Meteorology
Bachelor of Applied Science
Coursework Location(s)
Online - Arizona Online
Online - Global Direct
Areas of Interest
- Computer & Information Science
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Environment & Sustainability
- Physical & Space Sciences
- Arts & Media
- Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Agricultural Sciences
If weather, climate phenomena and the environment fascinate you, then consider a focus on Meteorology through the College of Applied Science and Technology's flexible online program. Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere as it pertains to forecasting weather. Students seeking their Bachelor of Applied Science with a Meteorology emphasis learn and apply skills in mathematics, physics and statistics to explore weather and climate phenomena. This fully online program complies with the National Weather Service, OPM 1340 Meteorology Series and the World Meteorological Organization, making graduates job-ready. Approved by the Air University Associate to Baccalaureate Cooperative Program (AU-ABC), the B.A.S. in Meteorology at the College of Applied Science and Technology offers a seamless transition for Community College of the Air Force graduates in weather technology or meteorology.
Sample Courses
- ATMO 436a: Fundamentals of Atmospheric Science
- ATMO 441A: Dynamic Meteorology I
- ATMO 430: Computational Methods in Atmospheric Science
Career Fields
- Weather forecasting
- Broadcasting
- Government
- Research
- Private sector
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Meteorology
First Year
4th Semester
Credits
ENGL 101
3.00
ENGL 102
3.00
MATH 122B or 125: Calculus I
4.00
AAS in Meteorlogy or Weather Technology from Community College of the Air Force required to begin Me
50.00
Second Year
5th Semester
Credits
ENGV 308: Advanced Writing
3.00
ATMO 336: Weather, Climate and Society
3.00
BASV 314: Mathematics for Applied Sciences
3.00
MATH 129: Calculus II
3.00
Tier II General Education
4.00
6th Semester
Credits
ATMO 436A: Fundamentals in Atmospheric Science
3.00
MATH 223: Vector Calculus
3.00
PHYS 142, 143, 240, or 241:Calculus Based Physics II
2.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Third Year
7th Semester
Credits
ATMO 430: Computational Methods in Atmospheric Science
3.00
ATMO 441A: Dynamic Meteorology I
3.00
ATMO 423: Hydrology
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
ATMO 441B: Dynamic Meteorology II
3.00
ATMO 455: Intro Atmo & Hydro Rem Sensing
3.00
Critical Thinking Course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00