Learn by Doing

You won’t just learn about Earth systems—you’ll work in them. Through immersive field experiences and purpose‑driven labs, you’ll collect data in the field, analyze it in the lab, and translate results into solutions that support communities and ecosystems.

• Fieldwork you’ll remember: stream gauging; soil and sediment sampling; structural mapping; GPS‑ and drone‑supported data collection.
• Labs with impact: rock, mineral, and sediment analysis; GIS‑based spatial analytics with industry‑standard software.
• Problem‑solving mindset: frame meaningful questions, interpret complex datasets, and communicate findings clearly to technical and public audiences.

Small Classes. Big Mentorship.

Here, you’re known by name. Faculty mentors guide you in small classes and collaborative labs, helping you build confidence with modern tools and methods. Our region’s bedrock, rivers, glacial landscapes, wetlands, and nearby communities become your outdoor classroom—offering place‑based learning you won’t find everywhere.

What You’ll Study

Our curriculum spans the core areas that drive change and opportunity:

• Earth systems and surface processes
• Hydrology and water resources
• GIS, remote sensing, and cartography
• Soils and environmental geochemistry
• Climate and environmental change
• Rocks, minerals, and energy resources
• The evolution of life and the geologic record