ATMOS1120
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ATMOS1120 - Earth System Science (3 cr)
Atmospheric SciencesSC - College of Science
General Education Program Learning Outcome
Persist in Addressing Complex Problems
Life Science Exploration (LS) - GE Course-Level Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the General Education Life Sciences requirement, students will be able to:
Apply Scientific Methods: Describe and apply approaches to scientific discovery and interpretation of experimental data;
Understand: Demonstrate understanding of matter, energy, and their influence on biological systems;
Apply Knowledge: Describe and apply evolutionary concepts in terms of inheritance, adaptation, and diversity of life;
Explain: Explain the mechanisms of information storage, expression, and exchange in living organisms or eco-systems; and
Reflect: Reflect on the relevance of life sciences in a broader context.
Apply basic and applied knowledge through completion of a capstone education, research, or work experience
Apply measurement principles, numerical and statistical analysis methods, and a high-level structured programming language to investigate atmospheric processes and environmental problems
Be able to conceptually model the positive and negative feedbacks between interrelated components (e.g., cryosphere and atmosphere) using a systems approach
Be able to critically evaluate climate change reports in the media in terms of their scientific merit
Be able to explain the key features of and relationships between the major subsystems of the Earth: atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, cry-sphere
Be prepared for higher-level education or to embark on a career with skills adaptable to evolving opportunities in the workforce
Demonstrate how basic understanding of the atmosphere can be applied to diverse interdisciplinary applications
Demonstrate understanding of core concepts in the atmospheric sciences involving fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and air chemistry
Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities expected of scientists
Possess the ability to communicate in both written and oral forms with peer and lay audiences using scientific evidence
Understand the environment in terms of a dynamic, integrated system with different components
Understand the varying temporal and spatial dependencies of Earth system interactions
Apply basic and applied knowledge through completion of a capstone education, research, or work experience
Apply measurement principles, numerical and statistical analysis methods, and a high-level structured programming language to investigate atmospheric processes and environmental problems
Be able to conceptually model the positive and negative feedbacks between interrelated components (e.g., cryosphere and atmosphere) using a systems approach
Be able to critically evaluate climate change reports in the media in terms of their scientific merit
Be able to explain the key features of and relationships between the major subsystems of the Earth: atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, cry-sphere
Be prepared for higher-level education or to embark on a career with skills adaptable to evolving opportunities in the workforce
Demonstrate how basic understanding of the atmosphere can be applied to diverse interdisciplinary applications
Demonstrate understanding of core concepts in the atmospheric sciences involving fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and air chemistry
Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities expected of scientists
Possess the ability to communicate in both written and oral forms with peer and lay audiences using scientific evidence
Understand the environment in terms of a dynamic, integrated system with different components
Understand the varying temporal and spatial dependencies of Earth system interactions
Apply basic and applied knowledge through completion of a capstone education, research, or work experience
Apply measurement principles, numerical and statistical analysis methods, and a high-level structured programming language to investigate atmospheric processes and environmental problems
Be able to conceptually model the positive and negative feedbacks between interrelated components (e.g., cryosphere and atmosphere) using a systems approach
Be able to critically evaluate climate change reports in the media in terms of their scientific merit
Be able to explain the key features of and relationships between the major subsystems of the Earth: atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, hydrosphere, cry-sphere
Be prepared for higher-level education or to embark on a career with skills adaptable to evolving opportunities in the workforce
Demonstrate how basic understanding of the atmosphere can be applied to diverse interdisciplinary applications
Demonstrate understanding of core concepts in the atmospheric sciences involving fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, radiative transfer, and air chemistry
Demonstrate understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities expected of scientists
Possess the ability to communicate in both written and oral forms with peer and lay audiences using scientific evidence
Understand the environment in terms of a dynamic, integrated system with different components
Understand the varying temporal and spatial dependencies of Earth system interactions