West Lafayette,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Atmospheric science combines mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and statistics with specialized atmospheric studies. This program offers students elective credits to expand their knowledge and focus on specific interests like weather prediction, scientific research, environmental analysis, commercial applications, or media communications. Learners gain hands-on experience through practical forecasting, fieldwork, and other professional opportunities. Research plays a central role in the curriculum, with the Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) Department maintaining a favorable faculty-to-student ratio that fosters personalized mentorship from professors.