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Hardest courses in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

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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 2026

Covers atmospheric phenomena, storm systems, and climate variability with map analysis and lab exercises.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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 2026

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 2025

NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS explores the science behind major natural disasters and addresses hazard assessment, forecasting, and mitigation.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

Historical reviews of Shaun Marcott, Teri Boundy: Workload consists of quizzes, exercises, and homework, with some instructors requiring careful textbook reading and office hour attendance that impacts grades.

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CLIMATE 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 2026

A seminar for graduate students covering various fields of zoological research, including limnology and marine science.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026