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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
SUD.001

Introduction to Sustainable Urban Development, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Course code
SUD.001
Language of instruction
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Other studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Markus Laine
Responsible teacher:
Salla Jokela
Responsible teacher:
Jonathon Taylor
Responsible teacher:
Anna-Kaisa Viitanen
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 34 %
Faculty of Social Sciences 33 %
Faculty of Management and Business 33 %
Coordinating organisation
Civil Engineering Studies 34 %
Social Sciences Studies 33 %
Administrative Studies 33 %

This course is intended to introduce the key concepts of sustainable urban development to students. It covers the key dimensions of sustainability, the sustainability challenges that exist globally, and the importance of urban environments in responding to these challenges.

Learning outcomes
Further information
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Completion of all options is required.

Participation in teaching

30.08.2024 13.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)

Participation in teaching

26.08.2024 14.10.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)