Academics
Meteorology
The Meteorology area of study is designed for students planning to transfer to a college or university for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students concentrate on building a strong foundation in the sciences and mathematics. This calculus based physics curriculum is appropriate for students interested in atmospheric science, meteorology, climatology, or weather forecasting.
Degree
Associate in Science (Transfer Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 111 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| GEOG 112 or | CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY or | 3 |
| GEOG 113 | WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY | 3 |
| SOCIAL SCIENCE * | 3 | |
| MATH 222 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I | 5 |
| MATH 223 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II | 4 |
| CHEM 130 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 4 |
| EASC 118 | INTRODUCTION TO WEATHER AND CLIMATE | 4 |
| LIFE SCIENCE (BIOL) * | 4 | |
| FINE ARTS * | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| MATH 224 | CALCULUS AND ANALYTIC GEOMETRY III | 4 |
| MATH 250 | DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS | 3 |
| PHYS 211 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MECHANICS | 4 |
| PHYS 212 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM | 4 |
| PHYS 213 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: THERMODYNAMICS | 2 |
| PHYS 214 | ENGINEERING PHYSICS: MODERN PHYSICS | 2 |
* See specific requirements for Associate in Science degree.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements in addition to requirements for the institution to which transfer is intended.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CHEM 130; MATH 222; ENGL 110; EASC 118 |
| Spring Semester 1 | MATH 223; ENGL 111; PHYS 211; GEOG 112 or 113; Life Science |
| Fall Semester 2 | PHYS 212; MATH 224; Humanities; Life Science |
| Spring Semester 2 | PHYS 213; PHYS 214; MATH 250; COMM 110; Fine Arts; Social Science |
Program Contact Information
Math, Science and Engineering Department
Room 320B
(309) 694-5365
Illinois Career Cluster
Education and Training
Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training