Operational NWS Field Experience - MTRG 4974 - Overview

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MTRG 4974 Overview

Operational NWS Field Experience

Textbook

None

Prerequisites

Senior meteorology major
Successfully completed GEOG 3515: Dynamic Meteorology I
Completed a minimum of one semester of volunteer work at the National Weather Service Office in Blacksburg
Instructor approval

Objectives

This course is designed for senior class meteorology majors with a strong interest in operational forecasting. The course will provide unique meteorological training related to an array of topics in operational weather forecasting. Students will fully experience the working environment of a National Weather Service Forecast Office, helping to guide them in their career path while also providing a competitive advantage should they aspire to work for the National Weather Service.

Grading

Grades for this course will be on a pass/fail basis and based on the cumulative level of performance in completing online training modules, attendance/participation, two weather event simulations, and routinely maintaining a journal. Performance assessments will be made by the instructors through consultation with the National Weather Service personnel responsible for overseeing the work of each student.

Plan

Capitalizing on the unique learning experience that this course presents requires commitment, hard work and study, and proficiency in mathematics and synoptic meteorological analysis. Absolute cooperation with the NWS personnel who are providing the training is a must. It is strongly suggested that each student not lag in study of the material and that student colleagues collaborate with one another during the semester.

VT Honor Code

The Virginia Tech Honor Code will be strictly enforced in this course. For details, please visit: https://www.honorsystem.vt.edu.