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SCIE29001 Sustainability in Practice

Sustainability in Practice

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General Information

Overview

In this unit, you will immerse yourself in real-world sustainability challenges, applying the theoretical knowledge you've gained to hands-on experiences. This unit includes a mandatory residential school where you will engage directly with sustainable practices in various environments. During the residential school, you will participate in a range of practical activities that build your skills in sustainability. You will work on projects such as sustainable agriculture, renewable energy systems, water management, waste reduction, and eco-friendly construction techniques. By collaborating with experts in the field, you will learn to implement sustainable solutions, assess their effectiveness, and understand the complexities of integrating sustainability into different contexts. This double credit point capstone unit will help you develop a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles and their applications. You will enhance your problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and project management skills, all of which are critical for successful careers in sustainability-related fields. This unit is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in sustainability, gaining the hands-on experience necessary to drive change in your community and profession.

Details

Career Level: Postgraduate

Unit Level: Level 9

Credit Points: 12

Student Contribution Band: 8

Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.25

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisite: Completion of 48 postgraduate credit points.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2026

Mixed Mode

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).