American University of Sharjah
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

Our interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability integrates environmental sustainability with biology, chemistry and other related sciences, as well as the humanities and social sciences and other disciplines. The program prepares students to study current environmental issues using critical thinking skills and 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, environmental health, environmental management, environmental impact assessment and modeling, resource management, waste to energy, waste management, carbon emissions monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and others.

In their senior year, students will help solve a real-world problem during their internship, and will be involved in conducting an in-depth research project with a faculty mentor through their senior research project, which could be a result of a collaboration with industrial and governmental institutions.

Beyond the classroom, students can expand their knowledge and build their leadership skills by getting involved with the Environmental Sciences Club, Sustainability Club or other related activities and organizations.

"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."

This interdisciplinary minor draws on the resources and expertise of several departments to focus students’ learning on the environmental linkages between social and environmental aspects of sustainability for an enhanced policy.

Students enrolling in the environmental policy minor should have normally completed a minimum of 30 credits of course work and be in good academic standing.

"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."

Minor in Environmental Sciences: 

https://www.aus.edu/cas/department-of-biology-chemistry-and-environmental-sciences/minor-in-environmental-sciences

Minor in Women's Studies

https://www.aus.edu/cas/minor-in-womens-studies