Michael C. Francik
Meteorology Student Portfolio
Course Justification List
Educational Goal Summary:
I would like to get my B.S. in Meteorology and then go on and get my
Masters.
Major: Meteorology
Fall 2003:
Total Credits: 14 1/2
Math 140 Algebra (3 credits): Meteorology
requirement, LAS Math Discipline requirement, needed for math
in general.
Math 142 Trig Geom (3 credits): Meteorology
requirement, LAS Math Disiplaine requirement, needed for math in
general.
Engl 104 Fresh Comp (3 credits): LAS Basic
Education requirement.
Chem 163 Gen Chem (4 credits): Meteorology
requirement, LAS Natural Sciences requirement.
Chem 163L lab (1 credit): See Chem 163 above.
First semester chemistry lab required by Meteorology department.
Lib 160 (1/2 credit):LAS Basic Education
requirement.
Spring 2004
Total Credits: 14
Mteor 206 Intro Mteor (3 credits):
Book: The Atmosphere Ninth Edition by Lutgens and Tarbuck, Meteorology
requirement. Introduction to basic meteorological principles.
Engl 105 Fresh Comp (3 credits): LAS Basic
Education requirement.
Math 165 Calc I (4 credits): Meteorology
requirement, LAS Math Discipline requirement, need for meteorology in
general.
Anthr 201 Cultural Anthr (3 credits): General
Education Requirements, to understand cultural differences.
Ex Sp 173 Hapkido (1 credit): Something fun that
will teach me important qualities like leadership.
Fall 2004
Total Credits: 13
Mteor 111 Syn. Applic. (1 credit): Meteorology
requirement. Provides introduction to nomenclature, maps, etc. used by
meteorologists.
Mteor 201 Orientation (required): Meteorology
requirement. Gives understanding in meteorology fields.
Physics 221 Classical Physics (5 credits):
Meteorology requirement, LAS Natural Sciences requirement.
Physics 221L lab (required): See Phys 221 above.
Physics lab required by Meteorology deptartment.
Math 166 Calc II (4 credits): Meteorology
requirement, LAS Math Discipline requirement, needed for meteorology
in general.
Comp Sci 207 (3 credits):: Meteorology
requirement, Computer Programming used for overall objectives.
Spring 2005
Total Credits: 16
Mteor 301 Gen Mteor (4 credits): Meteorology
requirement, Global distribution of temperature, thermodynamics, and
introductory in dynamics, needed for meteorology in general.
Chem 164 Gen Chem (3 credits): Meteorology
requirement, LAS Natural Sciences requirement.
Math 265 Calc III (4 credits):
Meteorology requirement, LAS Math Discipline requirement, needed
for meteorology in general.
Physics 221 Classical Physics (5 credits):
Meteorology requirement, LAS Natural Sciences requirement.
Fall 2005
Total Credits: 8
Math 265 Calc III (4 credits):
Meteorology requirement, LAS Math Discipline requirement, needed
Mteor 311 Intro. Syn. (2 credots):
To obtain, analyze and interpret weather data at the surface and
upper layers, so as to make forecasts.
Mteor 321 Internship (2 credits):
This will be for my internship down in Texas working with a weather
modification group(SOAR).
Spring 2006
Total Credits: 12
Mteor 301 Gen Mteor (4 credits): Meteorology
requirement, Global distribution of temperature, thermodynamics, and
introductory in dynamics, needed for meteorology in general.
Phys 222 Class Physics (5 credits):
Learn about thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases and
other topics in modern physics.
Math 266 Diff Eq (3 credits): Meteorology requirement, LAS Math Disciplaine requirement, needed
for meteorology in general.
Religious Studies Major
Fall 2006
Total Credits: 12
Relig 205 Intro Wrld Relig (3 credits):
Learn the different religions world wide, Religious Studies
requirement.
Relig 321 Old Test (3 credits):
Study the old testament, Western Religion Cluster, Religious Studies
requirement.
Relig 367 Christ Romans (3 credits):
Study how the Romans viewed early Christians, Western Religion
Cluster, Religious Studies requirement.
Relig 376A Grk Archae (3 credits):
Study the archaeology of Greak and Roman Religions, Western Religion
Cluster, Religious Studies requirement.
Spring 2007
Total Credits: 12
Relig 328 Amer Ind Rel (3 credits):
Study American Indian Religions, Religion in North America Cluster,
Religious Studies requirement.
Relig 353 Buddhism (3 credits):
To study Buddhism, Asian Religion Cluster, Religious Studies
requirement.
Relig 385 Thor Meth Rel (3 credits):
To study theories and methods of Religions, Religious Studies
requirement.
Relig 475 Seminar (3 credits):
Seminary that I will need to be a Pastor, Religious Studies
requirement.
Fall 2007
Total Credits: 6
Relig 210 Intro Amer Relig (3 credits):
Learn about the different religions in America, meets Religion in
North America Cluster, Religious Studies requirement.
Relig 475 Seminar (3 credits):
Seminary that I will need to be a Pastor, Religious Studies
requirement.
Fall 2007
Total Credits: 3
Relig 322 New Test (3 credits):
Taken to add three credits of Religious Studies and to learn more about
the New Testament, Religious Studies requirement.
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