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Bachelor of Science
in Earth Sciences

Emphasis in Meteorology

The science of meteorology seeks to understand the atmosphere and its phenomena by considering the forces that act on it, the processes that determining its behavior and the interaction between it and the earth beneath. This program provides a broad background in meteorology and stresses practical interpretation of weather data and the importance of meteorology to many aspects of human endeavor.

Graduates of the meteorology program will be prepared for entry-level positions as meteorologists with government agencies and private companies, as weather forecasters with the United States Air Force and as team members with firms concerned with environmental monitoring. Meteorology is also an excellent major for individuals planning careers in either civilian or military aviation. The program also provides the background necessary for admission to graduate programs in the atmospheric sciences.

Program Requirements

This shows a summary of requirements.  Consult the Catalog for the official details.

Meteorology Program
Required Meteorology Credits 29
Elective Meteorology Credits 6
Required Supporting Credits 30
General Education (10 credits already included in above requirements)
Remaining Credits
30
Elective credits
25
Total credits required for this degree
120

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Required Meteorology Credits - 30 semester hours

Course Title Credits
MET 205 General Meteorology
4
MET 306 Dynamic Meteorology
3
MET 315 Meteorological Instruments and Codes
2
MET 360 Physical Meteorology
3
MET 407 Dynamic Meteorology II
4
MET 421 Climatology
3
MET 441 Synoptic Meteorology
3
MET 442 Synoptic Meteorology Laboratory
3
OCN 301 Physical and Chemical Oceanography
4

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Elective Meteorology Credits - 6 semester hours selected from the following:

Course Title Credits
MET 465 Radar Meteorology
3
MET 470 Satellite Meteorology
3
MET 536 Biometeorology
3
MET 595 Special Topics in Meteorology
1-4

Electives must be selected with the approval of the student's advisor.

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Required Supporting Credits - 30 semester hours

Course Title Credits
CS 100 Structured Analysis, Design and Programming
3
CS 150 Software Development
1
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I
5
MATH 131 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
4
MATH 132 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
4
PHYS 240 General Physics I
5
PHYS 241 General Physics II
5
STAT 150 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
4

Note that CHEM 114 may be taken in lieu of CHEM 111. The compter science courses are currently undergoing significant changes. CS 100 and CS 150 are being replaced by other courses. Please consult with a departmental advisor concerning the the appropriate computer science courses for this program.

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Notes

A 2.0 grade point average in the major is required for graduation. Science and mathematics courses approved for General Education that are taken as part of the major may also be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

Federal government requirements for employment as meteorologists may require additional math courses.

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