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Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences – PHYSICS
College of Science, Engineering, and Technology


 

If you have ever wondered scientifically, “why” something is the way it is, or “how” can something exist or behave the way it does, then you’ve entered the realm of physics. Physics is the most fundamental of all sciences, and is the study of nature that is all around us. Physicists try to understand the most basic laws that govern the behavior of nature.

Meteorology Curriculum

 

To view a listing of the undergraduate-level courses offered, click here.

Bachelor of Science:  Meteorology 

Freshman Year   Fall Spring
UNIV 100 University Success 2  
ENG 104, 105          Composition I, II 3 3
HIST 101, 102 History of Civilization I, II 3 3
MATH 241 Calculus I with Lab   4
HE 101 Concepts of Health 3  
CSC 117 FORTRAN   3
MET 200 Intro to Meteorology with Lab 4  
MET 202 Climatology   3
MET 199 Weather Forcasting Lab            1
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(Freshman Year Total: 32 Hours) 15 17

Sophomore Year   Fall Spring
CHEM 141 General Chem I and Lab 4  
CHEM 142 General Chem II and Lab   4
MATH 242 Calculus II with Lab 4  
MATH 243 Calculus III with Lab   4
MET 303 Meas. & Observations with Lab 4  
MET 311 General Meteorology   3
MET 299 Weather Forecasting Lab   1
PHYL 211 General Physics I with Lab         5  
PHY 212 General Physics II with Lab   5
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(Sophomore Year Total: 34 Hours) 17 17

Junior Year   Fall Spring
FR, GR, CHI,
or SP 101, 102       
Foreign Language Option 3 3
ENG 205 World Literature   3
MATH 244 Calculus IV with Lab 3  
MET 321 Atmospheric Thermodynamics 3  
MET 341 Dynamic Meteorology I   3
MET 399 Weather Forecasting Lab   1
PHIL 301 Intro to Philosophy 3  
SCI 215 Global Change 3  
SPCH 201 Speech Arts   3
ELECTV Free Elective   3
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(Junior Year Total: 31 Hours) 15 16

Senior Year   Fall Spring
MUS 205/ART 206      Music or Art Appreciation   3
MATH 355 Statistics   3
MATH 361 Differential Equations   3
SS/SOC Social Science Option 3  
MET 411 Physical Meteorology 3  
MET 421 Synoptic Meteorology with Lab 4  
MET 431 Numerical Methods   3
MET 472 Research Methods 1  
MET 499 Meteorology Seminar   1
ELECTV Free Elective 3  
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(Senior Year Total: 27 Hours) 14 13

TOTAL HOURS: 124 (Minimum Credit Hours required for the Degree: 124 NOTE: Students must satisfactorily pass the English Proficiency Examination.

LEARN BY DOING

Learn about the frontiers of space and time while searching for extrasolar planets and world-renowned observatories. Explore the mind-bending consequences of Einstein’s theory of gravity and curved space-time, or unlock the mysteries of our awesome Earth with field research opportunities. 

“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”

RESEARCH

For many years, we have played a central role in new physics developments and advancements.

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Location

Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences
College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Jackson State University
P.O. Box 18750
Jackson, MS 39217

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, PHYSICS, AND ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

Contact

(601) 979-7012