Fundamental to Earth Science are the impacts of people on our planet?snatural systems as well as the interaction of physical, chemical, and biological processes at all spatial scales ranging from submicroscopic to planetary, and over time scales from the immediate to billions of years.
Thus, courses in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology and Physics are required to fulfill the degree requirements.
Majors in Earth Science can gain expertise in addressing critical societal issues related to environmental management, resource management, natural hazard management, resource exploration, atmospheric and climate sciences, water resources, and much, much more.