2025-2026 Academic Catalog

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Meteorology (MTRG)

MTRG 2964 - Field Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
MTRG 2974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
MTRG 3524 - Meteorology Field Methods (3 credits) 
A field methods course in meteorology. On-location observation and analysis of temperature, wind fields, pressure, and dewpoint. In-field experiences with radar and satellite data, numerical model output and portable weather stations. On-location sites and corresponding curriculum may include severe storm analysis in the Great Plains, mountain weather in the White Mountains (NH) or Rocky Mountains (CO), and costal storms along the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico coastlines. May be repeated for credit, with permission and different content, for a maximum of 9 hours.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 2506 and GEOG 3504 
Instructional Contact Hours: (3 Lec, 3 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 9 credit hours 
MTRG 3954 - Study Abroad (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
MTRG 4584 - Topics in Applied Meteorology (1-3 credits) 
Contemporary and emerging theory and praxis in meteorology. Variable topics such as operational weather forecasting situations and scenarios. Identifying common meterological problems and developing pragmatic approaches for solutions. Repeatable with different content for a maximum of six credit hours.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 1514 
Instructional Contact Hours: (1-3 Lec, 1-3 Crd) 
Repeatability: up to 6 credit hours 
MTRG 4964 - Field Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
MTRG 4974 - Independent Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
MTRG 4984 - Special Study (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course 
MTRG 4994 - Undergraduate Research (1-19 credits) 
Instructional Contact Hours: Variable credit course