Department of Meteorology and Oceanography
University of the Philippines at Diliman

The Department of Meteorology and Oceanography offers advanced courses leading to the following graduate degrees: (a) DIPLOMA IN METEOROLOGY; (b) MASTER OF SCIENCE(METEOROLOGY): (c) MASTER OF SCIENCE (PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY); (d) DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (METEOROLOGY).

DIPLOMA IN METEOROLOGY:

The Diploma in Meteorology Program is two-semester program in theoretical and applied meteorology which is open to B.S. graduates of suitable standing in physics, mathematics engineering or other appropriate disciplines. Credits earned in this program may be also bu used in satisfying part of the requirments for an M.S. (Meteorology) of Ph.D. (Meteorology) degree should the student decide to earn a higher degree.

To obtain the Diploma in Meteorology, a student must complete a minimum of 24 units of formal graduate course and maintan a cumulative weighted average grade of "2.0" or better in his course work. All requirements for the Diploma shall be completed in not more than three calendar years including leave of absence.

Courses:

Meteor 201: Synoptic Meteorology 3 Units Meteor 202: Synoptic Meteorology Practicum 3 Units Meteor 210: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 3 Units Meteor 213: Climatology 3 Units Meteor 221: Physical Meteorology 3 Units Meteor 232: Dynamic Meteorology 6 Units

Elective:

MASTER OF SCIENCE (METEOROLOGY):

The M.S. (Meteorology) Program aims to provide students with adequate education in meteorology that will prepare them for scientific carrers in goverment, academic and research institutions. The Program envisions to fill the need for highly qualifiels meteorologists in the country.

The M.S. (Meteorology) degree may be obtained through either the Thesis Option of the Non-Thesis Option.

Thesis Option:

To qualify for the M.S. (Meteorology) degree under the Thesis Option, a stident must (a) complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) units of formal graduate courses consisting of 18 unitss of core courses and at least 6 units of elective or specialization courses (b) maintain a cumulative weighted average grade of "2.0" or better in his graduate courses at the end of each academic year; (c) complete one (1) unit of graduate seminar course; (d) successfully defend a Master's Thesis in a master's examinations; and (e) submit at least six (6) bound and certified copies of the approved Mater's Thesis.

Non-Thesis Option:

Under this option, the student must (a) complete a minimum of thrity-three (33) units of formal graduate courses consisting of eighteen (18) units of core courses and at least fifteen (15) units of electives or specialization courses; (b) maintain cumulative weighted average grade of "2.0" or better in his graduate courses at the end of each academic year; (c) complete one (1) unit of graduate seminar course; (d) pass the preliminary examination; and (e) pass the qualifying examination.

Core Courses:

Meteor 201: Synoptic Meteorology 3 Units Meteor 202: Synoptic Meteorology 3 Units Meteor 210: Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 3 Units Meteor 213: Climatogy 3 Units Meteor 221: Physical Meteorology 3 UNits Meteor 232: Dynamic Meteorology 3 Units

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPY (METEOROLOGY):

The Ph.D. (Meteorology) Program aims to provide students with advanced graduate education in meteorology that will prepare them for the top-level scientific carrers in goverments, academic and research institutions. The Program envisions to produce highly qualified meteorlogists capable of pursuing independent research in various fields of specialization in meteorology.

Admission into the Ph.D. (Meteorology) Program requires a Bachelor of Science or an M.S. (Meteorology or Physical Oceanography) degree from a recognized institution of higher learning. Applicants must have strong background in physics and mathematics and must possess a very high degree of intellectual capacity and aptitude for advanced study and research. Other admission requirements are listed in the college of Science.Guidelines for Graduate Programs:

Qualification for the Ph. D. (Meteorology) degree requires the following.

