Bachelor in Earth Science
Lewiston, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 21,836 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Earth Science major provides a broad-based science education with a focus on Earth’s systems, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Students gain an understanding of the major features of each of these systems with foundational courses in Earth system science, environmental earth science, historical geology, and earth materials. Elective courses in the program include hydrogeology, structural field geology, geographic information systems, geochemistry, ecology, and field biology. Students can opt to participate in internships, and research projects, or serve as teaching assistants. The program prepares students for a wide variety of careers in the private and government sectors including the fields of environmental science, geotechnical services, natural hazards mitigation, mining and petroleum industries, and resource management. It also provides an excellent foundation for students interested in continuing their education with graduate work in the natural sciences. Students may complete additional courses required for secondary teaching certification.
Program Outcome
The goals of the Earth Science program are to provide students with learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and field so that they are well-prepared to:
- Understand the major features and processes in Earth’s systems and the interrelationships between them;
- Understand the interactions between Earth systems and human society;
- Apply geoscience knowledge and critical thinking skills to identify and address a variety of Earth science problems;
- Understand field research techniques and be able to critically interpret geologic phenomena in the field;
- Apply scientific methods with clearly articulated hypotheses and understand the fundamentals of collecting and applying data to test hypotheses;
- Communicate in a scientifically effective manner, in both oral and written form.
Career Opportunities
Graduates with a BA/BS in Earth Science go on to obtain careers in a variety of fields:
- Resources
- Landscape
- Astrogeology and Space Sciences
- Education
- Minerals
- Geologic Mapping
- Hazards
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