The Department of Earth System Science is dedicated to preparing students to contribute to the development of a robust future society by cultivating the ability to analyze a variety of phenomena occurring in the geosphere (which consists of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) in a scientific manner and by imparting a broad perspective and knowledge in a way that leads to future promise.
To accomplish that goal, the Department has adopted an approach in which required experimental courses in the sciences form the core learning experience for first-and second-year students, who broaden the horizons of their knowledge with specialized basic courses in areas such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science, as illustrated in its curriculum tree. Third-and fourth-year students choose from experimental course groups in earth science, geophysics, and biology as they build specialized analytical skills
They also expand their knowledge in earth science through a broad range of specialized courses and then bring their ability to think logically, analyze problems, think creatively, and explicate unknown phenomena to fruition by writing a graduation thesis.
The Department also strives to prepare students for global careers through language courses and shared educational courses.
