• BA in Geology - Earth System Science at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 121-credit program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Earth Science is the study of the Earth and its neighbors in space. It is an exciting science with many interesting and practical applications
  • Earth sciences combine physics, chemistry, and biology with geology, geography, and paleontology to answer fundamental questions about the origin, development, and future of the Earth.
  • One section of Earth scientists uses their knowledge of the Earth to locate and develop energy and mineral resources.
  • Others study the impact of human activity on the Earth’s environment, and design methods to protect the planet.
  • A few earth scientists use their knowledge about Earth processes such as volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes to plan communities that will not expose people to these dangerous even.