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The B.S. in meteorology offers a strong foundation in atmospheric science. Advice from faculty members is invaluable in making course selections, but students can begin with these courses recommended to expand their horizons.
Forecasting, instrumentation, general science, and communication are all skills vital to a broadcast meteorologist. Students interested in pursuing a career in broadcast meteorology should consider these courses and a digital media minor (communication department).
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Recommended Meteorology Electives:
MET 240: Introduction to Climate Change or
MET 440: Global Climate Change
MET 271: Aviation Meteorology
MET 279: Severe Storm Prediction and Nowcasting
MET 292: Lake Effect Snow Analysis and Forecasting
MET 319: Tropical Meteorology
MET 335: Meteorological Instrumentation
MET 350: Boundary Layer Meteorology
MET 385: Field Study in Meteorology
MET 435: Radar Meteorology
MET 486: Internship in Meteorology
A digital media minor from the communication department requires 15 credits from the digital media major and may include:
COMM 198: Nonlinear Video Editing
COMM 250: The Radio Industry and Audio Production
COMM 251: Media Production
COMM 262: Content Research and Reporting
COMM 286: Campus Media Practicum
COMM 380: Television Producing and Directing
COMM 385: Advanced Media Production
COMM 490: Topics: Weathercasting
COMM 490: Topics: Advanced Weathercasting
Courses from the theatre department are also relevant:
THTR 134: Voice and Diction
THTR 357: Acting for the Camera
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