| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.80 |
| Liaison | Daniel Dixon |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Maine
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Karina
Graeter Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students (I.e. an interdisciplinary academic program that concentrates on sustainability as an integrated concept)?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate degree program:
A brief description of the undergraduate degree program:
The Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Agriculture is an interdisciplinary program offered cooperatively by the faculties of the Schools of Food and Agriculture, Biology and Ecology and Economics. The program is designed for students interested in working in the growing field of ecologically-based agriculture in areas of production, research and consumer education. Required sustainability focused courses include: PSE 105 - Principles of Sustainable Agriculture, SFR 222 - Environmental Communication Skills, PSE 396 - Field Experience in Plant, Soil and Environmental Sciences, PHI 232 - Environmental Ethics, PSE 312 - Sustainable Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities, and ECO 254 - Small Business Economics and Management.
The 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 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):
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?:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
This minor, offered through the School of Food and Agriculture, provides students with an understanding of the sustainability of U.S. and global food systems, including factors such as production, processing, safety, distribution, and consumption of food. Required courses include: PSE 105 - Principles of Sustainable Agriculture and PSE 312 - Sustainable Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate:
Name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
This minor gives students a broad overview of the many areas that are encompassed by plant sciences. It includes several lab classes which allow hands-on experience in the identification, production and anatomical study of a wide-range of herbaceous and woody plants. Required courses include: PSE 105 - Principles of Sustainable Agriculture and PSE 312 - Sustainable Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
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 Renewable Energy Engineering minor provides students an introduction to the wide-ranging issues concerning the production, distribution, consumption, and impacts of energy, with a particular focus on the design and implementation of existing and emerging technologies. This program complements numerous engineering majors and helps to prepare students for careers in this innovative field. The minor includes sustainability courses such as ECO 405 - Sustainable Energy Economics & Policy.
The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors, concentrations and certificates:
1. B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences with a concentration in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, and Natural Resource Management (https://umaine.edu/ecologyandenvironmentalsciences/prospective-students-2/curriculum/sustainability-environmental-policy-and-natural-resource-management/)
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