Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry
专业介绍
Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry offers two different emphases. Low-temperature geochemistry involves study of chemical and biochemical processes on and near Earth’s surface, including land, oceans and freshwater bodies, and how the geochemical record reflects climate conditions. High-temperature geochemistry includes study of formation and evolution of the Earth and other planets, magma formation and properties, volcanic activity, and metamorphism.
Both A.B. and Sc.B. degrees are offered, requiring 12 and 19 courses, respectively. These degrees build skills in critical thinking, data analysis and modeling, finding solutions to complex problems, and written and oral communication. DEEPS provides a highly collaborative learning environment that emphasizes process-oriented, hands-on approaches in the classroom, in labs and on field trips. There are many opportunities for students to do paid research during the summer or academic year.
Students interested in this concentration may also wish to consider related concentrations: Earth, Climate and Biology, Geophysics and Climate Physics, and Earth and Planetary Science.
Student Goals
Students in this concentration will:
- Understand fundamental processes that shaped the Earth, the other planets and their environments through time
- Study chemical and physical interactions in the climate system and the solid Earth, including those that lead to natural hazards, climate change and environmental concerns
- Apply multidisciplinary scientific approaches to finding solutions to societal problems
- Develop skills in critical thinking, data analysis, theory and modeling, speaking and writing, and teamwork and leadership
- Build a strong foundation for diverse careers