| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.61 |
| Liaison | Karen Marin-Hines |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
Texas Tech University
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Jessica
Bunyard Analyst BIMAR |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree, or certificate program for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The BS in Natural Resources Managemebnt at TTU includes courses in habitat and species management, conservation and restoration, and other topics
relevant for sustainability in a changing world. Students in this program are well-qualified to work in federal and state agencies, private conservation
groups, for-profit companies with sustainability or conservation programs, or to enter graduate school for further training.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program:
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
The Bachelor of Science in Renewable Energy offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, prepares students for a career in many segments of the
industry by offering courses on multiple aspects of the industry, from education on the characteristics of renewable resources to instruction on project
development and management. The versatile multidisciplinary nature of the degree plan makes Texas Tech's renewable energy program unique.
Website URL for the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
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 or concentrations for undergraduate students?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration:
This minor consists of 18 hours of undergraduate wind energy courses. A minimum of 9 hours of RE coursework must be taken at the 3000 level or above. All courses must be approved by a renewable energy advisor, and a grade of C or better achieved in each course. Renewable energy is a multidisciplinary field, and some concepts will require a background in calculus and physics.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (2nd program):
Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in University Studies, a Bachelor of Science in University Studies, or a Bachelor of General Studies with an area of concentration in renewable energy must complete all of the degree requirements for the chosen degree. An area of concentration in renewable energy includes a minimum of 18 hours of wind energy coursework. A minimum of 9 hours of RE coursework must be taken at the 3000 level or above.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
This proposed transdisciplinary minor is designed for students majoring in any discipline at TTU to empower them with state-of-the-art, crosscutting tools.
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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