Bachelor of Science in 气象学 in the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering prepares students for successful and impactful careers in the diverse fields of weather science, forecasting and atmospheric conservation, and for advanced degrees in pursuit of researcher or educator positions. 校本提供唯一的B.S. 气象学 and 广播气象学 program in San Antonio and throughout South Texas.
为什么气象学?
An understanding of weather and our atmosphere is critical to nearly every 行业 and to every person, 以及他们如何规划自己的未来. From aerospace to land and business development to transportation and trade, an enormous array of enterprises depend on meteorologists to provide the forecasts, climate analysis and air quality information they need to operate and grow. 更重要的是, as our climate changes and severe weather becomes more common, meteorologists become more essential to preserving the quality of life on our planet.
气象学的课程
B.S. in 气象学 is a 132-hour interdisciplinary degree program that offers a comprehensive education that prepares students for entering a wide variety of professional careers as well as graduate programs in weather modeling and forecasting, 空气污染研究, 广播气象学, 水文, Geographic 信息 Systems (GIS) applications in meteorology, 和教育.
The 气象学 program philosophy seeks to develop in the student an appreciation of the Earth's fragile atmosphere through education and understanding of the Earth's atmosphere. 学生 learn to critically analyze and evaluate the interactions of the atmosphere with the oceans and biosphere, recognize the problems and issues of local and regional air pollution, the profound implications and long-term effects of global warming on the planet, 恶劣天气的影响, as well as the long-term effects human impact on weather and climate. 学生 can also expect to research, model and investigate global weather events and their causes and impacts.
气象学 courses taken in these majors are applicable toward partially fulfilling the academic requirements to earn the AMS or NWA Seal of Approval.
气象学职业
气象学家s provide greater insight into weather and the atmosphere, as well as humans’ impact on our natural world. A student graduating from the meteorology program may find employment with the National Weather Service as an applied or operational meteorologist. The military may provide opportunities with forecasting centers that include flight and airborne operations, 为陆军提供地面支援, 和海军气象学. 政府, 行业, and private research groups may also provide entry-level positions for meteorologists.
There are several private-sector companies that provide weather service to ocean shipping firms and port operators, 电力及煤气公用事业, 农民, ranchers and highway departments. 就业 with research laboratories includes studies in global climate change including remote sensing and GIS applications.
Related careers in meteorology include marketing and sales of meteorological equipment made by companies involved in the design and manufacture of weather instruments.
To learn more, contact our faculty or visit uw就业服务. Our team of experts are committed to educating 校本 students and alumni about careers in a multitude of fields including meteorology and 广播气象学, as well as to assist in their career exploration development. Services include individual career counseling, personality and career assessment, 浏览简历和求职信, 与车间, and programs to assist with the necessary skills needed for post-graduation success. 除了, we foster relationships with campus departments and external employers to enhance internship job and career opportunities during the student lifecycle and beyond.