (15 credits)
3-6 credits selected from:Ìý
ATOC 215 Oceans, Weather and Climate
ATOC 219 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry*Ìý
CHEM 219 Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry*
* Students may select ATOC 219 or CHEM 219 but not both.
9-12 credits selected from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 312 Rotating Fluid DynamicsÌý
ATOC 315 Thermodynamics and ConvectionÌý
ATOC 357 Atmospheric and Oceanic Science LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & Stability
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of AtmosphereÌý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1ÌýÌý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean Physics (taught only in alternate years)
Ìý
Major Atmospheric Science and Physics
The program is jointly administered by the Department of Physics and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Students should consult undergraduate advisers in both departments.This Major provides a solid basis for postgraduate study in meteorology, atmospheric physics, or related fields, as well as the necessary preparation for embarking on a professional career as a meteorologist directly after the B.Sc.
The program requiresÌýcompletion of 69Ìýcredits;Ìý57Ìýcredits from required courses and 12Ìýcredits from complementary courses.ÌýÌý
Below, we have listed theÌýcredit requirements for various components of a Major program in AOS. All the courses that areÌýoffered to the students taking this program are also listed. However, please note 1) all courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated 2) some courses are not offered every year.
For course descriptions andÌýmore details on the course restrictionsÌýhere. A printable and most up-to-date version of Major program requirements can be found on theÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº's course calendar website:Ìýe-course calendar for undergraduates (section 11.13.3.7Ìýon page 1434).
Required Courses (57 credits)
Student must take all courses listed below:
ATOC 214ÌýIntro:Physics of the Atmosphere
ATOC 215ÌýOceans, Weather and ClimateÌý
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and Satellites
ATOC 312ÌýRotating Fluid DynamicsÌý
ATOC 315ÌýThermodynamics and ConvectionÌý
MATH 222ÌýCalculus 3Ìý
MATH 223ÌýLinear AlgebraÌý
MATH 314ÌýAdvanced CalculusÌý
MATH 315ÌýOrdinary Differential EquationsÌý
PHYS 230ÌýDynamics of Simple SystemsÌý
PHYS 232ÌýHeat and WavesÌý
PHYS 241ÌýSignal ProcessingÌý
PHYS 257ÌýExperimental Methods 1Ìý
PHYS 258ÌýExperimental Methods 2Ìý
PHYS 331ÌýTopics in Classical MechanicsÌý
PHYS 333ÌýThermal & Statistical PhysicsÌý
PHYS 340ÌýMajors Electricity & MagnetismÌý
PHYS 342ÌýMajors Electromagnetic WavesÌý
PHYS 446ÌýMajors Quantum PhysicsÌý
Complementary Courses (12 credits)
At least 6 of the 12 complementary credits must come from ATOC courses.
ATOC 357ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic Sci LabÌý
ATOC 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 515ÌýTurbulence in Atmosphere & Oceans (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 541ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 2Ìý
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean PhysicsÌý(taught only in alternate years)
PHYS 339ÌýMeasurements Lab in General PhysicsÌý
PHYS 404ÌýClimate Physics*Ìý
PHYS 432ÌýPhysics of Fluids
PHYS 434ÌýOptics
PHYS 439ÌýMajors Lab in Modern PhysicsÌý
PHYS 449ÌýMajors Research ProjectÌý
* Students cannot take both ATOC 404 and PHYS 404.
Liberal program- Core Science Component Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Liberal programs provide students with the opportunity to study the core of one science discipline along with a breadth component from another area of science or from many other disciplines. In a liberal program, you must complete a Core Science Component (CSC) (45–50 credits), plus a Breadth Component (at least 18 credits).
To complete the Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences component of the Liberal program 21 credits must beÌýfrom required courses and 27Ìýcredits from complementary courses for a total of 48 credits.Ìý
Below, we have listed theÌýcredit requirements for the AOS core-component of this program. All the courses that a student may take are also listed. However, please note 1) all courses are 3 credits unless otherwise indicated 2) some courses are not offered every year.
For course descriptions andÌýmore details on the course restrictionsÌýhere. A printable and most up-to-date version of Liberal program requirements can be found on theÌýÆ»¹ûÒùÔº's course calendar website:Ìýe-course calendar for undergraduates (section 11.13.3.5 on page 1425).
Required Courses (21 credits)
Student must take all of the courses listed below:
ATOC 214ÌýIntro:Physics of the Atmosphere
ATOC 312ÌýRotating Fluid DynamicsÌý
ATOC 315ÌýThermodynamics and ConvectionÌý
MATH 222ÌýCalculus 3Ìý
MATH 223ÌýLinear AlgebraÌý
MATH 314ÌýAdvanced CalculusÌý
MATH 315ÌýOrdinary Differential EquationsÌý
Complementary Courses (27 credits)
36-38 credits
Students are required to fulfill the core complementary requirements.
3-6 credits selected from:
ATOC 215ÌýOceans, Weather and ClimateÌý
ATOC 219ÌýIntro to Atmospheric Chemistry* (taught in alternate years)
3 credits selected from:
ATOC 357ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic Sci LabÌý
PHYS 257ÌýExperimental Methods 1Ìý
3 credits selected from:
PHYS 230ÌýDynamics of Simple SystemsÌý
PHYS 251ÌýHonours Classical Mechanics 1
3 credits selected from:
PHYS 232ÌýHeat and WavesÌý
PHYS 253ÌýThermal PhysicsÌý
12-16 credits selected from:
ATOC 309ÌýWeather Radars and SatellitesÌý
ATOC 512ÌýAtmospheric & Oceanic DynamicsÌý
ATOC 513ÌýWaves & StabilityÌý
ATOC 515ÌýTurbulence in Atmosphere & OceansÌý(taught only in alternate years)Ìý
ATOC 519ÌýAdvances in Chem of Atmosphere
ATOC 521ÌýCloud PhysicsÌý
ATOC 525ÌýAtmospheric RadiationÌý
ATOC 531ÌýDynamics of Current ClimatesÌý
ATOC 540ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 1Ìý
ATOC 541ÌýSynoptic Meteorology 2Ìý
ATOC 546ÌýCurrent Weather Discussion (1 Credit)
ATOC 558ÌýNumerical Methods & LaboratoryÌý
ATOC 568ÌýOcean Physics (taught only in alternate years)Ìý
COMP 208ÌýComputers in EngineeringÌý
MATH 203ÌýPrinciples of Statistics 1Ìý
MATH 319ÌýIntro to Partial Differential Equations
PHYS 333ÌýThermal & Statistical PhysicsÌý
PHYS 340ÌýMajors Electricity & MagnetismÌý