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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.

From

$2,250 $2,500

Your upfront cost: $0

International student?

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
  • 30 Aug 2021
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Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

QS RANKING 2021

13

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

13

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. 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
  2. analyse and synthesise expert information through the lenses of social, biological, cultural and economic interdependence of global life
  3. 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
  4. communicate orally and in writing theoretical propositions, methodologies and findings in a way that is appropriate for audience and purpose
  5. create innovative policy solutions through the application of research skills, practical experience and understanding beyond a single discipline
  6. 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 cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • CUR-SCP521

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - 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

  • Essay 1 (30%)
  • Essay 2 (30%)
  • Presentation (40%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 28 Feb 21 to 30 May 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Related degrees

Postgraduate CUR-SCP-MAS-2021

Master of Environment and Climate Emergency

Postgraduate CUR-SCP-GDI-2021

Graduate Diploma in Environment and Climate Emergency

Postgraduate CUR-SCP-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Environment and Climate Emergency

Postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2021

Postgraduate Single Subjects

Postgraduate CUR-PRM-MAS-2021

Master of Science Project Management

2 available majors
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  • Research Major Stream
  • Professional Major Stream

Postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2021

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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