The Department of Atmospheric Sciences boasts two esteemed majors: "Atmospheric Sciences" and "Applied Meteorology", both of which are renowned for their academic excellence and practical relevance.

Atmospheric Sciences Major

The Atmospheric Sciences major is recognized as a first-class undergraduate program construction site in Guangdong Province, a comprehensive reform pilot major in Guangdong, and an excellent talent training program for marine meteorology in Guangdong. This major offers three specialized tracks:

1. Weather Dynamics Track

   Educational Objectives: To cultivate well-rounded professionals who meet the needs of socialist modernization, embodying comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physique, aesthetics, and labor. These professionals will possess a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, English, and computer science, along with systematic knowledge and practical skills in atmospheric dynamics and meteorological prediction. They will be capable of working in fields such as weather forecasting, climate and climate change, meteorological integrated observation, and meteorological information technology, engaging in atmospheric sounding, weather forecasting, research, teaching, technological development, and related management tasks.

   Core Courses: Advanced Mathematics, College Physics, Mathematical Physics Methods, Advanced Language Programming, Fluid Mechanics, Atmospheric Physics, Atmospheric Sounding, Synoptic Meteorology, Dynamic Meteorology, Numerical Weather Prediction, Meteorological Statistical Forecasting, Modern Climatology, etc.

2. Marine Meteorology Track

   Educational Objectives: To cultivate professionals who meet the needs of socialist modernization, embodying comprehensive development, and possess a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, English, and computer science. These professionals will systematically master the basic theories and practical skills of atmospheric sounding, meteorological forecasting, physical oceanography, marine survey, and atmospheric-ocean data analysis. They will be scientifically literate, innovative, and practically skilled, capable of working in marine meteorological monitoring, marine meteorological forecasting, and atmospheric sounding, engaging in basic operations, teaching, research, management, and technical tasks.

   Core Courses: Advanced Mathematics, College Physics, Mathematical Physics Methods, Advanced Language Programming, Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Marine Science, Synoptic Meteorology, Dynamic Meteorology, Physical Oceanography, Atmospheric Numerical Simulation, Meteorological Statistical Forecasting, Marine Meteorology, Marine Survey, etc.

3. Climate Change Track

   Educational Objectives: To cultivate professionals who meet the needs of socialist modernization, embodying comprehensive development, and possess a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, English, and computer science. These professionals will systematically master the basic theories and practical skills of atmospheric sounding, weather forecasting, climate systems and climate change, and atmospheric-ocean data analysis. They will be scientifically literate, innovative, and practically skilled, capable of working in weather forecasting, short-term climate prediction, and global climate change, engaging in basic operations, teaching, research, management, and technical tasks.

   Core Courses: Advanced Mathematics, College Physics, Mathematical Physics Methods, Advanced Language Programming, Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Marine Science, Synoptic Meteorology, Dynamic Meteorology, Meteorological Statistical Forecasting, Climate Dynamics, Short-term Climate Prediction, Climate Change, etc.