| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.30 |
| Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
| Submission Date | June 19, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Neil
Fassina Provost & VP Academic Provost and Vice-President Academic |
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):
The Alternative Energy Technology program is a two-year diploma program which trains highly skilled workers to fill a variety of roles within the alternative energy sector.
Students gain a balanced understanding of the economic, social, and environmental factors required for industry to leverage and drive Alberta's sustainable economic growth in environmentally responsible ways. The program is centered on the study of the following energy systems and their integrations:
- Solar PV
- Solar Thermal
- Geothermal
- Wind
- Fuel cells
- Co-generation
- Micro-Hydro
- Bio fuels
- Biomass Energy Systems
Graduates become valued project team members in both private firms and public organizations with the alternative energy sector.
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):
The Bachelor of Technology in Technology Management (BTech-TM) degree is bridging the increasing gap between the diploma entry-level technologist and management. The reason for its development is in direct response to demand from industry for leading-edge technologists who have the technical theory, innovative skills, and ethical and social awareness required for sustainable industry, and for critical thinking practitioners who are able to address technological challenges in today's economy.
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
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):
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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There are many programs offered at NAIT that integrate and focus on sustainability within the context of their respective industries, including Forest Technology, Biological Sciences Technology, Landscape Architectural Technology, Interior Design Technology, and Water and Wastewater Technician.
There are many programs offered at NAIT that integrate and focus on sustainability within the context of their respective industries, including Forest Technology, Biological Sciences Technology, Landscape Architectural Technology, Interior Design Technology, and Water and Wastewater Technician.
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