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Meteorology
Specialization (Suggested Curriculum)
Meteorology
is the scientific study of the atmosphere on many scales,
from detailed atmospheric chemistry to weather forecasting
to global climate. Because atmospheric mostions depend on
chemical and radiative balances, as well as the interaction
of the atmosphere with the oceans and plant life, meteorology
provides applications of many basic physical sciences. Meteorology
is also a young field, and students entering it now have the
opportunity to make significant contributions to understanding
our environment. The educational program offered by the Department
of Meteorology is broadly based, offering students a sound
background in meteorology and related physical sciences. Because
of it's multidisciplinary nature, students interested in meteorology
are encouraged to take a broad range of courses in chemistry,
physics, mathematics, computer science, and biology, in addition
to the meteorology curriculum.
- Basic
requirements: see the general
curriculum requirements. Suggested lower-level mathematics
courses are MATH140, 141, 241, and 246.
- Upper-level
Distributive Requirements: Beyond the basic courses, students
complete 24 upper level (300-400) distributive credits.
All students must complete 18 of the 24 distributive credits
as physical sciences majors. The distributive credits must
be divided among three areas of concentration with at least
6 credits in each area, with meteorology as the primary
area. The suggested concentration courses are as follows:
METO431/400, METO432/401, METO434, MATH461, MATH462, STAT400,
CMSC460, and CMSC475. However, prospective students should
discuss their career goals and academic interestes with
Professor Robert Hudson,
the committee member from Meteorology.
- Students
must have their program approved by the Physical Sciences
Committee whether or not students follow the suggested curriculum.
- The
regular University requirements for graduation apply.
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