Sustainability Studies Concentration (BA/BS in Chemistry)
Mercyhurst University
Date Posted: Feb. 25, 2016
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Physical & Earth Sciences (Chemistry, Geology, Atmospheric Sciences, etc),
Sustainability Studies & Science
Tags:
chemistry,
green chemistry
Program Type: Specialization/Concentration/Emphasis
Distance: Local Only
Commitment: Both
Description
In coordination with the sustainability studies program at Mercyhurst, students majoring in chemistry (B.A. or B.S.), biochemistry or biology may pursue a concentration in sustainability studies. The sustainability studies concentration offers students interdisciplinary coursework providing tools to effectively contend with pressing global issues of resource depletion, environmental degradation and environmental justice. Students completing the requirements for this concentration will be knowledgeable in the concepts, values and practices of sustainability and sustainable development.