Meteorology Major, B.S.

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A grade of “D” or better is required for courses in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.

Required Courses:

MTR 1400 - Weather and Climate Credits: 3
MTR 2020 - Weather and Climate Lab for Scientists Credits: 1
MTR 2410 - Weather Observing Systems Credits: 3
MTR 3330 - Climatology Credits: 3
MTR 3400 - Synoptic Meteorology Credits: 4
MTR 3410 - Weather Analysis Techniques Credits: 3
MTR 3430 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics Credits: 3
MTR 3440 - Physical Meteorology Credits: 3
MTR 3450 - Dynamic Meteorology Credits: 3
MTR 4400 - Advanced Synoptic Meteorology Credits: 3
MTR 4500 - Mesometeorology Credits: 3
MTR 4600 - Senior Research Seminar Credits: 3

Elective Meteorology Courses: 8

Subtotal: 43

Required Mathematics Minor:

MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
CSS 1510 - Computer Programming: FORTRAN Credits: 4
or
CS 1050 - Computer Science 1 Credits: 4
MTH 2410 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MTH 2420 - Calculus III Credits: 4
MTH 3210 - Probability and Statistics Credits: 4
MTH 3420 - Differential Equations Credits: 4

Subtotal: 24

Additional Course Requirements*:

CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
ENG 1010 - Composing Arguments Credits: 3
ENG 1020 - Freshman Composition: Analysis, Research, and Documentation Credits: 3
PHY 2311 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2321 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2331 - General Physics II Credits: 4
PHY 2341 - General Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1
General Studies Oral Communication Requirement
General Studies Arts and Humanities Requirement
General Studies Historical Requirement
General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences I Requirement
General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences II Requirement

Subtotal: 38

Approved Electives: 15

Total: 120

Note:

*Students must consult a faculty advisor regarding General Studies requirements.