EEPS and ENVS Majors
The EEPS program offers a major with a choice of three Bachelor of Science tracks: Environmental Earth Sciences, Geosciences or Planetary Sciences. Students can also work with a faculty member to design a specialty track. All of the programs of study include experiences with analytical equipment, computer systems and fieldwork. EEPS majors may also complete a Senior Honors Thesis.
There is also Bachelor of Arts major which provides greater flexibility of course choices.
The ENVS program offers a major in Environmental Science for both the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, along with two paths, a major concentration in Earth Science, or a major concentration in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The program includes a number of interdisciplinary courses for students interested in broadening their understanding of environmental issues. These courses often are team-taught by faculty from various areas of study.
Earth, Environmental and Planetary Science Major (EEPS)
Undergraduate Advisers
Environmental Earth Science Concentration – Sylvia Dee (Sylvia.dee@rice.edu)
Geoscience and Planetary Science Concentrations – Juli Morgan (morganj@rice.edu)
Undergraduate Advisers
Environmental Science Concentration – Caroline Masiello (masiello@rice.edu)
Earth Science Concentration – Juli Morgan (morganj@rice.edu)
EEPS and ENVS Student Research Information
EEPS majors may also conduct research.
Undergraduates are encouraged to embark in undergraduate research, including the opportunity to complete a Senior Honors Thesis.
Here is a list of the faculty and research topics available to undergraduates:
EEPS offers a variety of introductory courses, most of which will count towards major course credit requirements. The gallery below illustrates a variety of Fall 2021 Earth Science courses to choose from. Click on each to read the course description and registration information.
For those who are looking for a sample of what we do in EEPS, ESCI 114: Discoveries in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences is a 1 credit seminar course that will introduce you to a cross section of research from the various disciplines within our department.