Pharmaceutical Sciences and Urban Sustainability (Ph.D. Dual-Title)
Students admitted to the Ph.D. program in Pharmaceutical Sciences can apply to earn a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a dual-title in Urban Sustainability. This dual-title degree is designed to prepare researchers and professionals to solve challenging urban problems that require working across disciplines. Students enrolled in this dual-title program take courses that help develop knowledge and skills relating to urban sustainability. They also undertake activities such as community service, participate in colloquiums, and prepare a funding proposal related to urban sustainability. The dual-title coursework follows competencies outlined by the Transformative Research in Urban Sustainability Training program.
Students must satisfy all requirements for the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Additional requirements for students enrolled in the Pharmaceutical Sciences and Urban Sustainability dual-title program include:
- 4 required T-RUST core courses out of 5 choices (below)
- 12 credit hours of electives from list of elective courses (at least 7 credits must be from a department other than PSC)
- Participate in community service (2x per year)
- Participate in colloquium
- Prepare proposal to an external funding agency
- Participate in internship with a partner organization
- Develop a 2-credit capstone seminar course in collaboration with other students
- Doctoral dissertation includes 1 chapter that addresses an urban sustainability issue
- Produce a collaborative publication with a doctoral research team under the supervision of the doctoral advisor
Core Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANT 5060 | Urban Anthropology | 3 |
| BIO 7310 | Sustainability of Urban Environmental Systems | 2 |
| CE 5410 | Energy, Emissions, Environment (E3) Design | 3 |
| COM 7170 | Health and Risk Communication | 3 |
| UP 6470 | Environmental Planning | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Archaeology | ||
| Archaeological Laboratory Analysis | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Field Investigations in Biological Sciences | ||
| Ecotoxicology and Risk Assessment | ||
| Principles of Toxicology | ||
| Landscape Ecology | ||
| Sustainability Assessment and Management | ||
| Pharmaceutical Waste: Environmental Impact and Management | ||
| Applied Environmental Microbiology | ||
| Special Topics in Civil Engineering II 1 | ||
| Crisis Communication | ||
| Advanced Regulation and Regulated Industries | ||
| Advanced State and Local Public Finance | ||
| Advanced Urban and Regional Economics | ||
| Geological Site Assessment | ||
| Environmental Fate and Transport of Pollutants | ||
| Special Topics in Environmental Science and Geology | ||
| Principles of Environmental Health | ||
| Environmental Law | ||
| Urban Planning Process | ||
| Cities and Food | ||
| Planning Studies and Methods | ||
| Land Use Policy and Planning | ||
| Geographic Information Systems |
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In order to satisfy the elective requirement, the topic area must be relevant to the program. Students should consult with their advisor for details.