EV1011 - Introduction to Sustainability
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
This subject provides an introduction to sustainability and is a foundation subject
for students undertaking the Corporate Environmental Management (CEM) major in the
Bachelor of Environmental Practice (BEP), or who have an interest in sustainability
and/or sustainable development. It explores the underpinnings of the ecological, social
and economic challenges confronting humanity by considering the history, philosophy,
ethics, and political developments that have shaped current interpretations of sustainability.
The nature of 'wicked' problems is explored alongside sustainability principles (e.g.
'weak' and 'strong' perspectives) and concepts such as environmental justice and inter-
and intra-generational equity are reviewed. Some of the challenges and solutions to
meeting sustainability objectives across the so-called 'triple-bottom-line' (ecological,
social and economic) are discussed. The practical/tutorial sessions will develop themes
introduced in the lectures and introduce some of the approaches and methods required
to understand and consider sustainability and sustainable development, including multi-disciplinary
approaches and complex systems.
Learning Outcomes
- describe the socio-political circumstances that makes adoption of sustainability policy
and practice challenging in contemporary society;
- demonstrate inclusive and systemic thinking with respect to sustainability issues
and challenges;
- communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing;
- define key sustainability concepts/principles and identify their relevance to key
sustainability issues;
- discuss key global and Australian sustainability challenges in terms of environmental,
economic and socio-political dimensions.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (25%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Creative work - (15%) - Group
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Colin MacGregor |
Lecturer:
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Dr Zsuzsa Banhalmi-Zakar. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 24 hours - Practicals/tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 2
|
Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Colin MacGregor |
Lecturers:
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Dr Colin MacGregor, Dr Zsuzsa Banhalmi-Zakar. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 24 hours - Practicals/tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 51
|
Census Date 08-Apr-2021 |
Lecturer:
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Ms Huiching Koo. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; and tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 53
|
Census Date 02-Dec-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 50 hours - Combined Lectures; Practicals; and tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.