地球科学运用化学，物理学，数学和生物学的原理来理解地球的组成，结构和历史以及控制地球的过程。然后，地球科学家将利用这些知识来解决社会需求和问题，例如查找和表征矿产，能源和地下水资源，评估地震和其他地质灾害以及评估和补救环境污染。犹他大学的地球科学计划将为您提供基础科学概念的广泛基础，然后您可以通过追求地球科学领域的三个重点领域之一来个性化学位：地质学（专注于地质材料，地球系统和化石），环境地球科学（关注大气层及其相互作用）和地球物理（关注使用物理方法成像和理解地球）。无论重点领域是什么，所有计划的毕业生都
Geoscience applies the principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and biology to understand the composition, structure, and history of the Earth and the processes that govern it. Geoscientists then use this knowledge to address societal needs and problems, such as locating and characterizing mineral, energy, and groundwater resources, assessing seismic and other geologic hazards, and evaluating and remediating environmental contamination. The University of Utah's Geoscience program will provide you with a broad foundation in fundamental science concepts, and you can then individualize your degree by pursuing one of three emphasis areas in the geoscience field: Geology (which focuses on geologic materials, Earth systems, and fossils), Environmental Geoscience (which focuses on the layers of the atmosphere and their interactions), and Geophysics (which focuses on using physical methods to image and understand the Earth). Regardless of emphasis area, all program graduates will be prepared and qualified to pass the professional geologist licensure examination. After graduation, students are prepared for post-graduate work in the earth sciences, or professional jobs requiring earth science knowledge (such as environmental law and earth resource management).<br><br>Geoscience students can go on to work for private or public firms or the government. U alumni have found work as exploration geologists, geomechanics engineers, and seismic engineers. Other job opportunities include work as a geochemist, oceanographer, paleontologist, petroleum geologist, or geophysicist. With additional education, careers in research, education, and administration are also possible.