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Meteorology

General

Program Title

Meteorology

Degree Designation

BS

Award Type

Baccalaureate

Program Level

Undergraduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

Meteorologists study the physical processes that determine the earth’s weather and climate. The Meteorology Program provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in the private sector, public sector, and broadcasting or to continue their education in graduate school. Our program meets or exceeds the national guidelines established by the American Meteorological Society. With a suitable elective selection, it also meets the Federal requirements for employment by the National Weather Service and other Federal agencies. Meteorology majors are strongly encouraged (but not required) to pursue a minor in a complimentary field to supplement their major and prepare them for their career goals. Common minors include Applied Math, Computing, Hydrology, and Mass Communication.

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Status

Active

Required GPA for graduation

2.0

Minimum Course Grade

C- (1.67)

Minimum Course Grade Applies To

All courses in a select course prefix/rubric

Number of credits in program

78

Requirements

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Apply the fundamental principles governing the atmosphere and the characteristic atmospheric processes across spatial and temporal scales.

Outcome

Explain interactions within the linked Earth–atmosphere–ocean–cryosphere–biosphere system.

Outcome

Apply diagnostic and prognostic tools to evaluate atmospheric processes across a multitude of scales.

Outcome

Apply technological tools (both hardware and software) to collect, process, analyze, and visualize meteorological and other scientific data.

Outcome

Apply critical and analytical thinking to solve relevant scientific problems in both individual and collaborative settings across and related to the atmospheric sciences.

Outcome

Effectively communicate scientific information in oral and written form at an appropriate level for their audience.

Outcome

Describe the principles of proper ethical behavior within the atmospheric sciences regarding professional conduct (see AMS Guidelines for Professional Conduct; Article XII of the AMS Constitution) and describe the scientific limits of prediction.

Outcome

Create, synthesize, or apply knowledge within the atmospheric sciences or between the atmospheric sciences and other disciplines through a capstone experience.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

1099

Program Code

4509