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Climate Science examines atmospheric conditions, terrestrial systems, hydrological cycles, and their dynamic interactions. USU stands alone in the region by providing a dedicated climate science degree program. The curriculum emphasizes climate patterns, forecasting methods, surface processes, ancient climate studies, and biosphere-atmosphere exchanges. These disciplines directly influence regional agriculture, rangeland management, and alpine environments - particularly vital for the Intermountain West as these systems govern water supply. Faculty lead innovative investigations into climate phenomena and their relationships with water systems and terrain, concentrating on both local mountain regions and global patterns. Key research areas encompass: climatic oscillations, drought/flood triggers, localized weather systems, and how landscape modifications affect climate behavior.