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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2013: 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 Acute Health Alteration
SUS201 Nursing Practicum 3
SUS202 Life Crisis - Translating Theory Into Caring Practice
SUS302 The Child Client

PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS221 Challenges to Mental Health
ENS222 Nursing Practicum 4
ENS281 Caring for the Older Client
ENS300 Palliative, Rehabilitation and Continuing Care
ENS310 Nursing Internship
ENS317 Foundations of Sustainability
ENS320 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
ENS351 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
ENS372 Sustainable Futures
PUB102 Plant Diversity and Ecology
PUB262 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
SCI102 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
WPL310 Environmental and Resource Economics

Please note:
ENS372 is last offered in 2013

Faculty of Arts and Business courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Climate Change Adaptation
ENP211 Coastal Conservation and Management Project
ENP236 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation
ENP365 Integrated Environmental Management
SCS201 Integrated Marine Systems
SCS211 Environment and Health
TSM221 Environmental Health Risk Management
TSM223 Biodiversity and Ecology

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 Introduction to Economics
SUS202 Planning and Environmental Law
SUS302 Rural and Regional Sustainability