| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.62 |
| Liaison | Delicia Nahman |
| Submission Date | March 10, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lafayette College
AC-3: Undergraduate Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Julia
Nicodemus Assistant Professor Engineering Studies |
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Does the institution offer at least one sustainability-focused major, degree program, or the equivalent for undergraduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (1st program):
Environmental Science Major
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
The impact of humans on our environment is working its way to the forefront of national and international concerns. Scientists are beginning to grasp the complex interaction of natural phenomena and human activity. Lafayette takes an interdisciplinary approach to environmental concerns. Student learn environmental fundamentals in a number of departments, then progress through more intensive and specialized courses.
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The website URL for the undergraduate degree program (1st program):
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Geology and Environmental Geosciences Major
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A brief description of the undergraduate degree program (2nd program):
Geology is the study of earth and its history. The curriculum and the interests of the faculty span a wide range of topics from sedimentology, paleobiology, climate change, and geomorphology to geophysics, geochemistry, and earth materials. Field and laboratory work are integral parts of the curriculum and many opportunities exist for cooperative student-faculty research.
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The name of the sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program (3rd program):
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The name and website URLs of all other sustainability-focused, undergraduate degree program(s):
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Does the institution offer one or more sustainability-focused minors, concentrations or certificates for undergraduate students?:
Yes
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
Environmental Science Minor
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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
The Environmental Science Minor is an interdisciplinary program designed to serve science and engineering majors, as well as students of other disciplines interested in environmental careers or environmental matters.
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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (1st program):
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Geology Minor
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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
Geology is the study of earth and its history. The curriculum and the interests of the faculty span a wide range of topics from sedimentology, paleobiology, climate change, and geomorphology to geophysics, geochemistry, and earth materials. Field and laboratory work are integral parts of the curriculum and many opportunities exist for cooperative student-faculty research. The minor has less requirements than the major, only 5 Geology classes.
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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (2nd program):
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The name of the sustainability-focused undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
International Affairs Global Environmental Studies Theme
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A brief description of the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
Environmental Studies is one of the themes an international affairs major can take on. This program addresses the mechanisms of economic growth, technological innovation, and environmental sustainability.
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The website URL for the undergraduate minor, concentration or certificate (3rd program):
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The name, brief description and URL of all other undergraduate-level sustainability-focused minors, concentrations and certificates:
Aging Studies minor: The aging studies minor provides opportunities for students to learn about the dynamic, interdisciplinary field of gerontology/aging studies and prepares them to make contributions to the improvement of the aging experience in society. This minor contributes to social sustainability.
http://www.lafayette.edu/academics/departments-and-programs/aging-studies-minor/
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This information was gathered in two ways. The first consisted of an overview of the departments and department descriptions online. The second consisted of a survey sent out to all faculty asking whether or not their department had a minor program/concentration that focused on sustainability.
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