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
ENGL 1311 Composition I
GEOL 1420 Oceanography
METR 1325 Natural Hazards
PSYC 1301 Introductory Psychology*
SPAN 1311 Elementary Spanish I, or language other than English
Total hours: 16
Spring Semester
ENGL 1312 Composition II
GEOL 1311 World Geography
GEOL 1321 Physical Geography
HIST 1311 World History*
SPAN 1312 Elementary Spanish II, or language other than English
MATH 1304 College Algebra, or MATH 1306 College Geometry
Total hours: 18
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for other core course options
Sophomore year
Fall Semester
METR 1360 Climatology
METR 1430 Meteorology
METR 3315 Synoptic Meteorology I
ENGL 2310 World Literature Studies
Core Elective Selections (3 hrs)*
Total hours: 16
Spring Semester
METR 3310 Remote Sensing
METR 3335 Severe Weather
COMP Computer Literacy (3 hours)
SPCH 1311 Public Speaking
DWHP 1200 Dimensions of Wellness
PEHP Physical Education activity (1 hour)
Total hours: 15
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for selections
Junior Year
Fall Semester
METR 3355 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in Meteorology
METR 3345 Statistical Climatology
METR 3360 Satellite Meteorology
RELS 1310 Introduction to Theology
PHIL 1381 Introduction to Philosophy
COMM 2358 Video Production I
Total hours: 18
Spring Semester
METR 3320 Forecasting I
METR 3325 Thermodynamic Meteorology
METR 3340 Hydrology
Philosophy or Religious Studies (3 hours)*
GEOL 1415 Astronomy
Total hours: 16
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for selections
Senior year
Fall Semester
Fine Arts (3 hours)
METR 3330 Forecasting II
METR 4371 Special Topics
METR 4310 Weathercasting I
Core Elective Selections (3 hrs)*
Total hours: 15
Spring Semester
METR 4320 Weathercasting II
METR 4330 Workshop
METR 3350 Synoptic Meteorology II
COMM (3 hours upper-division)**
COMM (3 hours upper-division)**
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for selections
**Select any two of the following upper-division courses: COMM 3353, 3380, 3390, and 4352
Revised November 26, 2006
