Department of Earth
Sciences
Meteorology
Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology will be
required to take 49 semester hours of meteorology and 15 hours
of mathematics as well as courses in physics, statistics, and
computer science. In addition, basic education requirements must
be met as set forth by the College of Arts and Sciences. A
minimum of 128 semester hours is necessary for graduation.
Meteorology is a discipline that requires a strong background in
mathematics. Therefore, it is essential that the student proceed
as quickly as possible into calculus since it serves as the
foundation for most meteorology and physics courses.
The meteorology curriculum consists of a core of 35 semester
hours of meteorology courses plus four specialty tracks (10-12
semester hours each). Students must enroll in the core
curriculum and choose at least one specialty track. The
specialty tracks are designed to train students in specific
areas of meteorological employment. For example, the Basic
Meteorology Track prepares students for employment with the
National Weather Service or the military. On the other hand,
those students who seek employment with private weather
forecasting services will specialize in Industrial Meteorology.
Students who prefer a career in radio and television will select
Broadcast Meteorology while those with a preference for water
resource management and environmental protection will enroll in
the Environmental Meteorology Track.
Click on the course title to view the course description in the
Academic Bulletin. All links open in a new window.
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