Certificate of Achievement in Weather Forecasting
| REQUIRED COURSES (12 credits) |
| METEO 101 |
Understanding Weather Forecasting
Fundamental principles of synoptic and physical meteorology, satellite and radar imagery, and data analysis in the setting of mid-latitude weather forecasting.
Offered spring, summer, and fall semesters |
3 credits |
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METEO 241 |
Fundamentals of Tropical Forecasting
Applying atmospheric principles to the tropics, with an emphasis on the development, structure, prediction, and destructive impact of hurricanes.
Prerequisite: METEO 101
Offered fall and summer semesters |
3 credits |
| METEO 361 |
Fundamentals of Mesoscale Weather Forecasting
Applying atmospheric principles to small-scale weather systems, with an emphasis on the conceptual modeling and short-range prediction of severe thunderstorms.
Prerequisite: METEO 101
Offered spring and summer semesters |
3 credits |
| METEO 410 |
Advanced Topics in Weather Forecasting
Exploring highly specialized topics and techniques in weather forecasting that span from mesoscale to planetary spatial scales and short-term to long-range time scales.
Prerequisites: METEO 101, METEO 241, and METEO 361
Offered fall and spring semesters |
3 credits |
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Note: Prerequisites as listed may be waived by the course instructor if you can demonstrate the required level of competency.
Note: Students need to earn at least a "C" grade in all four courses to be eligible for the certificate.
