Earth and Marine Sciences Major, B.S. 

专业介绍

Students in the EMES program will explore the biological, chemical, and physical processes that shape our planet from the mountains to the sea. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, students build a strong foundation in the Earth system while learning to ask big questions about how landscapes form, oceans function, ecosystems respond to change, and natural resources are sustained. The program combines classroom learning with fieldwork, laboratory investigation, and data analysis to help students understand the dynamic processes driving our changing world.

Students can tailor the major through a concentration in Geoscience or Marine Biology and Ecology. In the Geoscience concentration, students study topics such as geology, hydrology, tectonics, and surface processes, gaining the knowledge and technical skills needed to understand Earth materials, water resources, and environmental change. The geoscience concentration is designed to permit students to pursue professional licensure in geology. In the Marine Biology and Ecology concentration, students examine aquatic systems from microbes to marine food webs, exploring the biology, chemistry, and ecology of marine environments. Across both concentrations, students develop hands-on experience in observation, experimentation, quantitative analysis, and scientific communication. With its Mountains-to-Sea perspective and strong emphasis on experiential learning, the major equips students to understand Earth’s past, engage its present, and help shape a more sustainable future.