This track is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in meteorology and seek graduate level training in meteorology and atmospheric science and experience in weather forecasting. The curriculum includes graduate-level course work in atmospheric dynamics, preparation of weather forecasts, the use of numerical models, satellite, Doppler radar, and upper air data, and the application of this information to support a variety of specialized end-users, including agriculture, utilities, insurance, transportation, construction and other weather-sensitive industries. This track also fosters skills in public communication in the context of professional weather forecasting. Our graduates have gone to positions in the National Weather Service and many private companies in weather-related industries.
1. Undergraduate degree in meteorology that meets, or is consistent with, the American Meteorological Society standards for a B.S. in meteorology ( https://www.ametsoc.org/ams/index.cfm/about-ams/ams-statements/statements-of-the-ams-in-force/bachelor-s-degree-in-atmospheric-science/); or an undergraduate degree in a closely related field (e.g., Math, Physics, Geosciences) with similar courses in math, physics, and chemistry.
Please see our departmental website for more information about this program.
Sharanya Majumdar
Weather Forecasting Track
Fall
Course Title
Credit Hours
ATM 651
Introduction to Atmospheric Dynamics
3
ATM 662
Advanced Weather Forecasting
3
Approved Elective
3
RSM 700
Research Ethics
0
Credit Hours
12
Spring
Course Title
Credit Hours
ATM 765
General Circulation of the Atmosphere
3
Approved Elective
3
Approved Elective
3
Approved Elective
3
Credit Hours
12
Summer
Course Title
Credit Hours
ATM 805
MPS Internship 2
2-6
Credit Hours
6
Total Credit Hours
30
* or Elective 1 Can be taken in Fall or Spring 2 Enrollment in 2 - 6 internship credits required during a student's time in MPS. Completion of less than 2 internship credits must be approved by MPS Director. Students may enroll in more than 6 internship credits with the approval of the Program Director. Typically 2 semesters are needed to complete all aspects of the internship phase of MPS. Students may request elective courses with the consent of their Academic Advisor. Refer to the course schedules for a list of classes available on the Rosenstiel School campus. The course offerings may vary from semester to semester. For more details, visit the UM Academic Bulletin.Elective Options
Code
Title
Credit Hours
ATM 731
Air-Sea Interaction
3
ATM 632
Broadcast Meteorology
3
RSM 670
Carbon and Climate
3
ATM 663
Mesoscale Meteorology
3
ATM 762
Computer Models in Fluid Dynamics
3
ATM 624
Applied Data Analysis
3
MES 664
Citizen Participatory Science
3
ATM 611
Geophyscial Fluid Dynamics I
3
ATM 633
Atmospheric Boubdary Layer
3
ATM 660
Tropospheric Chemistry I
3
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