Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Planetary Sciences 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Western Connecticut State University |TopUniversities

Bachelor of Arts in Earth and Planetary Sciences

Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The earth and planetary sciences degree gives the student both a broad and detailed working knowledge in the major areas (astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography) of the earth and planetary sciences. This is accomplished through experiential and inquiry-driven learning, exposure to current research topics, the use of modern equipment and guidance in experimental techniques by experienced faculty. Emphasis is on well defined and frequently assessed performance goals such as critical thinking and mastery of concepts, and on the development of marketable skills including: project design and reporting, and the use of modern programming languages and software, instrumentation and methods of data analysis. Research experiences are available through student-faculty collaborations and internships in astronomy, meteorology, oceanography and planetary sciences.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

The earth and planetary sciences degree gives the student both a broad and detailed working knowledge in the major areas (astronomy, geology, meteorology, oceanography) of the earth and planetary sciences. This is accomplished through experiential and inquiry-driven learning, exposure to current research topics, the use of modern equipment and guidance in experimental techniques by experienced faculty. Emphasis is on well defined and frequently assessed performance goals such as critical thinking and mastery of concepts, and on the development of marketable skills including: project design and reporting, and the use of modern programming languages and software, instrumentation and methods of data analysis. Research experiences are available through student-faculty collaborations and internships in astronomy, meteorology, oceanography and planetary sciences.

Admission Requirements

6+
Candidates for admission must have a high school diploma from an accredited secondary school or an equivalency diploma. Other English Language Requirements: a 213 on the Computer Based Test (CBT) or a 550 on the paper based test (PB) on TOEFL.

48 Months
Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
0 USD
International
0 USD

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