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Meteorology

Course Requirements

Marine and Atmospheric Science (28 credits):
MSC103, MSC111, MSC118, MSC243, MSC303, MSC305, MSC405, MSC406, MSC407, MSC409.

Mathematics (20 credits)*:
MTH111, MTH112, MTH210, MTH224, MTH310, and MTH311** *Double majors in ECS and CBR must take either MTH224 or MTH311, but are not required to take both. **Students may substitute MTH320 for MTH311.

Physics and Chemistry (14 credits):
PHY205, PHY206, PHY207, PHY208. CHM111, CHM113.

Computer Science (4 credits):
CSC120 or suitable elective.

Electives

In addition, students must complete a minimum of 15 additional credits hours of which at least 12 must be from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecosystem Science and Policy, Geology, Marine Science, Math, or Physics (of which at least 6 must be at the 200 level or higher). The elective courses may be chosen to satisfy degree requirements for a second major or a second minor. For Broadcasting Journalism double majors, the electives may be taken from the School of Communications.

Minor in Meteorology

To obtain a minor in Meteorology students must complete: MSC103, MSC118, MSC243, MSC303, and GEG121 or an approved 3 credit elective. Only those courses passed with a grade of “C-” or higher may be applied to the major or minor.