Earth Sciences American University of Beirut

Overview

This Earth Sciences degree takes place at American University of Beirut.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Explain concepts and processes in Earth sciences (Earth as a complex and dynamic system, Chronology, surface and subsurface processes, earth materials, Earth structure, water science, natural resources, and climate change). 
• Apply laboratory, fieldwork, and quantitative/computational skills, required to collect, and analyze data for addressing geoscience problems, with emphasis on methodological limitations, accuracy, and uncertainty.​​​
• Build conceptual models for geological processes in specific application areas, e.g. resource exploration, hazard assessment, and emerging environmental issues).
•  Recognize Earth Sciences as an interdisciplinary field with a diversity of application tracks.
• Integrate acquired knowledge of earth science concepts and processes, and skills in a professional context.
• Communicate scientific knowledge and reasoning orally and in writing, through presentations, term papers, and scientific reports.