Broadcast Meteorology Degree Requirements
The degree program shown below is one which incoming freshmen should follow to complete their studies in four years. Those students who transfer in from another institution (or those enrolled UIW students who change their major to Meteorology) should follow this schedule as closely as possible. Transfer students need to confer with the Registrar's Office to determine course equivalencies from previous institutions.
Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Broadcast Meteorology
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| ENGL 1311 Composition I | ENGL 1312 Composition II |
| CHEM 1301 Chemical Principles I | CHEM 1302 Chemical Principles II |
| CHEM 1101 Chemical Principles I Lab | CHEM 1102 Chemical Principles II Lab |
| METR 1325 Natural Hazards | HIST 1311 World History* |
| PSYC 1301 Introductory Psychology* | SPAN 1312 Elementary Spanish II, or language other than English |
| SPAN 1311 Elementary Spanish I, or language other than English |
MATH 1311 Precalculus |
*See current UIW Bulletin for other core course options
Total hours Freshman year - 32
Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| METR 1360 Climatology | METR 3310 Remote Sensing |
| METR 1430 Meteorology | PHYS 2306 Physics II |
| PHYS 2305 Physics I | PHYS 2306 Physics II Lab |
| PHYS 2105 Physics I Lab | COMP Computer Literacy (3 hours) |
| ENGL 2310 World Literature Studies | SPCH 1311 Public Speaking |
| MATH 2312 Calculus I | DWHP 1200 Dimensions of Wellness |
| PEHP Physical Education Activity (1 hour) |
Total hours Sophomore year - 33 hours
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| METR 3355 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Meteorology | METR 3320 Forecasting I |
| METR 3360 Satellite Meteorology | METR 3325 Thermodynamic Meteorology |
| RELS 1310 Introduction to Theology | Philosophy or Religious Studies (3 hours)* |
| PHIL 1381 Introduction to Philosophy | GEOL 1420 Oceanography |
| COMM 2358 Video Production I | GEOL 1321 Physical Geography |
| METR Advanced Elective (3 hours)** |
*see current UIW Bulletin for selections
**Choose from either METR 4325 Climate Modeling, METR 3340 Hydrology, METR 3345 Statistical Climatology, or METR 4371 Special Topics
Total hours junior year: 34
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
| Fine Arts (3 hours) | METR 4320 Weathercasting II |
| METR 3330 Forecasting II | METR 3350 Synoptic Meteorology II |
| METR 3315 Synoptic Meteorology I | METR 3335 Severe Weather |
| METR 4310 Weathercasting I | COMM (3 hours upper division)** |
| Core Elective Selections (6 hours)* | COMM (3 hours upper division)** |
*see current UIW Bulletin for selections
**Select any two of the following upper division courses: COMM 3353, 3380, 3390, and 4352
Total hours senior year - 33 hours
Total hours in degree program - 132 hours
Plus 45 hours of community service (non-credit)
Revised August 28, 2008
