Architecture and Urbanism: Urban Design and Development

Arts and Humanities
Architecture and Urbanism: Urban Design and Development

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  • Academic Plan
    AT_0059
  • Cognate
    Arts and Humanities
  • Responsible Academic Unit
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  • Recommended for
    All students.
  • Required Courses
    Students must complete at least 3 courses for at least 9 credits.
  • Number of Groups: 2

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Description

The Architecture and Urbanism Cognate explores a fundamental aspect of civilization – the development of cities and relationship between urban design and architecture. The unique and shared aspects of architecture and urbanism both represent and shape politics, economics, culture, and health. This cognate provides a framework for foundational knowledge in historic and current issues in urban design. A selection of online, lecture, seminar and travel courses introduces analytical tools as well as direct experience that enables a critical assessment of the role of architecture and urbanism in society.

Option Groups

Complete exactly 2 of the following option groups:

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