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| Welcome to the EARTH SCIENCE  Home Page LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE |
| The ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES include: |
Closely related sciences, include: |
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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 and
Sciences Degree under either Plan A or Plan B. 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 which supports a variety of
majors, such as education.
| The ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES include: |
Closely related sciences, include: |
| COURSES | FACULTY | LINKS | ADVISING | SUMMER JOBS |
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 and
Sciences Degree under either Plan A or Plan B. 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 which supports a variety of
majors, such as education.
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