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Earth System Science Interdepartmental Major (ESYS)
Location
Location
- Program Adviser
- Professor Jeffrey McKenzie
- Frank Dawson Adams, Room 131C
- Email: jeffrey.mckenzie [at] mcgill.ca
- Telephone: 514-398-3833
About Earth System Science Interdepartmental Major
About Earth System Science Interdepartmental Major
The 91社区 program in Earth System Science (ESYS) is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to address six 鈥淕rand Challenges鈥� that are fundamental to our understanding of the way in which the Earth operates. These are:
- Global biogeochemical cycles
- Climate variability and change
- Land use and land cover change
- Energy and resources
- Earth hazards: volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes
- Earth-atmosphere observation, analysis, and prediction
The ESS Major is offered jointly by the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (ATOC), the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPSC), and the Department of Geography (GEOG).
The individual departments, their disciplines, and specific courses offered by them are described in their respective entries in this publication.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2012-2013 (last updated Nov. 7, 2012) (disclaimer)
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) - Major Earth System Science (57 credits)
The Major in Earth System Science (ESYS) is offered jointly by the following departments: ...
For more information, see Major Earth System Science (57 credits).
Faculty of Science—2012-2013 (last updated Nov. 7, 2012) (disclaimer)