Environmental Physics
Earth Science
A course by
University of Auckland
Study the Earth's processes and environment through Physics and Mathematics with Environmental Physics at the University of Auckland.
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Understand Earth's physical and environmental processes
Gain a physics-based understanding of natural phenomena such as tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, oceans, and climate.
Apply physics and mathematics to environmental systems
Develop and apply analytical and quantitative skills for studying the Earth and environmental challenges.
Assess human impacts on the environment
Evaluate the environmental consequences of human activity and potential mitigation approaches.
What You're Signing Up For
Environmental Physics provides a physics-based understanding of the Earth and its environment. Students explore global processes such as plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, oceans, atmosphere, and climate, as well as environmental impacts of human activity. The programme prepares graduates for roles in research, resource exploration, and environmental management.
Course Content
- Earth science processes
- Global processes (plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes)
- Oceans and atmospheric science
- Climate and environmental change
- Human environmental impact
- Physics and mathematics applications in environment
- Field trips and practical investigation
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Resource Exploration
Future employment opportunities might be
Research in earth and environmental sciences
Exploration for oil, minerals, and groundwater
Environmental monitoring and management
Natural hazard assessment (earthquakes, climate change, pollution)
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