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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2012: Sustainability

Subject to prior approval, many students in any of USC's faculties may undertake a four-course minor or an eight-course major in Sustainability as part of their degree.

These study areas are designed for those seeking to make a difference and to become innovators in sustainability. USC has a strong research focus on sustainability with the establishment of the Sustainability Research Centre and defines sustainability as being "the enhancement of communities into the indefinite future without impinging on the value of natural systems".

Sustainability is achieved through promoting equity within and between generations, conservation of biodiversity and natural systems, and wise use of resources. Sustainability enhances the interdependency and resilience of economic, environmental and social systems.

Studying this major or minor will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world. 

Major

The Sustainability major is administered by the Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.

For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Required courses: (4)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Communication and Thought
SUS201 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS202 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
SUS302 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability

PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS221 Sustainable Futures
ENS222 Plant Diversity and Ecology
ENS281 Animal Diversity and Ecology
ENS300 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
ENS304 Environmental and Resource Economics
ENS310 Environmental Project
ENS320 Climate Change Adaptation
ENS351 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
ENS372 Integrated Environmental Management
PUB102 Integrated Marine Systems
PUB262 Environment and Health
SCI102 Environmental Health Risk Management

Faculty of Arts and Business courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENP211 Economics for Business
ENP236 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP365 Rural and Regional Sustainability
SCS201 Participation and Conflict Resolution
SCS211 International Community Development and Global Justice
TSM221 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
TSM223 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure

Other courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
WPL310 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management

Minor

The Sustainability minor is administered by the Faculty of Arts and Business.

For a minor in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

Required courses: (4)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Work Place Learning I
SUS201 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS202 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
SUS302 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability