地球系统科学（GGS）理学硕士

该计划旨在满足对地球科学领域受过训练的专业人员不断增长的需求。该学位强调以研究为导向的全球系统方法来研究地球及其系统-大气，水圈和岩石圈，包括它们之间的相互关系以及与生物圈的相互作用。重点是对地球系统的观测，测量和分析。大多数学生的研究项目和论文将涉及地质和地理主题，但是也欢迎对地球科学相关主题的研究。完成该计划的学生有资格从事需要了解地球系统科学基础知识和必要工具（特别是与他们选择调查的地球科学领域相关的工具）的职业。鼓励学生进行硕士学位论文，但可以选择研究项目。在后一种情况下，学生必须通过全面考试。
The program addresses the growing demand for trained professionals in the Earth sciences. The degree emphasizes a research-oriented, global systems approach to studying the Earth and its systems- the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the lithosphere, including their interrelationships and interactions with the biosphere. Emphasis is on the observation, measurement, and analysis of Earth's systems.Most student research projects and theses will relate to geologic and geographic topics, however studies of related topics in Earth science are welcome. Students completing the program are qualified to pursue careers that require knowledge of the basics of Earth systems science and the requisite tools, specifically pertaining to the area of Earth science that they choose to investigate. Students are encouraged to undertake a master's thesis but may choose a research project. In the latter case, students must pass a comprehensive exam.