{"id":3,"date":"2024-02-20T14:44:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T11:03:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T18:03:37","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1041\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/10\/NASA_Atlantic.png\" alt=\"Expedition 48 Commander Jeff Williams of NASA shared this sunrise panorama taken from his vantage point aboard the International Space Station.\" class=\"wp-image-137 img-fluid \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/10\/NASA_Atlantic.png 1041w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/10\/NASA_Atlantic-300x83.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/10\/NASA_Atlantic-1024x283.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/10\/NASA_Atlantic-768x212.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1041px) 100vw, 1041px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image credit: NASA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview of the Earth and Space Science Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Earth and Space Sciences Program is a department within Bellevue College\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/science\/\">Science Division<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer resources such as the Science Study Center and the Astronomy department\u2019s&nbsp;planetarium classroom, which recreates the clear night sky, enabling students to explore the stars, constellations, planets and even galaxies during class. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more detailed information (such as courses, faculty, contact information, and more) about our programs, please explore each of their websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our program encompasses the following five sciences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Astronomy<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Astronomy is the study of the Universe and objects in space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-light   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/astronomy\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Astronomy Website<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Environmental Science<br><\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Environmental Science is the study of how humans interact with the living and non-living parts of the natural world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-light   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/environmentalscience\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Environmental Science Website<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Geology&nbsp;<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Geology is the study of the origin, history, composition, and structure of the Earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-light   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/geology\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Geology Website<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-row row\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Meteorology<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Meteorology is the study of weather and climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-light   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/meteorology\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Meteorology Website<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md-4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-panel card bg-primary text-white\"><h2 class=\"card-header\">Oceanography<\/h2><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Oceanography is the study of the ocean and all of its living and non-living components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-light   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/oceanography\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Oceanography Website<\/a><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-column col-md\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/04\/L_Bldg_1400x794-1024x581.jpg\" alt=\"The L Building at Bellevue College.\" class=\"wp-image-118 img-fluid \" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:350px;height:222px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/04\/L_Bldg_1400x794-1024x581.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/04\/L_Bldg_1400x794-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/04\/L_Bldg_1400x794-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/earthspacescience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/446\/2025\/04\/L_Bldg_1400x794.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b72737b2-2340-4023-a2cd-93881467cf94\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b72737b2-2340-4023-a2cd-93881467cf94\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b72737b2-2340-4023-a2cd-93881467cf94\">Location<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b72737b2-2340-4023-a2cd-93881467cf94\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b72737b2-2340-4023-a2cd-93881467cf94\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>The Earth and Space Sciences Program office is located in L200, though we hold classes in locations that include our planetarium in B244.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_889da75f-1f50-4394-94aa-fbc4acb3fbaf\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_889da75f-1f50-4394-94aa-fbc4acb3fbaf\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_889da75f-1f50-4394-94aa-fbc4acb3fbaf\">Course Maps<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_889da75f-1f50-4394-94aa-fbc4acb3fbaf\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_889da75f-1f50-4394-94aa-fbc4acb3fbaf\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Course Maps?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Course maps were designed to address several goals that benefit students. Course maps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include a term-by-term sequencing of courses that have been recommended by faculty and advisors from a particular area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help students make informed decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help students customize and plan their educational path in consultation with an advisor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help prepare students to be career or major-ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Course maps provide suggestions and should be used with academic advising. Placement, course availability, prior credits, and program requirements may impact your course map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/course-maps\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Learn About Course Maps<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earth and Space Sciences Course Maps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We have included course maps for the sciences in our program. Most sciences in our program have two course maps, depending on your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_4d8ca643-6c77-4183-87d9-90fdc572762a\"><h4 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_4d8ca643-6c77-4183-87d9-90fdc572762a\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_4d8ca643-6c77-4183-87d9-90fdc572762a\">Astronomy<\/button><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse_4d8ca643-6c77-4183-87d9-90fdc572762a\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_4d8ca643-6c77-4183-87d9-90fdc572762a\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Science, Track II: Astronomy<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate of Science &#8211; Transfer Track 