Undergraduate Program
Learn what the DEEPS undergraduate experience is all about!
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Earth and Environmental scientists address fundamental scientific questions important for understanding the Earth and society’s connection to it. Courses in the degree program focus on physical, chemical, and biological processes affecting the Earth system spanning vast spatial and temporal scales, and the health of the planet and humanity on it.
The majors in Earth, or Environmental Sciences prepare students for a range of career trajectories including: graduate study, environmental consulting, energy systems & sustainability, natural resources management, law, and medicine. It is ideal for the undergraduate who is interested in the big picture of science and the world around them.
Majors in DEEPS are involved in the full spectrum of departmental activities beyond coursework, including research, seminars, field trips, and social functions. Many do research projects with faculty and graduate students that lead to honors theses and scientific publications.