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From Rutgers
University:
Bachelor of Science degree in meteorology focuses
on the study of meteorology as well as extensive preparation
in environmental sciences. Students learn about weather
systems, the atmosphere, climate issues, ocean dynamics,
and forecasting.
A typical first-year program in this major involves
taking the following courses:
Fall Semester Year 1:
01:640:151 Calculus I (4)
01:750:193 Physics for Science I (4)
01:350:101 Expository Writing I (3)
01:670:201 Elem. of Meteorology (3)
+ Electives
Spring Semester Year 1:
01:640:152 Calculus II (4)
01:750:194 Physics for Science II (4)
11:670:202 Elements of Climatology(3)
+ Electives
To prepare for a meteorology major, establish a solid
foundation in high school in English and mathematics.
Your writing skills will be tapped throughout college
as you prepare research papers and other assignments.
Mathematics is key in the study of science. Be sure
to take algebra I, II, and geometry. A fourth year
of high school math is strongly recommended to include
pre-calculus, trigonometry, calculus, or analytic
geometry. Of course, science courses will be important.
Be sure to include at least two lab sciences, preferably
physical science, biology, or chemistry. Adding a
fourth year of science, especially physics, will be
a plus.
As you review your high school courses, be sure you
will complete at least 16 college preparatory courses
before graduating. Should your school offer honors
or advanced placement courses, be sure to prepare
to take advantage of those opportunities.
Best wishes as you pursue your career in meteorology!
Patricia Krahnke
Senior Admissions Officer
Marketing & Communications
Office of University Undergraduate Admissions
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Room 202
65 Davidson Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
732/445-7306
krahnke@ugadm.rutgers.edu
www.admissions.rutgers.edu
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