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Broadcast Meteorology Minor
Local, regional, and national weather conditions are the most significant environmental factors affecting our activities. Current short and long-range weather information is an integral part of modern electronic media. This interdisciplinary minor prepares students to effectively communicate complex weather information to multiple audiences utilizing the electronic media.
Total Semester Hours: 25
13 Semester Hours of Required Coursework
CMN 2525
Electronic Production I. (3 credits)
CMN 2575
Electronic Production II. (3 credits)
ESC 1400G
Weather and Climate. (4 credits)
ESC 3410
Climatology. (3 credits)
CMN Electives
Select 6 semester hours from the following:
CMN 2550
Broadcast Announcing. (3 credits)
CMN 3540
Video Production. (3 credits)
CMN 4275
Internship. (1 to 12 credits)
(See footnote 1)
CMN 4540
Advanced Video Production. (3 credits)
ESC Electives
Select 6 semester hours from the following:
ESC 2450G
Oceanography. (3 credits)
ESC 3010G
Environmental Physical Science. (3 credits)
ESC 3550
Surface Water Processes and Resources. (3 credits)
ESC 3960
Special Topics. (1 to 4 credits)
(See footnote 2)
ESC 4400
Independent Study. (1 to 3 credits)
(See footnote 2)
Footnotes:
1 No more than 3 semester hours of CMN 4275 may apply to the minor
2Information sourced from the 2005-2006 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.