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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2011: 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

For a major in Sustainability, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Required courses: (5)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7
SUS201 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS202 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
SUS302 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
ENS304 Sustainable Futures

Please note: ENS304 is not offered until 2012

PLUS Select 3 sustainability related courses from:

Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS221 Environmental Project
ENS222 Plant Diversity and Ecology
ENS281 Animal Diversity and Ecology
ENS300 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
ENS310 Environmental and Resource Economics
ENS320 Climate Change Adaptation
ENS351 Climate Change Mitigation Theory and Practice
ENS372 Integrated Environmental Management
PUB102 Integrated Marine Systems
PUB262 Environment and Health
SCI102 Environmental Health Risk Management


Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENP211 Biodiversity and Ecology
ENP236 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP365 Rural and Regional Sustainability
SCS201 Participation and Conflict Resolution
SCS211 International Community Development and Global Justice


Faculty of Business courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
TSM221 Economics for Business
TSM223 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure


Other courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
WPL310 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management