Subject description
This subject introduces students to sustainability concepts and critiques, while developing practical skills to prepare students for careers driving positive change within organisations and communities. Urgent issues such as climate change, depletion of natural resources, disasters, sustainable energy transitions, and decarbonisation have wide ranging consequences for social and environmental justice. … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
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Understand sustainability concepts, definitions, and critiques
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Critically analyse sustainability problems based on evidence and through respectful engagement with diverse cultural and philosophical perspectives (including Indigenous knowledges)
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Evaluate and recommend sustainability transition initiatives within organisations, households, and communities
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Rethink human-environment relationships at a range of geographic scales, from local to global
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Apply sustainability concepts and critiques to advocate for more socially- and environmentally-just outcomes in urban and regional planning
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Plan for positive change towards more sustainable futures based on practical communication skills tailored towards relevant audiences
Assessment details
Pitch Presentationn
Written Report
Social-Scientific Poster
Online Quizzes
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
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