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 Chemistry | |||
SUS201 Science Research Methods | |||
SUS202 Engineering Hydrology | |||
SUS302 Engineering Research Methodology |
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 Introduction to Weather and Climate | |||
ENS222 Applied Spatial Analysis and Geoprocessing | |||
ENS281 Engineering Project Management | |||
ENS300 Applied Systems Modelling | |||
ENS304 Engineering Project 1 | |||
ENS310 Design of Wastewater Treatment Systems | |||
ENS320 Engineering Project 2 | |||
ENS351 Reservoir and Stormwater Engineering | |||
ENS372 Design of Water Supply Systems | |||
PUB102 Design of Roads and Drainage | |||
PUB262 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity | |||
SCI102 Migrants' Lives in the World |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 About Japan: Current Perspectives | |||
ENP211 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
ENP236 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
ENP365 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | |||
SCS201 Social Justice, Welfare and the State | |||
SCS211 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
TSM221 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability | |||
TSM223 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability |
Other courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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WPL310 Sustainable Futures |
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 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
SUS201 Animal Diversity and Ecology | |||
SUS202 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
SUS302 Environmental and Resource Economics |