Why Atmospheric Science?
Weather prediction, modelling and climate science: these are the big contributions made by the work of Atmospheric Scientists throughout their careers. Atmospheric Scientists study, learn and master the science behind the functioning of our natural world, and devise models to help us anticipate them. Thanks to the work of these scientists, we can gather increasingly accurate data about weather systems, effects on the natural environment , and effects on everyday human activity.
In a world that is steadily seeing the effects of global warming and climate change, Atmospheric Scientists are key in understanding the severity of our situation, and predicting the factors which can help mitigate them.
Notable alumni and faculty: Dr. Tom McElroy, who devised the UV Index employed in weather prediction today, Dr. Peter Taylor, whose work on the impact of Lake Erie Wind Farms on Water Temperature and Mixed-Layer Depths was published on the front cover of the March issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research.
Important Note:
Please email your queries to Prof. Gary Klaassen, : gklaass@yorku.ca
Atmospheric Science explores meteorology from the turbulent micro scale to the large synoptic scale weather systems. In our program, you will learn how we use computer models to forecast the weather and will develop a deeper understanding of the processes that drive severe weather, climate and climate change. You can top off your degree with a Certificate in Meteorology.
Courses You’ll Take:
• Geophysics and Space Science
• Cloud Physics and Radar Meteorology
• Numerical Weather Prediction
• Climate and Climate Change
• Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
Courses You’ll Take:
• Geophysics and Space Science
• Cloud Physics and Radar Meteorology
• Numerical Weather Prediction
• Climate and Climate Change
• Remote Sensing of the Atmosphere
Degree Checklists are a complete listing of all program-specific courses required for successful graduation. The degree checklists for the Specialized Honours Atmospheric Science program are listed below:
• 2024-2025 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2023-2024 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2022-2023 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2021-2022 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2020-2021 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2019-2020 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2024-2025 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2023-2024 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2022-2023 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2021-2022 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2020-2021 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• 2019-2020 Degree Checklist BSc Spec Hons Atmospheric Science
• Foundational Courses in Chemistry, programming, applied calculus, linear algebra and physics
• Applied courses in programming
• Applied courses in statistics, calculus and numerical prediction
• Applied courses in physics, atmospheric chemistry
• Applied courses in meteorology, spatial analysis, geography
• A final year research course
• Choice of electives in specialized program courses such as remote sensing, climate science, storms and weather systems
• Applied courses in programming
• Applied courses in statistics, calculus and numerical prediction
• Applied courses in physics, atmospheric chemistry
• Applied courses in meteorology, spatial analysis, geography
• A final year research course
• Choice of electives in specialized program courses such as remote sensing, climate science, storms and weather systems
York graduates from both our Atmospheric Science stream and our one-year Certificate of Meteorology have been employed by:
• Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service
• The Weather Network
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
• Government agencies for Natural Resources
• Risk management in the insurance industry
• Private environmental consulting
Note the Department’s Certificate of Meteorology satisfies Environment and Climate Change Canada’s entrance requirements for training as a government meteorologist.
• Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Meteorological Service
• The Weather Network
• Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change
• Government agencies for Natural Resources
• Risk management in the insurance industry
• Private environmental consulting
Note the Department’s Certificate of Meteorology satisfies Environment and Climate Change Canada’s entrance requirements for training as a government meteorologist.
Courses
First Year Courses
CHEM 1000, Chemical Structure, 3 Credits
Introduction to chemistry with emphasis on physical and electronic structure of matter, including gases, liquids and solids. Topics include behaviour of gases; thermochemistry; atomic structure and periodic table; chemical bonding and architecture; structure of liquids and solids; frontiers of chemistry. Two and one-half lecture hours per week, one tutorial hour per week, six three-hour laboratory sessions. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/CHEM 1100 3.00, SC/ISCI 1201 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
Or
CHEM 1001, Chemical Dynamics, 3 Credits
This course complements SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 – with emphasis on chemical change and equilibrium. Topics include chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; entropy and free energy as driving forces for chemical change; electrochemistry; frontiers in chemistry.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/ISCI 1202 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
Introduction to chemistry with emphasis on physical and electronic structure of matter, including gases, liquids and solids. Topics include behaviour of gases; thermochemistry; atomic structure and periodic table; chemical bonding and architecture; structure of liquids and solids; frontiers of chemistry. Two and one-half lecture hours per week, one tutorial hour per week, six three-hour laboratory sessions. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/CHEM 1100 3.00, SC/ISCI 1201 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
Or
CHEM 1001, Chemical Dynamics, 3 Credits
This course complements SC/CHEM 1000 3.00 – with emphasis on chemical change and equilibrium. Topics include chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; entropy and free energy as driving forces for chemical change; electrochemistry; frontiers in chemistry.
Prerequisites: OAC chemistry, 12U chemistry or SC/CHEM 1500 4.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/ISCI 1202 3.00, SC/ISCI 1210 6.00.
