Sustainability
Master of Sustainability
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Course resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
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LG025 |
Graduate Certificate in Sustainability |
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LF042 |
Graduate Diploma in Sustainability |
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LC054 |
Master of Sustainability |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any course in this sequence. Only the highest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
With approval from the Dean, available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria:
(b)
experience which is considered to demonstrate the knowledge and aptitude required to undertake the units of study.
(b)
completion of the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
(a)
a degree of Bachelor with a credit average from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(b)
completion of the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for these awards are set out in the table for Sustainability postgraduate courses. With the approval of the Dean and the program coordinator, candidates for the graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree, with special aims or interests, may be allowed to substitute up to 12 credit points with relevant postgraduate units from outside the table.
(2)
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Sustainability a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(b)
12 credit points of units of study selected from the remaining core units of study or elective units of study.
(3)
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Sustainability a candidate must complete 48 credit points, including:
(b)
12 credit points of units of study selected from the remaining core units of study or elective units of study.
(4)
To qualify for the Master of Sustainability a candidate must complete 72 credit points, including:
(b)
12 credit points of elective units of study from the remaining core units of study or elective units of study; and
7 Transitional provisions
Course Overview
The Sustainability degrees are cross disciplinary qualifications aimed at producing sustainability professionals able to augment their discipline-specific skills with an appreciation of the technological, commerical, legal, governmental and societal imperatives underpinning sustainability issues.
The Master of Sustainability has been developed in collaboration between the University's Institute of Sustainable Solutions and industry professionals from areas such as energy, finance, the media, planning, health, law, and government. It builds upon the Graduate Diploma with a capstone experience in which students will work in teams to research current sustainability problems in collaboration with industry (including their own employment if appropriate), aiming to deliver sustainable solutions to the industry partners.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, graduates will be equipped to engage in developing and implementing solutions to the complex conundrum of delivering acceptable life styles for all without compromising the fate of future generations.
Sustainability Units 2011
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Unit of study descriptions 2011 |
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Core unit - all degrees |
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| SUST5001 Introduction to Sustainability |
6 | A A three years Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Other core units (which may also be taken as electives) |
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| SUST5002 Food and Water Security |
6 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. C SUST5001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SUST5003 Energy and Resources |
6 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. C SUST5001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SUST5004 Populations and Health |
6 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. C SUST5001 |
S1 Intensive S2 Intensive |
| SUST5005 Policy and Security |
6 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. C SUST5001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SUST5006 Sustainability, Society and Change |
6 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. C SUST5001 |
Summer Main |
Elective units of study |
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| AFNR5502 Remote Sensing, GIS and Land Management |
6 | P Consent of the unit coordinator. Recommended units include GEOS2111/GEOS2911 (Natural Hazards: a GIS approach), ENVX3001 (Environmental GIS), SOIL 3004 (The Soil Resource), GEOS3014 (GIS in Coastal Management) |
Semester 2 |
| BIOL5001 Molecular Genetics and Inheritance |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Department permission not required for Stream A Bioinformatics students. |
Semester 1 |
| ENGG5601 Greenhouse Gas Mitigation |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment Unit Administration: WebCT |
Semester 2 |
| ENVI5501 Environmental Research Project |
12 | P 24 credit points of study with a credit average or better |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENVI5705 Ecolog Principles for Environ Scientists |
6 |
This is a compulsory course for all levels of the postgraduate Applied Science (Environmental Science) program. |
Semester 1 |
| ENVI5707 Energy - Sources, Uses and Alternatives |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| ENVI5708 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry |
6 |
This is a compulsory course for the Grad Dip and Masters levels of the Applied Science (Environmental Science) program. |
Semester 1 |
| ENVI5801 Social Science of Environment |
6 | Semester 1a |
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| ENVI5803 Law and the Environment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| ENVI5805 The Urban Environment and Planning |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| ENVI5808 App Ecology for Environmental Scientists |
6 |
This is a compulsory unit for all levels of the postgraduate Applied Science (Environmental Science) program |
Semester 2 |
| ENVI5809 Environmental Simulation Modelling |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| ENVI5903 Sustainable Development |
6 | Semester 2a |
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| ENVI5904 Understanding Environmental Uncertainty |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| ENVI5905 Management of Parks |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| GEOG5001 Geographic Information Science A |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| GEOG5002 Geographic Information Science B |
