2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Meteorology


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Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Meteorology


Basic Science: (25 Credits)


3 Year Plan Meteorology Courses: (36 Credits)


(Requirement for entering 3-year plan is successful placement into MAT 2532 and PHY 2041 Fall Semester of student’s 1st year.)

Plus one career track (13-15 credits)

4 Year Plan Meteorology Courses: (36 Credits)


Plus one career track (13-15 credits)

5 Year Plan Meteorology Courses: (36 Credits)


Plus one career track (13-15 credits)

Career Tracks


Students must have an approved track by the end of their sophomore year.

American Meteorological Society/Graduate School Track: (13-14 Credits)


Minimum required credits for this track: 74-75

A programming language appropriate to a physical scientist
(e.g. FORTRAN, C, or JAVA, but not BASIC)

National Weather Service Track: (12 Credits)


Minimum required credits for this track: 73

Broadcasting Track: (14 Credits)


Minimum required credits for this track: 75

Or:


  • TVS - Course at the 2000 level or above
    AND

Private Industry Track: (12 Credits)


Minimum required credits for this track: 73

Courses to be chosen in consultation with student’s advisor and to be approved by the Meteorology Department by the end of the sophomore year. At least six total credits must be taken at the 3000-4000 level and three credits must be in Meterorology at the 3000-4000 level.

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