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Unit Set Information

Sustainable Environments Major

Effective from 01-JUL-2020 : Code MABUUQ

This major allows students to develop knowledge in biology and environmental administration, and undertake a relevant project in natural sciences to enrich understandings of ecologically sustainable processes on land and in water. Students will be able to apply these understandings to nature conservation, impact assessment and natural resource management.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Sustainability

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Practicum Requirement

Students are required to complete a professional development unit in their third year of study. Students will undertake a natural sciences project relevant to sustainability in the work place, in the environmental science or management field.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a broad and coherent knowledge of interdependencies between natural environments and sustainability; sustainability challenges and their drivers; and holistic systems thinking and complexity.
2. Apply disciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches and frameworks to identify and resolve environmental sustainability challenges.
3. Think critically and creatively in designing and evaluating sustainable alternatives and envisioning sustainable futures.
4. Address sustainability research questions by identifying, synthesising and applying appropriate knowledge and methods from diverse sources.
5. Communicate with diverse groups in various sustainability contexts using a range of written, oral, visual and digital means.
6. Analyse values, knowledge, ethical positions and interests of different people and groups of people, including those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, within the context of environmental sustainability practice.
7. Work independently and collaboratively to participate in decision-making consistent with principles of sustainability.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional practice in the context of environmental sustainability.

Related Careers

Sustainability Officer, Sustainability Practitioner, Consultant, Environmental Officer, Policy Advisor, Planning Officer, Research Officer

Employment Opportunities

Sustainability and environment officers work for government, industry and the non-government sector, in areas such as environmental protection, conservation, natural heritage, land and water management, mining and industry.

Major Structure

^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.

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