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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 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)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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:

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
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