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This major prepares students to compete, not only in meteorological fields, but in related fields such as environmental science, computer science, hydrology or alternative energy utilization. This program meets the federal guidelines for meteorologists, enabling graduates to begin careers in federal, state and private employment. In 2011 we introduced a credit-bearing storm chasing course that was met with great success. The course is not currently offered every spring, but when staffing issues are resolved, we hope to once again offer it every spring.
Meteorology majors must earn a minimum of 42 credits in meteorology and complete one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory; two semesters of calculus, differential equations, and one semester of chemistry. Additional supporting work in the sciences and mathematics is strongly recommended.
To make normal progress toward the degree, students should take ESC 350 and ESC 391 in the junior year, and ESC 494 and ESC 495 in the senior year.
| Above: Department faculty and students launch a weather balloon to test new radiosonde equipment. |
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ESC 211
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Introduction to Meteorology
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(4 cr.)
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ESC 311
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Synoptic Meteorology I
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(4 cr.)
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ESC 312
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Synoptic Meteorology II
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(4 cr.)
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ESC 313-314
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Environmental Climatology and Laboratory
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(4 cr.)
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ESC 350
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Computational Methods in the Field Sciences
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 391
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Writing in the Earth Sciences
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(1 cr.)
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ESC 415
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Physical Meteorology
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 416
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Thermodynamics and the Boundary Layer
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 417
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Dynamic Meteorology
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 420
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Radar & Satellite Meteorology
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(4 cr.)
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ESC 490
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Weather Briefing
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(1 cr.)
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ESC 494
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Senior Research
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(1 cr.)
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ESC 495
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Senior Seminar
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(1 cr.)
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Designated electives by advisement
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(6 cr.)
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Required corequisite courses (26 cr.)
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MTH 201-202
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Calculus I, II
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(8 cr.)
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MTH 255
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Differential Equations
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(3 cr.)
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PHS 235-240
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Physics I, II
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(8 cr.)
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CHM 205
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Chemistry I
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(4 cr.)
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CPS 201
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Computational Tools I
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(3 cr.)
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Designated electives
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ESC 300
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Physical Oceanography
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 412
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Hydrology
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(4 cr.)
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ESC 331
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Air & Water Pollution Meteorology
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 432
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Tropical Meteorology
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 452
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Mesoscale Meteorology
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 460
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Meteorological Internship
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(1-3 cr.)
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ESC 462
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Hydrometeorology
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 477/577
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Storm Chasing
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 399/499
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Independent Study
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(1-3 cr.)
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CHM 206
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College Chemistry II
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(4 cr.)
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CPS 202
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Computational Science Tools II
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(3 cr.)
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CPS 303
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High Performance Computing
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(3 cr.)
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CPS 304
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Simulation and Modeling
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(3 cr.)
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CPS 333
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Scientific Computing
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(3 cr.)
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ESC 431
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Environmental Applications of GIS
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(3 cr.)
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PHS 307
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Physics III
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(3 cr.)
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PHS 332
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Mathematical Methods of Physics
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(3 cr.)
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MTH 203
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Calculus III
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(4 cr.)
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MTH 324
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Linear Algebra
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(3 cr.)
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MTH 456
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Advanced Differential Equations
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(3 cr.)
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8:30 am - 10:30 am
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1 pm - 5:30 pm
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