EECS 1541, Introduction to Computing for the Physical Sciences, 3 Credits
An introduction to scientific computing using an integrated computing and visualization platform. Elements of procedural programming such as: control structures, data types, program modules. Visualization in two and three dimensions. Applications to numerical computation and simulations relevant to the physical sciences. Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 or equivalent;
Corequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; and SC/MATH 1021 3.00 or SC/MATH 1025 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1011 3.00, LE/ EECS 1560 3.00, LE/EECS 1570 3.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2014:
Course credit exclusions: LE/CSE 1560 3.00, LE/SE1570 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013:
Course credit exclusion: SC/CSE 1560 3.00, SC/CSE1570 3.00.
Or
EECS 1011, Computational Thinking Through Procedural Programming and Mechatronics, 3 Credits
The objectives of 1011 are threefold: providing a first exposure to procedural programming, teaching students a set of computing skills (such as reasoning about algorithms, debugging and hardware interfacing and interaction), and demonstrating how computers are used in a variety of engineering disciplines. It uses problem-based pedagogy to expose the underlying concepts and experiential laboratory activities and projects to implement them. An integrated computing environment (such as MATLAB) is used so that students can learn key programming concepts(such as variables and control flow) without being exposed to complex or abstract constructs. The problems are chosen with consultation with the various engineering disciplines in the Faculty with a view of exposing how computing is used in these disciplines. In support of program-related objectives, WHMIS I and Active Bystander training will take place in this course.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1541 3.00.
An introduction to scientific computing using an integrated computing and visualization platform. Elements of procedural programming such as: control structures, data types, program modules. Visualization in two and three dimensions. Applications to numerical computation and simulations relevant to the physical sciences. Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 or equivalent;
Corequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; and SC/MATH 1021 3.00 or SC/MATH 1025 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1011 3.00, LE/ EECS 1560 3.00, LE/EECS 1570 3.00. PRIOR TO FALL 2014:
Course credit exclusions: LE/CSE 1560 3.00, LE/SE1570 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013:
Course credit exclusion: SC/CSE 1560 3.00, SC/CSE1570 3.00.
Or
EECS 1011, Computational Thinking Through Procedural Programming and Mechatronics, 3 Credits
The objectives of 1011 are threefold: providing a first exposure to procedural programming, teaching students a set of computing skills (such as reasoning about algorithms, debugging and hardware interfacing and interaction), and demonstrating how computers are used in a variety of engineering disciplines. It uses problem-based pedagogy to expose the underlying concepts and experiential laboratory activities and projects to implement them. An integrated computing environment (such as MATLAB) is used so that students can learn key programming concepts(such as variables and control flow) without being exposed to complex or abstract constructs. The problems are chosen with consultation with the various engineering disciplines in the Faculty with a view of exposing how computing is used in these disciplines. In support of program-related objectives, WHMIS I and Active Bystander training will take place in this course.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1541 3.00.
ESSE 1011, 3 Credits
The origin, composition and vertical structure of the Earth’s atmosphere and those of other planets. The present global atmospheric circulation. Weather systems, measurements and weather maps; atmospheric chemistry; the ozone layer and atmospheric pollution. Five three-hour laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites: 12U Calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions or equivalent; SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior Summer 2013), SC/NATS 1750 6.00.
Previously offered as: LE/EATS 1011 3.00
The origin, composition and vertical structure of the Earth’s atmosphere and those of other planets. The present global atmospheric circulation. Weather systems, measurements and weather maps; atmospheric chemistry; the ozone layer and atmospheric pollution. Five three-hour laboratory sessions.
Prerequisites: 12U Calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions or equivalent; SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Course credit exclusions: LE/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 1010 6.00 (prior Summer 2013), SC/NATS 1750 6.00.
Previously offered as: LE/EATS 1011 3.00
ESSE 1012, 3 Credits
Provides essential topics in Earth environment (Earth and oceanic science, atmospheric science, and geology) and explores the role played by global and local scale processes in shaping our planet. Concepts are described; the latest technology discussed, and links between engineering disciplines are provided. The course lectures are complemented by hands-on laboratory and field experience.
Prerequisites: 12U calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions, or SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Corequisites: LE/ENG 1101 4.00; LE/ENG 1102 4.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00, SC/PHYS 1801 3.00.
Provides essential topics in Earth environment (Earth and oceanic science, atmospheric science, and geology) and explores the role played by global and local scale processes in shaping our planet. Concepts are described; the latest technology discussed, and links between engineering disciplines are provided. The course lectures are complemented by hands-on laboratory and field experience.
Prerequisites: 12U calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions, or SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.
Corequisites: LE/ENG 1101 4.00; LE/ENG 1102 4.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00, SC/PHYS 1801 3.00.
MATH 1013, 3 Credits
Introduction to the theory and applications of both differential and integral calculus. Limits. Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Riemann sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Logarithms and exponentials, Extreme value problems, Related rates, Areas and Volumes.
Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1520 3.00, or 12U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1300 3.00, SC/MATH 1506 3.0; SC/MATH 1530 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00, SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1410 6.00.
Introduction to the theory and applications of both differential and integral calculus. Limits. Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Riemann sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Logarithms and exponentials, Extreme value problems, Related rates, Areas and Volumes.
Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1520 3.00, or 12U Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1300 3.00, SC/MATH 1506 3.0; SC/MATH 1530 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00, SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1410 6.00.
MATH 1014, 3 Credits
Calculus in Polar Coordinates. Techniques of Integration. Indeterminate Forms. Improper Integrals. Sequences, infinite series and power series. Approximations. Introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): One of SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, GL/MATH 1901 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 ; for non-science students only, six credits from SC/MATH 1530 3.00 and SC/MATH 1540 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00 and AP/ECON 1540 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1310 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1940 3.00, SC/ISCI 1402 3.00, SC/ISCI 1410 6.00
Calculus in Polar Coordinates. Techniques of Integration. Indeterminate Forms. Improper Integrals. Sequences, infinite series and power series. Approximations. Introduction to ordinary differential equations.
Prerequisite(s): One of SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, GL/MATH 1901 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1401 3.00 ; for non-science students only, six credits from SC/MATH 1530 3.00 and SC/MATH 1540 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00 and AP/ECON 1540 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1310 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1940 3.00, SC/ISCI 1402 3.00, SC/ISCI 1410 6.00
MATH 1025, 3 Credits
Topics include spherical and cylindrical coordinates in Euclidean 3-space, general matrix algebra, determinants, vector space concepts for Euclidean n-space (e.g. linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations etc.), an introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisites: 12U Advanced functions (MHF4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 2650 3.00.
Topics include spherical and cylindrical coordinates in Euclidean 3-space, general matrix algebra, determinants, vector space concepts for Euclidean n-space (e.g. linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations etc.), an introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
Prerequisites: 12U Advanced functions (MHF4U) or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 2650 3.00.
PHYS 1011, 3 Credits
Topics include linear, rotational and oscillatory motion; Newtonian mechanics; work and energy; gravitation; waves and sound. Differential calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers topics in greater depth than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses, and is a prequel to SC/PHYS1012 3.0.
Prerequisites: 12U Physics or OAC Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00; MHF4U Advanced Functions and MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, or 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, or OAC Algebra and OAC Calculus, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or SC/MATH 1520 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; SC/PHYS 1411 3.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1301 3.00.
Topics include linear, rotational and oscillatory motion; Newtonian mechanics; work and energy; gravitation; waves and sound. Differential calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers topics in greater depth than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses, and is a prequel to SC/PHYS1012 3.0.
Prerequisites: 12U Physics or OAC Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00; MHF4U Advanced Functions and MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, or 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, or OAC Algebra and OAC Calculus, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or SC/MATH 1520 3.00.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; SC/PHYS 1411 3.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1301 3.00.
PHYS 1012, 3 Credits
A sequel to PHYS1011 3.0. Topics include electrostatics; magnetostatics; electric current, DC circuits, and induction; electromagnetic waves, optics. Differential and integral calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers fewer topics than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00, but covers them in greater depth. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses.
Prerequisite: SC/PHYS1011 3.00, or a minimum grade of C in either SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/MATH1013 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): SC/MATH 1014 3.00, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or equivalents.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00; SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1302 3.00
A sequel to PHYS1011 3.0. Topics include electrostatics; magnetostatics; electric current, DC circuits, and induction; electromagnetic waves, optics. Differential and integral calculus and vector algebra are used. This course covers fewer topics than SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00, but covers them in greater depth. It should be taken by all those likely to enrol in 2000-level physics courses.
Prerequisite: SC/PHYS1011 3.00, or a minimum grade of C in either SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1421 3.00; SC/MATH1013 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): SC/MATH 1014 3.00, or SC/MATH 1505 6.00, or equivalents.
Course credit exclusions: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00; SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1302 3.00
3 Credits Non-Science Requirements
For transfer credit students, the following are acceptable substitutes for the foundational science (SC/PHYS1011 3.00 and SC/PHYS1012 3.00) requirement:
SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1301 3.00 and SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1411 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1421 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
Second Year Courses
EECS 2501, 1 Credit
Covers computer-base problem solving in a variety of scientific and engineering settings. Introduces the FORTRAN programming language and its interface with scientific libraries. Applications are drawn mainly from scientific areas such as numerical methods, processing experimental data, simulation and data visualization.
Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 4.50 or better over all major EECS courses (EECS courses without second digit “5” are not major courses); One of LE/EECS 1020 3.00 or LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1022 3.00 or LE/EECS 1530 3.00.
Covers computer-base problem solving in a variety of scientific and engineering settings. Introduces the FORTRAN programming language and its interface with scientific libraries. Applications are drawn mainly from scientific areas such as numerical methods, processing experimental data, simulation and data visualization.
Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 4.50 or better over all major EECS courses (EECS courses without second digit “5” are not major courses); One of LE/EECS 1020 3.00 or LE/EECS 1021 3.00 or LE/EECS 1022 3.00 or LE/EECS 1530 3.00.
ESSE 2010 3.00 Introductory Meteorology
An introduction to atmospheric radiation and thermodynamics, clouds and precipitation. Vertical soundings and an introduction to the analysis and interpretation of tephigrams. Atmospheric motion on the global, synoptic, meso- and micro-scales.
Prerequisites: Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00;
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 and SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalents; LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/PHYS 1012 3.00; or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; or any of the following acceptable substitutes: SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00.
An introduction to atmospheric radiation and thermodynamics, clouds and precipitation. Vertical soundings and an introduction to the analysis and interpretation of tephigrams. Atmospheric motion on the global, synoptic, meso- and micro-scales.
Prerequisites: Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00;
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 and SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalents; LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/PHYS 1012 3.00; or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; or any of the following acceptable substitutes: SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00.
ESSE 2020 3.00 Introduction to Climate Science
This course surveys key physical and dynamical processes responsible for maintaining Earth’s climate. Components of the climate system. Energy balance of the climate system, radiative processes, the hydrological cycle, the general circulations in the atmosphere and ocean. The roles of these processes in setting both global-mean and regional climate under both annual-mean and seasonal-mean conditions is discussed extensively. The relevance of these processes for recent climate change is also discussed.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 1011 3.00 or LE/ESSE 1012 3.00 or EU/GEOG 1401 3.00 or EU/GEOG 1400 6.00; SC/MATH 1013 3.00 and SC/MATH 1014 3.00, or equivalents; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1520 3.00 or LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1012 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00 or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1412 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
This course surveys key physical and dynamical processes responsible for maintaining Earth’s climate. Components of the climate system. Energy balance of the climate system, radiative processes, the hydrological cycle, the general circulations in the atmosphere and ocean. The roles of these processes in setting both global-mean and regional climate under both annual-mean and seasonal-mean conditions is discussed extensively. The relevance of these processes for recent climate change is also discussed.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 1011 3.00 or LE/ESSE 1012 3.00 or EU/GEOG 1401 3.00 or EU/GEOG 1400 6.00; SC/MATH 1013 3.00 and SC/MATH 1014 3.00, or equivalents; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1520 3.00 or LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/PHYS 1010 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1012 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00 or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00 or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1412 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1422 3.00
ESSE 2030, 3 Credits
This course analyzes the nature and usefulness of numerous geophysical tools for terrestrial and planetary exploration and in geologic observations. Tools include radar sounding and synthetic aperture radar, seismic waves, earthquake fault plane solutions, geochronology, gravity, paleomagnetism, rock magnetism, and thermal physics for Earth, the moon, and the terrestrial planets.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1012 3.00; or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; or any of the following acceptable substitutes: SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00.
This course analyzes the nature and usefulness of numerous geophysical tools for terrestrial and planetary exploration and in geologic observations. Tools include radar sounding and synthetic aperture radar, seismic waves, earthquake fault plane solutions, geochronology, gravity, paleomagnetism, rock magnetism, and thermal physics for Earth, the moon, and the terrestrial planets.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1012 3.00; or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00; or any of the following acceptable substitutes: SC/PHYS 1801 3.00; or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; or SC/ISCI 1302 3.00; or any of the following with a minimum grade of C in each course: SC/PHYS 1410 6.00; SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/PHYS 1412 3.00; SC/PHYS 1422 3.00.
ESSE 2470 3.00 Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
Introductory tensor algebra and calculus. Stress and strain analysis. Symmetry of stress tensor, equilibrium conditions. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of strain. Physical interpretation of stress, strain and strain rate tensors. Conservation laws in continua. Consistency and compatibility considerations. Constitutive relations.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1011 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00.
Or
CIVL 2210 3.00 Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the basic properties of fluids and their measurement; fluid statics; kinematics of fluid flow; measurement of pressure; velocity and discharge; conservation of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis. Bernoullis equation and its applications are also introduced.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/PHYS 1800 3.00.
Introductory tensor algebra and calculus. Stress and strain analysis. Symmetry of stress tensor, equilibrium conditions. Lagrangian and Eulerian descriptions of strain. Physical interpretation of stress, strain and strain rate tensors. Conservation laws in continua. Consistency and compatibility considerations. Constitutive relations.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1011 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00 or SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00.
Or
CIVL 2210 3.00 Fluid Mechanics
This course covers the basic properties of fluids and their measurement; fluid statics; kinematics of fluid flow; measurement of pressure; velocity and discharge; conservation of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis. Bernoullis equation and its applications are also introduced.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/PHYS 1800 3.00.
MATH 2015, 3 Credits
Topics covered include partial derivatives; grad, div, curl and Laplacian operators; line and surface integrals; theorems of Gauss and Stokes; double and triple integrals in various coordinate systems; extrema and Taylor series for multivariate functions.
