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:
4 required courses:
SUS101 Introduction to Informatics
SUS201 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS202 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
SUS302 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability
Plus select 4 sustainability-related courses:
Faculty of Science, Health and Education courses:
ENS221 Sustainable Futures
ENS222 Australian Vegetation
ENS281 Australian Wildlife
ENS300 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
ENS310 Environmental and Resource Economics
ENS320 Climate Change Adaptation
ENS321 Climate Change Mitigation Theory and Practice
ENS351 Restoration Ecology and Genetics
ENS372 Integrated Environmental Management
PUB102 Integrated Marine Systems
PUB262 Environment and Health
SCI102 Environmental Health Risk Management
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses:
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:
BUS102 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
MGT310 Economics for Business
TSM221 Small Business and New Venture Management
TSM223 Policy and Planning for Tourism and Leisure
Other courses:
WPL310 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management *
Minor
For a minor in Sustainability students must successfully complete 4 courses:
2 required courses:
SUS101 Work Place Learning I
SUS302 Foundations of Sustainability
Plus select 2 courses from:
ENS281 Sustainable Futures
ENP365 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems
PUB102 Participation and Conflict Resolution
SUS201 Environment and Health
SUS202 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability
* Subject to special entry requirements. Course coordinator approval only.