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Nov 26, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Meteorology Major, B.S.
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About the Program
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 these disciplines, while in parallel applying these hard science concepts to mesoscale, synoptic, and global scale phenomena. Students will be prepared for careers in a wide range of atmospheric science vocations, as well as further studies in graduate school. Students will be 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. Students may pick from two concentrations. The Professional Meteorology concentration prepares students for careers with the National Weather Service or other government jobs by fulfilling their requirements. This concentration requires a math minor, needed for graduate studies in atmospheric science and related physical sciences. The Applied Meteorology concentration prepares students for a variety of other less math-intensive careers in meteorology, including some private industry, broadcasting, or other science-related careers. An advisor can help students choose the best concentration to fit their goals.
Student Outcomes
- Describe the general characteristics of the atmosphere, including physical processes and weather systems.
- Select and interpret appropriate weather and climate data, including in-situ and remotely sensed information, for different situations.
- Synthesize multiple types of weather and climate data to formulate short, medium, and long-range weather forecasts.
- Organize, analyze, and prepare written scientific reports.
- Create and deliver scientific presentations using multimedia techniques.
- Apply mathematical and statistical techniques to the analysis and interpretation of atmospheric dynamics, thermodynamics, and radiation processes.
- Apply scientific computing skills using appropriate software and structured programming.
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General Degree Requirements
To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.
Program Requirements
- A total of 120 semester hours are required for graduation.
- A grade of D or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
- A Mathematics minor is required for the Professional Meteorology Concentration, but not the Applied Meteorology Concentration. See below.
General Studies Requirements: 33 credits
Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.
- Written Communication (6 credits)
- Oral Communication (3 credits)
- Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement with MTH 1410 - Calculus I , or by taking any of the prerequisite courses that lead to MTH 1410
- Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
- Historical (3 credits)
- Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: Students may fulfill this requirement by taking courses required for the meteorology major such as MTR 1400 - Weather and Climate and the physics courses required for the major.
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits*)
* Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.
Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits
Meteorology Core Required Courses: 23 credits
Students in both concentrations must take the following courses.
Select one of the following two concentrations:
Professional Meteorology Concentration: 23 credits
Professional Meteorology Concentration Electives: 5 credits
Students choose 5 credits from the list below:
Required Mathematics Minor: 24 credits
Applied Meteorology Concentration: 20 credits
Applied Meteorology Concentration Electives: 12 credits
Students choose 12 credits from the list below:
Senior Experience: 3 credits
Summary of Requirements
| Professional Meteorology Concentration |
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| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Meteorology Required Core Courses |
23 credits |
| Concentration Required Courses |
23 credits |
| Concentration Electives |
5 credits |
| Required Mathematics Minor |
24 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Unrestricted Electives |
6-18 credits |
| Total for the Meteorology Major B.S. with Professional Meteorology Concentration |
120 credits |
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| Applied Meteorology Concentration |
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| General Studies Requirements |
33 credits |
| ESSJ Requirement |
0-3 credits |
| Meteorology Required Core Courses |
23 credits |
| Concentration Required Courses |
20 credits |
| Concentration Electives |
12 credits |
| Senior Experience |
3 credits |
| Minor and Unrestricted Electives |
26-38 credits |
| Total for the Meteorology Major B.S with Applied Meteorology Concentration |
120 credits |
Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.
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