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
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 Classroom Management | |||
SUS201 Teaching Practice 1 | |||
SUS202 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
SUS302 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7 |
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 |
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ENS221 Teaching Mathematics Years P-7 | |||
ENS222 Professional Engagement | |||
ENS281 Teaching Practice 2 | |||
ENS300 Quality Learning and Teaching | |||
ENS310 Classroom Management | |||
ENS317 Teaching Practice 1 | |||
ENS320 Professional Engagement | |||
ENS351 Teaching Practice 2 | |||
PUB102 Teaching Reading and Writing | |||
PUB262 Curriculum A Primary Years P-7 | |||
SCI102 The Diverse Learner across Early Childhood Contexts | |||
WPL310 Teaching Mathematics Years P-7 |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 Curriculum B Primary Years P-7 | |||
ENP211 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
ENP236 Measuring Sustainability | |||
ENP365 Communicating Sustainability | |||
SCS201 Sustainability Problem Solving | |||
SCS211 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
TSM221 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology | |||
TSM223 Introduction to Sustainable Energy Systems |