ATMOS Core Graduate Courses
The following ATMOS courses are required for all graduate students pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. degree in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah. The only exception is for direct admission into the Ph.D. program via the Category D admission process.
| Course Number | Course Title | Description | Schedule |
| ATMOS 6010 | Fundamentals of Dynamic Meteorology |
Introduction into dynamic meteorology, including the primitive equations, scale analysis, rotational effects, boundary layers, quasi-geostrophy, and atmospheric waves. (3 units) Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor's consent. |
Offered fall semesters |
| ATMOS 6020 | Fundamentals of Physical Meteorology |
Overview of fundamental physical processes in the atmospheric sciences. Topics include thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and cloud microphysics. (3 units) Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor's consent. |
Offered fall semesters |
| ATMOS 6030 | Climate Dynamics |
Analysis of the Earth climate system consisting of the atmosphere, the oceans, and the land surfaces. Topics include the global energy balance, the hydrological cycle, the general circulation, atmospheric radiative transfer, and natural and anthropogenic climate change. (3 units) Prerequisite: MATH 1210 AND (graduate standing OR instructor's consent). |
Offered spring semesters |
| ATMOS 7810 | Graduate Seminar |
Presentation of scholarly works of faculty, graduate students, and external scientists. (1 unit, repeatable up to 10 units) Prerequisite: Graduate standing required. |
Offered fall and spring semesters |