Earth and Climate Science (Minor)

Bates College

Date Posted: Oct. 9, 2025
Submitted by: Robin Frederick
Sustainability Topic: Curriculum
Content Type: Academic Programs
Program Type: Minor

Description

Students learn about mountains, volcanoes, earth quakes, climate change, lakes, rivers, coastal zones, glaciers, natural hazards, water, and human impacts on the environment (to name a few) by studying these topics first hand in the field, in the laboratory, and in the classroom. Using inclusive pedagogies, we stress the importance of experiential learning and discovery, communication, and collaboration. Students in the Department of Earth and Climate Sciences work with their peers and faculty to build new knowledge and solve real-world problems.


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