大气科学系, 环境科学 and 物理
欢迎来到大气科学系, 环境科学 and 物理 at the 道成肉身的大学. One of six departments in the 数学、科学与工程学院, it offers exciting and cutting-edge study into the workings, 自然和世界的属性.
学生 can select from a broad array of degrees offered, including bachelor’s degrees and minors 在气象学 and Broadcast 气象学, a bachelor's degree and minor 环境科学, 辅修物理和地质学. 在每个程序中, students learn from faculty who include leading researchers in their fields, 特殊教育工作者, and skilled practitioners who teach drawing from their deep scholarship and professional experience. Small class sizes mean greater access to faculty and more direct mentorship, better preparing students for careers in the sciences.
To enrich their academic experience and deepen their studies, students can take part in related organizations or societies. Some students may even take part in research opportunities through their advisor or faculty members, 或者作为学生就业职位的一部分.
环境科学
The 环境科学 degree program is designed for students who wish to receive a comprehensive environmental science education for the purpose of research into and management of Earth's natural resources, and for promotion of environmental protection of these resources for public health and welfare. 环境科学 is an interdisciplinary program which prepares students for entering a wide variety of professional careers as well as graduate programs in pollution abatement, 保护, 环境评估, 和教育. 政府, 行业, and private research groups provide entry-level positions for environmental scientists.
The 环境科学 program philosophy seeks to develop in the student an appreciation of the Earth's fragile ecosystems through education and understanding of the Earth's biosphere. The student learns to critically analyze and evaluate environmental problems and issues and identify possible solutions compatible with the needs and requirements of all life within the environment.
The 环境科学 program provides a comprehensive liberal arts education with a unique core curriculum connected with a broad-based and in-depth education in biology, 化学, 地质与物理. 学生 will gain an understanding of how the physical, biological and chemical processes operate in the natural environment of the Earth and comprehend the complex connections and interactions among these processes. 学生 will learn the necessity of conserving our natural resources for maintaining and improving the quality of human life while developing a sense of service toward promoting environmental stewardship for future generations.
气象学
The 气象学 degree program is designed for students who wish to receive a comprehensive education for the purpose of research into the dynamics of the Earth's atmosphere, 天气分析, 天气预报. This science includes a study of the impact of air pollution on people and the environment, the threat of changing climate due to global warming, 恶劣的天气和世界气候.
The 气象学 program philosophy seeks to develop in the student an appreciation of the Earth's fragile atmosphere through education and understanding of the Earth's atmosphere. The student learns to critically analyze and evaluate the interactions of the atmosphere with the oceans and biosphere, recognize the problems and issues of local and regional air pollution, the profound implications and long-term effects of global warming on the planet, 恶劣天气的影响, and the long-term effects human impact on weather and climate. The program offers the student the knowledge and skills to investigate adverse human impact on weather and climate and recognize how to remediate or avoid these conditions to support the needs and requirements of all life on our planet. The spirit of Christian service is promoted by providing the student the intellectual tools necessary for making sound scientific decisions and ethical judgments and thus become enlightened citizens in society. Experiences in research activities through course work, seminars and internships also promote within each student self-realization and spiritual guidance acquired through independent work, 自愿的努力, 合作学习.
地质
选修地质学需要20个小时的课程. It was designed to give prepare students for future work in geology, 无论是在他们的职业生涯中还是在研究生院. It prepares students by supplying a good foundation and work in important areas of intersection with 地质, 比如水, 环境与土壤.
物理
The Minor in 物理 program is designed to enhance students who major in other subject areas, 尤其是在数学方面, 科学与工程. Please see the respective page for program requirements.