Prerequisite: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 plus permission of the course coordinator.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 2010 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00, GL/MATH 2670 3.00, GL/MODR 2670 3.00, GL/MATH 3200 3.00.
Topics covered include partial derivatives; grad, div, curl and Laplacian operators; line and surface integrals; theorems of Gauss and Stokes; double and triple integrals in various coordinate systems; extrema and Taylor series for multivariate functions.
Prerequisite: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; or SC/MATH 1505 6.00 plus permission of the course coordinator.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 2010 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00, GL/MATH 2670 3.00, GL/MODR 2670 3.00, GL/MATH 3200 3.00.
MATH 2271, 3 Credits
Introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations, including their classification, boundary conditions, and methods of solution. Equations, methods, and solutions relevant to science and engineering are emphasized, and exploration is encouraged with the aid of software. Three lecture hours per week. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 2015 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00 or equivalent; one of SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2022 3.00, SC/MATH 2222 3.00 or equivalent.
Course Credit Exclusions: SC/MATH 2270 3.00, GL/MATH 3400 3.00.
Introduction to ordinary and partial differential equations, including their classification, boundary conditions, and methods of solution. Equations, methods, and solutions relevant to science and engineering are emphasized, and exploration is encouraged with the aid of software. Three lecture hours per week. One term. Three credits.
Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 2015 3.00, SC/MATH 2310 3.00 or equivalent; one of SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2022 3.00, SC/MATH 2222 3.00 or equivalent.
Course Credit Exclusions: SC/MATH 2270 3.00, GL/MATH 3400 3.00.
PHYS 2020, 3 Credits
The elements of electric and magnetic fields are developed together with DC and AC circuit theory.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
The elements of electric and magnetic fields are developed together with DC and AC circuit theory.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/PHYS 1801 3.00, or SC/ISCI 1310 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
Corequisite: SC/MATH 2015 3.00.
**6 credits Non-Science Requirement
Plus one of the following courses
GEOG 2420, 3 Credits
The course offers an introduction to the skills necessary to pursue and understand statistical data analysis. Topics include: graphing, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, an introduction to probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and regression. Prerequisite: Second, Third or Fourth year standing or by permission of the instructor. 24 credits successfully completed.
Course Credit Exclusions : AP/ECON 2500 3.00, AP/POLS 3300 6.00, AP/SOCI 3030 6.00, AP/SOCI 3030 3.0/HH/KINE 2050 3.00, HH/KINE 3150 3.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00, HH/PSYC 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Prior to FALL 2023: ES/ENVS 2009 3.00
The course offers an introduction to the skills necessary to pursue and understand statistical data analysis. Topics include: graphing, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency, an introduction to probability, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and regression. Prerequisite: Second, Third or Fourth year standing or by permission of the instructor. 24 credits successfully completed.
Course Credit Exclusions : AP/ECON 2500 3.00, AP/POLS 3300 6.00, AP/SOCI 3030 6.00, AP/SOCI 3030 3.0/HH/KINE 2050 3.00, HH/KINE 3150 3.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00, HH/PSYC 2021 3.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00. Prior to FALL 2023: ES/ENVS 2009 3.00
MATH 2930, 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to give students in various disciplines some fundamental tools in statistical inference. Students will understand when and how to use statistical tools such as the z, t or chi-squared tests, regression analysis, analysis of variance and various other techniques. Students will learn how to use the statistical software R for data analysis.
Prerequisites: High school MATH 11U or MATH 11U/C. Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 2930 3.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00, AP/ECON 2500 3.00, AP/SC/GEOG 2420 3.00, HH/KINE 2050 3.00, SC/MATH 2560 3.00, SC/MATH 2570 3.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00, SB/OMIS 1000 3.00. NCR note: Students who have passed SC/MATH 1131 3.00 may not take SC/MATH 2565 3.00.
The aim of this course is to give students in various disciplines some fundamental tools in statistical inference. Students will understand when and how to use statistical tools such as the z, t or chi-squared tests, regression analysis, analysis of variance and various other techniques. Students will learn how to use the statistical software R for data analysis.
Prerequisites: High school MATH 11U or MATH 11U/C. Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 2930 3.00, SC/BIOL 2060 3.00, AP/ECON 2500 3.00, AP/SC/GEOG 2420 3.00, HH/KINE 2050 3.00, SC/MATH 2560 3.00, SC/MATH 2570 3.00, HH/PSYC 2020 6.00, SB/OMIS 1000 3.00. NCR note: Students who have passed SC/MATH 1131 3.00 may not take SC/MATH 2565 3.00.
MATH 2930, 3 Credits
This is an applied probability and statistics course for engineering students. The aim is to provide an application oriented introduction to probability and statistics. The examples will be from a wide selection of engineering disciplines. The probability component is about 30% of the lectures. About 40% of the time, the lectures and tutorials focus on solving practical statistical problems that emerge from engineering problems.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1131 3.00; SC/MATH 2560 3.00; SC/MATH 2570 3.00; SC/MATH 2565 3.00.
