The Department of Earth Science offers a B.A. in Earth
Science, Environmental Science and Earth Science Teaching as well as minors in those areas. As an earth science student, you would have courses in
five curricular areas: Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Environmental Science
and Earth Science Education. You have opportunities to conduct field research,
use the two on-campus observatories, use up-to-date computer forecasting
models, and much more!
What do you do with a
major in Earth Science (non-teaching)? Individuals that have majored in
earth science work as explorers for new mineral or energy resources which is
important today. You may consult on engineering or environmental problems,
conduct research, work as a naturalist or be a museum curator. There are a
multitude of possibilities!
What classes would you
take? Astronomy, General Chemistry I, Elements of Weather, Introduction to
Geology, and Earth History are some core courses. Some elective options include
Measurement and Analysis of Air Quality, Volcanology, Air Quality, Earthquakes and
Tsunamis, Weather Analysis and Forecasting and much more!
You can gather more information on their website here!
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