Undergraduate Requirements

Earth Science

Focuses on the geological, tectonic and hydrologic processes that shape the Earth and its atmosphere and oceans over the millions of years, which have lead to the formation of fossil fuels and mineral deposits, and which today produce earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and other natural hazards.

Requirements for Earth Science Major

Requirements for Earth Science Concentration

Environmental Science

Focuses on the interaction between the Earth's physical environment and the biosphere, on anthropogenic processes such as pollution and global climate change, and on remediation.

Requirements for Environmental Science Major

Requirements for Environmental Science Concentration

Requirements for Special Concentration in Environmental Science for Environmental Biology Majors

Requirements for Special Concentration in Environmental Biology for Environmental Science Majors

Departmental Honors

The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences awards Departmental Honors to the major or majors in Earth Science or Environmental Science judged to have the best overall academic record. The award is accorded to no more than 10% of the graduating class, or one student in the case of a class smaller than 10. A grade point average of at least 3.6 and a senior thesis or equivalent research of high quality are required. Students who wish to be considered should contact the Departmental Representative (CC) or Director of Undergraduate Studies (GS) early in their senior year.

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