Meteorology Associate in Science Degree
Division: Natural Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 2S44676
The Meteorology Associate in Science Degree is designed to introduce students to the fields of meteorology and climate science. Students who complete the degree will be prepared for future study in meteorology and careers in government and private forecasting, and broadcast meteorology. This degree requires a total of 18-19 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (11 units): | ||
| ESC 105 F | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| ESC 105LF | Introduction to Weather and Climate Laboratory | 1 |
| ESC 110 F | Introduction to Climate Science | 3 |
| GEOG 102 F | Physical Geography | 3 |
| or GEOG 102HF | Honors Physical Geography | |
| GEOG 102LF | Physical Geography Lab | 1 |
| Restricted Electives (7-8 units): | 7-8 | |
| Introduction to Oceanography (Restricted Electives (7-8 units):) | 3 | |
| Calculus I (formerly MATH 150AF) | 4 | |
or MATH 151HF | Honors Calculus I (formerly MATH 150HF) | |
| Calculus II (formerly MATH 150BF) | 4 | |
or MATH 152HF | Honors Calculus II | |
| General Physics I | 4 | |
| General Physics II | 4 | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1: Demonstrate mastery of meteorological concepts, including interactions between earth, atmosphere, and space systems, weather phenomena, paleoclimate, and anthropogenic climate change.
Outcome 2: Demonstrate use of the scientific method to investigate phenomena in the natural world, and use concepts, experiments, or theory to explain them.
Outcome 3: Demonstrate proper use of scientific tools and techniques to acquire and interpret weather data.
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