地球与行星科学是对地球和太阳系中其他物体的研究。它涉及岩石的形成，组成和历史的研究，在岩石形成后对其进行修改的大小过程（包括水，大气和人类活动的影响）以及有用的材料（金属，石油，煤炭等）。地球与行星科学是一门多学科科学，它利用化学，物理学，生物学，气象学，海洋学和其他学科来全面了解我们的星球和太阳系的演化，并增强我们星球的自然资源的管理权。我们鼓励准专业学生尽早开始其对数学，化学和物理的低年级要求，并与部门本科生顾问一起访问以协助课程计划。推荐的学士学位课程是研究生课程准备的地质，地球物理学或行星科学的推
Earth and Planetary Sciences is the study of the Earth and other bodies in the solar system. It involves the study of the formation, composition and history of rocks; the large- and small-scale processes that modify them after they form (including the effects of water, the atmosphere and human activities); and the useful materials (metals, petroleum, coal, etc.) that may be obtained from them. Earth and Planetary Sciences is a multidisciplinary science that utilizes chemistry, physics, biology, meteorology, oceanography and other disciplines to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of our planet and the solar system and to enhance the stewardship of our planet’s natural resources. Prospective majors are encouraged to begin their lower-division requirements in math, chemistry and physics as early as possible and visit with a Departmental Undergraduate Advisor to assist in curriculum planning. The B.S. degree is the recommended route for preparation for graduate study Geology, Geophysics or Planetary Science. B.S. students do not need to select a minor: completion of degree requirements fulfills requirements for a Distributed Minor. Petitions for course substitutions in the degree programs are welcome and should be made in consultation with a department advisor. All majors are encouraged to pursue an undergraduate thesis (493 and 495) in collaboration with a faculty advisor.