• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the fundamental concepts and topics in a specific sub-field of Earth & Environment.
• Demonstrate understanding of key research questions, the research design process, and the quantitative and/or qualitative methods used in a specific sub-field of Earth & Environment.
• Communicate research questions and results to the scientific community and communicate about problems in Earth & Environment to a broader audience.
• Integrate, synthesize, and apply scientific knowledge to societal problems, such as the sustainable use of energy and water resources, the identification and mitigation of risks posed by climate change and natural hazards, and the consequences of human activities on the environment.
• Produce and defend an original and substantial contribution to the field.

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