The Meteorology major is intended to be a professional track to prepare students for a career as a meteorologist with the National Weather Service, governmental agencies, the military services, private meteorological and engineering firms, or for graduate study in the atmospheric sciences. The strong physical science orientation of the program prepares students to enter numerous related fields, including environmental science, hydrology, and wind and solar energy utilization. Designed to provide a sound basis for the student with strong aptitude and interest in mathematics and physical sciences as applied to the atmosphere, this plan of study may be oriented toward a special interest area by the appropriate choice of electives. Upper-level students with appropriate training and demonstrated ability are encouraged to participate in faculty research or work on their own research projects with appropriate faculty guidance.

Requirements for the Major in Meteorology

The requirements for the major in Meteorology include 42 credit hours in meteorology and related earth sciences courses and 21 credit hours in the other physical sciences and mathematics. The specific requirements listed below apply to students who matriculate in August, 1999 or later.

Required Core Courses:

Required Co-requisite Courses:

MTH 201-202	Calculus I and II	6
MTH 455	Differential Equations	3
PHS 201-202	College Physics I & II	8
CHM 205	College Chemistry I	4
	Total hours co-requisites	21

Designated Electives:

Designated electives are chosen from the following list in consultation with your advisor. A careful choice of electives can provide the necessary background for specific career objectives or interests. The number of credit hours is shown in parenthesis after the course title.

Transfer Students

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