| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.15 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2023 |
University at Albany
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
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 Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences offers a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Graduates with this concentration will be well qualified for a broad range of employment within the highly interdisciplinary field of environmental science. There are four distinct specializations within this major concentration: Ecosystems, Climate Change, Geography, and Sustainability Science and Policy
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 program in Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (ESE) prepares and equips students to become professional environmental engineers able to tackle local and global environmental issues through creative and innovative approaches.
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):
Students study introductory and advanced atmospheric sciences, as well as mathematics, physics and chemistry. Elective options align with career goals in subjects including short-term and seasonal forecasting, solar energy, air pollution and extreme weather.
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:
The minor in sustainability creates a curriculum that will help students understand what sustainability is and how it is perceived within various disciplines. Students take three courses from each of the three categories: natural sciences, social sciences and planning.
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):
The Environmental Science department offers a concentration on climate change. This involves specific course requirements, electives and internships/field work focused on climate change.
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):
The Environmental Science department offers a concentration on sustainability science and policy. This involves specific course requirements, electives and internships/field work focused on policy and the science of sustainability.
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:
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