Bachelor of Arts in Earth Sciences - Geoarchaeology

University of Memphis

Program objectives are: (a) be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles, concepts and knowledge of the discipline Earth Sciences (b) have knowledge of the effects of natural processes and human activity on the environment (c) be able to address, solve and communicate geographic problems using quantitative methods and geographic techniques (d) be able to critically examine community problems and develop coherent solutions to urban and other land management issues (e) demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication skills.Welcome to the Department of Earth Sciences. We were founded in 2002 as part of the College of Arts and Sciences on the main campus of the University of Memphis. Our 14 full-time faculty represent the diverse disciplines of Archaeology, Geography, and Geology. Here, excellence is personal through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to Earth Science studies and research. Faculty and students are free to pursue diverse and innovative education and research studies that might be difficult in more traditional academic departments. Earth Sciences maintains close ties to several centers and institutes on-campus: the Center for Earthquake Research and Information (CERI), the Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER), and Chucalissa Museum. Our Archaeology faculty have common interests with other Archaeology-related programs at the University of Memphis.