This major provides a comprehensive program in environmental sciences based on a strong emphasis in earth sciences. It is especially directed toward study of the problems that arise from the complex interaction of man's technological and social activities with the natural environment.
Graduates are in demand for positions in government, industry, and consulting.
Suitable choices of courses may qualify students for graduate work in several fields. For the B.S. degree in Earth Sciences, a minimum of 123 credits is required. A student enrolled in this major must receive a grade of C or better, as specified in Senate Policy 82-44. The University reserves the right to change the requirements and regulations listed here and to determine whether a student has satisfactorily met its requirements for admission or graduation, and to reject any applicant for any reason the University determines to be material to the applicant's qualifications to pursue higher education. Nothing in this material should be considered a guarantee that completion of a program and graduation from the University will result in employment.