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EARTH SCIENCES
The earth sciences (geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy) and the closely related fields of physical geography and environmental science involve the interdisciplinary study of Earth's natural phenomena (including volcanoes, earthquakes, floods, storms, the greenhouse effect, and meteors) and draw from chemistry and physics, as well as biology. Earth scientists study the composition and structure of the solid earth, oceans, and atmosphere and how these interrelated systems change through time. An understanding of earth science is necessary for finding and properly managing natural resources and avoiding natural hazards. Career opportunities in the earth sciences include both professional and technical positions in government agencies and private industry, independent consulting, teaching, and basic research.
Students selecting an earth science or environmental science as a major may complete the Associate in Arts transfer degree (AA-DTA), Associate in Arts and Sciences transfer degree (AA), or the Associate in Sciences (AS-T). Students planning to complete a major in earth sciences or environmental science at a four year college or university should select courses parallel to the requirements of the senior institution to which they plan to transfer. Earth and environmental science courses can also fulfill the science requirement for students not majoring in a science, and provide subject matter that supports a variety of majors, such as education.
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