1. School of Earth and Environment
Studying Environmental Science BSc
Dr Steven Dobbie
Image: NASA

2. What is Environmental Science?
Understanding the complexity of the Earth’s environment.
Physical, biological and chemical processes at within the “Earth system”.

3. BSc Environmental Conservation Earth System Approach
Learn about the science behind the complexity of the Earth's environment......
Human Influence
Atmosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere
Geosphere

4. Environmental Science at Leeds
A science degree that applies you interest in science to real-world, topical problems.
Taught by world-leading experts across a broad range of science areas.
Ideal for those interested in pursuing careers in environmental sector and in areas where a science degree is a big advantage.

5. Biosphere Biological processes in the Earth’s living skin
Food production, ecosystems & habitat preservation, life through Earth history, biogeochemical processes
Annual changes in global chlorophyll (NASA landsat images)

6. Hydrosphere Global water cycle and water provision
Water management & pollution, heat transport, the oceans, mariculture, coastal seas, oceanography and climate change
The Gulf Stream – a river of heat in the ocean

7. Geosphere Solid Earth Processes
Raw materials and fossil fuel resources
Need to understand Earth’s past to predict future
Impacts of earthquake and volcanic activity
Model of energy release on the
San Andreas Fault

8. Atmosphere Atmospheric Science and Meteorology
Extreme weather and flooding, air pollution, global climate system
Model prediction of global-scale pollution transport
Lin Zhang

9. Human Influence Environmental Management Systems
Environmental policy and protection, future energy strategies, clean-up and development, legal issues
Aral Sea (Images: NASA)

10. Field and Laboratory Activities
Fieldtrips allow a hands-on approach to learning

11. Field and Laboratory Activities
Learn by doing!
Develop skills in making own measurements, interpreting data, critical analysis and drawing conclusions.

12. More information…. Visit our webpages…..! www.see.leeds.ac.uk
Come to one of our open days if you are interested in applying
to study Environmental Science at University.