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In our department, our undergraduate degrees which concern natural
Earth systems are: Earth Sciences, Geology and Meteorology.
Do you like to watch the satellite and radar loops on TV showing
where a storm is going and want to know why this is happening?
Do you wonder how air quality forecasts are made, and what might
happen if more folks carpooled? Are you interested in improving
the understanding of and the prediction of tropical cyclones and
severe thunderstorms? If so, UNC Charlotte has a degree program
for you!
Our Bachelor of Science in Meteorology is the only such program
within 100 miles of Charlotte. UNC Charlotte has developed a foundation
of courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics and earth science,
combined with meteorology courses, to prepare you for television
and radio weathercasting, operational forecasting, or for research
in the atmospheric sciences.
Extracurricular experiences are important components of the meteorology
program at UNC Charlotte. Our students have held internships at
local TV stations as well as with the REU program in Oklahoma. Our
students are also involved in atmospheric research, in the subjects
of air quality, severe thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, and numerical
weather prediction. UNC Charlotte students participate in the WxCHALLENGE
national collegiate forecasting contest. We also have our own student
AMS chapter.
With a B.S. in Meteorology you might end up working for the National
Weather Service, forecasting for a private company like an energy
company or an airline, doing research at a laboratory like Savannah
River National Lab, or you might go on to graduate school.
If you are interested Meteorology, talk to or take classes with
professors like Dr. Martin, Dr. Etherton, Dr. Eastin, and Mr. Shirley.
Declare Meteorology as your major! Go to the Department of Geography
and Earth Sciences office in 336 McEniry and fill out a form.
It's easy and it will automatically hook you up with an advisor
from our department who can help you make decisions about your
future.
Course requirements for BS Meteorology
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