Meteorology (Minor)
This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.
Minor in Meteorology
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (AS)
Department: Geographic and Environmental Sciences
Academic Plan Code(s): METEMINOR
The minor in Meteorology is designed to provide an opportunity for students to pursue operational meteorology and potential careers in meteorology. This minor, when paired with a B.S. degree in Physics or Math, would fulfill government educational requirements for employment.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENVS 220 | Introduction to Weather and Climate - S | 3 |
| ENVS 305 | Introduction to Weather Analysis | 3 |
| ENVS 370 | Thermodynamic Meteorology | 3 |
| ENVS 465 | Mesoscale Meteorology | 3 |
| ENVS 469 | Synoptic Meteorology | 3 |
| ENVS 590 | Selected Topics in Geosciences | 3 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 18 | |
At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a minor must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.
