Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Undergraduate-New Brunswick
 
About the University
Undergraduate Education in New Brunswick
Programs of Study for Liberal Arts Students
School of Arts and Sciences
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
History and Aims
Academic Policies and Procedures
Degree Requirements
Programs of Study
Summary
Agricultural Science 017
Animal Science 067
Atmospheric Sciences (see Meteorology)
Biochemistry 115
Bioenvironmental Engineering 117
Biological Sciences 119
Biotechnology 126
Botany (see Plant Science)
Chemistry 160
Communication 192
Ecology and Natural Resources 704
Entomology (minor only)
Environmental and Business Economics 373
Environmental Planning and Design 573
Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior 374
Environmental Sciences 375
Exercise Science and Sport Studies 377
Food Science 400
Genetics 447
Geography 450
Geological Sciences 460
Independent Major 554
Journalism and Media Studies 567
Marine Sciences 628
Meteorology 670
Entry Requirements for the Major
Graduation Requirements for the Major
Microbiology 680
Nutritional Sciences 709
Plant Science 776
Public Health 832
Minors and Certificate Programs
Cooperative Education
Military Education
Honors Programs
Study Abroad Programs
Office of Special Programs
Preprofessional Programs
Combined Degree Programs
Course Listing
Administration, Centers, and Faculty
Mason Gross School of the Arts
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Rutgers Business School: Undergraduate-New Brunswick
School of Communication, Information and Library Studies (SCILS)
School of Engineering
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
School of Management and Labor Relations
General Information
Divisions of the University
Camden Newark New Brunswick/Piscataway
Catalogs
New Brunswick Undergraduate Catalog 2007-2009 School of Environmental and Biological Sciences Programs of Study Meteorology 670 Graduation Requirements for the Major  

Graduation Requirements for the Major



All students must complete the SEBS core requirements appropriate for students majoring in meteorology (Areas I through VII below), plus the major requirements (Area VIII below).

I. School  Mission: Interdisciplinary Critical Analysis (3 credits)

One 3-credit Junior/Senior Colloquium (See the Degree Requirements chapter for a description of this requirement.)

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)

  01:750:203-204 General Physics (3,3)

  01:750:205-206 General Physics Laborabory (1,1)

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 (7 credits)

  11:670:433,434  Synoptic Analysis and Forecasting I,II (4,3)

VIII. Proficiency in Meteorology (51 credits)

Quantitative Skills (19)

  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)

  11:375:303  Numerical Methods in Environmental Science (3)

Computer and Information Technology Competence (3)

  01:198:107  Computing for Math and Science (3)

Professional Ethics

Ethical problems in environmental, meteorological, and regulatory fields are addressed throughout the program in both introductory and advanced courses.

Additional Requirements (29)

  11:375:203  Physical Principles of Environmental Sciences (3)

  11:375:421  Principles of Air Pollution (3) or 11:375:346 Atmospheric Chemistry (3)

  11:670:201  Elements of Meteorology (3)

  11:670:202  Elements of Climatology (3)

  11:670:209-210  Meteorological Analysis (1,1)

  11:670:323  Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere (3)

  11:670:324  Dynamics of the Oceans and Atmosphere (3)

  11:670:414   Hydrologic Processes (3)

  11:670:431  Physical Meteorology (3)

  11:670:451  Remote Sensing of the Ocean and Atmosphere (3)

IX. Unspecified Electives (19 credits)

In addition to courses meeting the above requirements, students can take any other courses offered by the university, for which they meet the course eligibility requirements, to bring their total number of credits to the minimum of 128 required for graduation.

 
For additional information, contact RU-info at 732/932-info (4636) or colonel.henry@rutgers.edu.
Comments and corrections to: Campus Information Services.

© 2005 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. All rights reserved.