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DEPARTMENT OF EARTH SCIENCES
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| Chair: Glenn R. Sebastian
(251-460-6381) |
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| Professors:
Dilsaver, Isphording, Lamb (Emeritus), Wilson
(Emeritus) |
| Associate
Professors: Allison, Blackwell, Clark, Fearn,
Haywick, Rivizzigno, Ryder, |
| Sebastian,
Williams |
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Assistant Professor:
Kimball |
| Instructors:
Stutsman, G.
Wade, R. Wade, Yokel |
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Department
of Earth Sciences web site
http://www.southalabama.edu/geography |
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| Geology is the study
of Earth, its composition, and the forces
that form and change it. As such, it encompasses
a broad spectrum of studies and draws from
the other basic sciences: chemistry, physics,
and biology. |
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| Geography,
which is both a natural and a social science,
studies the location, spatial distribution, and
spatial interaction of Earth’s natural and
human environments. Special attention is given
to biogeography, climatology, environmental geography,
soil geography, cultural geography, economic geography,
historical geography, and urban geography. |
| Meteorology
is the study of atmospheric phenomena and the
processes that cause weather. The science of meteorology
is firmly rooted in basic physical laws governing
mass, momentum, and energy. Many weather processes
are simulated by complex computer models; however,
accurate weather analysis and forecasting often
requires meteorologists to identify and conceptualize
weather patterns often missed by automated techniques. |
| The programs of the
Department of Earth Sciences are designed
to give the non-major a background in Earth
and atmospheric science and the human impact
on the landscape as part of a general education. |
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student may receive a major or minor in either
geology or geography, and/or a major in meteorology. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN GEOLOGY |
| Students
should complete a minimum of 47
semester hours in geology. GY 111 and GY 112 are
prerequisites for all other geology courses. The
core requirements for a degree in Geology are
listed below: |
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| Core
requirements for a geology major |
| GY 111 |
4 hrs |
GY 112 |
4 hrs |
| GY 341 |
4 hrs |
GY 342 |
4 hrs |
| GY 343 |
4 hrs |
GY 344 |
3
hrs |
| GY 345 |
3 hrs |
GY 360 |
4 hrs |
| GY 371 |
4 hrs |
GY 480 |
6 hrs |
| 7 hours of
geology electives |
7 hrs |
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Total
47 |
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| Additional
requirements from other disciplines |
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| CH 131 |
CH 132 |
PH 114 |
PH 115 |
| GEO 102 |
MA 125 |
MA 126 |
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| Courses
in statistics and computer science are strongly
recommended for all Geology majors. |
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program in related sciences has been approved
as an acceptable minor for geology majors; however,
it is recommended that the student seek a traditional
minor. The completion of the related sciences
minor requires: Biology 101 and 102 or 121 and
122; Physics 114 and 115; Chemistry 131 and 132;
Mathematics through MA 126. Students seeking a
minor in related sciences should be aware of the
University requirement that all students must
complete 32 resident hours in 300/400 level courses.
An overall GPA 2.0 is required for the major. |
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| GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOLOGY MAJORS |
| Areas
I, II, and III of the General Education Requirements
for Geology are specified in the College
of Arts and Sciences. Note that Area IV requirements
(Mathematics and Natural Sciences) are fulfilled
by the major requirements specified above. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN GEOLOGY |
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student must take a minimum of 20 semester hours
of Geology courses including GY 111 and GY 112.
GY 310, 344, 345 and 371 are recommended for students
majoring in Biology. GY 341, 431 and 475 are recommended
for students majoring in Chemistry. GY 305, 360
and 420 are recommended for students majoring
in Physics or Mathematics. For other majors, contact
the Department of Earth Sciences. |
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| Recommended
Geology Major Curriculum (Related Sciences
Minor) |
| 1st Year Fall |
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1st
Year Spring |
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| GY 111
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4
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GY 112
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4
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| CH 131
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4
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CH 132
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4
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| MA 125
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4
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MA 126
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4
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| EH 101
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3
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EH 102 |
3
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15
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Total
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15
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| 2nd
Year Fall |
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2nd
Year Spring |
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| GY 341 |
4
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GY 342
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4
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| PH 114 |
5
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PH 115
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5
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| SS 1 |
3
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SS 2
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3
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| GEO
102 |
4
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CA 110
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3
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| Total |
16
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Total |
15
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| 3rd
Year Fall |
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3rd
Year Spring |
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| GY 343
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4
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GY 345
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3
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| HUM
1 |
3
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HUM
3 |
3
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| HUM
2 |
3
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SS 3 |
3
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| GY 344 |
3
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FL 2 |
3
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| FL 1
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3
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| Total |
16
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Total
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12
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| 4th
Year Fall |
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4th
Year Spring |
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| GY 371 |
4
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GY 360
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4
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| GY Elec
1 |
4
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GY Elec
2 |
3
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| HUM
4 |
3
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SS 4
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3
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| BY 101
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4
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BY 102
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4
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| Art
1 |
3
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Art
2 |
3
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| Total |
18
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Total
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17
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4th Year Summer
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| GY 480 |
6
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| Major
Hours |
46
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| Minor
Hours |
8-21
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| HUM
