文理学院
课程
Take courses in introductory 地球 science, 化学, 生物学, environmental science data analysis, 和现场方法. You will build core knowledge by choosing courses across four thematic blocks: fundamentals of geology; water science; solid 地球; and ancient climates and ecosystems.
- Explain process-based linkages among tectonics, climate and life over time as illustrated by the 地球 system.
- Understand the societal importance of 地球 science.
- Effectively synthesize published, peer-reviewed geosciences literature into written reports and/or data products.
- Develop written and verbal communication skills required to effectively convey science to a wide range of audiences.
- 地球和生命的历史
- Introduction to Climate Dynamics
- Environmental Aqueous Geo化学
- Introduction to 地球 and Environmental Data Analysis
- Applications of GIS in 地球 Sciences
课外的机会
英雄地质实验室
校园专用空间, including the 英雄地质实验室, offer state-of-the art laboratory and computing facilities that allow for sophisticated analytical and numerical study of 地球 systems.
K.D. 尼尔森系列讲座
几乎每周都有, attend a lecture by a visiting scientist as part of the Department of 地球 and Environmental Sciences’ lecture series. This will often provide insights into the kinds of research and developments that are at the cutting edge of 地球 science research.
国外前沿:地球科学
花了 在新西兰留学一个学期 with either a geological and/or environmental focus. Participate in a five- to six-week field camp and take four courses at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, 新西兰. One of those courses will be a research methods course using data collected during your field experience.
