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 Laboratory (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 Weather Analysis and Forecasting I: Synoptic Meteorology (4)
11:670:434 Weather Analysis and Forecasting II: Mesoscale Meteorology (3)
VIII. Proficiency in Meteorology (52 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)
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 (30)
11:670:201 Elements of Meteorology (3)
11:670:202 Elements of Climatology (3)
11:670:209-210 Meteorological Analysis (1.5,1.5)
11:670:323 Thermodynamics of the Atmosphere (3)
11:670:324 Dynamics of the Atmosphere (3)
11:670:431 Physical Meteorology (3)
11:670:451 Remote Sensing of the Ocean and Atmosphere (3)
11:670:461 Climate Dynamics (3)
Also choose one of the following options:
Operational Meteorology Option
11:375:303 Numerical Methods in Environmental Science (3)
11:670:414 Hydrologic Processes (3)
11:670:447 Tropical Meteorology (3)
Environmental Meteorology Option
11:375:202 Chemical Principles of Environmental Science (3)
11:375:303 Numerical Methods in Environmental Science (3)
11:670:453 Air Quality Modeling (3)
Climate Option
01:960:401 Basic Statistics for Research (3)
11:628:451 Physical Oceanography (3)
11:670:404 Hydrologic Processes (3)
IX. Unspecified Electives (18 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.
