Sustainable Urbanism, BS
The mission of the Sustainable Urbanism Program is to study the dynamics of the built environment and its shortcomings so that students can imagine and propose pathways to provide resources for all humanity and to protect our shared habitat. The program’s goals emphasize searching for solutions to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, which include sustainable cities and communities, life on land, life on water, climate action, and good health and well-being. The program aims to produce holistic thinkers who (a) study the built environment and its relationship to the societies that inhabit it, (b) learn multidisciplinary tactics and strategies to transform the built environment, (c) investigate how to provide resources that enable societies to flourish, including affordable housing, potable water, green spaces, digital access, and safety from ecological hazards, (d) create urban development proposals for achieving socio-ecological goals that address climate change and (e) conduct research in the field of the built environment.
Students pursuing this bachelor’s degree must earn a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College core curriculum, 120 credit hours in their degree and a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000. More information on degree and core curriculum requirements can be found here.
See Recommended Plan of Study below.
Curriculum Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Requisites | ||
| SURB 2100 | Introduction to Urban Geography: New Orleans Urbanism | 3 |
| SURB 2710 | Foundations of Urban Theory | 3 |
| SURB 2720 | Foundations of Urban History | 3 |
| SURB 2311 | Introduction to Urban Mapping and Graphics | 3 |
| Core | ||
| ECON 1020 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| SRED 4505 | Climate Change & the Built Environment | 3 |
| SURB 3011 | Introduction to Urban Design Studio | 4 |
| SURB 4110 | Global Urbanism: Theory & Practice | 3 |
| SURB 4245 | Engaged Urban Design | 3 |
| Electives (4) 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 40 | |
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Other TuSABE courses not listed below may count as electives. Consult with the program director for approval.
Notes on Newcomb Tulane College Core Curriculum:
- All students must complete a total of 120 credits to graduate. The total number of courses or credits dedicated to NTC core requirements and general electives will vary by student.
- NTC core curriculum requirements are not listed. Questions regarding these requirements should be directed to your NTC Academic Advisor.
- The following courses in the Sustainable Urbanism Program satisfy distribution area requirements within the NTC core curriculum as noted below:
- ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 c.h.) - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- SRED 4505 Climate Change & the Built Environment (3 c.h.) - Social and Behavioral Sciences
- SURB 2100 Introduction to Urban Geography: New Orleans Urbanism (3 c.h.) - Social and Behavioral Sciences & Race and Inclusion
- SURB 2710 Foundations of Urban Theory (3 c.h.) - Global Perspectives
- SURB 4110 Global Urbanism: Theory & Practice (3 c.h.) - Global Perspectives
- SURB 4245 Engaged Urban Design (3 c.h.) - Service Learning
Electives
In addition to the core courses, students are required to complete a minimum of 12 elective credit hours, with at least 6 of these credits being from courses offered by the Tulane School of Architecture and Built Environment. Consult with the program director for information on approved electives outside of the School of Architecture and Built Environment.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | ||
| ARCH 2311 | Design Media I | 3 |
| ARCH 3742 | Design in the Public Interest | 3 |
| ARCH 3764 | NOLA Geography for Architects | 3 |
| DESG 2305 | Visual Communication & Advocacy | 4 |
| PRES 2100 | Intro to Historic Preservation | 3 |
| SISE 2021 | Design Thinking for Social Impact | 3 |
| SISE 3310 | Facilitating Social Justice | 3 |
| SISE 3320 | Facilitating Comm Engagement | 3 |
| SRED 2010 | Introduction to Real Estate | 3 |
| SRED 4515 | Sustainable Urban Development | 3 |
| SURB 4011 | Advanced Urban Design Studio | 4 |
| SURB 4321 | Advanced Urban Mapping and Graphics | 3 |
Recommended Plan of Study
This example plan of study for the BS in Sustainable Urbanism represents a fall semester start and encompasses all program requirements. Students are responsible for reviewing university, school, and program requirements, along with prerequisites and the sequencing of courses in coordination with their academic and major advisors.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 16 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 1020 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 12 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SURB 2100 | Introduction to Urban Geography: New Orleans Urbanism | 3 |
| SURB 2311 | Introduction to Urban Mapping and Graphics | 3 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 10 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| SURB 2720 | Foundations of Urban History | 3 |
| SURB 3011 | Introduction to Urban Design Studio | 4 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SURB 2710 | Foundations of Urban Theory | 3 |
| SURB 4245 | Engaged Urban Design | 3 |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SURB 4110 | Global Urbanism: Theory & Practice | 3 |
| Select one Program Elective | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SRED 4505 | Climate Change & the Built Environment | 3 |
| Select one Program Elective | 3 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 9 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| Select two Program Electives | 6 | |
| NTC Core and General Electives | 6 | |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Program String and Field of Study: ARBS_UG, SURB
For more information, contact the School of Architecture and Built Environment.