Applied Learning

Learn by doing

Across the School of Earth and Environment, undergraduate programs emphasize practical experience and transferable skills. Depending on your program, you may:

• Work in the field to observe earth and environmental processes firsthand.
• Use laboratory techniques and scientific instruments to analyze materials and samples.
• Apply GIS, remote sensing, mapping, programming and other geospatial tools.
• Use models and data to investigate environmental and Earth system questions.
• Participate in undergraduate research or internships.
• Customize your degree with a track, specialization, minor, certificate or second major.