Meteorology, Bachelor of Science

 120 credits

Plymouth State University is the only institution in New Hampshire to offer a BS degree in Meteorology. The program offers students not only a solid curriculum in traditional areas of theoretical and applied meteorology but also an opportunity for independent research and for internships in operational meteorology. A program graduate will have received an education of sufficient depth and versatility either to pursue advanced graduate study in theoretical or experimental meteorology or to seek employment in the fields of operational and applied meteorology. As an alternative to the BS program, students may pursue an interdisciplinary major that incorporates atmospheric science with related fields such as earth science, mathematics, computer science, journalism, etc. At a minimum, entering students should have a mastery of high school precalculus. Meteorology majors should consider the following minors: General Mathematics, Technical Mathematics, Computer Science or Business Administration.

 

Degree Requirements

Credits
 
MT 2110 Introduction to Meteorology 3
MT 2230 Introduction to Meteorological Analysis 1
MT 2800 Climatology (GACO) 3
MT 3250 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 4
MT 3300 Synoptic Meteorology I 4
MT 3710 Meteorological Instruments and Observations (WRCO) 4
MT 4300 Synoptic Meteorology II 4
MT 4310 Dynamic Meteorology I 3
MT 4320 Dynamic Meteorology II 3
MT 4410 Atmospheric Physics 3
Oral Communication - complete one of the following: 1
MT 4330 Current Weather Seminar
MT 4350 Forecasting/Radio Practicum
MT 4360 Forecasting/Television Practicum
Capstone Experiences - minimum of five credits 5
Students will design their own capstone experiences with
their academic advisors. Capstone experiences should
contain a mixture of coursework (4000 level) and
experiential learning (internship, research or practicum);
see examples below.
CH 2130 General Chemistry I (QRCO) (TECO) 3
CH 2140 General Chemistry II 3
CH 2230 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1
CH 2240 General Chemistry Laboratory II 1
Technology in the Discipline Connection - complete one of the following: 3
CS 1100 Introduction to Computers (TECO)
CS 2010 Computing Fundamentals (TECO)
CS 2400 Scientific Programming Using FORTRAN 3
EN 3090 Technical Communication (TECO) (WRCO) 3
MA 2550 Calculus I (QRCO) 4
MA 2560 Calculus II (QRCO) 4
MA 3500 Probability and Statistics for Scientists 3
MA 3510 Differential Equations 3
MA 3540 Multivariable Calculus 4
PH 2410 University Physics I 3
PH 2420 University Physics II 3
PH 2430 University Physics Laboratory I 1
PH 2440 University Physics Laboratory II 1
General Education: 
EN 1200 Composition 3
IS 1111 The First Year Seminar: Critical Thinking and the Nature of Inquiry 3
CTDI Creative Thought Directions 6
PPDI Past and Present Directions 6
SSDI Self and Society Directions 6
DICO Diversity Connection 3
INCO Integration Connection 3
WECO Wellness Connection 3
Electives 6
 
Capstone Experience Examples 
Student interested in broadcast meteorology:
MT 4360 Forecasting /Television Practicum [1 credit]
MT 4550 Topics (Tropical or Mesoscale) [3 credits]
MT 4600 Internship [at least 2 credits]
Student interested in graduate school:
MT 4330 Current Weather Seminar [1 credit]
MT 4450 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology [3 credits]
and/or

MT 4510/MT 4520 Senior Research [at least 2 credits]
MT 4550 Topics (NWP, Tropical, Mesoscale) [3 credits]

*All course information is from the 2009-2010 Catalog.



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