Gain deep expertise in atmospheric sciences and lead the way in tackling the challenges
of understanding and predicting our atmosphere.
Advance your education and talent to the highest level. Our comprehensive curriculum
will prepare you for a leadership role in research, private industry or teaching in
a university setting.
Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
60
Why earn a Ph.D. in atmospheric science?
Application Deadlines
Fall:
Feb. 15* | Aug. 1
Spring:
Aug. 15* | Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1
*Priority deadline
The impact of global environmental changes makes qualified atmospheric scientists
who can address and solve these challenges extremely valuable.
This UND Ph.D. program offers an advanced study in atmospheric sciences with opportunities
to:
Be a part of significant research and discovery of new knowledge in the atmospheric
sciences that can impact the world.
Contribute to atmospheric studies conducted in a wide array of vital areas, such as:
Cloud and climate change
Satellite remote sensing of the atmosphere
Radar meteorology
Data assimilation
Mesoscale modeling
Atmospheric Sciences Ph.D. at UND
Enhance your analytical, technical and communication skills through research and course
work.
Develop the ability to carry out independent and original scientific research.
Explore the theoretical, experimental and technological foundations of the field.
Prepare for leadership roles in research and education.
Conduct research using our instrumentation and high-performance computing resources.
A graduate level course in linear perturbation theory, atmospheric oscillations, hydrodynamic instability and the life cycle of extratropical cyclones. F.
ATSC 535. Measurement Systems. 3 Credits.
An advanced course in meteorological measurement systems, including coverage of performance characteristics of sensors, calibration standards, measuring devices, the effects of making measurements in the atmospheric environment, meteorological measurement systems, and digital data logging and processing.
ATSC 528. Atmospheric Data Analysis. 3 Credits.
Introduction to techniques used in the analysis of meteorological data and methods for interpreting their effects: polynomial fitting, method of successive corrections, statistical methods, variational techniques, model initialization, data assimilation, and filter design. Prerequisite: Proficiency in a programming language.
ATSC 520. Atmospheric Chemistry. 3 Credits.
Composition of clean and polluted air. Sources and sinks of atmospheric gases and aerosols. The role of atmospheric chemistry in global environmental issues such as acid rain, visibility reduction, climatic change, oxidant enhancement, etc.
Addresses advanced topics in satellite meteorology. Includes advanced topics in radiation, scattering by molecules and particles, and retrieval theory and methods for meteorological applications using passive and active satellite remote sensing. Prerequisites: ATSC 552 and ATSC 525. F, even years.
ATSC 565. Air Quality. 3 Credits.
An in-depth introduction to important areas within the air quality field. Topics covered include the physical and chemical nature of air pollutants; their sources, control, and transport through the atmosphere; their interaction with other atmospheric constituents; their removal through cloud processes, fallout and wet deposition; their effects on visibility, human health, ecosystems, and global climate. Methods related to the measurements of atmospheric pollutants, air quality modeling, and air quality forecasting are discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 121 or equivalent, and PHYS 251 or equivalent.
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