METR 4210 Capstone in Broadcast Meteorology
This is an advanced course that allows the Broadcast Meteorology majors to focus on refining their skills in the development and presentation of TV weather forecasts. Specific topics are agreed upon by the student and the sponsoring instructor. Topics must be within the scope of the science of meteorology and focus on the integration of material learned during the university experience. This course consists of a laboratory session each day of the week preparing and presenting weather forecasts in the Broadcast Meteorology studio laboratory for airing on UIWTV and/or the internet. It may include an internship to investigate the problem. These productions may be used as part of a video resume.