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 |
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SUS101 Advanced Theoretical Issues in Psychology | |||
SUS201 Professional Practice of Psychology | |||
SUS202 Ethical and Professional Issues In Psychology | |||
SUS302 Group Research Project in Psychology A |
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 |
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ENS221 Group Research Project in Psychology B | |||
ENS222 Research Methods in Education | |||
ENS281 Leadership in Clinical Practice | |||
ENS300 Learning and Teaching in the Practice Environment | |||
ENS310 Research in Health Care | |||
ENS317 Qualitative Research: Approaches and Practice | |||
ENS320 Quantitative Research Methods | |||
ENS351 Special Project: Evaluating Practice Knowledge | |||
PUB102 Special Project: Translating Knowledge into Practice | |||
PUB262 Research Project A | |||
SCI102 Research Project B | |||
WPL310 Research Project C |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 Research Project F | |||
ENP211 Introductory Bioscience | |||
ENP236 Human Physiology | |||
ENP365 Food in Society | |||
SCS201 Introduction to Dietetics | |||
SCS211 Public Health Foundations | |||
TSM221 Introductory Chemistry | |||
TSM223 Science Research Methods |