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Introduction to diverse ecological research at UW-Madison, covering graduate school adaptation, professional development, and faculty research presentations.
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ATMOCN 100 covers the nature of weather phenomena, storm systems, and climate variability.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jonathan Martin: Jonathan Martin's sections are described as difficult, with tricky exams and a lack of provided study materials or feedback on assignments.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers atmospheric phenomena, storm systems, and climate variability with map analysis and lab exercises.
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Historical reviews of Michael Morgan: The course is described as incredibly hard with high difficulty, though one student in their field of study found it easy with minimal work required to pass.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Introduction to the theory of fluid motions for the atmosphere and ocean, covering kinematics, forces, gravity, rotation, and hydrostatic and geostrophic balance.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 330 covers the physics of the atmosphere and ocean, including thermodynamics, moist processes, and cloud physics.
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Historical reviews of Angel Adames-Corraliza: Midterm averages dropped significantly, indicating a challenging assessment environment that may require strong analytical preparation.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 401 covers special topics in meteorology that vary based on need and opportunity.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 404: METEOROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS provides practical experience in planning experiments, performing instrument quality control, conducting computational data analysis, and presenting observations in a team setting.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 441 teaches radar and satellite meteorology.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 452 teaches synoptic laboratory techniques focusing on frontal cyclone theory, structure, evolution, and diagnostic analysis using satellite and cross-section data.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to open-source research computing tools, Python, and collaboration for atmospheric and oceanic sciences
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleGEOPHYSICAL FLUID DYNAMICS I covers basic dynamic concepts including equations of motion, wave motions, and vorticity.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to atmospheric and oceanic physics.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleCovers cloud formation, growth, and dissipation as dynamic entities.
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Fall 2023–Fall 2025 · limited sampleIntroduction to physical oceanography covering sea water properties, budgets, and global circulation patterns.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 681 is an individual mentored study course for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major.
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ATMOCN 682 is an individual mentored study course for seniors completing theses for Honors in the Major.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleATMOCN 691 is a senior thesis course providing individual mentored study for students completing their theses.
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ATMOCN 692 is a senior thesis course involving individual mentored study arranged with a faculty member.
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ATMOCN 698 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study arranged with a faculty member.
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ATMOCN 699 is a directed study course allowing students to conduct independent research or study under faculty supervision.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2024 · limited sampleApplies dynamics and thermodynamics to cyclone theory and diagnostic analysis.
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ATMOCN 801 covers advanced topics in theoretical meteorology, including dynamics, synoptics, climate dynamics, and atmospheric physics.
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Spring 2022–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 901 introduces graduate students to the history, ethics, and inclusive practices of atmospheric and oceanic sciences research.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2025 · limited sampleATMOCN 903 prepares graduate students for their Ph.D. preliminary exam through philosophy of science discussions, literature reviews, and proposal writing training.
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Fall 2024–Fall 2024 · limited sampleATMOCN 990 is a research course where students work with atmospheric and oceanic science faculty advisors.
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ATMOCN 999 is an advanced independent study course arranged with a faculty member.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited sampleA seminar for graduate students covering various fields of zoological research, including limnology and marine science.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines the social, political, and economic factors shaping climate change drivers, impacts, and societal responses.
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ATMOCN/ENVIRST/GEOG/GEOSCI 335 examines climate variability across timescales, focusing on external forcings, earth system feedbacks, and human activity.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The course is not too hard, with exams that are manageable if students use the textbook to understand the material covered.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CLIMATE AND CLIMATE CHANGE describes basic climate principles, variability, and the science behind the greenhouse effect and model forecasts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Michael Notaro: Quizzes are described as easy if students study the provided study guide document.
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Spring 2024–Spring 2026No released grades for this term.
Offering snapshots currently cover Fall 2026. Earlier grade records do not provide a complete offering history.