Aviation Meteorology, B.S.

Florida Institute of Technology

Meteorology is the study of the Earth’s atmosphere, and a component of Earth system science a meteorologist is someone who predicts the weather based on the systems of the Earth’s atmosphere, and an aviation meteorologist does all that with a singular focus on the aviation industry. Aviation meteorology students become experts in math and physics, build a comprehensive knowledge of meteorology, and gain in-depth exposure to fields like oceanography, geology, space science, environmental science, climate science and atmospheric chemistry. Whether you want to be a professional atmospheric scientist, aviation meteorologist, or weather specialist, an aviation meteorology degree from Florida Tech develops a strong background in aviation with experience in modern meteorology technology and industry best practices.A unique and memorable component of each student’s first-year experience in the aviation meteorology degree program at Florida Tech is the Whole Earth course. This class, which integrates biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and mathematics, leads students to experience and understand our planet as a system of interacting processes. Students may also enroll in Weather Briefing, a course that covers the key aspects of forecasting.Another signature of the aviation meteorology degree program at Florida Tech is that first-year students are invited to work alongside faculty on weather research and often begin working on projects during their first few weeks on campus. See below for more information.

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College of Aeronautics