| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.50 |
| Liaison | Brian Kelley |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2025 |
Christopher Newport University
AC-2: Undergraduate Programs
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.42 / 15.00 |
Linda
Manning Director, Center for Sustainability in Education Center for Sustainability in Education |
2.1 Institutional sustainability learning outcomes for undergraduate students
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Are one or more of the institutional learning outcomes for undergraduate students sustainability-focused?:
Text of each institutional learning outcome for undergraduate students that qualifies as sustainability-focused:
Are one or more of the institutional learning outcomes for undergraduate students sustainability-supportive?:
Text of each institutional learning outcome for undergraduate students that qualifies as sustainability-supportive:
Students are required to complete 7 units in Investigating the Natural World.
There are two learning outcomes. After fulfilling this requirement, students will be able to:
● Identify the methodology of scientific inquiry as it applies to building knowledge
about the natural world
● Evaluate the design, data, and conclusions of scientific study of natural phenomena
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2.2 Undergraduate programs with sustainability-focused learning requirements
List and description of the institution’s sustainability-focused degrees, certificates, and majors for undergraduate students:
Environmental Studies
The environmental studies major is designed to integrate diverse perspectives in the liberal arts and sciences curriculum in order to provide the academic breadth necessary for an enhanced and detailed understanding of the environmental issues that are profoundly altering biotic and social systems across the planet. All environmental studies majors will be equipped to critically analyze policy statements and public discourse regarding the environment. In addition, research methodologies and environmental theory will form the basis for student investigations. Students graduating with a major in environmental studies will be well placed for employment in the public or private sectors, or, alternatively, possess an integrated foundation which will serve them well in graduate school. Environmental studies majors will leave Christopher Newport with an expertise that is becoming more crucial to civic engagement as we progress through the current millennium.
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused concentration or minor for undergraduate students?:
List and description of the institution’s sustainability-focused concentrations and minors for undergraduate students:
Minor in Environmental Studies
The environmental studies minor is designed to integrate diverse perspectives in the liberal arts and sciences curriculum in order to provide the academic breadth necessary for an understanding of the issues that are
profoundly altering biotic systems across the planet.
Does the institution offer at least one undergraduate qualification focused on a subject other than sustainability that has a sustainability-focused learning requirement?:
List and description of the institution’s undergraduate qualifications focused on subjects other than sustainability that have sustainability-focused learning requirements:
Biochemistry
The Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry (MBCH) will develop a meaningful level of scientific literacy in all students through exploration of fundamental concepts and processes of the natural world. Majors build upon this foundation and gain the necessary background, understanding, and experience to be successful in the fields of biology, chemistry and biochemistry; this is achieved through coursework complemented by research and independent study opportunities. The MBCH faculty are actively
engaged in quality teaching, research, mentoring and service. These traditions provide the model for our goal to instill motivation, intellectual drive, dedication, integrity, and professionalism in all of our graduates.
Chemistry
The Department of Molecular Biology and Chemistry (MBCH) will develop a meaningful level of scientific literacy in all students through exploration of fundamental concepts and processes of the natural world. Majors build upon this foundation and gain the necessary background, understanding, and experience to be successful in the fields of biology, chemistry and biochemistry; this is achieved through coursework complemented by research and independent study opportunities. The MBCH faculty are actively
engaged in quality teaching, research, mentoring and service. These traditions provide the model for our goal to instill motivation, intellectual drive, dedication, integrity, and professionalism in all of our
graduates.
Integrative Biology
The Department of Organismal and Environmental Biology (OENB) will develop a meaningful level of scientific literacy in all students through exploration of fundamental concepts and processes of the natural world. Majors build upon this foundation and gain the necessary background, understanding, and experience to be successful in the fields of biology and environmental science; this is achieved through coursework complemented by research and independent study opportunities. The OENB faculty are actively engaged in quality teaching, research, mentoring and service. These traditions provide the model for our goal to instill motivation, intellectual drive, dedication, integrity, and professionalism in all graduates.
Organismal and Environmental Biology
The Department of Organismal and Environmental Biology (OENB) will develop a meaningful level of scientific literacy in all students through exploration of fundamental concepts and processes of the natural world. Majors build upon this foundation and gain the necessary background, understanding, and experience to be successful in the fields of biology and environmental science; this is achieved through coursework complemented by research and independent study opportunities. The OENB faculty are actively engaged in quality teaching, research, mentoring and service. These traditions provide the model for our goal to instill motivation, intellectual drive, dedication, integrity, and professionalism in all graduates.
Biochemistry and Chemistry require the completion of CHEM 341: Inorganic chemistry will cover the topics of valence and molecular orbital theories; bonding in inorganic compounds; solid-state structures; properties of the representative elements; coordination chemistry of the transition elements; inorganic catalysis; silicate materials and their applications in environmental remediation.
Integrative and Organismal & Environmental Biology provide a direct pathway to a sustainability-focused career.
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2.3 Percentage of undergraduate qualifications awarded that have sustainability-focused learning requirements
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