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 will greatly assist students who are interested in developing their innovation and adaptable problem-solving skills for a rapidly changing world.
Major (8)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUS101 Science Research Methods | |||
| SUS201 Organic Chemistry | |||
| SUS202 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
| SUS302 Genetics |
Plus select 4 sustainability related courses from the specified lists below:
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENS221 Introduction to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education | |||
| ENS222 Physical Chemistry | |||
| ENS281 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
| ENS300 Biochemistry | |||
| ENS310 Microbiology | |||
| ENS317 Teaching Science: Curriculum B | |||
| ENS320 Science Learning and Educational Enquiry: Curriculum D | |||
| ENS351 Plant Growth and Reproduction | |||
| PUB102 Inorganic Chemistry | |||
| PUB262 Medicinal Organic Chemistry | |||
| SCI102 Environmental Chemistry | |||
| WPL310 Analytical Sciences |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUS102 Engaging Diverse Learners | |||
| ENP211 Secondary Professional Experience 2 : Managing the Diverse Learning Environment | |||
| ENP236 Teaching Science: Curriculum A | |||
| ENP365 Science Learning and Educational Enquiry: Curriculum C | |||
| SCS201 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Perspectives in Learning and Teaching | |||
| SCS211 Responding to Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| TSM221 Secondary Professional Learning 3: Diversity and Inclusion | |||
| TSM223 The Psychology of Learning |