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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

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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Contracts B
SUS201 Property A
SUS202 Property B
SUS302 Constitutional Law

PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS221 Equity & Trusts
ENS222 Corporations Law
ENS281 Civil Procedure
ENS300 Administrative Law
ENS310 Professional Conduct
ENS317 Evidence
ENS320 Regulation
ENS351 Family Law
ENS372 Employment Law
PUB102 Commercial Law
PUB262 Succession
SCI102 Health Law
WPL310 Children & the Law

Please note:
ENS372 is last offered in 2013

Faculty of Arts and Business courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102 Law Clinic
ENP211 Competition Law
ENP236 Building & Construction Law
ENP365 Mining & Resources Law
SCS201 Indigenous Legal Issues
SCS211 Equal Opportunity Law
TSM221 Alternative Dispute Resolution
TSM223 Environment & Planning Law

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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Elder Law
SUS201 Intellectual Property
SUS202 Taxation
SUS302 Public International Law