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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 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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Tourism and Leisure Policy and Planning
SUS201 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SUS202 Foundations of Sustainability
SUS302 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability