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Home > Academics > Colleges and Schools > College of Natural, Applied & Health Sciences > School of Environmental and Life Sciences > Earth Science > Degree Programs - Earth Science

Existing
BS in Earth Science, General Option
BS in Earth Science, Concentration in Geological Sciences
BS in Earth Science, Concentration in Atmospheric Sciences

Currently Being Developed
Concentration in Environmental Geography
Concentration in Environmental Resource Management
Concentration in Oceanic and Coastal Science
Concentration in Geographic Information Sciences
Future Graduate Program Plans for Fall 2012 Start
MS in Earth Systems, Concentration in Environmental Hazards and Risk Response
MS in Earth Systems, Concentration in Environmental Systems Forensics and Modeling
MS in Earth Systems, Concentration in Climate and Climate & Environmental Change Studies

All SELS Earth Sciences Graduates will have these Earth Sciences Outcomes:
1. An understanding of the basic principles of geology, meteorology, climatology, hydrology, oceanography, geographic information science (GIS), and astronomy as they define physical systems and their associated characteristics and behaviors;

2. An understanding of the theories, principles and methodologies of the protocols used for scientific study and analyses within these areas; the ability to use principles of scientific discovery to solve problems and to do so across disciplinary boundaries;

3. An understanding of the dynamic processes and interactions that occur within the earth systems: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, the biosphere and especially the interactions between coupled natural and human systems and their impacts on one another;

4. An in-depth understanding of the principles and protocols in their chosen specialty area of study and the relation of these so that they may integrate across the sciences in a trans- and cross-disciplinary manner;

5. An understanding of the relationships between their chosen specialty area to the broader areas of science and society, including ethical issues and the role of science as an important force in shaping the future and in decision-making processes;

6. A globalized view and an understanding of past, present, and future environmental issues, their important social and economic connections, and how to apply geospatial, bio-geochemical, and systematic knowledge to the study of these issues;

7. The ability to formulate scientific research questions and hypotheses through critical observations and analysis of information from online resources and the scientific and public literature and media as well as the creation of needed datasets; and

8. The ability to design and implement complex problem solving strategies, appropriately collect data, perform specialized data analyses, develop visualization and effective communications to both scientific and public audiences.