Earth Sciences BA (Hons)

Earth Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Earth Sciences is designed for students intending to prepare for direct entry into a career as a professional in industry or government, or for graduate school in any of the earth sciences, such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology.

Degree Overview

Courses in the BS degree’s Earth Sciences core, supported by courses in the basic science and math foundation, give students a strong understanding of the structure and behavior of Earth’s systems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) and the physical process through which they interact. The Earth Sciences core courses teach not only interdisciplinary science concepts but also skills in quantitative problem solving, fieldwork, and writing and oral communication, which are directly applicable to both graduate school and a career. Students develop disciplinary depth by selecting one of three emphases: Geology, Hydrology, or Oceans, Weather & Climate.

Study Reasons

Studying this course will help you apply the scientific method to solve problems in the Earth sciences, whichincludes making observations, asking scientific questions, forming and testing hypotheses, and analysing and evaluating the results.

Students will be able to Use scientific principles to inform society and evaluate issues arising from environmental change, such as natural hazards, resource management, and climate change.

This degree program is an approved pathway (“similar” major) for students earning the ADT in Geology