What is the major of atmospheric science? What are the employment prospects?

Atmospheric science is a subject that studies various phenomena of the atmosphere (including the influence of human activities on it), the evolution laws of these phenomena, and how to use these laws to serve mankind. Atmospheric science is an integral part of earth science. The branches of atmospheric science mainly include atmospheric sounding, climatology, meteorology, dynamic meteorology, atmospheric physics, atmospheric chemistry, weather modification and applied meteorology.

1, specialized course of atmospheric science

Introduction to atmospheric science (introduction to earth science), atmospheric physics, atmospheric exploration, meteorology, atmospheric dynamics, modern climatology, etc.

2. Professional ability of atmospheric science after graduation.

Training objectives

The major of atmospheric science has solid basic theories, knowledge and skills of atmospheric science. Senior professionals who can engage in scientific research, teaching, scientific and technological development and related management of atmospheric physics, atmospheric environment, atmospheric exploration, meteorology, climatology, applied meteorology and related disciplines.

Training requirements

Students in this major mainly study the basic theory and knowledge of atmospheric science, receive basic training in scientific thinking and scientific experiments (including field practice and indoor experiments), have good scientific literacy, and have basic skills in humanities or applied research, theoretical analysis, data processing and computer application. It has strong knowledge updating ability and wide scientific adaptability.

3. Employment direction and prospect of atmospheric science major.

Nowadays, the role of climate prediction and regional environmental monitoring is becoming more and more important, and atmospheric science is more meaningful to protect people's lives and property, so the employment prospect of atmospheric science specialty is still quite good. Graduates are suitable for teaching, scientific research and related business and management in meteorological, aviation, aerospace, marine, environmental, water conservancy and other business departments or universities and scientific research units.

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