Description
The Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences offers
a minor in Meteorology to students in any field except meteorology.
This program provides a means of recognition for students in related
fields, especially Science and Engineering. Those who are interested
in application of physical principles to the atmospheric environment
may want to consider a minor in Meteorology.
Requirements
Required Courses
MEA
213 Fundamentals of Meteorology I (2credits)
MEA 214 Fundamentals of Meteorology II (2 credits)
MEA 311 The Global Atmosphere (3 credits)
MEA 312 Atmospheric Thermodynamics (3 credits)
MEA 313 Weather Measurements and Analysis I (1 credit)
MEA 314 Weather Measurements and Analysis II (1 credit)
MEA 421 Atmospheric Dynamics I (3 credits)
Admissions and Certification of Minor
In both instances, students should contact Dr. Matt Parker in 5149
Jordan Hall. Admission into the program requires a ‘C’ or better
in MA 141, 241, and 242 and in PY 205 and 208. The minor should
be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects
to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification
should be completed no later than during the registration period
for the student’s final semester at NC State.
Contact Person
Dr. Matt Parker
Campus Box 8208
Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Room 5149 Jordan Hall
(919)513-4367
mdparker@ncsu.edu
