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Earth and Planetary Sciences
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Earth and Planetary Sciences is the study of the physical, chemical,
and biological processes that shape the Earth and the other planets.
These processes range from fluid circulation in the Earth's core, to
the study of solid earth processes (including volcanic eruptions), groundwater
circulation, oceanic and atmospheric circulation, to the processes involving
ecology, geobiology, and paleoclimatology. An understanding of these
processes also provides a fundamental basis for training in environmental
science and an appreciation of global environmental issues.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences offers a flexible undergraduate
program that allows students to tailor their course of study to meet
their interests and objectives. Programs of study for majors
in Earth and Planetary Sciences and in the Environmental Earth Sciences
are available. Majors in the Earth and Planetary Sciences can
follow tracks in geological sciences, geophysical sciences, or geoecology. Programs
are also available in both majors for offers students planning careers
in the health professions. Minors in Environmental Earth Sciences
and (for social science or humanities majors) Environmental Studies
are available for students majoring in other disciplines who wish to
have an introduction to the processes that control the Earth's
environment.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://www.jhu.edu/~eps/education/index.html#undergraduate
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- A freshman seminar such as Conversation with the Earth, 270. 102
- Calculus I, 110.106
- General Physics I, 171.103
- General Physics Lab, 171.111
- OR
- Introductory Chemistry I, 030.101
- Perhaps an additional H or S course
- Total 12-16 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major:http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/EarthPlanetSciMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Earth and Planetary Sciences:
- Collecting and analyzing samples and data
- Working both indoors and outdoors
- Developing and planning environmental programs
- Working as part of a team
- Seeing relationships among factors
- Reporting results orally and in writing
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Earth and Planetary Sciences?
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/majors/eps.html
More information about career possibilities with a major in Earth and
Planetary Sciences:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/sheets/geology.pdf
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/
Last modified: September 4, 2008 |