Completion of a program of study consisting of at least forty-five (45) units of formal graduate courses in the case of students admitted into the Ph.D. Program with only a B.S. degree and of at least twenty-four (24) units of formal graduate courses in the case of students admitted into the program with M.S. (Meteorology or Physical Oceanography). Other M.S. degree holders are rquired to complete at least thirty-nine (39) units of formal graduate courses:
Maintenance of cumulative weighted average of "1.75" or better at the end of each academic year until completion of the program of study.
Passing of the Preliminary Examination based on the core courses of the student's program of study.
Passing of the Candidacy Examination after completion of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the student's.
Completion of a Doctoral Dissertation based on an independent and original research.
Completion of a graduate seminar course during the student's course work and presentation of a yearly seminar report during the student's dissertation work.
Successful defense of the Doctoral Dissertation in a public Doctoral Dissertation in a public Doctoral Examination.
Submission of a scientific preprint based on the approved Doctoral Dissertation and endorsed by the Dissertation Committee as an acceptable article for publication in a reputable scientific journal; and
Submission of at least six (6) bound and certified copies of the approved Doctoral Dissertation.

Core Courses:

Graduate Course Offering

METEOR 201: SYNOPTIC METEORLOGY: The general circulation; the structure and behavior of weather systems; the synoptic chart and methods of analysis; development, displacement and intensification of weather systems; prognosis. (3 Units).

METEOR 202: SYSNPOTIC METEORLOGY PRACTICUM: Summer practical work at the weather Forecastiing Office. (3 Units).

METEOR 203: METHODS OF ANALYTICAL METEOROLOGY AND OCEANOGRAPHY: Mathematical and numerical methods statistical analysis: computer programming. (3 Units).

METEOR 205: ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS: A qualitative course in meteorology designed for science teachers. (3Units)

METEOR 210: GEOPHYSICAL FLUID DYNAMICS: Kinematics of fluid flows; equations of motion in rotating fluid; vorticity,circulation and potential vorticity; Reynolds equations stressed; Cartesian tensors; geostrophic flows. (3 Units) Prerequisite: Consent.

METEOR 213: CLIMATOLOGY: Acquisition, processing and applications of climatological data; classification anf world climates; microclimatology; agrometeorology; Philippine climatology (3 Units).

METEOR 221: PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY: Thermodynamics of the atmospher; instability and; convection; cloud and precipitation physics; radar applications; and terrestial radiation; energy budget; satelite meteorlogy; atmospheric electricity; optics. (3 Units).

METEOR 225: CLOUD AND PRECIPITATION PHYSICS: Consideration processess; theories of precipitation formation. (5 hrs. 2 lect.. 3 lab. - 3 Units).

METEOR 232: DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY 3 UNITS
METEOR 233: ADVANCE DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY 3 UNITS
METEOR 234: NUMERICAL WEATHER PREDICTION
METEOR 241: TROPICAL METEOROLOGY 3 UNITS
METEOR 261: AGROMETEOROLOGY 3 UNITS
METEOR 271: HYDROMETEOROLOGY 3 UNITS
METEOR 271: AIR POLLUTION METEOROLOGY 3 UNITS
METEOR 296: GRADUATE SEMINAR. 1 UNIT
METEOR 297: SPECIAL TOPICS. 3 UNITS
METEOR 300: MASTER'S THESIS. 6 UNIT
METEOR 321: RESEARCH PROBLEMS IN PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY
METEOR 331: RESEARCH PROB. IN DYNAMIC MET.
METEOR 341: RESEARCH PROB. IN TROPICAL MET. 3 UNITS
METEOR 396: RESEARCH SEMINAR. 1 UNIT
METEOR 399: INDEPENDENT DOCTORIAL STUDY 3 UNIT
METEOR 400: PH.D. DISSERTATION 12 UNITS

Information provided by
Richard Labagnao
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysica l and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

Department of Meteorology and Oceanography University of the Philippines at Diliman

DIPLOMA IN METEOROLOGY:

MASTER OF SCIENCE (METEOROLOGY):

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPY (METEOROLOGY):

Graduate Course Offering

Department of Meteorology and Oceanography
University of the Philippines at Diliman