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Student Handbook, Semester 2, 2012: 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 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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
SUS101 Integrated Marine Systems
SUS201 Environment and Health
SUS202 Environmental Health Risk Management
SUS302 Biodiversity and Ecology