2<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Astronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/656dd406-3490-8ebe-94c2-6a5bd21a8006\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Science, Track II: Astronomy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Astronomy AAS-DTA<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate in Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth &amp; Space Sciences with an emphasis in Astronomy. Students should also consider the Associate in Science \u2013 Track II option for Astronomy, which is often a better fit for this intended major as it emphasizes science and math prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/d437ee3f-1369-6080-9b8e-ecfad98ace54\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Astronomy AAS-DTA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_87ab4faa-f294-45ca-b914-f88d3bbb14fa\"><h4 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_87ab4faa-f294-45ca-b914-f88d3bbb14fa\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_87ab4faa-f294-45ca-b914-f88d3bbb14fa\">Environmental Science<\/button><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse_87ab4faa-f294-45ca-b914-f88d3bbb14fa\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_87ab4faa-f294-45ca-b914-f88d3bbb14fa\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Science, Track I: Environmental Science<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate of Science &#8211; Transfer Track 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Environmental Science\/Resources fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/b6fa2e63-f1f5-44b6-252e-afc0d3ff764f\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Science, Track I: Environmental Science<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Environmental Science AAS-DTA<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate in Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth &amp; Space Sciences with an emphasis in Environmental Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/bd981610-819b-50bb-9877-eb397a9dc6ea\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Environmental Science AAS-DTA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_b821d573-1ad0-4992-b4b7-b7f16ae72153\"><h4 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_b821d573-1ad0-4992-b4b7-b7f16ae72153\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_b821d573-1ad0-4992-b4b7-b7f16ae72153\">Geology<\/button><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse_b821d573-1ad0-4992-b4b7-b7f16ae72153\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_b821d573-1ad0-4992-b4b7-b7f16ae72153\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Science, Track I: Geology<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate of Science &#8211; Transfer Track 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth Sciences fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/ec78b85a-7150-a02f-45ee-c90849f26bcf\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Science, Track I: Geology<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Geology<\/strong> <strong>AAS-DTA<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate in Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth &amp; Space Sciences with an emphasis in Geology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/0fed129d-ea86-c4fd-f16a-0a66aa8129e9\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Geology AAS-DTA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_ceecfde1-6962-42cc-af69-2ff0a978610d\"><h4 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_ceecfde1-6962-42cc-af69-2ff0a978610d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_ceecfde1-6962-42cc-af69-2ff0a978610d\">Meteorology<\/button><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse_ceecfde1-6962-42cc-af69-2ff0a978610d\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_ceecfde1-6962-42cc-af69-2ff0a978610d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Science, Track II: Meteorology<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate of Science &#8211; Transfer Track 2<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Meteorology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/ee82fc83-a941-2357-26f2-5efe6ca9fa15\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Science, Track II: Meteorology<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Meteorology AAS-DTA<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate in Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth &amp; Space Sciences with an emphasis in Meteorology. Students should also consider the Associate in Science \u2013 Track II option for Meteorology, which is often a better fit for this intended major as it emphasizes science and math prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/2b8b77c5-65ce-b5c4-963d-70a1ae6734f8\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Meteorology AAS-DTA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_69b8cde8-00d9-4be8-9d29-3912fbba7c4b\"><h4 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_69b8cde8-00d9-4be8-9d29-3912fbba7c4b\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_69b8cde8-00d9-4be8-9d29-3912fbba7c4b\">Oceanography<\/button><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse_69b8cde8-00d9-4be8-9d29-3912fbba7c4b\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_69b8cde8-00d9-4be8-9d29-3912fbba7c4b\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6d187cfa-5609-4f2d-af6f-691d1d9674c0\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Science, Track I: Oceanography<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate of Science &#8211; Transfer Track 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth &amp; Space Sciences with an emphasis in Oceanography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.bellevuecollege.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our catalog&nbsp;<\/a>for more information on this program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:3rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"page-heading\"><strong>Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Oceanography AAS-DTA<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Associate in Arts and Sciences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transfer associate degree is intended for students wishing to pursue a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Earth &amp; Space Sciences with an emphasis in Oceanography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/coursemaps.bellevuecollege.edu\/academics\/interest-clusters\/0716697a-cb1c-41f1-bdcf-612d4764bf25\/programs\/bef2f3d2-d7b6-b83c-269a-cb333577b699\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Course Map for Earth &amp; Space Sciences: Oceanography AAS-DTA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_c25e97f6-7f05-4a75-b7be-2851a39d56eb\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_c25e97f6-7f05-4a75-b7be-2851a39d56eb\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_c25e97f6-7f05-4a75-b7be-2851a39d56eb\">Advising<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_c25e97f6-7f05-4a75-b7be-2851a39d56eb\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_c25e97f6-7f05-4a75-b7be-2851a39d56eb\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advising<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Let Academic Advising assist you in developing your educational plan. They can help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing you with general academic advising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explaining transfer degree requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a detailed educational plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referring you to a faculty advisor once you are