Undergraduate Programs
Through our undergraduate programs, EAS students learn about the earth and atmospheric science phenomena and processes which affects daily life and prepare for futures that might include working to preserve and enhance the environment, determining the sources of earthquakes and landslides, teaching, investigating the past or the future through plate tectonics or fossil discoveries, or forecasting the weather.
The Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences undergraduate programs prepare students to investigate a wide variety of areas, with a common emphasis on an understanding of interactions between and within different parts of the Earth system. Within our interdisciplinary department, students may specialize in one or more aspects of the Earth system.
Information on Majors and Additional Information can be found below.
Meet Our Alums
Beverly Barnhart
Current Position:
Energy Technology Steward, U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency
Degrees:
B.S. Heidelberg College 1976
M.S. Purdue University, Atmos. Physics/Meteorology, 1979
M.S. National War College 2006
Current Position:
Energy Technology Steward, U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency
Degrees:
B.S. Heidelberg College 1976
M.S. Purdue University, Atmos. Physics/Meteorology, 1979
M.S. National War College 2006
Paul Krishna
Current Position:
Environmental Programs Manager, ExxonMobil Corporation
Degrees:
B.S. Univ. of Delaware 1986
M.S. Purdue Univ, Geoscience 1988
Current Position:
Environmental Programs Manager, ExxonMobil Corporation
Degrees:
B.S. Univ. of Delaware 1986
M.S. Purdue Univ, Geoscience 1988
Michael Sabones
Current Position:
Meteorologist-in-Charge, National Weather Service
Degrees:
B.S. Bradley University 1981
M.S. Purdue Univ, Engineering Geology 1984
Current Position:
Meteorologist-in-Charge, National Weather Service
Degrees:
B.S. Bradley University 1981
M.S. Purdue Univ, Engineering Geology 1984
Majors: Specific programs of study include:
- Atmospheric Sciences/Meteorology
Within the atmospheric science majors, students can select elective courses to focus their study on weather forecasting, research, environmental monitoring, and specialties within those areas.
Read More - Geology & Geophysics
Within the geology and geophysics major, students can select elective courses to focus their study on areas such as basin analysis, biogeochemistry, engineering geology, geochemistry, geomechanics, geomorphology, geophysics, hydrogeology, paleontology, planetary science, sedimentology/stratigraphy, structural geology, and tectonics.
Read More - Environmental Geosciences
Using a background in geology or atmospheric science as their foundation, students can use an interdisciplinary approach to study ground-water contamination, landfill management, landslide risk, urban planning, climate change, and many other contemporary environmental issues.
Read More - Earth Space/Science Teaching
The earth/space science teaching program provides a broad earth science core; a strong background in math, chemistry, and physics; and courses in education covering student development, integration of content and teaching methods, use of technology, fostering community, and assessing outcomes.
Read More - Interdisciplinary Science Degree
If you are interested in pursuing EAS through the Interdisciplinary Science degree, additional information may be found under the Read More link below.
Read More (PDF)
Field Camp Note to Earth Science Majors:
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Earth science majors must take a six-week summer field camp in the western United States.
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Additional Information for All Students:
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Please follow links below to additional information.
EAS Student Clubs:
- Association for Environmental and Engineering Geologists: AEG is a club for all students of any major who are interested in geology or geology-related topics. Activities include field trips, guest speakers, and meetings. Advisor: Terry West
- Purdue University Geologic Society (PUGS) is a club for all students of any major who are interested in geology or geology-related topics. Acitvities include field trips, guest speakers, and regular meetings. Advisor: Saad Haq
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Purdue University Meteorological Association (PUMA): PUMA is the student chapter of the AMS
(Americal Meteorological Society) and is intended for all students interested in meteorology.
PUMA offers trips, organizes events, invites guest speakers, and holds regular meetings. Advisor: Mike Baldwin
Please visit the PUMA blog: http://purdue-weather.blogspot.com
