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)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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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:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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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:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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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)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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SUS101 Elder Law | |||
SUS201 Intellectual Property | |||
SUS202 Taxation | |||
SUS302 Public International Law |