Earth and Environmental Science Major (BS)

Please see the UNLV College of Science, Department of Geoscience web page at http://geoscience.unlv.edu for information about department programs, faculty and facilities.  Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available at https://www.unlv.edu/degree/bs-earth-environmental-science.

Please see advising information at the UNLV  College of  Science at www.unlv.edu/sciences/advising.

 Accreditation

Institution - Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities www.nwccu.org

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the ability to recognize, formulate, employ, and interpret the scientific methodology
2. Demonstrate the knowledge of major rock types, geologic time, evolution, and earth history events
3. Demonstrate the knowledge in various specializations within the field of earth science to solve appropriate research or applied problems.
4. Demonstrate the ability to function independently, collaboratively, and ethically with others in the profession as colleagues and supervisors
5. Demonstrate the written and verbal communications skills required to convey contemporary theories in earth science and in how the Earth operates as a system
6. Demonstrate sufficient skills in computers and multi-media systems for the application and presentation in earth science

University Graduation Requirements

• Please see Graduation Policies for complete information