6 | A GEOG5001 |
Semester 2b |
| GEOG5003 Environmental Remote Sensing |
6 | A Knowledge or experience equivalent to GEOG5001 (Introduction to GIS) |
Semester 1 |
| GEOG5004 Environmental Mapping and Monitoring |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| PHYS5031 Issues & Trends in Ecological Economics |
6 | A A Bachelor's degree with some quantitative work, such as economics, science or engineering, from the University of Sydney. Some proficiency in mathematics is essential. |
Semester 1 |
| PHYS5032 Techniques for Sustainability Analysis |
6 | A A Bachelor's degree with some quantitative work such as economics, science, engineering, from the University of Sydney. Proficiency in mathematics is essential. |
Semester 1 |
| PHYS5033 Input-Output Analysis |
6 | A A Bachelor's degree with some quantitative work, such as economics, science or engineering. Proficiency in mathematics is essential. |
Semester 2 |
| PHYS5034 Life Cycle Analysis |
6 | A A Bachelor's degree with some quantitative work, such as economics science or engineering. Proficiency in mathematics is essential. |
Semester 2 |
| RSEC5431 Benefit Cost Analysis |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| RSEC5432 Environmental Economics |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| RSEC5434 Economics of Water and Bio-resources |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| TPTM6470 Sustainable Transport & Logistic Systems |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| WILD5001 Australasian Wildlife: Introduction |
6 | S1 Intensive |
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| WILD5002 Australasian Wildlife: Field Studies |
6 | S1 Intensive |
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Capstone experience |
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| SUST5007 Research Project A |
24 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. P SUST5001, SUST5002, SUST5003, SUST5004, SUST5005, SUST5006 N SUST5008, SUST5009 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SUST5008 Research Project B |
12 | A A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. P SUST5001, SUST5002, SUST5003, SUST5004, SUST5005, SUST5006 N SUST5007 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SUST5009 Research Project C |
12 | A An undergraduate degree in Science P SUST5001, SUST5002, SUST5003, SUST5004, SUST5005, SUST5006 N SUST5007 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Units of Study 2011
SUST5001 Introduction to Sustainability
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: One 3 hour interactive lecture per week presented in an intensive format with up to four hours per week spent on a combination of additional (e.g. on-line) learning tasks, small group sessions and consultation with lecturers. Assumed knowledge: A three years Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Essays, short written assignments (100%)
SUST5002 Food and Water Security
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: One 3 hour interactive lecture per week presented in an intensive format with up to four hours per week spent on a combination of additional (e.g. on-line) learning tasks, small group sessions and consultation with lecturers. Corequisites: SUST5001 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Essays, short written assignments (100%)
SUST5003 Energy and Resources
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: One 3 hour interactive lecture per week presented in an intensive format with up to four hours per week spent on a combination of additional (e.g. on-line) learning tasks, small group sessions and consultation with lecturers. Corequisites: SUST5001 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Essays, short written assignments (100%)
SUST5004 Populations and Health
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: S1 Intensive,S2 Intensive Classes: One 3 hour interactive lecture per week presented in an intensive format with up to four hours per week spent on a combination of additional (e.g. on-line) learning tasks, small group sessions and consultation with lecturers. Corequisites: SUST5001 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Essays, short written assignments (100%)
SUST5005 Policy and Security
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Assoicate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: One 3 hour interactive lecture per week presented in an intensive format with up to four hours per week spent on a combination of additional (e.g. on-line) learning tasks, small group sessions and consultation with lecturers. Corequisites: SUST5001 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Essays, short written assignments (100%)
SUST5006 Sustainability, Society and Change
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters. Session: Summer Main Classes: One 3 hour interactive lecture per week presented in an intensive format with up to four hours per week spent on a combination of additional (e.g. on-line) learning tasks, small group sessions and consultation with lecturers. Corequisites: SUST5001 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Essays, short written assignments (100%)
SUST5007 Research Project A
Credit points: 24 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Regular meetings at times by agreement with mentor Prerequisites: SUST5001, SUST5002, SUST5003, SUST5004, SUST5005, SUST5006 Prohibitions: SUST5008, SUST5009 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Combination of 3 written reports, 3 presentations. Diary/Log, meeting attendance (100%)
SUST5008 Research Project B
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Regular meetings at times by agreement with mentor Prerequisites: SUST5001, SUST5002, SUST5003, SUST5004, SUST5005, SUST5006 Prohibitions: SUST5007 Assumed knowledge: A three year Bachelors (pass) degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualifications/learning. Assessment: Combination of 3 written reports, 3 presentations. Diary/Log, meeting attendance (100%)
SUST5009 Research Project C
Credit points: 12 Teacher/Coordinator: Associate Professor Tony Masters Session: Semester 1,Semester 2 Classes: Regular meetings at times by agreement with mentor Prerequisites: SUST5001, SUST5002, SUST5003, SUST5004, SUST5005, SUST5006 Prohibitions: SUST5007 Assumed knowledge: An undergraduate degree in Science Assessment: Combination of 3 written reports, 3 presentations. Diary/Log, meeting attendance (100%)