= Humanities |
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| SS =
Social Sciences |
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| FL =
Foreign Language |
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| PE =
Physical Education |
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| Art
= Fine and Performing Arts |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN GEOGRAPHY |
| A student
with a major in geography must take a group
of required core geography courses as well
as six (6) additional upper division courses
for a total of 46 semester hours. The six
(6) additional upper division courses must
be chosen from at least three (3) of the
following categories: Human, Physical, Regional,
and Technical. Geography 101 and 102
are prerequisites to all physical geography
courses and Geography 114 and 115 are prerequisites
to all human geography courses as listed
below. |
| A. |
Geography
Major Requirements (46 HRS) |
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Core
requirements for a geography major: |
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GEO
101 |
4 hrs
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GEO
102 |
4 hrs
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GEO
114 |
3 hrs
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GEO
115 |
3 hrs
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GEO
330 |
3 hrs
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GEO
332 |
4 hrs
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GEO
435 |
3 hrs
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GEO
480 |
4
hrs
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Total
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28 hrs
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| B. |
One additional
natural science course, one additional
social science course outside of
geography, ST 210, and CIS 150. |
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| C. |
Select
six courses (for at
least 18 hrs) from a minimum of three
groups: |
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Human
Geography Courses: |
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GEO 312 |
3 hrs
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GEO 321 |
3 hrs
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GEO 365 |
3 hrs
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GEO 370 |
3 hrs
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GEO 375 |
3 hrs
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GEO 381 |
3 hrs
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Physical
Geography Courses: |
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GEO 310 |
3 hrs
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GEO 340 |
3 hrs
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GEO 341 |
3 hrs
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GEO 410 |
3 hrs
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GEO 411 |
3 hrs
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GEO 440 |
2 hrs
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GEO 441 |
2 hrs
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Regional
Geography Courses: |
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GEO 313 |
3 hrs
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GEO 314 |
3 hrs
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GEO 315 |
3 hrs
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GEO 320 |
3 hrs
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Technical
Geography Courses: |
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GEO 461 |
4 hrs
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GEO 331 |
4 hrs
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GEO 420 |
4 hrs
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GEO 442 |
3 hrs
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| D. |
Complete
at least 15 semester hours in residence
in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A
minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major. |
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| GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR GEOGRAPHY MAJORS |
| Areas
I and II of the General Education
Requirements for Geography are specified
in the College
of Arts and Sciences. Note
that a portion of Area III (GEO 114, GEO
115) and the Natural Sciences portion of
Area IV (GEO 101, GEO 102, ST 210) are fulfilled
by the major requirements specified above. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN GEOGRAPHY |
| A student
must take 20 semester hours of Geography,
including 101, 102, 114, 115, and two electives
at the 300 or 400 level. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MAJOR IN METEOROLOGY |
| A student
with a major in Meteorology must take a
group of required courses totaling at least
45 semester hours. Meteorology students
must take a core of 30 semester hours of
meteorology courses, plus one of the specialty
tracks, listed below and two to four hours
of electives. Students may meet the meteorology
elective requirement by taking one or more
course(s) from another track(s) or from
additional meteorology offerings. |
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meteorology degree also requires MA 125,
126, 227, 238, PH 201, 202; ST 315 and CIS
120 with lab or MET
492 (Computer Applications in Meteorology). |
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| Meteorology
Major Requirements (45 HRS) |
| A. |
Meteorology
Core Courses: |
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MET 341 |
3 hrs
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MET
353 |
4
hrs
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MET 354 |
3 hrs
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MET
355 |
3
hrs
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MET
356 |
3
hrs
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MET
357 |
2
hrs
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MET
454 |
6
hrs
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MET
455 |
6 hrs
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Total |
30 hrs
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| B. |
Select
2 - 4 hours of electives in Meteorology
or courses listed in the tracks. |
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Select
one group: |
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Group
1 - Basic Meteorology Track: |
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GEO 332 |
4 hrs
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MET 358 |
3 hrs
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GY 475 |
4 hrs
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Total |
11 hrs
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Group
2 - Industrial Meteorology Track: |
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MGT 300 |
3 hrs
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MET 492*** |
2 hrs
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MKT 320 |
3 hrs
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GY 475 |
4 hrs
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Total |
12 hrs
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Group
3 - Broadcast Meteorology Track: |
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CA 241 |
3 hrs
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CA 250 |
3 hrs
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CA 244 |
3 hrs
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MET 492** |
2 hrs
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Total |
11 hrs
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Group
4 - Environ. Meteorology Track: |
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GY 475 |
4 hrs
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GEO 461 |
4 hrs
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GEO 310 |
3 hrs
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Total |
11 hrs
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TV weather
seminar |
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Industrial
meteorology seminar |
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| D. |
Complete
at least 15 semester hours in residence
in major at the 300 and/or 400 level. A
minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in major. |
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| GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR METEOROLOGY MAJORS |
| Areas
I, II, and III of the General Education
Requirements for Meteorology are specified
on page 46 (College of Arts and Sciences
section). Note that Area IV requirements
(Mathematics and Natural Sciences) are fulfilled
by the major requirements specified above. |
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| REQUIREMENTS
FOR A MINOR IN METEOROLOGY |
| A
student must take 20 semester hours of Meteorology,
including GEO 101, MET 353, MET 341 and
9 semester hours of electives from MET 342,
354, 355, 356, 357, 358, 401, 402, 492 (Tropical
Meteorology Seminar) and 492 (Computer Applications
in Meteorology Seminar). |
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| GRADUATE
STUDIES |
Although
the Department of Earth Sciences has no
graduate degree program, courses are offered
at the graduate level for students enrolled
in Marine Sciences and others who need such
course work. Contact the Department.
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