Earth science courses at WVC include introduction to physical geology, geology of the Pacific Northwest, environmental geology, introduction to astronomy, introduction to weather, a course on earth's changing climate, and special topics and independent study. The Earth Sciences department at Wenatchee Valley College currently offers geology of the Pacific Northwest as an online course, teaches introduction to astronomy as a hybrid distance learning course that meets in person for labs, and makes use of digital learning and communications tools to enrich all its courses.

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Course outcomes

Upon completion of these courses, successful students will (be able to):

• Demonstrate understanding of theories and application of concepts pertinent to Earth Sciences and Astronomy, including the ability to make direct observations of the world and interpret the observations scientifically.
• Demonstrate competence and self-confidence required to gain a fuller practical and theoretical understanding of Earth Sciences. 
• Perform scientific research on terrestrial and astronomical phenomena using scientific methods.
• Know when and how to utilize and manipulate laboratory equipment, specimens, field observations, and numerical data to investigate phenomena of the Earth and Universe in a lab setting, in the field, and on a computing device.