Meteorology Meteorology Meteorology is the study of the atmosphere and its phenomena. It is an integrated physical science with ties to mathematics, physics, chemistry, and computer science. In today's world, where we are only beginning to understand environmental relationships, knowledge of the role of the atmosphere is critical. The Department of Meteorology is dedicated to providing that knowledge by preparing students to measure, analyze, model, and predict the state of the atmosphere. At the undergraduate level, theoretical courses in atmospheric hydrodynamics and atmospheric physics are balanced by practical laboratory work in meteorological programming, instruments, statistics, and forecasting.
Students also learn techniques of verbal, written, and electronic communication for meteorologists.
The degree culminates with a practical senior thesis project which introduces the student to research and its presentation. The transfer student may take a course in ordinary differential equations at the community college and receive content credit upon transfer. Also see the SJSU Articulation Website . Return to this article group.