This is an applied probability and statistics course for engineering students. The aim is to provide an application oriented introduction to probability and statistics. The examples will be from a wide selection of engineering disciplines. The probability component is about 30% of the lectures. About 40% of the time, the lectures and tutorials focus on solving practical statistical problems that emerge from engineering problems.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or equivalent; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or equivalent; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or equivalent.
Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1131 3.00; SC/MATH 2560 3.00; SC/MATH 2570 3.00; SC/MATH 2565 3.00.
* Offered in Fall/ Winter Semester
**15 credits through degree (to include at least 3 credits from EATS courses) from:
LE/ESSE 3130 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 6.00, LE/ESSE 4020 3.00, LE/ESSE 4220 3.00, LE/ESSE 4240 3.00, LE/ESSE 4600 3.00, SC/GEOG 2400 6.00, SC/GEOG 4205 3.00, SC/GEOG 4210 3.00, SC/GEOG 4215 3.00, SC/GEOG 4310 3.00, SC/GEOG 4400 3.00, SC/MATH 3242 3.00, SC/MATH 3271 3.00, SC/MATH 3410 3.00, SC/PHYS 2060 3.00, SC/PHYS 3050 3.00, SC/PHYS 4120 3.0
Third Year
ESSE 3030, 3 Credits
(Crosslisted to: SC/PHYS 3080 3.00)
Applications of basic thermodynamic principles to dry and moist atmospheric situations. Solar (short wave) and terrestrial (long wave) radiation with respect to absorption and scattering processes involving atmospheric atoms, molecules, aerosol particles and clouds.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 2015 3.0; SC/MATH 2271 3.00; SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
(Crosslisted to: SC/PHYS 3080 3.00)
Applications of basic thermodynamic principles to dry and moist atmospheric situations. Solar (short wave) and terrestrial (long wave) radiation with respect to absorption and scattering processes involving atmospheric atoms, molecules, aerosol particles and clouds.
Prerequisites: SC/MATH 2015 3.0; SC/MATH 2271 3.00; SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, or a minimum grade of C in SC/PHYS 1410 6.00 or SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.
ESSE 3020 3.00 Global Geophysics and Geodesy
Studies of isostatic equilibrium and glacial rebound; seismic tomography and spherical harmonic representation of gravity and the geoid; Earth rotation and geodesy; geothermal heat flow and mantle convection.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2030 3.00; LE/ESSE 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00 or permission of Instructor; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00; SC/PHYS 2020 3.00.
Studies of isostatic equilibrium and glacial rebound; seismic tomography and spherical harmonic representation of gravity and the geoid; Earth rotation and geodesy; geothermal heat flow and mantle convection.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2030 3.00; LE/ESSE 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00 or permission of Instructor; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00; SC/PHYS 2020 3.00.
ESSE 3040, 3 Credits
Dynamics of large-scale weather systems. Development of the equations of motion, geostrophy, thermal wind, vorticity and divergence, Ekman layers and the quasi-geostrophic theory.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00; LE/ESSE 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00; LE/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00; SC/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Dynamics of large-scale weather systems. Development of the equations of motion, geostrophy, thermal wind, vorticity and divergence, Ekman layers and the quasi-geostrophic theory.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00; LE/ESSE 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00; LE/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00; SC/EATS 2470 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2010 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
ESSE 3280 3.00 Physics of the Space Environment (Crosslisted to: SC/PHYS 3280 3.00)
An introduction to the physical processes of the upper atmosphere, the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the heliosphere, and the interactions that occur with space vehicles that traverse these regions of space.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Course Credit Exclusions: LE/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
An introduction to the physical processes of the upper atmosphere, the ionosphere, the magnetosphere and the heliosphere, and the interactions that occur with space vehicles that traverse these regions of space.
Prerequisites: SC/PHYS 2020 3.00, SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Course Credit Exclusions: LE/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/EATS 3280 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
ESSE 3600, 3 Credits
Fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. Functional requirements of GIS. Geopositioning, map projections, coordinate systems and transformations. Data sources. Modelling of real world, spatial and attribute data. Vector and raster data models and structures. Data conversion and integration. Topological relationships and structures. Data processing and spatial analysis. Editing and data quality. Data management and spatial database structures. Visualization of spatial data. Introduction to GIS modelling.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 or LE/ESSE 1012 3.00; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2930 3.00 or SC/MATH 2565 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00; Date of submission: 2018-04-03 The fundamental concepts and techniques of GIS are presented along with detailed discussion of computer implementation. The emphases include database management and map analysis/spatial modelling. PC ArcView with Spatial Analyst extension GIS programs are used for hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or LE/EECS 1030 3.00 or LE/EECS 1520 3.00; SC/MATH 2560 3.00 or AP/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/MATH 1131 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or SC/MATH 1013 3.00; both LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 and LE/ESSE 1011 3.00, or LE/ESSE 2030 3.00, or AP/GEOG 1400 6.00 or SC/GEOG 1400 6.00, or permission of the Instructor.
