The Atmospheric
Sciences Program offers both M.A./M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Atmospheric
Science or Climatology. Please be aware that curricular requirements
are subject to change and the definitive version which appears in
the Department of Geography Graduate Manual may not match this page.
| Master's (M.A./M.S.) | Doctorate
(Ph.D.) |
The Atmospheric and Climatic Studies (ACS) concentration comprises
two related sub-areas, Atmospheric Sciences and Climatology. Students
working in ACS will complete the requirements of the ACS Core, along
with the specific requirements of their sub-area.
| Master's
Degree (M.A.) |
Core Requirements
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A course in global climate. This course is currently
under development and, until it is approved, it will be
replaced by Geography 520 (Climatology) for those students
without equivalent knowledge.
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Competence in computer programming using at least one
multi-purpose programming language (e.g. FORTRAN, C) to
a level necessary to write algorithms in this specialty
area and to undertake Master's research work. No specific
course is recommended for this requirement. Students may
enter with this knowledge or acquire it as part of their
program from courses chosen in consultation with their
adviser.
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Geography 622.01 (Boundary Layer Climatology)
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At least one 800-level seminar in Atmospheric Sciences
or Climatology.
Additional Requirements for Climatology
An 800-level course selected from this list may not
count simultaneously for the seminar requirement in the ACS
core.
Additional Requirements for Atmospheric Sciences
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Mathematics courses to the level of differential equations.
This requirement may be met by undergraduate work or is
satisfied by enrollment in courses in the
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Department of Mathematics.
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Atmospheric Sciences 631 (Atmospheric Thermodynamics).
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Atmospheric Sciences 637 (Dynamic Meteorology I).
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Atmospheric Sciences 638 (Dynamic Meteorology II).
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Doctorate (Ph.D.) |
Core Requirements
In accordance with the prevailing philosophy in the department
that doctoral level programs should be flexible and individualized
to specific student needs, there are minimal program requirements
for a Ph.D. in the ACS concentration. For the ACS core, students
will take at least two 800-level seminar courses in Atmospheric
Sciences and/or Climatology.
Additional Requirements for Climatology
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Students who did not earn a Master's degree at Ohio
State would be expected to complete requirements equivalent
to those for the ACS Master's program in the Climatology.
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Complete a program of course work in climatology and
related disciplines, chosen in consultation with the adviser.
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Complete the Ph.D. General Examination. This exam will
explore the student's knowledge of all the subfields of
climatology, particularly those covered in formal courses
in the department. In addition, the student is expected
to possess a general knowledge of both classical and current
literature in the field of climatology, a deeper familiarity
with the literature of areas covered in course work and
a profound knowledge of current work in the specific area
of the proposed dissertation research.
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Presentation of a research proposal in a climatological
topic in a seminar setting.
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Complete a dissertation on a climatological topic with
a satisfactory oral defense.
Additional Requirements for Atmospheric Sciences
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Students who did not earn a Master's degree at Ohio
State would be expected to complete requirements equivalent
to those for the ACS Master's program in Atmospheric Sciences.
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Complete a program of course work in atmospheric sciences
and related disciplines, chosen in consultation with the
adviser.
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Complete the Ph.D. General Examination in Atmospheric
Science.
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Complete a dissertation within the atmospheric sciences,
with a satisfactory oral defense.
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If you are interested in undertaking graduate work in
Atmospheric and Climatic Studies, you may wish to
request further details and application materials.
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