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 |
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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:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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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:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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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)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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SUS101 Work Place Learning I | |||
SUS201 Introduction to Economics | |||
SUS202 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
SUS302 Rural and Regional Sustainability |