EEOS Curricula

The Environmental Earth and Ocean Sciences span the disciplines of climate, energy, environmental hazards, geology, mineral and water resources, oceanography, remote sensing, and tectonics.  The need for energy, environmental protection, and responsible land and water resource management is projected to spur demand for geoscientists in the future (Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020).   Earth Sciences courses are rigorous and comprehensive utilizing the most current technology so that students not only develop but also apply knowledge of their discipline to solve complex problems. Our students engage in research of critical importance such as how fluids flow through fractured and porous rock units or using ocean gliders to study phytoplankton blooms.  Graduates from the Earth Sciences curriculum find satisfying careers in the environmental sciences, geology, and ocean sciences. 

The courses required for the BS in Environmental Earth and Ocean Sciences provide a solid foundation in the Environmental Earth Sciences while allowing students to select a concentration of their interest.  The curriculum is also streamlined and flexible so that students can select and complete minors without exceeding 120 credits required for graduation.