Dec 14, 2024

2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog [Not Current Academic Year. Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Atmospheric Science Minor

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Students who choose to minor in atmospheric science must complete the general requirements for a minor as well as the following:

Requirements

Geoscience:

GEOL 1302 - Introduction to Global Climate Change Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 1350 - Introduction to Meteorology Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 3378 - Principles of Atmospheric Science Credit Hours: 3.0

Six semester hours of approved advanced geoscience electives chosen from the following:

GEOL 3342 - Principles of Air Pollution Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 3380 - Physical Meteorology Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 3381 - Micrometeorology Credit Hours: 3.0
GEOL 3382 - Atmospheric Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0

Note(s):

Students should consult the Academic Regulations and Degree Requirements section of this catalog for general information on the requirements for minors. Students must earn a 2.00 minimum cumulative grade point average on all courses attempted in the minor discipline at the University of Houston. Courses which by catalog statement cannot be applied toward a degree in Natural Sciences and Mathematics, or which have other relevant catalog restrictions will not be included in the minor grade point average.

This minor is not available for students pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Science (Option B. Atmospheric Sciences).