Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 31.26
Liaison Jonathan Miller
Submission Date Dec. 3, 2020

STARS v2.2

Nova Southeastern University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Amber Orr
Sustainability Coordinator
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Majors, degrees and certificate programs

Does the institution offer at least one ​sustainability-focused​ major, degree, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Yes

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

A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The environmental science major provides comprehensive knowledge of Earth's physical, chemical, and biotic systems. The program emphasizes the practical application of science, sociology, and ethics to solve problems created by the impact of human activity on the environment. This major incorporates the following areas of study: wetlands ecology, ecotourism, geographic spatial analysis, sustainability, general biology, chemistry, mathematics, and marine biology.

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Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Marine Biology

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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The marine biology major prepares students for future experiences in marine biology, ecology, coastal management, oceanography, and relevant Earth sciences. Focus on sustainability and climate change mitigation have been worked into a majority of the courses.

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Minors and concentrations

Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
No

Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
Marine Biology

A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
This major is intended to complement other majors within the biology program. Course focuses include, ecology, conservation, and special topics in marine biology.

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