Fundamentals of geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis. Functional requirements of GIS. Geopositioning, map projections, coordinate systems and transformations. Data sources. Modelling of real world, spatial and attribute data. Vector and raster data models and structures. Data conversion and integration. Topological relationships and structures. Data processing and spatial analysis. Editing and data quality. Data management and spatial database structures. Visualization of spatial data. Introduction to GIS modelling.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 or LE/ESSE 1012 3.00; LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2930 3.00 or SC/MATH 2565 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00; Date of submission: 2018-04-03 The fundamental concepts and techniques of GIS are presented along with detailed discussion of computer implementation. The emphases include database management and map analysis/spatial modelling. PC ArcView with Spatial Analyst extension GIS programs are used for hands-on exercises.
Prerequisites: LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or LE/EECS 1030 3.00 or LE/EECS 1520 3.00; SC/MATH 2560 3.00 or AP/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/GEOG 2420 3.00 or SC/MATH 1131 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00 or SC/MATH 1013 3.00; both LE/ESSE 1010 3.00 and LE/ESSE 1011 3.00, or LE/ESSE 2030 3.00, or AP/GEOG 1400 6.00 or SC/GEOG 1400 6.00, or permission of the Instructor.
MATH 3241 3.00 Numerical Methods I – (Crosslisted to: LE/EECS 3121 3.00)
An introductory course in computational linear algebra. Topics include simple error analysis, linear systems of equations, non-linear equations, linear least squares and interpolation. Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; one of SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00; one of LE/EECS 1540 3.00, LE/EECS 2031 3.00, or LE/EECS 2501 1.00. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 3121 3.00, LE/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
An introductory course in computational linear algebra. Topics include simple error analysis, linear systems of equations, non-linear equations, linear least squares and interpolation. Prerequisites: One of SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1014 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00; one of SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 1025 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00; one of LE/EECS 1540 3.00, LE/EECS 2031 3.00, or LE/EECS 2501 1.00. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 3121 3.00, LE/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Fall 2014), SC/CSE 3121 3.00 (prior to Summer 2013).
**6 credits from the list of 15 credits required below
**15 credits through degree (to include at least 3 credits from EATS courses) from:
3 Credits Non-Science Requirement & 3 Credits Elective
LE/ESSE 3130 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 6.00, LE/ESSE 4020 3.00, LE/ESSE 4220 3.00, LE/ESSE 4240 3.00, LE/ESSE 4600 3.00, SC/GEOG 2400 6.00, SC/GEOG 4205 3.00, SC/GEOG 4210 3.00, SC/GEOG 4215 3.00, SC/GEOG 4310 3.00, SC/GEOG 4400 3.00, SC/MATH 3242 3.00, SC/MATH 3271 3.00, SC/MATH 3410 3.00, SC/PHYS 2060 3.00, SC/PHYS 3050 3.00, SC/PHYS 4120 3.0
Fourth Year
ESSE 4050, 3 Credits
Analysis of mid-latitude synoptic scale weather systems: an introduction to storm tracks, fronts and air masses, and diagnostic methods. Analysis and interpretation of surface weather maps and upper-air charts.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3040 3.00.
Analysis of mid-latitude synoptic scale weather systems: an introduction to storm tracks, fronts and air masses, and diagnostic methods. Analysis and interpretation of surface weather maps and upper-air charts.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3040 3.00.
ESSE 4120, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics of cloud processes. Buoyancy and convection. Weather radar. Storms and associated precipitation. Cloud droplet formation and growth of ice crystals. Snow, graupel and hail. Microphysical processes and climate.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3030 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3030 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3030 3.00.
Thermodynamics of cloud processes. Buoyancy and convection. Weather radar. Storms and associated precipitation. Cloud droplet formation and growth of ice crystals. Snow, graupel and hail. Microphysical processes and climate.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3030 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3030 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3030 3.00.
**9 credits from the list of 15 credits required below
ESSE 4051, 3 Credits
Synoptic and mesoscale weather systems with emphasis on prediction: focus on forecasting with emphasis on the interpretation of numerical weather prediction models such as the GEM, MC2 and SEF models. Satellite and radar image interpretation for nowcasting.
Prerequisite: LE/ESSE 4050 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite: LE/EATS 4050 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite: SC/EATS 4050 3.00.
Synoptic and mesoscale weather systems with emphasis on prediction: focus on forecasting with emphasis on the interpretation of numerical weather prediction models such as the GEM, MC2 and SEF models. Satellite and radar image interpretation for nowcasting.
Prerequisite: LE/ESSE 4050 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite: LE/EATS 4050 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite: SC/EATS 4050 3.00.
