Atmospheric Sciences, B.S.
These are suggested courses which fulfill some degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Sciences. Transfer associate’s degree programs and courses vary among the 23 VCCS colleges. Be sure to consult your community college academic advisor each semester to make sure you are on track to graduate with an A.A. or A.A.& S or A.S. degree.
Students who have taken ENG 111 spring 2024 or prior will receive credit for ENGH 101 (Composition). Students who take ENG 111 after spring 2024 will receive ENGH— (English elective), which does not satisfy Mason Core.
ENG 125 will transfer to fulfill the Mason Core literature requirement until fall 2025.
| VCCS | George Mason Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Arts | Arts |
| CHM 111 | CHEM 211 and CHEM 213 |
| CST 100 or 110 | COMM 100 or 101 |
| 200 level English Literature* | ENGH 202 |
| ENG 111 and ENG 112 | ENGH — and ENGH 101 |
| Global CONTEXTS | Global CONTEXTS |
| HIS 101 or HIS 102 or HIS 111 or HIS 112 or HUM 201 or HUM 202 | HIST 101T HIST 102T HIST L387T or HIST 125 |
| MTH 245 | STAT 250 |
| MTH 263 and MTH 264 | MATH 113 and MATH 114 |
| MTH 265 | MATH 213 |
| MTH 267** | MATH 214 |
| PHY 231 or PHY 241 | PHYS 160 and PHYS 161 |
| PHY 232 or PHY 242 | PHYS 260, 261, 266 |
| Social-Behavioral Science* | Social-Behavioral Science |
Notes
Emphasis options: Meteorology or Computational Atmospheric Sciences.
*Mason Core-VCCS equivalencies can be found here: Mason Core – VCCS Equivalency Table
**For students interested in the Computational Atmospheric Sciences Option