Students in the Bachelor of Science in Meteorology program gain knowledge in weather analysis and forecasting, data collection and research. The program prepares students for roles in the National Weather Service, the U.S. military, the aviation industry and media, and supports graduate study in atmospheric sciences and geosciences. Students may also pursue certifications or operations-focused minors in related areas such as emergency management and geographic information systems. The program meets guidelines established by the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the National Weather Service and the U.S. Air Force.
At the Daytona Beach Campus, students explore Earth's most impactful atmospheric phenomena across a wide range of spatial and temporal scales. Students investigate meteorological and climate data using statistical analysis and data visualization techniques in a meteorology lab equipped with workstations running state-of-the-art software and a broadcast studio equipped with industry standard graphics-generation systems. Through applied study and research, they develop a practical understanding of the overall Earth-atmosphere-ocean system while having the opportunity to focus on any aspect of it.
Analyze meteorological and climatological data using relevant statistical methods and tools.
Demonstrate integrated understanding of the linked Earth–atmosphere–ocean system.
Effectively communicate scientific information and its uncertainties in oral, written, and visual form while adhering to the principles of proper ethical behavior within the atmospheric sciences.
Use one or more computer programming languages to investigate problems in the atmospheric sciences, analyze data, and create relevant visualizations.
Apply numerical methods, guidance, and manual techniques to predict the future state of the atmosphere.
Apply equations that govern physical atmospheric processes and responses to explain fundamental principles and behaviors of the atmosphere across spatial and temporal scale.
Evaluate atmospheric processes, features, and phenomena across a multitude of spatial scales by utilizing diagnostic, prognostic, and technological tools such as surface observations (including METARs and TAFs), satellite data, upper air data, radar data, thermodynamic soundings, numerical weather model output, etc.
