University of California, Los Angeles College of Letters and Science 36 courses
Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences BS is a Bachelor's program offered by College of Letters and Science at University of California, Los Angeles across 36 courses.
Preparation for the Major
Students interested in pursuing graduate studies in atmospheric and oceanic sciences or obtaining employment with the National Weather Service or other government agencies are strongly urged to select the Mathematics 31A through 33B sequence and the Physics 1 sequence.
Preparation for the Major: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Complete the following two courses:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A&O SCI 51 | Fundamentals of Climate Science | 4 |
| A&O SCI 90 | Introduction to Undergraduate Research in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences | 4 |
Preparation for the Major: Computing
Select one course from the following. Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences M71 is preferred.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| A&O SCI M71 | Introduction to Computing for Geoscientists | 5 |
| COM SCI 30 | Principles and Practices of Computing | 4 |
| COMPTNG 10A | Introduction to Programming | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Select one series from:
Preparation for the Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry: Chemistry 14 series
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 14A | General Chemistry for Life Scientists I | 4 |
| CHEM 14B | General Chemistry for Life Scientists II | 4 |
Preparation for the Major: Chemistry and Biochemistry: Chemistry 20 series
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 20A | Chemical Structure | 4 |
| CHEM 20B | Chemical Energetics and Change | 4 |
Preparation for the Major: Mathematics
Select one series from:
Preparation for the Major: Mathematics: Life Sciences 30 series
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LIFESCI 30A | Mathematics for Life Scientists | 5 |
| LIFESCI 30B | Mathematics for Life Scientists | 5 |
Preparation for the Major: Mathematics: Mathematics 3 series
Preparation for the Major: Mathematics: Mathematics 31, 32, 33 series
Preparation for the Major: Physics
Select one series from:
Preparation for the Major: Physics: Physics 1 series
Preparation for the Major: Physics: Physics 1 Honors series
Preparation for the Major: Physics: Physics 5 series
The Major
Complete nine courses as follows:
The Major: Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences
Select four courses from:
The Major: Additional Atmospheric Sciences Courses
Select three additional upper-division atmospheric and oceanic sciences courses (minimum 4 units each) from the following. Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences M192A and 192B may be applied together as a single course.
The Major: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics Courses
Select two upper-division courses from a list of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and statistics courses in consultation with the undergraduate advisers.
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