The impact humans have exerted on earth is the core of what makes up the Earth and Spatial Sciences, and much of society’s most pressing needs calls for professionals in the evolved geological and geographic sciences. With a basis in climatology, hydrology, sustainability, geography and environment, students will be prepared to enter into a profession that can lead the way in solving those problems.
The time in the program cumulates in a senior capstone experience that includes field work and work collecting, integrating and interpreting data and observations. Students will take there knowledge with them into a career as a geographer, geologist, hydrologist or geographic information scientist in support of resource extraction, conservation and restoration that is crucial to the health of the state of Idaho and the nation.
Water is the most important resource in the world. Knowledge of the hydrologic cycle, how water moves in and across the earth, as well as the ability to analyze and interpret information associated with different hydrologic processes is essential to protecting this vital resource.
As a student with a hydrology and climate option, students will gain the skills necessary to acquire, analyze, synthesize and present hydrologic information necessary to navigate the challenges presented by today’s climate crises and help to find the solutions needed to manage and mitigate human-induced climate change and naturally occurring climate variability in positions that span meteorology, climatology, non-governmental organizations, land management agencies, data analysis and more.
