Meteorological and climate graduates occupy a variety of positions related to weather forecasting, climate change studies, and computer applications in these areas.
Photo: Nathalie St-Pierre.
The Université de Québec au Montréal has announced that it will be launching a certificate in atmospheric science in Fall 2019, as well as replacing its Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences and Atmosphere with a concentration in Atmospheric Science and Climate. The new certificate program will provide students with a foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in meteorology and climatology. The new baccalaureate concentration will see the curriculum overhauled with the addition of common core courses, the addition of several practical courses offering lab and problem-based learning opportunities, and specializations in areas including water, environment, and data processing.
New certificate Offering an introduction to the field of atmospheric sciences, the new certificate provides a foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge in meteorology and climatology. Students will be able to interpret meteorological information in real time, recognize the composition and structure of the atmosphere, and understand the issues associated with air pollution. Specialized courses in atmospheric sciences, for example on the Earth’s atmosphere, atmospheric physics and cloud physics, will make up the majority of the curriculum. Other courses on tools frequently used by climate and weather scientists, as well as related disciplines such as atmospheric chemistry, hydrology and oceanography, will also be on the agenda.
Meet future students Three experts from the field met with college students interested in atmospheric science in the past few days.
Meteorology Antoine Petit met students from the Cégep de Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. René Laprise, professor in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, and Antoine Petit (B.Sc. Meteorology, 2015), weather forecasters at Environment and Climate Change Canada, participated in Career Exploration Day at Cégep de Saint -Jean-sur-Richelieu, which took place on January 29th. The two specialists discussed their professional experiences with prospective students. René Laprise also presented the programs in atmospheric sciences offered at UQAM during a meeting with students at the Cégep régional de Lanaudière in Terrebonne on February 1st. On this occasion, Samuel Dandoy, a master’s student in atmospheric sciences, gave a presentation on hurricanes.
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