Postgraduate CUR-SCP701-2021

Introduction to Environment & Climate Emergency

Tally up the greatest sustainability issues facing the world today. Predict what problems may arise in the future. Gain a theoretical perspective on topics such as population, climate and food production. Formulate your own policy solutions.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

analyse and critically evaluate issues of social justice and social responsibility of the individual, the community, business and government in the light of sustainability goals
analyse and synthesise expert information through the lenses of social, biological, cultural and economic interdependence of global life
work individually and collaboratively to use, maintain and develop expert knowledge about sustainability in terms of theoretical, conceptual and methodological elements, showing intellectual independence, creativity and responsibility
communicate orally and in writing theoretical propositions, methodologies and findings in a way that is appropriate for audience and purpose
create innovative policy solutions through the application of research skills, practical experience and understanding beyond a single discipline
demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.

Topics covered

- Past, present and future of sustainability
- Long-term vision and long-term economic and social security
- Population and development
- Climate change
- Biodiversity, ecological footprint and modelling cities on ecosystems
- Sustainable production and consumption, sports and recreation
- Food and water
- Empowerment, participation and partnerships
- Indigenous sustainability
- Waste and living simply
- Empowerment, participation and partnerships
- Governance and hope

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

CUR-SCP521 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Description

This subject was previously known as Topics in Sustainability.

This subject enables students to understand, reflect and investigate some of the main sustainability problems that the world faces now and in the future, including the relationships between these issues, and to research an put into professional practice the newly developed knowledge and skill.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments