The Earth and Space Sciences Program is a department within Bellevue College’s Science Division.
We offer resources such as the Science Study Center and the Astronomy department’s planetarium classroom, which recreates the clear night sky, enabling students to explore the stars, constellations, planets and even galaxies during class.
For more detailed information (such as courses, faculty, contact information, and more) about our programs, please explore each of their websites.
Our program encompasses the following five sciences:
Astronomy is the study of the Universe and objects in space.
Environmental Science is the study of how humans interact with the living and non-living parts of the natural world.
Geology is the study of the origin, history, composition, and structure of the Earth.
Meteorology is the study of weather and climate.
Oceanography is the study of the ocean and all of its living and non-living components.
The Earth and Space Sciences Program office is located in L200, though we hold classes in locations that include our planetarium in B244.
Course maps were designed to address several goals that benefit students. Course maps:
Course maps provide suggestions and should be used with academic advising. Placement, course availability, prior credits, and program requirements may impact your course map.
We have included course maps for the sciences in our program. Most sciences in our program have two course maps, depending on your goals.
Associate of Science – Transfer Track 2
Our transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy.
Associate in Arts and Sciences
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Space Sciences with an emphasis in Astronomy. Students should also consider the Associate in Science – Track II option for Astronomy, which is often a better fit for this intended major as it emphasizes science and math prerequisites.
Associate of Science – Transfer Track 1
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Resources fields.
Associate in Arts and Sciences
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Space Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Science.
Associate of Science – Transfer Track 1
Our transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth Sciences fields.
Associate in Arts and Sciences
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Space Sciences with an emphasis in Geology.
Associate of Science – Transfer Track 2
Our transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Meteorology.
Associate in Arts and Sciences
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Space Sciences with an emphasis in Meteorology. Students should also consider the Associate in Science – Track II option for Meteorology, which is often a better fit for this intended major as it emphasizes science and math prerequisites.
Associate of Science – Transfer Track 1
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Space Sciences with an emphasis in Oceanography.
See our catalog for more information on this program.
Associate in Arts and Sciences
This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Earth & Space Sciences with an emphasis in Oceanography.
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More specific advising information is available for students on the STEM Pathway.
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The Science Study Center is a multi-purpose space in the S Building where science and math students can study, work with models and microscopes, watch videos, and use specialized software on Macintosh computers. The Center also offers tutoring, review sessions, and science advising, with scheduled faculty demonstrations of course materials. Printing assignments is allowed with limits (see signage), and a general-use printer is located across the hall. The Center is staffed by Science Division faculty and tutors. For questions, contact Robert Hobbs at (425) 564-3154 or rhobbs@bellevuecollege.edu.
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