Sustainability and the Built Environment
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    Sustainability and the Built Environment

    University of Florida
    University of Florida
    United States of America
    United States of America, Gainesville
    University Rank:#216
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 48,438 / Year
    Next IntakeJanuary 9, 2023

    Sustainability and the Built Environment

    About

    Whether it is the redesign and rehabilitation of existing structures or innovative new design, students will be provided a theoretical foundation for seeking sustainable solutions to problems in the built environment. The degree program is supported by the globally recognized expertise in sustainability of the faculty in the College of Design, Construction and Planning and from across campus.

    Graduates will have excellent opportunities for work in various green industries, for government agencies involved with regulation and management of the built environment and with nonprofit organizations promoting the principles of sustainability. Additionally students will be prepared to enter graduate school in architecture, building construction, historic preservation, interior design, landscape architecture and urban and regional planning.

    Transfer students for either specialization must complete the A.A. degree, MAC 1147 or (MAC 1140 and MAC 1114), STA 2023, and ECO 2013 and ECO 2023 with minimum grades of C. Students must also have a 3.0 minimum overall GPA. Refer to the admissions website for transfer admission information, application deadlines and the online application.

    Certain highly qualified students may have the option of pursuing a 4+1 or a 4+2 degree in urban and regional planning, landscape architecture or building construction.

    Field trips to broaden and expand students' educational experiences through study of planning, design, construction, and sustainability projects are required and will be paid for by students.

    Geodesign

    The geodesign specialization is for students interested in the application of geographic information systems in the sustainable design of the built environment.

    Interdisciplinary

    The interdisciplinary specialization is for students who want a general degree that emphasizes the importance of sustainability for all of the built environment fields.

    Coursework for the Major

    All students, regardless of specialization, are required to take 53 hours of core courses to develop knowledge of the fundamental concepts for sustainability and the built environment.

    Students should meet with an advisor as early as possible in their academic careers to choose their specialization and to plan their course of study.

    Core Courses

    Course List
    CodeTitleCredits
    Select one:3
    BCN 1582
    		International Sustainable Development
    IDS 2935
    		Special Topics (Facets of Sustainability)
    ECO 2023Principles of Microeconomics4
    ECO 2013Principles of Macroeconomics4
    A history course in architecture, construction management, interior design, landscape architecture, or urban and regional planning
    LAA 1330Site Analysis3
    STA 2023Introduction to Statistics 13
    DCP 3210Sustainable Solutions for the Built Environment3
    DCP 3220Social and Cultural Sustainability and the Built Environment3
    An approved ecology and the built environment course
    An approved ethics and/or environmental justice course
    An approved energy and/or climate change course
    An approved resource economics course
    DCP 3200Methods of Inquiry for Sustainability and the Built Environment3
    DCP 4941Practicum in Sustainability and the Built Environment6
    or DCP 4942 Field Experience in Sustainability and the Built Environment
    DCP 4290Capstone Project in Sustainability and the Built Environment6
    Total Credits38

    The Bachelor of Science in Sustainability and the Built Environment requires students to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the goals of sustainability and the activities of the built environment disciplines, including architecture, building construction, historic preservation, interior design, landscape architecture and urban and regional planning.

    Before Graduating Students Must

    • Complete a capstone or independent research project, present your results to a committee of the program’s faculty and receive acceptable assessment.
    • Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

    Students in the Major Will Learn to

    Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

    Content

    1. Explain sustainability principles.
    2. Integrate knowledge and principles from sustainability-related disciplines.
    3. Describe the role of the built environment in sustainability.
    4. Combine information from multiple sources to solve problems.

    Critical Thinking

    1. Frame sustainable problems and potential solutions within a global context.
    2. Collect and analyze data to solve problems.
    3. Produce sustainable solutions for problems of the built environment.
    4. Integrate multiple disciplinary, cultural and stakeholder perspectives for sustainable problem solving.

    Communication

    1. Produce an effective oral presentation.
    2. Produce effective written communications.
    3. Integrate a variety of visual techniques to enhance the communication of ideas and solutions.
    4. Solve a built environment sustainability problem in a multidisciplinary team.

    Curriculum Map

    I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

    Academic Learning Compact 12
    CoursesSLO 1SLO 2SLO 3SLO 4SLO 5SLO 6SLO 7SLO 8SLO 9SLO 10SLO 11SLO 12
    DCP 3200I, RI, RI, RI, R
    DCP 3210III, RI, RI, RI, RI, RI, R
    DCP 3220RRRRRRI, RRRRI, R, A
    DCP 4290AAAAAAAAAAA
    DCP 4910AAAAAAAAAAA
    DCP 4941RRRRRRRRR
    DCP 4942RRRR
    Approved Electives1RR
    Ecology for the Built Environment (one course)1I, R
    Energy and/or Climate Change (one course)1I, R
    Ethics and Environmental Justice (one course)1I, R
    Resource Economics (one course)1I, R
    1

    Student chooses from courses listed in semesters 5-7 of the major's semester plan. 

    Assessment Types

    • Capstone evaluation
    • Final project evaluation

    Disciplines

    Design Construction and Planning

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
    • Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

    Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

    • Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
    • Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

    Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6
    • TOEFLMin 80

    English Program Requirements

    All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    • A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
    • A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
    • Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

    Add UF as a university to receive your application and review our specific application requirements.

    Fill in your profile information. Your profile is where you'll enter information that will be sent to all schools to which you apply. The University of Florida requires the following sections:

    • Information about who you are and how to contact you, your address, citizenship, high school and family information
    • Current-year coursework
    • Honors and distinctions
    • Activities and experiences

    Complete the UF Supplement. This includes a few additional short-answer questions so that we can learn more about you when reviewing your application.

    Complete the essay questions. The essay helps our admissions staff get to know you better. Use this space to tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t learn elsewhere in your application. And remember, the best essay topic for you is going to be the one that you are most excited to write about.

    Once you have submitted your application, a link will appear on your status page to create your Student Self-Reported Academic Record (SSAR). List your high school courses and grades exactly as they appear on your transcript. You must complete the SSAR by December 1 for your application to be complete. If you begin the SSAR separately before submitting your UF application, be sure to link it to your application once your application has been submitted.

    Submit your test scores to UF no later than December 15. You may either self-report your SAT and/or ACT scores through your application status page or send official scores from the testing agency. Since accuracy is critical, students who choose to self-report should have a copy of their SAT/ACT score report(s) available to reference when submitting their scores. Because UF superscores both the SAT and ACT, we encourage you to submit scores for all SAT or ACT tests you have taken. If admitted, students who have self-reported their scores in the admissions process will be required to submit official scores from the testing agency to UF by May 1. UF Institutional Codes:

    You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

    When you submit your application, pay the $30 nonrefundable fee by credit card unless you qualify for a fee waiver. In both the Common and Coalition applications, you can indicate in the profile section if you qualify for a fee waiver.

    You will receive an email 24-48 hours after submitting your application with instructions to create your MyAdmissions application status credentials. Once completed, you can log in to the MyAdmissions app status portal to keep track of your application status and the materials that UF has received. This is also where you will find the link to create your SSAR.

    Sustainability and the Built Environment

    University of Florida

    University of Florida

    United States of America

    United States of America, Gainesville

    Go to Official Website