Meteorology

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 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
MATH 1311 Precalculus 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
METR 1430 Meteorology

*See current UIW Bulletin for other core course options

Total hours Freshman year - 33

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
METR 1360 Climatology METR 3310 Remote Sensing
MATH 2312 Calculus I MATH 2313 Calculus 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
Core Elective Selections (3 hours)* METR 1325 Natural Hazards
  PEHP Physical Education Activity (1 hour)

*See current UIW Bulletin for selections

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 3345 Statistical Climatology METR 3325 Thermodynamic Meteorology
METR 3360 Satellite Meteorology MATH 3350 Introducton to Real Analysis
RELS 1310 Introduction to Theology Philosophy or Religious Studies (3 hours)*
PHIL 1381 Introduction to Philosophy GEOL 1420 Oceanography
MATH 3314 Calculus III  

*see current UIW Bulletin for selections

Total hours junior year: 34

Senior Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester
MATH 3355 Intoduction to Numerical Analysis METR 3350 Synoptic Meteorology II
METR 3330 Forecasting II Fine Arts (3 hours)
METR 4315 Air Pollution Meteorology COMP Computer Literacy (3 hours)
Core Elective Selections (3 hours)* METR 3335 Severe Weather
DWHP Dimensions of Wellness METR Advanced Elective (3 hours)**
METR 3315 Synoptic Meteorology I  

*see current UIW Bulletin for selections
**For METR Advanced Elective (3 hours), choose from either METR 4325 Climate Modeling, METR 3340 Hydrology, METR 3345 Statistical Climatology, or METR 4371 Special Topics

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