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 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 Teaching Junior Secondary Science 1 | |||
| SUS201 Teaching Junior Secondary History | |||
| SUS202 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| SUS302 Diversity and Inclusion |
Plus select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Professional Experience: Individual Learner Needs | |||
| ENS222 The Psychology of Learning | |||
| ENS281 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | |||
| ENS300 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
| ENS310 Using Data for Learning | |||
| ENS317 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged | |||
| ENS320 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
| ENS351 Measuring Sustainability | |||
| PUB102 Communicating Sustainability | |||
| PUB262 Sustainability Problem Solving | |||
| SCI102 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| WPL310 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
| ENP211 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
| ENP236 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
| ENP365 Coastal Conservation and Management Project | |||
| SCS201 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation | |||
| SCS211 Integrated Environmental Management | |||
| TSM221 Environment and Health | |||
| TSM223 Environmental Health Risk Management |