地球，大气和行星科学系为在地球科学（包括地质，地球物理学，地球生物学和地球化学），大气科学，气候科学，环境系统以及行星科学和行星学等广泛领域的专业职业提供本科准备天文学。地球，大气和行星科学理学学士课程的设置，是通过一般部门学科和学生选择的集中领域的进阶学习来确保基础背景。学生和顾问计划适当和相关的选修课程。学生还必须参加野外和/或实验室课程，并完成独立研究项目，这是学位要求的一部分。
The Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences Department offers undergraduate preparation for professional careers in a wide range of fields in geoscience (which includes geology, geophysics, geobiology, and geochemistry), atmospheric science, climate science, environmental systems, and planetary science and planetary astronomy. <br><br>The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences ensures a fundamental background through general departmental subjects and advanced study in a concentration area chosen by the student. The student and advisor plan an appropriate and relevant selection of electives. Students are also required to take field and/or laboratory subjects, and to complete an independent research project as part of the degree requirements.