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Department of Earth Sciences



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Bachelor of Science in Geology or Geophysics

The Department of Earth Sciences offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Geology and Geophysics, as well as Minor options in Geology, Geophysics and Global Climate Change. Earth Science degrees cover all scientific studies related to the planet Earth, including the study of Earth composition, structure, processes, and history. The degree programs include the study of the organisms that inhabit our planet, how natural hazards affect society, and the past, present and future of climate change. All programs in the Department of Earth Sciences place substantial emphasis on preparing students for graduate study and a wide range of rewarding careers.

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University of California, Riverside
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521
Tel: (951) 827-1012

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Earth Sciences Information

Department of Earth Sciences
Geology Building

Tel: (951) 827-3434
Fax: (951) 827-4324
E-mail: john.herring@ucr.edu

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