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 Systemic Physiology II | |||
SUS201 Biochemistry | |||
SUS202 Pathophysiology | |||
SUS302 Chemistry |
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 Introduction to Clinical Trial Management | |||
ENS222 Introduction to Pharmacology | |||
ENS281 Immunology | |||
ENS300 Biochemical Pharmacology | |||
ENS310 Immunohaematology | |||
ENS317 Organic Chemistry | |||
ENS320 Molecular Biology | |||
ENS351 Microbiology | |||
PUB102 Medical Microbiology | |||
PUB262 Microbial Pathogenesis | |||
SCI102 Genetics | |||
WPL310 Advanced Instrumental Techniques |
Faculty of Arts and Business courses:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
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BUS102 Functional Anatomy | |||
ENP211 Exercise Physiology I | |||
ENP236 Cardiorespiratory Health and Rehabilitation | |||
ENP365 Foundations of Sustainability | |||
SCS201 Measuring Sustainability | |||
SCS211 Communicating Sustainability | |||
TSM221 Sustainability Problem Solving | |||
TSM223 Plant Diversity and Ecology |