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: 3
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: 4
MTR 4500 - Mesometeorology Credits: 3
MTR 4600 - Meteorology Research Seminar Credits: 3
Subtotal: 35 Credits

Elective Meteorology Courses

Students select 8 semester hours of elective meteorology courses.

Subtotal: 8 credits

Required Mathematics Minor

MTH 1410 - Calculus I Credits: 4
CS 1050 - Computer Science 1 Credits: 4
or
CSS 1510 - Computer Programming: FORTRAN Credits: 4
or
MTH 2520 - R Programming 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 credits

Additional Course Requirements*

CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
PHY 2311 - General Physics I Credits: 4
PHY 2321 - General Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1
PHY 2331 - General Physics II Credits: 4
General Studies Written Communication Requirement Credits: 6
General Studies Oral Communication Requirement Credits: 3
General Studies Arts and Humanities Requirement Credits: 6
General Studies Historical Requirement Credits: 3
General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences I Requirement Credits: 3
General Studies Social and Behavioral Sciences II Requirement Credits: 3
Subtotal: 37 credits

Approved Electives

Students select 16 semester hours of approved electives.

Subtotal: 16 credits

Total: 120 credit

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