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 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 2 | |||
SUS201 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Respiratory and Immunology | |||
SUS202 Paramedic Primary Healthcare - Trauma | |||
SUS302 Legal and Ethical Practice in EMS (Emergency Medical Services) |
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 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care | |||
ENS222 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Maternal and Child Health | |||
ENS281 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Substance Misuse and Toxicology | |||
ENS300 Leadership in Clinical Practice | |||
ENS310 Paramedic Clinical Practicum 3 | |||
ENS320 Paramedic Primary Healthcare: Transition to Practice | |||
ENS351 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
ENS372 Empowering Individuals for Sustainability | |||
PUB102 Reorienting Society Towards Sustainability | |||
PUB262 Sustainable Futures | |||
SCI102 Plant Diversity and Ecology |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 Animal Diversity and Ecology | |||
ENP211 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems | |||
ENP236 Environmental and Resource Economics | |||
ENP365 Climate Change Adaptation | |||
SCS201 Introduction to Climate Change Mitigation | |||
SCS211 Integrated Environmental Management | |||
TSM221 Integrated Marine Systems | |||
TSM223 Environment and Health |
Other courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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WPL310 Environmental Health Risk 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 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
SUS201 Economics for Business | |||
SUS202 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
SUS302 Rural and Regional Sustainability |