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DEGREE PLANS
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ACADEMICS
The Department of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences offers
the M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences.
The new graduate curriculum is approved, and recruitment of
students is now a priority. A Minor in Space, Earth, and Atmospheric
Sciences (SEAS Minor) is offered for undergraduates pursuing
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CAREERS
Discovering
the Atmospheric Sciences: A guide for prospective students
Atmospheric
Scientist: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics
A
Career Guide for the Atmospheric Sciences
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Undergraduate disciplines recommended
for graduate study include:
- Physics,
- Mathematics,
- Chemistry,
- Environmental Sciences,
- Planetary Sciences,
- Astronomy,
- Computer Science, and
- Engineering.
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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- 2-3 semesters of calculus
- 2 semesters of calculus
- based physics
- GRE - submit scores
- TOEFFL - for international students
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Recommended but not required:
- Differential equations
- Linear Algebra
- Knowledge of some computer programming language
All other undergraduate majors interested
in graduate degrees from APS are encouraged to talk to Dr.
William R. Paterson, department chair. Additional undergraduate
science or mathematics courses might be required before graduate
courses are begun based on each student’s past studies.
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AREAS
OF STUDY
- Ozone Trends & Atmospheric Chemistry
- Polar Stratospheric & Mesospheric Clouds
- Lidar and Related Technologies
- Remote Sensing
- Satellite Data Assimilation in Forecast Models
- Global aerosol, cloud, and trace gas climatologies
- Solar Variability & Effects on Earth
- Space Weather
- Planetary Magnetospheres &
Aurorae
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FACILITIES
- CAS
- Phenix Hall Offices
- Turner Hall Offices
- Machine Shop
- Physics Library
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Dr.
William R. Paterson, Chair
23 Tyler Street
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
CAS Co-Directors
Dr. James M. Russell III
Dr. M. Patrick McCormick |
Phone: 757.727.5108
Fax: 757.727.5090 |
Email: CAS@HamptonU.edu
http://cas.hamptonu.edu |
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