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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Land and Atmospheric Science M.S. (Program focus: Plan A)
Sample Plan: Land & Atmospheric Sci MS (primary interest in Atmospheric Science)
Total Credits: 31.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 10.5 cr
LAAS 5425 - Atmospheric Processes I: Thermodynamics and Dynamics of the Atmosphere : 3.0 cr
LAAS 5050 - Integrated Topics in Land & Atmospheric Science : 3.0 cr
LAAS 8128 - Land and Atmospheric Science Seminar : 1.5 cr
ESPM 5402 - Biometeorology : 3.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 10.5 cr
LAAS 5416 - Precision Agriculture and Nutrient Management : 3.0 cr
SOIL 8123 - Research Ethics in the Plant and Environmental Sciences : 0.5 cr
STAT 5021 - Statistical Analysis : 4.0 cr
LAAS 8777: Thesis Credit Mast (3.0 cr) 3.0 cr
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 10.0 cr
GEOG 5426 - Climatic Variations : 3.0 cr
LAAS 8777: Thesis Credit Mast (7.0 cr) 7.0 cr