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 Criminal Law | |||
SUS201 Professional Development | |||
SUS202 Professional Ethics and Integrity Management | |||
SUS302 Diversity, Crime and Justice |
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 Social Research | |||
ENS222 Criminal Profiling & Intelligence | |||
ENS281 Homicide, Investigations & Forensic Science | |||
ENS300 Youth Justice & Restorative Justice | |||
ENS310 Professional Placement | |||
ENS320 Crime Research Methods | |||
ENS351 Working with Victims and Offenders | |||
ENS372 Introduction to Cyber Crime | |||
PUB102 International Justice and Human Rights | |||
PUB262 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
SCI102 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability | |||
ENP211 Sustainable Futures | |||
ENP236 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
ENP365 Animal Diversity and Ecology | |||
SCS201 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
SCS211 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
TSM221 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
TSM223 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation |
Other courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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WPL310 Integrated Environmental Management |
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 Integrated Marine Systems | |||
SUS201 Environment and Health | |||
SUS202 Environmental Health Risk Management | |||
SUS302 Biodiversity and Ecology |