Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Listed below is a collection of classes designed by a PSU Interdisciplinary Studies student. This collection of courses were approved in the past as a custom IDS major. This collection may serve as a template or starting point for future IDS students interested in a similar area of study. In addition to the custom major, every PSU student must also complete the core general education requirements.
Sample List of Contract Classes for
Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Required of all IDS Majors:
Prior to Fall 2021
IP2225: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
IP4425: Senior Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies
Since Fall 2021
IP2000: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IP2500: Cluster Learning Springboard
IP4500: Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar
Since Fall 2024
IP2000: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IP2510: Lifelong Learning Lab
IP4500: Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar
Approved Contract Courses:
CH 2335: General Chemistry I
CS2400: Scientific Programming
ESP3000: Environmental Field Studies
ESP3310: Applied Environ. Hydrology
ESP3320: Climate Risk and Adaptation
GE2090: Computer Mapping
MA2550: Calculus I
MA2560: Calculus II
MA3500: Prob and Stats for Scientists
MT2110: Intro to Atmospheric Sciences
MT2800: Climatology
MT3300: Synoptic Meteorology I
MT4150: Air Quality