Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2011

• 40. - Physical sciences
• 40.04 - Atmospheric sciences and meteorology

40.0401 - Atmospheric sciences and meteorology, general

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behaviour of the atmospheric envelopes surrounding the Earth, the effect of Earth's atmosphere on terrestrial weather, and related problems of environment and climate. These programs include courses in atmospheric chemistry and physics, atmospheric dynamics, climatology and climate change, weather simulation, weather forecasting, climate modelling and mathematical theory; and studies of specific phenomena such as clouds, weather systems, storms, and precipitation patterns.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • atmospheric sciences

• Exclusion(s)

  • atmospheric physics(40.0403)
  • climatology(40.0402)
  • meteorological technician(41.0399)
  • meteorology(40.0404)