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 Performance Enhancement | |||
SUS201 Exercise Physiology II | |||
SUS202 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
SUS302 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability |
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 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability | |||
ENS222 Sustainable Futures | |||
ENS281 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
ENS300 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
ENS310 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
ENS317 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
ENS320 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
ENS351 Coastal Conservation and Management Project | |||
ENS372 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation | |||
PUB102 Integrated Environmental Management | |||
PUB262 Integrated Marine Systems | |||
SCI102 Environment and Health | |||
WPL310 Environmental Health Risk Management |
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 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
ENP211 Work Place Learning I | |||
ENP236 Introduction to Economics | |||
ENP365 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
SCS201 Rural and Regional Sustainability | |||
SCS211 Participation and Conflict Resolution | |||
TSM221 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
TSM223 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues |
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 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning | |||
SUS201 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management | |||
SUS202 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
SUS302 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability |