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 Social Work and Human Services Practice | |||
| SUS201 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
| SUS202 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
| SUS302 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory |
PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People | |||
| ENS222 Critical Practice with Trauma, Bereavement and Crisis | |||
| ENS281 Serious Games 1 | |||
| ENS300 Game Art 1 | |||
| ENS310 Creative Writing for Interactive Narrative 1 | |||
| ENS317 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| ENS320 Measuring Sustainability | |||
| ENS351 Introduction to Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| ENS372 Tourism, Leisure and Special Interests | |||
| PUB102 Technology and Innovation in Tourism, Leisure and Events | |||
| PUB262 Business Events | |||
| SCI102 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| WPL310 Engineering Professional Practice |
Please note:
ENS372 is last offered in 2013
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Engineering Project Management | |||
| ENP211 Earth's Surface Processes, Materials and Soils | |||
| ENP236 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
| ENP365 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
| SCS201 Cell Biology | |||
| SCS211 Introductory Bioscience | |||
| TSM221 Foundations in Medical Science | |||
| TSM223 Mathematics Foundations |
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 Health Promotion Needs Assessment and Planning | |||
| SUS201 Health Promotion Principles | |||
| SUS202 Chemistry | |||
| SUS302 Science Research Methods |