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Jun 02, 2025
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2025-2026 UH Mānoa Catalog [DRAFT]
Atmospheric Sciences, BS
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Admissions: Open
Process: Declaration
Min. Total Credits: 120 (93 in core & major + 27 in electives)
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UHM General Education Core Requirements
Written Communication (FW)
(3 credits) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ)
Note: This requirement changed in Fall 2018. If you entered the UH System prior to that, please see your college/school advisor. Global and Multicultural Perspectives (FG)
(FGA, FGB, FGC; 6 credits) - Group A (FGA) courses cover the time period prehistory to 1500
- Group B (FGB) courses cover the time period 1500 to modern times
- Group C (FGC) courses cover the time period prehistory to modern times
Diversification
* See degree, college and major requirements for courses that can also fulfill these. Arts (DA), Humanities (DH), and Literatures (DL)
(6 credits from 2 categories) - Arts (DA*)
- Humanities (DH*)
- Literatures (DL*)
Natural Sciences
- Biological Science (DB*; 3 credits)
Laboratory (science) (DY)
Social Sciences (DS)
(DS*; a total of 6 credits from 2 different departments) UHM Graduation Requirements
Focus
**The STAR Degree Check indicates Focus classes by “E,” “H,” “O,” and “W.” Class Availability indicates Focus sections with “ETH,” “HAP,” “OC,” and “WI.” Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Issues (H)
(H or HAP**; 1 course, any level) Contemporary Ethical Issues (E)
(E or ETH**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Oral Communication (O)
(O or OC**; 1 course, 300- or 400-level) Writing Intensive (W)
(W or WI**; 5 courses, at least two of which are at the 300- or 400-level) Hawaiian Or Second Language (HSL)
The Hawaiian or Second Language requirement is not required for students admitted to the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. Credit Minimums
- 120 total applicable
- 30 UH Mānoa credits
- 45 upper division (300+ level) credits
Grade Point Average
- 2.0 cumulative or higher
- Good academic standing
Bachelor of Science Requirements
Exit Requirements
- Submit the Graduation Worksheet to the SOEST Student Academic Services Office at least two semesters preceding the award of the degree.
- Exit interview by SOEST Student Academic Services Office.
Note
This was prepared to provide information and does not constitute a contract. See below for major requirements. Meet regularly with your major advisor. Major Requirements for BS in Atmospheric Sciences
- Admission: First-Year: Open; Transfer: Completion of MATH 241 with a grade of C or better.
- Application: NA
- Min. major credits: 35-37 (69-71 with related requirements)
- Min. C grade (not C-) in all courses
Atmospheric Sciences Related Requirements (34 credits)
Atmospheric Sciences Core Courses (26-28 credits)
Atmospheric Sciences Additional Physical and Mathematical Science Courses (9 credits)
List of approved additional physical and mathematical science courses includes but is not limited to:
Consult with the undergraduate advisor for details. 4-Year Plan
This is a sample academic plan. Students should meet with an academic advisor prior to registration to formulate their own plan. Fall
- ATMO Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- ATMO Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective 300+ Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits 120
Notes: -Students must take placement exams to register for CHEM 161 and MATH 241 .
-Students must incorporate all focus requirements into this plan. Focus designations (i.e., W, E, O, H) are CRN specific and semester specific.
-Minimum 45 upper division (300+ course) credits are required. |
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