地球与环境科学理学学士

该大学拥有地球和环境科学的文学学士学位和理学学士学位，并集中于大气，地表过程和地球科学。课程工作包括环境科学，世界文化与环境，地球科学以及保护和可持续性方面的课程和实验室工作的核心。学生还将完成化学，微积分和物理领域的数学和科学课程的核心课程。选修课选自环境过程，水和地球化学，地球生物学，地球考古学，物理地球科学和研究等领域。
The University offers a bachelor of arts (B.A.) and a bachelor of science (B.S.) in earth and environmental sciences with concentrations in atmosphere and surface processes and geoscience. Coursework includes a core of courses and laboratory work in environmental science, world culture and environments, earth science, and conservation and sustainability. Students also complete a core of mathematics and science courses in chemistry, calculus, and physics. Electives are selected from areas such as environmental processes, water and geochemistry, geobiology, geoarchaeology, physical geosciences, and research. In addition, each student selects a concentration in one (or more) of the following areas. Atmospheric and Surface Processes: This concentration focuses on the field and laboratory techniques needed to understand earth surface processes and climate. Coursework includes physical geography, weather and climate, geomorphic processes, chemistry, and physics. Graduates are prepared for careers in fields such as land reclamation, surface water/soil contamination, and conservation of natural resources. Geoscience: This concentration focuses on field and laboratory techniques needed to interpret earth and environmental processes, analyze and evaluate scientific data, and assess new environmental issues. Coursework includes earth history, mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, field geology, environmental geology, stratigraphy and sedimentation, chemistry, and physics. Graduates are prepared for professional careers as geologists or hydrogeologist in a variety of industries or in government agencies, including those dealing with distribution and quality of groundwater, pollution problems, waste disposal, and hazards such as flooding and erosion.<br><br>Our graduates possess the marketable skills, knowledge, and training in field and laboratory techniques necessary for professional positions. The program also provides a sound foundation for graduate study. Career options vary depending on the concentration selected. There is an increasing need for geoscientist and environmental scientists who can apply their expertise to finding energy and mineral resources as well as evaluating and mitigating the impact of humans on the environment. Our graduates are prepared for careers with geological, environmental, and engineering firms, analytical laboratories, petroleum and mining companies, and hydrological consulting firms. They are qualified for careers with federal agencies such as the United States Geological Survey, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. On the state level, career opportunities include positions with state geological surveys or departments of natural resources, environmental management, or private environmental or engineering firms.