ready for ongoing, major-specific information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic Advising offers in-person and virtual appointments. Please visit their website for details and to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button-group btn-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/advising\/advisors\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Find Your Advisor<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/advising\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Academic Advising Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEM Pathway Advising<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More specific advising information is available for students on the STEM Pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/science\/advising\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Explore STEM Advising<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_acbda35f-111c-4a50-8158-2928d5cf6229\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_acbda35f-111c-4a50-8158-2928d5cf6229\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_acbda35f-111c-4a50-8158-2928d5cf6229\">Tutoring<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_acbda35f-111c-4a50-8158-2928d5cf6229\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_acbda35f-111c-4a50-8158-2928d5cf6229\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Success Center<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>BC&#8217;s Academic Success Center (ASC) provides free, high-quality tutoring and learning services for all students enrolled at Bellevue College. Their mission is to help you succeed! The ASC offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drop-in tutoring for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/asc\/tutoring\/schedules\/\">most subjects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized tutoring labs for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/asc\/math\/\">math<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/asc\/writing\/\">reading, and writing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutoring appointments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resources for lending items like textbooks and calculators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/asc\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit the ASC Website<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Science Study Center (Room S114)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"mailto:rhobbs@bellevuecollege.edu\">rhobbs@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_3cac4f37-0533-48e9-b7fa-7209cf4de1b9\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_3cac4f37-0533-48e9-b7fa-7209cf4de1b9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_3cac4f37-0533-48e9-b7fa-7209cf4de1b9\">Services for Students<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_3cac4f37-0533-48e9-b7fa-7209cf4de1b9\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_3cac4f37-0533-48e9-b7fa-7209cf4de1b9\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Bellevue College has compiled a list of various student services, including common requests such as enrolling in classes and requesting your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button-group btn-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/services\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Student Services<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/enrollment\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Enroll in Classes<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/records-grades\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Request Records<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_1c804170-cc32-40ec-8a5d-b391ac281461\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_1c804170-cc32-40ec-8a5d-b391ac281461\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_1c804170-cc32-40ec-8a5d-b391ac281461\">Accommodations for Students With Disabilities<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_1c804170-cc32-40ec-8a5d-b391ac281461\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_1c804170-cc32-40ec-8a5d-b391ac281461\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Bellevue College provides reasonable accommodation for students with disabilities. Learn about the accommodations Bellevue College provides, as well as how to request them for your classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button-group btn-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/policies\/id-2500p\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Read Our Accommodations Policy<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/drc\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Request Accommodations<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-primary text-bg-primary\n\t\t text-white\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_97450f27-b033-4aa6-8222-427857fda57e\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed text-white\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_97450f27-b033-4aa6-8222-427857fda57e\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_97450f27-b033-4aa6-8222-427857fda57e\">Important Dates<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_97450f27-b033-4aa6-8222-427857fda57e\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_97450f27-b033-4aa6-8222-427857fda57e\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Keep track of important dates and deadlines, such as the final exam schedule, BC&#8217;s academic calendar, and on-campus events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button-group btn-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/final-exam-schedule\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">View Final Exam Schedule<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/student-central\/calendar\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Visit Academic Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/events-calendar\/\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Browse Events Calendar<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse card bg-info text-bg-info\"><div class=\"card-header\" id=\"heading_7de768c0-c925-4261-84ee-43835df4b8be\"><h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse_7de768c0-c925-4261-84ee-43835df4b8be\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_7de768c0-c925-4261-84ee-43835df4b8be\">Bellevue College Policies<\/button><\/h3><\/div><div id=\"collapse_7de768c0-c925-4261-84ee-43835df4b8be\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_7de768c0-c925-4261-84ee-43835df4b8be\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1c458401-2cce-47aa-9c3c-827954489ce7\"><div class=\"card-body bg-light text-dark\">\n<p>Read the full text of BC <a href=\"http:\/\/bellevuecollege.edu\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student policies<\/a>, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/current-students\/student-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">student conduct code<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/policies\/id-3000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grading<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/policies\/id-2600p\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confidentiality of student records.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Website managed by <a href=\"mailto:d.vukajlovich@bellevuecollege.edu\">Dana Vukajlovich<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image credit: NASA Overview of the Earth and Space Science Program The Earth and Space Sciences Program is a department within Bellevue College\u2019s Science Division. 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