Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 57.78
Liaison Julia Carlow
Submission Date May 6, 2021
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American University of Sharjah
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00
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Majors and Degree Programs

Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences

A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
"Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences integrates biology, chemistry and related courses, prepares students to study current environmental issues using critical thinking skills along with the scientific method to devise solutions to regional and global challenges. With tracks in Environmental Biology and Ecosystems, and Environmental Chemistry and Analysis, students can explore current world topics, such as, sustainable development, global climate change, renewable energy sources, resource management, waste to energy, and others. In their senior year, students will help solve a real-world problem during their internship, and they will conduct an in-depth research project with a faculty mentor."

The website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-biology-chemistry-and-environmental-sciences/bachelor-of-science-in-environmental

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Minors, Concentrations and Certificates

Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Yes

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Minor in Renewable Energy (CEN)

A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
"Renewable energy is a multidisciplinary area that integrates different fields including electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. The minor provides students with an opportunity to acquire skills that would enhance their preparation for joining the related industry. The renewable energy minor will expose students to solar and wind energy sources and electrical energy conversion. Students enrolling in the renewable energy minor should have normally completed a minimum of 60 credits of course work and be in good academic standing."

The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
https://www.aus.edu/cen/minor-in-renewable-energy

Additional Minors, Concentrations and Certificates (optional) 

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Minor in Environmental Sciences (CAS)

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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
"This minor draws on the resources and expertise of several disciplines. Students enrolling in the environmental sciences minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing."

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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-biology-chemistry-and-environmental-sciences/minor-in-environmental-sciences

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Minor in Environmental and Water Engineering (CEN)

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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
"Environmental and water engineering is an interdisciplinary field that combines principles of chemistry and biology with engineering science to study the engineered approaches to protecting water and environment. Environmental and water engineering can include water supply and sewerage systems, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, water quality in coastal areas and environmental resources management. The main objective of an environmental and water engineer is to learn the skills and technologies needed to protect our water and environmental resources. Students enrolling in the environmental and water engineering minor should have normally completed a minimum of 60 credits and be in good academic standing."

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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
https://www.aus.edu/cen/minor-in-environmental-and-water-engineering

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