| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.77 |
| Liaison | Teddy Lhoutellier |
| Submission Date | May 15, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Miami
AC-2: Learning Outcomes
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.07 / 8.00 |
Teddy
Lhoutellier Sustainability Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
Total number of graduates from degree programs (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations, certificates, and other academic designations):
Number of students that graduate from programs that have adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:
Percentage of students who graduate from programs that have adopted at least one sustainability learning outcome:
Do the figures reported above cover one, two, or three academic years?:
Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the institution level (e.g. covering all students)?:
Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the division level (e.g. covering particular schools or colleges within the institution)?:
A list or brief description of the institution level or division level sustainability learning outcomes:
Does the institution specify sustainability learning outcomes at the program level (i.e. majors, minors, concentrations, degrees, diplomas, certificates, and other academic designations)?:
A list or brief description of the program level sustainability learning outcomes (or a list of sustainability-focused programs):
Ecosystem Science and Policy Abess Center undergraduate program learning outcomes:
The ECS program provides students with a broad background in environmental issues from a variety of perspectives, along with in-depth education in an area of specialization. The ECS major offers a series of problem-based learning courses, culminating in a capstone course in the senior year. Courses emphasize integration of science and policy approaches to real-world environmental issues. This preparation gives students both the theoretical background and technical skills to pursue environmental careers in, teaching and research, as well as for careers in government and private industries concerned with the environment.
ECS- Undergraduate Sustainability Certificate:
To equip students with knowledge and skills for implementing positive change through environmentally responsible practices in various fields; to serve as a curricular adjunct to sustainable initiatives at UM; to foster a culture of conservation at the University; to enhance students’ preparation for a variety of careers, including engineering, architecture, business, marketing, government, and more; and to affirm UM’s commitment to sustainability and complement its efforts to enhance environmental education.
College of Engineering undergraduate program learning outcomes:
Students who qualify for graduation in the architectural, civil and environmental engineering program will have demonstrated the following: [...]
An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context [...]
Do course level sustainability learning outcomes contribute to the figure reported above (i.e. in the absence of program, division, or institution level learning outcomes)?:
A list or brief description of the course level sustainability learning outcomes and the programs for which the courses are required:
Examples:
UNDERGRADUATE
School of Architecture
ARC 223 - Required course for completion of program
Architecture and the environment
Learning Outcome : The primary intellectual goal of the studio is the development of student understanding of architecture and its relationship to the natural environment. Students work directly with the fundamental site issues in order to understand basic relationships of the natural and built world. Students acquire knowledge of siting principles along with the skills and tools to document, analyze and design a building site and the building itself.
College of Arts and Science:
Geological Science Dpt
GSC 102(3 credits) - Evolution of the Biosphere Required for completion of program
Learning Outcome: With focus on natural geological processes and events, course focuses on the disruptions in earth's environments which set back or initiate evolution of life on Earth. From this foundation, students can better assess meaningful sustainability goals to significantly minimize climate change stresses on Earth.
GSC 111(4)- Earth System History Required for completion of program
Learning Outcome: With focus on natural geological processes and events, course focuses on the disruptions in earth's environments which set back or initiate evolution of life on Earth. From this foundation, students can better assess meaningful sustainability goals to significantly minimize climate change stresses on Earth. GSC 111 focuses especially on controls on the history and evolution of life on Earth. Course designed for science majors.
GRADUATE
Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric and Marine Sciences:
Marine Affairs and Policy
MAF 520(3) - Environmental Law - Required for completion of program
An introductory course focusing on environmental problems. The study of Regulatory legislation, common law, and administrative law. Topics include toxic substances, air and water pollution, and habitat and species protection.
Marine Science Dpt
MSC 220(3) Climate and Global Change - Required for completion of program
Learning Outcome: The Earth's climate system and the role of natural and anthropogenic processes in shaping climate change.
General
RSM 520(3)- Climate and Society - Required for completion of program
Learning Outcome: This course is designed to provide students from different disciplinary backgrounds with an overview of physical processes, general concepts and policy debates surrounding climate issues.
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