Sustainable Urbanism: China (Faculty-led seminar and study tour)
Spring 2014
This seminar course will focus on the concept and practice of urban sustainability in the global perspective, which emphasis how to support the simultaneous development of our society, our economy and the environment without sacrificing any aspects. Through field study across various disciplines, the course examines the most challenging sustainability issues we are facing. The course provides students with experiential learning in the application of the current theories, models and methods used in engineering, architecture and urban planning to specific, real-world issues of sustainable urbanism as they are currently being confronted in the rapid developing countries. For more information visit: http://ming3d.com/sustainable/?page_id=2
Can I participate in this program?
Students at the following levels are eligible to participate in this program:
- Sophomores
- Juniors
- Seniors
- Graduate Students
Where will I go?
- China (Cities of Beijing and Jinan)
When can I go?
- April 25 – May 9, 2014 (tentative dates)
Who is in charge of this program?
- Prof. Mingming Lu (mingming.lu@uc.edu) School of Energy, Environmental, Biological and Medical Engineering, CEAS
- Prof. Ming Tang (ming.tang@uc.edu) School of Architecture and Interior Design, DAAP
- Prof. Chris Auffrey (chris.auffrey@uc.edu) School of Planning, DAAP
- Prof. Xinhao Wang. School of Planning, DAAP
Are any foreign colleges or universities involved?
This program is associated with:
- BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
- SHANDONG UNIVERSITY
Is this program associated with my college or department?
This program is associated with:
- College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning
- College of Engineering and Applied Science
*You are eligible to participate in this program even if you are not enrolled in CEAS or DAAP.
Can I earn course credit by participating in this program?
Participants in this program can earn UC credit for the following UC course(s):
- ENVE 6099-001 (4 credits UG/G)
- PLAN 6099-001 (3 credits UG/G)*
- SAID 6099-001 (4 credits UG/G)
*Additional credits available
What amenities are provided?
Housing / Accommodations
Meals (some)
Access to public transportation
How much will it cost to participate?
Tuition (no extra tuition cost; 3/4 credit tuition included in regular spring semester tuition)
Room & Board (~$15/day for room & some meals –~$150, other meals extra)
Airfare (~$1,600 RT CVG-PEK)
Other Costs: China visa, local travel, travel between Beijing and Jinan
Total Costs: ~$2,500*
*UC International Student Grants – Undergraduate and graduate students may receive grants for one or more programs. Grant applications are judged first on merit. Award amounts are based on financial need and length of the study abroad program. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply for student grants and will also be awarded the minimum amount.
The UC Honors program offers experiential learning global studies grants that can be used to off-set travel costs.
Also, special study abroad grants are available for CECH and McMicken A&S students (see http://www.uc.edu/international/programs/students/financial_planning/grants.html).
More information about this program
Program’s homepage: (http://ming3d.com/sustainable)