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)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Electronics and Electromagnetism | |||
| SUS201 Optics and Modern Physics | |||
| SUS202 Aquaculture | |||
| SUS302 Forests, Carbon and Climate |
PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Genetics | |||
| ENS222 Work Place Learning I | |||
| ENS281 Sustainable Futures | |||
| ENS300 Structural Engineering | |||
| ENS310 Mechanics of Materials | |||
| ENS317 Engineering Statics | |||
| ENS320 Management Informatics | |||
| ENS351 Innovation Management and Professional Development | |||
| ENS372 Project Management Principles | |||
| PUB102 Leading and Managing Organisations | |||
| PUB262 Understanding and Managing Organisational Behaviour | |||
| SCI102 Strategy, Governance and Ethics | |||
| WPL310 Entrepreneurship and Business Model Innovation |
Please note:
ENS372 is last offered in 2013
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Innovation by Design | |||
| ENP211 History of Australian popular culture: The Twentieth Century and Beyond | |||
| ENP236 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity | |||
| ENP365 Introduction to Indigenous Australia | |||
| SCS201 Life and Death in the City: From Settlement to Federation | |||
| SCS211 Talking History: Memory and the Past | |||
| TSM221 Migrants' Lives in the World | |||
| TSM223 20th Century and Beyond: A History |
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)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Riots and Rebellions: Conflict in Australian History | |||
| SUS201 Cultural Heritage | |||
| SUS202 Upfront: History of Film in Australia | |||
| SUS302 Research Project in History and Australian Studies |