Download General Outline for the Bachelor of Science Degree

General Outline for the Bachelor of Science Degree
Program in Meteorology
(Fulfills General Education Program 2000)
Freshman Year
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MET 210
CHE 111
MAT 210
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MET 220
CHE 212
MAT 220
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MET 350
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PHY 213
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MET 302
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West Civ
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Sophomore Year
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MAT 240
MAT 318
PHY 112
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Junior Year
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MET 301
MET Elect
MAT 348
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Am Hist
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Senior Year
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MET 411
MET 401/402
MET Elect
HD Non West Civ
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Total semester hours: 122
Core & Cognate: 77 Gen. Ed.: 39 Open Electives: 6
CHE – Chemistry; CSC – Computer Science; ; MAT – Mathematics; MET – Meteorology; PHY – Physics.
A – Fine & Performing Arts; Am Hist – American History; C or S – Cultures & Civilizations or Self and
Society; Civ – Civilizations; Crit Th – Critical Thinking; HD – Human Diversity; Elect – elective;
ENG ï English; For Lang – Foreign Language at 102 level; H – Humanities; II – Intellectual Issues;
S – Social & Behavioral Sciences; Sci – Explorations in Natural Sciences.
{General Education and non-major elective courses are floating and may be taken any time.}
Note that time of course enrollment can deviate from semester indicated.
The computer literacy requirements have been incorporated into the program and thus waived.
# CSC 120 or CSC 212 may be substituted.
+ No credits if you pass the proficiency exam, replace the slot with elective.
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Meteorology Electives:
MET 401 or 402:
MET 305:
MET 335:
MET 415:
MET 340:
MET 365:
GEO 335:
Physical Meteorology courses
Climatology
Micro-Meteorology
Meso-Meteorology
Air pollution
Tropical Meteorology
Surface Water Hydrology
List of courses (http://www.oswego.edu/academics/undergraduate/majors_list/coursesearch.html):
CSC 120 - Int To Prog & Prog Language
Introduction to programming using standard BASIC with emphasis on structured programming. Other
programming languages are explored and compared with BASIC for data representation, syntax and the type
of problems for which they are best suited. Fl, Sp, SS-3CSC 212 - Principles Of Computing
The notion of "object" directs the discipline of programming presented in this course. The Java programming
language serves as the medium through which key ideas are introduced. The "smaller" issues of message
passing and control flow are presented, as are the "larger" issues of abstraction, encapsulation, and hierarchy.
Variables and typing, procedures and parameters are discussed. Functionality provided in specific java
packages is employed. Standard algorithms are presented. Problem solving strategies are articulated and
exploited. Fl, Sp, SS-3CHE 111 - General Chemistry
First part of a two-semester course in chemistry that presents fundamentals of atomic theory and molecular
structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical and physical behavior of matter. For science majors.
Prerequisites: high school chemistry. (Two lectures, one recitation, one 3-hour laboratory per week, per
semester.) Fl, Sp, -4CHE 212 - General Chem II
Second part of a two-semester course in chemistry that presents fundamentals of atomic theory and molecular
structure, chemical bonding, and the chemical and physical behavior of matter. For science majors.
Prerequisites: Che 111.
(Two lectures, one recitation, one 3-hour laboratory per week, per semester.) Fl, Sp, -4PHY 112 - General Univ Physics I
General principles of physics are taught in the areas of Mechanics, Heat, and Sound using a calculus-based
approach. (3 lectures and 1 lab.)
Prerequisite: Mat 210. Fl-4PHY 213 - Gen University Physics II
General principles of physics are taught in the areas of Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Modern Physics
using a calculus-based approach. (3 lectures and 1 lab.)
Prerequisite: Phy 112. Corequisite: Mat 220. Sp-4MAT 210 - Calculus I
Introduction to the differential calculus of functions of one real variable, including limits, continuity,
derivatives, and applications to curve sketching and extremum problems. Also a brief introduction to the
integral calculus.
Prerequisite: high school precalculus (Math 12) or Mat 120. Fl, Sp-4MAT 220 - Calculus II
A continuation of Mat 210. Topics covered include: transcendental functions, improper integrals,
indeterminate forms, sequences, infinite series, Taylor series, numerical methods, and differential equations.
Prerequisite: Mat 210. Fl, Sp-4MAT 240 - Multivariable Calculus
Calculus of real-valued functions of two and three variables. Topics covered include: polar coordinates, curves
and surfaces in space, partial derivatives and multiple integration.
Prerequisite: Mat 220. Fl, Sp-4-
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MAT 318 - Statistics in the Sciences
Basic statistical methods for students majoring in economics, the physical sciences and mathematics. Topics
include descriptive statistics, random variables, the normal and binomial distributions, random sampling and
sampling distributions, parameter estimation, confidence intervals and significance testing. Applications in
linear regression models, the analysis of variance, and categorical data analysis will be covered. The course
prepares students for Mat 351, 352, 357, 358, and 359. Prerequisite: Mat 210 or equivalent. Fl, Sp-3MAT 348 - Ordinary Differential Equations
First order differential equations in one independent variable; constructive existence and uniqueness proofs,
solutions containing parameters, continuation of solutions; extension to higher order differential equations,
vector spaces and systems of linear differential equations. Prerequisite: Mat 240 or permission of the
instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair. Fl-3MAT 354 - Mathematical Statistics A
Probability models, expectations, random variables, discrete and continuous density functions, moment
generating functions, sampling theory, parameter estimation, hypothesis testing.
Prerequisite: Mat 240 or permission of the instructor and the Mathematics Department Chair. Fl-3-
MET 100 Meteorology
Study of weather phenomena and introduction to the physical principles governing the
atmosphere; instruments and observations; surface weather map interpretation. Fl, Sp-3MET 210 Meteorology for Science Majors I
Similar to Met 100, but recommended for science majors. Fl-3MET 210L Introductory Meteorology Lab
Introduction to basic methods of analysis of meteorological data including: instrumentation and
weather observation; decoding and plotting data; analysis on surface and upper-air charts; stability
analysis using thermodynamic diagrams; weather maps and forecasting. Prerequisite: Met 210
(corequisite) or Met 100 with consent of instructor. Fl-1MET 220 Meteorology for Science Majors II
This noncalculus-based course will help students further their understanding of the structure
and evolution of mid-latitude and tropical weather systems, the formation of clouds and
thunderstorms, and introductory climatology. Students will learn the fundamentals of weather
forecasting through case studies and by participation in the SUNY Oswego Daily Weather
Forecasting Contest.
Prerequisites: MET 210L with either one of MET 210 or MET 100. Sp-3MET 301 Synoptic Meteorology I
Application of the principles of heat flow and fluid flow to weather analysis and forecasting;
decoding weather observations; use of thermodynamic diagrams and weather maps. Prerequisites:
Met 100 or 210, and Mat 220. Fl-3MET 301L Synoptic Meteorology I Lab
Decoding and plotting of weather observations; operation and maintenance of instruments; map
analysis and forecasting techniques. Students also required to maintain a weather log. Corequisite:
registration in Met 301. Fl-1MET 302 Synoptic Meteorology II
Continuation of Met 301 with emphasis on frontal structure, severe weather; local weather
patterns, and numerical models. Prerequisite: Met 301. Sp-3MET 302L Synoptic Meteorology II Lab
Advanced map analysis; upper tropospheric analysis; cross sections, streamlines, and thickness
analysis. Students required to prepare a report dealing with some aspect of the atmosphere and
participate in a forecasting contest. Corequisite: registration in Met 302. Sp-1MET 305 Climatology
Elements of climate and factors producing climates; standard classifications of climate regions;
world patterns and variations. Introduction to climatological statistics. Prerequisite: Met 100 or
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MET 310 Computer Applications in Meteorology
Introduction to the analysis of meteorological data using computers. Use of objective analysis to
compute products used in weather forecasting. Formulation of the operational weather prediction
models. Prerequisites: Mat 210 and Met 210. Sp-3MET 315 Weather Disasters
The meteorology of weather disasters including tornado outbreaks, floods, droughts, hurricanes,
heat waves, blizzards, and hazards to aviation. An in-depth study of the social and economic impact
