SENATE DOCUMENT #11

                      ACADEMIC POLICIES COMMITTEE

                            DOCUMENT #6

                              1984-85



The Academic Policies Committee recommends the following changes in 
Atmospheric Sciences:


1.  In Track A - Climatology


    Drop as required outside major:  STAT 425, 426
    Add as required outside major:  STAT 225, CSCI 142


    Rationale:

    The requirements of STAT 425, 426 are beyond what is needed for a B.S. in
    Climatology.  The lower level statistics is enough.  CSCI 142 (FORTRAN)
    is essential for graduate work and highly desirable for employment.
    Note that this increases in number of hours in the program by 1.


2.  Change in credit for a course:


    Change credit on 205 (Weather Analysis) from 2 to 3 hours.


    Rationale:

    Additional staff allows this course to be taught as it should be with
    more meetings per week.


3.  Change in total hours required for Program B - Weather Forecasting
    from 34 to 35.


    Rationale:

    Increased credit for 205.


4.  Addition of a new course


    305  Weather Forecasting (3)

         The science and techniques of weather forecasting, applications of
         map analysis and numerical guidance.  Prerequisite:  205.


    Rationale:

    A second level course in weather forecasting principles and techniques
    is needed in a program in weather forecasting.




5.  Change in requirements for Program B - Weather Forecasting


    Add 305 to required courses in the major
    Reduce the number of 300 level electives from 9 hours to 6 hours


    Rationale:

    The skills to be taught in 305 are really essential for a career in
    weather forecasting.