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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2013: 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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101
SUS201
SUS202
SUS302

PLUS Select 4 sustainability related courses from:

Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
ENS221
ENS222
ENS281
ENS300
ENS310
ENS317
ENS320
ENS351
ENS372
PUB102
PUB262 Inorganic Chemistry
SCI102
WPL310

Please note:
ENS372 is last offered in 2013

Faculty of Arts and Business courses:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
BUS102
ENP211
ENP236
ENP365
SCS201
SCS211
TSM221
TSM223

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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101
SUS201
SUS202
SUS302