Meteorology, Minor
天美传媒制片厂's minor in meteorology introduces students to approaches, tools and data used by meteorologists. A minor in meteorology聽is a good option for SLU students who will have direct interactions with meteorologists, including students in aviation, civil engineering, business and pre-law. Students pursuing a career in broadcasting may also consider a minor in meteorology to gain experience in broadcast meteorology.
Meteorology is more than just the study of weather; it includes all of the atmosphere's characteristics, structures and processes. Basic principles of physics and chemistry are applied to discover what makes the atmosphere work. Mathematical equations and techniques are used to predict the weather based on present conditions. Recently, meteorology has become increasingly vital to humankind鈥檚 concerns. Ozone depletion and global warming have been identified as threats to human existence on Earth. Meteorologists are on the front lines of the battle to learn more about and model these phenomena.
A fascination with the atmosphere and the vast range of phenomena that it generates is critical to success in the program.聽Students pursuing a minor in meteorology will have direct interactions with our faculty and opportunities to engage with professional meteorologists from both the National Weather Service and the broadcasting industry.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
贰础厂听1420 | Introduction to Atmospheric Science | 3 |
贰础厂听1700 | Weather Briefing | 1 |
贰础厂听2440 | Atmospheric Processes | 3 |
贰础厂听2530 | Climate and Climate Change | 3 |
惭础罢贬听1510 | Calculus I | 4 |
惭础罢贬听1520 | Calculus II | 4 |
Science Requirement | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
笔贬驰厂听1610 &补尘辫;听笔贬驰厂听1620 | University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory | |
笔贬驰厂听1310 &补尘辫;听笔贬驰厂听1320 | Physics I and Physics I Laboratory | |
笔贬驰厂听1350 | Aviation Physics | |
Minor Elective Courses | ||
Select three of the following: | 9 | |
贰础厂听3150 | Broadcast Meteorology | |
贰础厂听3330 | Atmospheric Thermodynamics | |
贰础厂听3500 | Numerical Modeling Applications | |
贰础厂听3700 | Mesoanalysis and Severe Storms | |
贰础厂听4030 | Elements of Air Pollution | |
贰础厂听4200 | Synoptic Meteorology I | |
骋滨厂听4010 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems | |
Total Credits | 31 |
Continuation Standards
Students with a minor in meteorology must maintain a 2.00 GPA in their minor coursework.