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 |
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SUS101 Special Research Project | |||
SUS201 Workplace Learning I | |||
SUS202 Communication and Thought | |||
SUS302 Outdoor Living and Travel Skills |
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 Foundations of Outdoor Environmental Studies | |||
ENS222 Introduction to Coaching Science | |||
ENS281 Leading Groups in Outdoor Environments | |||
ENS300 Outdoor Environmental Expeditions | |||
ENS310 Leading Coastal Environmental Studies | |||
ENS317 Introduction to Behavioural Health | |||
ENS320 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science | |||
ENS351 Sport and Exercise Psychology | |||
PUB102 Physical Education Studies A | |||
PUB262 Physical Education Studies B | |||
SCI102 New Venture Development | |||
WPL310 Managing the Social Enterprise |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 New Venture Establishment | |||
ENP211 Social Enterprise Establishment | |||
ENP236 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
ENP365 Measuring Sustainability | |||
SCS201 Communicating Sustainability | |||
SCS211 Sustainability Problem Solving | |||
TSM221 Plant Diversity and Ecology | |||
TSM223 Terrestrial Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology |