Weather and climate are central components of the physical environment, playing important roles in a wide range of human activities and natural processes. This minor provides an overview of the physical processes that control both past and present-day weather and climate. It will also provide an introduction to the dynamics of the atmosphere, the history of climate change throughout geological time, and allow students to study the linkages between the Earth-Atmosphere system and human development, food and water resources, and disease.
In order to satisfy the minor requirements, students must complete a minimum of 18 units of courses while maintaining a minimum 2.0 GPA in this minor. Students must complete 6 hours of required coursework in Meteorology and Climatology and at least 6 credits in Advanced Topics in Meteorology and Climatology, and at least 6 credits of Electives split between human geography and applied spatial analysis. Courses not listed among electives may be acceptable if approved by the Meteorology and Climatology Coordinator.
Geography majors will not be able to count the same class for their major and their minor.
For additional information and advisement, please contact: (Email: Dr. Black / Phone: 618-650-2790) or (Email: Dr. Hu / Phone: 618-650-2281).
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*Non-geography electives may be considered.
**Subject to approval of the minor coordinator.
Exit Requirements
A grade of C or better must be achieved in all Minor coursework. Students must complete all University requirements.
