WKU Meteorology

Discussion of Mid-South weather and climate and information about the WKU Meteorology program

WKU Meteorology - Discussion of Mid-South weather and climate and information about the WKU Meteorology program

B.S. Geography degree – Land, Weather, Climate track curriculum

B.S. Geography degree - Land, Weather, Climate concentration = 36 hrs total plus 18 hrs of minor

Required Courses (30 hrs) Title (Cr. Hrs.)
GEOG 100 or GEOL 102 or GEOL 111 Intro. to the Physical Environment (3)
GEOG 110 World/Regional Geography (3)
GEOG 121 Meteorology (3)
GEOG 316 Fundamentals of GIS (4)
GEOG 300 Geographic Research Methods (3)
GEOG 391 Data Analysis and Interpretation (3)
GEOG 322 Global Climate Systems (4)
GEOG 424 or GEOG 426 Weather Analysis and Forecasting or Applied Climatology (3)
GEOG 475/495 Independent Research, Study Abroad, or Internship (3)
GEOG 499 Professional Preparation (1)

Elective Courses (any 6 hrs) Title Cr. Hrs.
GEOG 122 Aviation Meteorology (3)
GEOG 222 Observational and Analytical Meteorology (3)
GEOG 310 Hydrology (3)
GEOG 325 Meteorological Instruments (3)
GEOG 328 Biogeography (3)
GEOG 414 Remote Sensing (4)
GEOG 424 or GEOG 426 Weather Analysis and Forecasting or Applied Climatology (3)
GEOG 429 Broadcast Meteorology (3)
GEOG 455 Global Climate Change (3)

Other requirements (7 hrs) Title Cr. Hrs.
MATH 117 Trigonometry (3)
PHYS 201 College Physics I (4)