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Earth Sciences (B.S.)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Bachelor's DegreeAcademic

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Earth sciences is the study of the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and of the processes that operate on and within it, with emphasis on the crust, oceans, and atmosphere. The department's programs emphasize applications of physics, chemistry, and biology to understanding the Earth.

Credits

120 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Details

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Minnesota

    Minnesota

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingScienceInstructingActive Learning

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguageMathematicsPhysicsChemistry

Abilities

Oral ExpressionSpeech ClarityOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityNear VisionSpeech Recognition

Tasks

  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geol
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, atmospheric thermodynamics, and physics.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling software

Tools

Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersConference telephonesDesktop computersDigital calculatorsDigital video camerasDigital video disk DVD playersField emission scanning electron microscopesGlobal positioning system GPS receiversHandheld microphonesInteractive whiteboard controllersInteractive whiteboards

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium25-1051.00Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarytitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Advanced graduate seminars on topics such as atmospheric dynamics or space science instrumentation — design and deliver autonomously, incorporating current research findings.
  • Comprehensive assessment systems including examinations, projects, and participation rubrics — develop and implement independently across undergraduate and graduate course portfolios.
  • Multidisciplinary course curricula — plan, evaluate, and revise systematically to align with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards in a research university.
  • Field research experiences and capstone laboratory projects — supervise, guiding students through hypothesis formation, data collection, and scientific writing in authentic scientific environments.
  • Complex student performance data — analyze using monitoring and judgment skills to identify at-risk learners and implement targeted instructional interventions.
  • Graduate student research papers and theses — evaluate with expert critical thinking, providing detailed disciplinary feedback to support scholarly development in earth or space sciences.
  • Novel instructional approaches using geographic information systems, map creation software, and analytical platforms — integrate to solve non-routine pedagogical challenges in postsecondary science education.
  • Interdisciplinary course content bridging physics, chemistry, and geography — synthesize and communicate with oral clarity and written precision to diverse student audiences.
  • Department course offerings and instructional methods — systematically evaluate through systems analysis to identify gaps and recommend evidence-based improvements.
  • Collaborative classroom environments — cultivate by modeling scientific reasoning, active listening, and social perceptiveness in graduate and undergraduate discussions on atmospheric or marine science.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
83%
Placement Rate
56%