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
ENGL 1311 Composition I
GEOL 1420 Oceanography
MATH 1311 Precalculus
PSYC 1301 Introductory Psychology*
SPAN 1311 Elementary Spanish I, or language other than English
Total hours: 16
Spring Semester
ENGL 1312 Composition II
DWHP 1200 Dimensions of Wellness
COMP Computer Literacy (3 hours)
HIST 1311 World History*
SPAN 1312 Elementary Spanish II, or language other than English
METR 1430 Meteorology
Total hours: 18
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for other core course options
Sophomore year
Fall Semester
METR 1360 Climatology
MATH 2312 Calculus I
METR 3315 Synoptic Meteorology I
ENGL 2310 World Literature Studies
Core Elective Selections (3 hrs)*
Total hours: 15
Spring Semester
METR 3310 Remote Sensing
METR 3335 Severe Weather
MATH 2313 Calculus II
SPCH 1311 Public Speaking
METR 1325 Natural Hazards
PEHP Physical Education activity (1 hour)
Total hours: 16
*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
MATH 3314 Calculus III
Total hours: 18
Spring Semester
METR 3320 Forecasting I
METR 3325 Thermodynamic Meteorology
MATH 3350 Introduction to Real Analysis
Philosophy or Religious Studies (3 hours)*
GEOL 1415 Astronomy
Total hours: 16
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for selections
Senior year
Fall Semester
MATH 3355 Intro.to Numerical Analysis
METR 3330 Forecasting II
METR 4371 Special Topics
METR 4315 Air Pollution Meteorology
Core Elective Selections (3 hrs)*
Total hours: 15
Spring Semester
METR 4325 Climate Modeling
METR 4371 Special Topics
METR 3350 Synoptic Meteorology II
METR 3340 Hydrology
Fine Arts (3 hours)
Total hours: 15
*See current UIW Undergraduate Bulletin for selections
Special Topics in Meteorology METR 4371 include advanced topics in forecasting, weathercasting, applications of GIS in meteorology, severe weather, and climate studies. A student must select different topics in the Fall and Spring semesters to receive course credit.
All students must complete 45 hours of community service (non-credit)
Total hours in degree program: 129
Revised 2/21/2007
