| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.64 |
| Liaison | Allison Maxted |
| Submission Date | Jan. 25, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Mohawk College
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Kayla
LaChance Sustainability Programs and Services Coordinator Sustainability Office |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students?:
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Students in the Environmental Technician program will learn the fundamentals of solid waste, water and wastewater treatment.
- Study the sources, impacts, monitoring and control of water/wastewater pollutants, air pollutants, and solid and industrial waste
- Gain practical lab experience in the sampling, analysis and treatment of environmental pollutants
- Study the fundamentals of environmental regulations, audits and projects, as well as Occupational Health and Safety
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Students will experience a unique new program introducing a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on the generation, capture, storage, and distribution of clean and renewable energy and their integration with conventional systems.
With the global awareness on clean energy and companies looking towards sustainable energy management options, the future energy industry requires skilled technologists that integrate conventional and renewable energy sources to create efficient energy solutions.
- Gain integrated skill sets that will position them well for a variety of employment opportunities tied to various energy systems
- Includes clean energy sources including wind, bioenergy, hydropower, solar/photovoltaic, solar thermal, geothermal and hybrid electric technologies. Strategies for conservation and management of clean energy supported by micro grids and distributed energy systems
- Experience a unique new program introducing a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on the generation, capture, storage, and distribution of energy and their integration
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
Students in the program will learn to use planning principles, planning law, process and documentation necessary to create active and sustainable communities.
- Learn land use planning principles, planning law, process and documentation necessary to create active and sustainable communities
- Acquire CAD, plan reading, graphics and visualization skills needed to create plans for today’s modern infrastructure
- Develop surveying skills and geographic information systems (GIS) applications
- Explore subdivision development and design, site planning and detailed design
- Understand official plans, zoning by-laws, and provincial legislation
- Produce planning reports and make public presentations
- Obtain very hands-on education consisting of many labs and practical projects over four semesters
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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
Students in the program will learn the operations and service of diverse equipment related to heating and cooling plants. They will have the opportunity to explore the techniques in operating steam/hot water boilers, gas/oil burners, air conditioning and refrigeration, turbines and generators.
- Explore the techniques in operating steam/hot water boilers, gas/oil burners, air conditioning and refrigeration, turbines and generators
- he program prepares participants for testing and certification by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority as an Oil Burner Technician III and a Gas Technician III and the eligibility to write four Water Operator-in-Training Certification Examinations through the Ministry of Environment. These include Waste Water, Water Collection, Water Treatment and Water Distribution
- Laboratory practice and work experience are components of the program. Optional training includes fluorocarbon refrigerant, ozone depletion training and certification
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name, brief description and URL of all other undergraduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
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