To enter meteorology courses at the 300 and 400 level, students
must have achieved a grade of C or better in 01:160:161-162 General
Chemistry or 01:750:193-194 Physics for the Sciences, as well as 01:
640:151-152 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences and
01:640:251 Multivariable Calculus; 11:670:201 Elements of Meteorology
and 202 Elements of Climatology.
I. College Mission: Interdisciplinary Critical Analysis (5-6 credits)
11:015:101 Perspectives on Agriculture and the Environment (2)
11:015:400 Junior/Senior Colloquium (3)
II. Introductory Life and Physical Sciences
A. Life Sciences (4 credits)
01:119:103 Principles of Biology (4) or equivalent
B. Physical Sciences (17 credits)
01:160:161-162 General Chemistry (4,4)
01:160:171 Introduction to Experimentation (1)
01:750:193-194 Physics for the Sciences (4,4) or equivalent
III. Humanities and the Arts (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
IV. Multicultural and International Studies (6 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
V. Human Behavior, Economic Systems, and Political Processes (9 credits)
See suggested courses in the Degree Requirements chapter.
VI. Oral and Written Communication (6 credits)
01:355:101 Expository Writing I (3)
01:355:302 Scientific and Technical Writing (3) or 01: 355:201 Research in the Disciplines (3)
VII. Experience-Based Education (6 credits)
11:670:433, 434 Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting I,II (3,3)
VIII. Proficiency in Meteorology (56.5 credits)
Quantitative Skills (18)
11:375:303 Numerical Methods in Environmental Science (3)
01:640:151-152 Calculus for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (4,4)
01:640:244 Differential Equations for Engineering and Physics (4)
01:640:251 Multivariable Calculus (4)
Computer and Information Technology Competence (7)
01:198:323 Numerical Analysis and Computing (4) or an equivalent
programming course approved by the curriculum coordinator
14:440:127 Introduction to Computers for Engineers (3) or an equivalent
programming course approved by the curriculum coordinator
Professional Ethics
Ethical problems in environmental, meteorological, and regulatory
fields are addressed throughout the program in both introductory and
advanced courses.
Additional Requirements (31.5)
11:372:442 Applied Principles of Hydrology (3)
11:375:203 Physical Principles of Environmental Sciences (3)
11:375:421 Air Pollution (3)
11:670:201 Elements of Meteorology (3)
11:670:202 Elements of Climatology (3)
11:670:210 Meteorological Analysis (1.5)
11:670:323 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere (3)
11:670:324 Dynamics of the Oceans and Atmosphere (3)
11:670:423 Weather Systems (3)
11:670:431 Physical Meteorology (3)
11:670:451 Remote Sensing of the Ocean and Atmosphere (3)
IX. Unspecified Electives (12.5 credits)
