atmospheric science major- u c berkeley（大气科学专业- u c伯克利）.docVIP

USLI: Undergraduate Student Learning Initiative 1. Goals of the Berkeley Undergraduate Program in Earth and Planetary Science The Department of Earth and Planetary Science offers a program of instruction that focuses on the origin, evolution, structure and dynamics of the Earth and other planetary bodies. EPS offers a BA degree and students have a choice among six specializations: geology, geophysics, environmental earth science, atmospheric science, marine science and planetary sciences. Our major is small (currently 100) but has been growing (Fig. 1), in part because of active recruiting and in part because the world is becoming more aware of earth-related issues such as climate change, earthquakes and earth resources and their geo-political and environmental consequences. The goal of the EPS BA degree is to provide students with a broad and sound education that provides general and specialized knowledge and is intellectually challenging and stimulating. Upon completion of the degree students are ready to enter graduate school at top-ranking institutions (about half of them choose this path), find employment in the profession (geological and environmental engineering and consulting are major opportunities), continue in public education as teachers, or use their background as a sound basis for a new career such as in public policy, law or medical sciences. A quick look at our alumni list reveals that more than 110 former students have faculty positions at over 70 institutions in the United States and over 20 at universities abroad. We offer classes both in core training and in specialized topics, as well as integrative courses that provide a broad overview. Beginning with a required introduction to the “Planet Earth”, the undergraduate major specializations give students many options for courses. Additionally, extensive opportunities are provided for field work, laboratory experiments and analysis, and theoretical investigations. EPS majors acquire know