| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.92 |
| Liaison | Mat Thijssen |
| Submission Date | Oct. 26, 2021 |
University of Waterloo
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mat
Thijssen Sustainability Manager Sustainability Office |
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:
Environment, Resources and Sustainability is a student-centered learning environment that bridges insights from the natural, physical, and social sciences to help solve some of the world’s biggest challenges – from water scarcity to pollution to loss of biodiversity. With the flexibility of the program, students can focus on topics of personal interest because the problems and opportunities instructors are working on are diverse. Current areas of interest and strength that define our teaching and research include the sustainability of resources (e.g., foodlands, fresh water, coastal zones, energy, wildlife); ecosystem conservation and restoration; environmental politics and behavior; and sustainability policy and governance. Students can join the regular or co-op option.
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 Environment and Business Program, the only program of its kind in Canada, is focused on developing an in-depth knowledge of environmental issues and the business world, in order to prepare the next generation of smart leaders to integrate sustainability as part of their business plans. The program equips students with skills from environmental reporting and evaluation, to entrepreneurship, to engagement and communication, and includes a co-operative education component so students graduate with over 20 months of job experience.
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):
Canada’s largest Environmental Engineering program combines the technical rigour of an engineering degree with scientific know-how and environmental insights. Students take courses in engineering, chemistry, biology, geology, and more, drawing on interdisciplinary knowledge to tackle water, soil, and air pollution challenges and prevent future issues. Students will gain 2 years of paid experience through Waterloo’s co-op program. Required courses for the degree include Environmental and Sustainability assessment, Energy and the Environment, Law and Ethics, Decision-Making for Environmental Engineers, and Economics and Life Cycle Cost Analysis.
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:
Similar to the full undergraduate program, any student from Waterloo can also minor in Environment, Resources, and Sustainability to add breadth to their home program. The minor requires 10 courses from environmental studies and ERS.
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):
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):
Website URL for the undergraduate minor or concentration (3rd program):
The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused undergraduate minors and concentrations:
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