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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)
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|
| SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability | Semester 1 | | 12.00 |
| SUS201 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability | Semester 1 | | 12.00 |
| SUS202 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability | Semester 2 | | 12.00 |
| SUS302 Sustainable Futures | Semester 2 | | 12.00 |
PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|
| ENS221 Plant Diversity and Ecology | Semester 1 | Pre: SCI102
Anti: ENS201 | 12.00 |
| ENS222 Animal Diversity and Ecology | Semester 2 | Pre: SCI102 | 12.00 |
| ENS281 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | Semester 1 | | 12.00 |
| ENS300 Environmental and Resource Economics | Semester 1 & Various Sessions | Anti: ENS700 | 12.00 |
| ENS310 Climate Change Adaptation | Semester 1 & Session 2 & 7 | Anti: ENS710 | 12.00 |
| ENS320 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation | Semester 2 & Various Sessions | Anti: ENS711 | 12.00 |
| ENS351 Integrated Environmental Management | Semester 1 | Anti: ESS351 | 12.00 |
| ENS372 Integrated Marine Systems | Semester 2 | Anti: ESS372 | 12.00 |
| PUB102 Environment and Health | Semester 2 | Anti: SCI109 or PUB709 | 12.00 |
| PUB262 Environmental Health Risk Management | Semester 2 | Anti: CPH262 or PUB762 | 12.00 |
| SCI102 Biodiversity and Ecology | Semester 2 | Anti: ENS102 | 12.00 |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|
| BUS102 Economics for Business | Semester 1 & Session 11 | | 12.00 |
| ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law | Semester 1 | Pre: 2 courses or enrolled in Program AR505 or AR605
Anti: ENP210 or ENP702 | 12.00 |
| ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability | Semester 2 | Pre: Any 2 courses or enrolled in Program AR505, AR605, XP601 or UP601 | 12.00 |
| ENP365 Participation and Conflict Resolution | Semester 2 | Pre: 8 courses including 3 ENP coded courses
Anti: ENP265 | 12.00 |
| SCS201 International Community Development and Global Justice | Semester 1 | Pre: Any 2 courses or enrolled in Program AR505, AR605, AR707, XP601 or UP601 | 12.00 |
| SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | Semester 1 | Pre: Any 2 courses or enrolled in Program AR505, AR605, XP601 or UP601 | 12.00 |
| TSM221 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | Semester 2 | Pre: TSM102 | 12.00 |
| TSM223 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | Semester 2 | | 12.00 |
Other courses:
| Course | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|
| WPL310 Work Place Learning I | Semester 2 & Various Sessions | Pre: Instructor consent required
Anti: WPL320 or WPL330 | 12.00 |
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 | Usual teaching session of offer | Requisites | Units |
|---|
| SUS101 Foundations of Sustainability | Semester 1 | | 12.00 |
| SUS201 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability | Semester 1 | | 12.00 |
| SUS202 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability | Semester 2 | | 12.00 |
| SUS302 Sustainable Futures | Semester 2 | | 12.00 |