This concentration is particularly relevant for students who are pursuing or interested in pursuing careers in energy and environmentally related applications in the law, national and international policy, government, print and media journalism, public and social service, teaching, advanced graduate studies, ethics, business, and basic and applied research.
Sustainability by definition aims to meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. A sustainability education lies within the intersection of environmental science and engineering, economics and business, public policy, and many other areas. Energy is a crucial component of sustainability.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2012-2013)
- One required course of proseminar (1 credit): MAIS 796
- Two to three policy courses (6-9 credits) chosen from: EVPP 505, 638; ECON 695; PHIL 643; PUBP 710 (take 3 credtis)
- Two to four courses (6-12 credits) in planning, modeling, and management chosen from: CEIE 501; CEIE 601 or 671; EVPP 692 (can be repeated for credit), 693
- Two to five courses in basic science (6-15 credits)
- One required course (3 credits): PHYS 580 or 581
- One to four courses (3-12 credits) chosen from: CSI 685 or PHYS 615; CSI 720; CHEM 633; PHYS 614
- One research methods course (3 credits): CSI 700; OR 682; OR 763 or SYST 763; SOCI 620
- Proposal (1 credit): MAIS 797
- Project (1-4 credits) or thesis (4 credits): MAIS 798 or 799
Total: 36 Credits
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.