Persons satisfying these mathematics requirements will have completed a minor in mathematics. The above 3 courses constitute a minor in Physics. PHY 3101 is required for the applied option only if a student elects to take MET 4450. This may not be possible, however, if a student attends a community college with weak programs in mathematics and physics. Students who plan to transfer must take courses which are equivalent to those required at FSU in liberal studies, mathematics and physics, and foreign language.
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Students attending Florida Public Community Colleges for two years should complete the Associate of Arts degree. One should include a history course in one's A.A. studies because the FSU Meteorology Department is in the College of Arts and Sciences, which requires a history course sometime during one's undergraduate career. As soon as possible, students should start the mathematics sequence designed for physics, engineering, or physical science majors. Complete as much math as possible before transferring. Since our program requires calculus-level general physics, as is required of a physics major, be sure to take the proper physics sequence at your institution.