ESSE 4130, 3 Credits
The theory and behaviour of Rossby, baroclinic and internal gravity waves in the atmosphere, including their origin, structure and propagation. Barotropic and baroclinic instability and the global circulation of the atmosphere.
Prerequisite: LE/ESSE 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite: LE/EATS 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite: SC/EATS 3040 3.00.
The theory and behaviour of Rossby, baroclinic and internal gravity waves in the atmosphere, including their origin, structure and propagation. Barotropic and baroclinic instability and the global circulation of the atmosphere.
Prerequisite: LE/ESSE 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisite: LE/EATS 3040 3.00.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite: SC/EATS 3040 3.00.
ESSE 4140, 3 Credits
The development of computational techniques for the solution of problems in atmospheric dynamics. The construction of numerical models for the prediction of weather.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 3040 3.00; LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or equivalent FORTRAN programming experience.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 4130 3.00 strongly recommended. PRIOR TO FALL 2014:
Prerequisites: LE/EATS 3040 3.00; LE/CSE 1540 3.00 or equivalent FORTRAN programming experience.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 4130 3.00 strongly recommended.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 4130 3.00 strongly recommended.
The development of computational techniques for the solution of problems in atmospheric dynamics. The construction of numerical models for the prediction of weather.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 3040 3.00; LE/EECS 1540 3.00 or equivalent FORTRAN programming experience.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 4130 3.00 strongly recommended. PRIOR TO FALL 2014:
Prerequisites: LE/EATS 3040 3.00; LE/CSE 1540 3.00 or equivalent FORTRAN programming experience.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 4130 3.00 strongly recommended.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 4130 3.00 strongly recommended.
ESSE 4160, 3 Credits
This course surveys key physical and dynamical processes responsible for both the natural variability in Earth climate, as well as recent anthropogenic climate change. Models of global atmospheric and oceanic circulation and derived reanalysis datasets. Impacts of recent and future climate change, as well as potential mitigation and adaptation strategies, are discussed.
Prerequisite: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00 or LE/ESSE 3040 3.00 or permission of the instructor.
This course surveys key physical and dynamical processes responsible for both the natural variability in Earth climate, as well as recent anthropogenic climate change. Models of global atmospheric and oceanic circulation and derived reanalysis datasets. Impacts of recent and future climate change, as well as potential mitigation and adaptation strategies, are discussed.
Prerequisite: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00 or LE/ESSE 3040 3.00 or permission of the instructor.
ESSE 4230, 3 Credits
An introduction to and summary of the area of remote sensing of the atmosphere from space platforms and from the ground. Topics include atmospheric radiation, atmospheric spectroscopy, inversion theory, instrumentation, satellites, space platforms and future technology.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor
An introduction to and summary of the area of remote sensing of the atmosphere from space platforms and from the ground. Topics include atmospheric radiation, atmospheric spectroscopy, inversion theory, instrumentation, satellites, space platforms and future technology.
Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00. Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/ESSE 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
PRIOR TO FALL 2014: Prerequisites: LE/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: LE/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor.
PRIOR TO SUMMER 2013: Prerequisites: SC/EATS 2010 3.00 or SC/PHYS 2060 3.00; SC/MATH 1025 3.00; SC/MATH 2015 3.00; SC/MATH 2271 3.00.
Prerequisite or corequisite: SC/EATS 3030 3.00 or permission of the Instructor
9 credits from the list of required 15 credits
**15 credits through degree (to include at least 3 credits from EATS courses) from:
LE/ESSE 3130 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 3.00, LE/ESSE 4000 6.00, LE/ESSE 4020 3.00, LE/ESSE 4220 3.00, LE/ESSE 4240 3.00, LE/ESSE 4600 3.00, SC/GEOG 2400 6.00, SC/GEOG 4205 3.00, SC/GEOG 4210 3.00, SC/GEOG 4215 3.00, SC/GEOG 4310 3.00, SC/GEOG 4400 3.00, SC/MATH 3242 3.00, SC/MATH 3271 3.00, SC/MATH 3410 3.00, SC/PHYS 2060 3.00, SC/PHYS 3050 3.00, SC/PHYS 4120 3.0
A. General Education Requirement: Non-science requirement: 12 credits; Mathematics: SC/MATH 1013 3.00; SC/MATH 1014 3.00; computer science: LE/EECS 1011 3.00 or LE/EECS 1541 3.00; Foundational science: SC/PHYS 1011 3.0 and SC/PHYS 1012 3.0 (see approved course substitutes for transfer students;
B. Major Requirements, as specified above:
C. Science breadth: satisfied by above requirements.
D. Upper level requirement: A minimum of 42 credits at the 3000 level or higher.
E. Additional elective credits, as required, for an overall total of 120 credits.
F. Standing requirements: a minimum cumulative credit-weighted grade point average of 5.00 (C+) over all courses completed
All Honours BSc degree candidates are encouraged to complete a non-credit industrial internship (normally salaried). This provides experience in a four-month to 12-month placement, normally after the third year of study.