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Oct 07, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Meteorology Minor
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The mission of the meteorology program is to provide students with an understanding of the chaotic atmosphere. Meteorology is an applied science that combines the fields of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science into an application of understanding the atmosphere. The program exposes students to all of these disciplines, while in parallel applying these hard science concepts to mesoscale, synoptic, and global scale phenomena. Students will be prepared Upon graduation, students are ready for careers in a wide range of atmospheric science vocations, as well as further studies in graduate school. Students will be In addition, students are prepared to communicate forecasts verbally and in written form using their own imagery, explain the reasoning for the forecast as well as the uncertainty and the reasons for uncertainty involved to a wide range of audiences.
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.
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Total for Minor: 19 credits
*Some calculus-based courses are also available.
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