of such disasters and the technology of detection and warning. Prerequisites: upper division
standing and successful completion of Basic Skills and Knowledge Foundation courses in the
Natural Sciences. Fl, Sp-3MET 320 Humans and Atmospheric Change
Study of atmospheric change, how humans are affecting it, the consequences, and what we can do
and are doing about it. Phenomena included are air pollution, acid deposition, urban climate, global
warming, and ozone depletion. Prerequisites: completion of Basic Skills and Knowledge of
Foundations courses in natural science and upper division standing. Fl-3MET 335 Micrometeorology
Atmospheric processes near the surface of the earth, including radiation fluxes, turbulent
transfer, pollutant dispersal, air-sea interaction, biometeorology, agrometeorology, local wind
circulation. Prerequisite: Met 100 or 210, and Mat 220 Ir-3MET 340 Air Pollution
Meteorological study of air pollution including pollution sources and dispersion; air quality
criteria; general effects on health, the economy and the climate. Prerequisites: Met 100 or 210, and
Mat 220. Ir-3MET 350 Meteorological Experimentation
How to proceed in designing, carrying out, and reporting on an experiment in meteorology;
description of principles of meteorological instruments. Prerequisites: Met 100 or 210, and Che 212
or Phy 213. Sp-3MET 350L Meteorological Experimentation Laboratory
Optional laboratory to accompany Met 350 consisting of operation, calibration, and use in the
field of meteorological instruments. Corequisite: Met 350. Sp-1MET 365 Tropical Meteorology
Acquire fundamental knowledge on the dynamics and characteristics of the atmosphere in the
tropics. This will entail thermal and flow structures on the global/large and synoptic scale, and
mesoscale, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and convective heating. Weather disturbances of the
tropics, especially the tropical cyclone fueled by latent heat release of moisture, will be closely
examined structurally and energetically. Pending official approval. Ir-3MET 390 Special Topics in Meteorology
Selected topics in Meteorology. Problems in specified areas vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisites: Met 100 and permission of instructor. Ir-1 to 3MET 399 Independent Study
Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.0) who presents a written
plan for a study not available as a regular course and nine hours in subject area. Fl, Sp-1 to 6MET 401 Atmospheric Physics: Radiation and Remote Sensing
Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe radiation processes and other related
phenomena in the earth's atmosphere. Use of radiation budget models to explain temperature
structures found in the atmosphere. Utilization of meteorological satellites, and radiation methods
to probe the atmosphere. Prerequisites: Mat 220, Phy 213. Ir-3-
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MET 402 Atmospheric Physics: Atmospheric Aerosol and Cloud Physics
Application of fundamental physics and calculus to describe aerosol influences and cloud
processes in the earth's atmosphere. Knowledge on the importance of aerosol acting as cloud
condensation nuclei and the physical processes involved in the growth of hydrometeors. Utilization
of weather radar to probe the atmosphere in order to measure concentrations of aerosol and cloud
particles. Prerequisites: Mat 220, Phy 213. Ir-3MET 411 Dynamic Meteorology I
Thermodynamics of the permanent gases and water substances in the atmosphere; study of the
atmosphere at rest; stability conditions and convective behavior; model atmosphere. Prerequisites:
Mat 220 and Phy 213. Fl-3MET 412 Dynamic Meteorology II
Air motion on a rotating earth; special wind systems; wave motions in the atmosphere and
oceans. Prerequisite: Met 411. Sp-3MET 415 Mesometeorology
A study of the characteristics and mesoscale dynamics of coastal, orographic, and convective
circulations in the atmosphere including the evolution and structure of severe local storms.
Treatment of planetary boundary layer processes. Prerequisites: Met 302 (may be taken
concurrently) and Mat 220. Ir-3MET 497 Seminar
Intensive reading and discussion of topics to be chosen. Individual student research is
encouraged. Prerequisite: senior standing. Sp-3MET 499 Independent Study
Requires preparation by a superior student (cumulative GPA at least 3.2) who presents a written
plan for a study not available as a regular course and 15 hours in subject area. Fl, Sp-1 to 6-
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