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Demonstrate mastery of the approach and rationale of the scientific method and be able to apply these principles to solve problems.<\/li><li>Perform laboratory techniques in a safe and accurate manner.<\/li><li>Utilize mathematical\/computer modeling to predict outcomes or behaviors of geological systems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button btn btn--size-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcc.emsicc.com\/programs\/earth-science-as-degree\/185536?radius=&amp;region=20%20Mile%20Radius%20Around%20MCC\">Explore Careers and Salaries<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\r\n  <div class=\"wp-block-button btn btn--size-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2024-2025\/degree\/33\">Course Requirements<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A passing score on the College\u2019s placement mathematics test for both Algebra I and Algebra II or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2021-2022\/course\/552\">MAT-013<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.course-catalog.com\/mcc\/C\/2021-2022\/course\/555\">MAT-014<\/a> is required for all Earth Science majors. 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