| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.63 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Rochester
AC-4: Graduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Gina
Eagan Graduate Program Coordinator Chemical Engineering |
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for graduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (1st program):
Alternative Energy MS
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (1st program):
Courses and research projects will focus on the fundamentals and applications
of the generation, storage, and utilization of various forms of alternative energy as well as their impact on sustainability and energy conservation. This program is designed for graduate students with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science, who are interested in pursuing a technical career in alternative energy.
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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (2nd program):
Earth and Environmental Science PhD.
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (2nd program):
Research in the department is a healthy blend of field-oriented studies, laboratory research and theoretical approaches. Field research projects range from local problems in Appalachian geology, to problems in the Cordilleran mountain chain, and to areas as far a field as India, the high Arctic and South America. Typically, research projects are funded by the National Science Foundation or similar agencies. Laboratory research is done both within the University, and on cooperative projects at other universities or at the U.S. Geological Survey. The section on research provides an overview of current and recent research projects. PhD students are expected to spend 3 to 5 semesters in intensive coursework (both within the department and in other departments) before taking their qualifying examinations. They are encouraged to start research as early as possible, and are expected to spend all their time on research after having passed the qualifying exams. An integral part of the education is the involvement of graduate students in undergraduate teaching in the early years at the University of Rochester.
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The name of the sustainability-focused, graduate-level degree program (3rd program):
Earth and Environmental Science M.S.
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A brief description of the graduate degree program (3rd program):
The department has a MS program, which also emphasizes the involvement in research projects. Typically, students joining the MS program do course work during the first year and complete MS research and thesis in their second year.
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Does the institution offer one or more graduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates?:
No
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