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 (8)
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 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum | |||
| SUS201 Secondary Assessment and Reporting | |||
| SUS202 Using Data for Learning | |||
| SUS302 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged |
Plus select 4 sustainability related courses from the specified lists below:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Communication and Thought | |||
| ENS222 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS281 Physics | |||
| ENS300 Environment, Technology and Sustainability | |||
| ENS310 Engineering Professional Practice | |||
| ENS317 Earth's Surface Processes, Materials and Soils | |||
| ENS320 Mathematics Foundations | |||
| ENS351 Science Research Methods | |||
| PUB102 Introduction to Engineering Design | |||
| PUB262 Engineering Computer Programming | |||
| SCI102 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| WPL310 Chemistry |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Engineering Statics | |||
| ENP211 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| ENP236 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology | |||
| ENP365 Calculus and Algebra | |||
| SCS201 Mechanics of Materials | |||
| SCS211 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying | |||
| TSM221 Fluids, Waves and Thermodynamics | |||
| TSM223 Numerical Analysis |