Course overview
This course provides a critical overview of sustainable development and what this requires of government, business and society (including local communities, institutions, and non-governmental organisations), particularly in the context of a changing climate. The interdisciplinary examination aims to highlight the need for a balance between environmental, economic, and social dimensions (the three pillars) of sustainable development.
- The Challenge Of A Changing Climate
- Introduction To Sustainability
- Sustainability Under Climate Change
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the scientific basis of Earth’s climate system and assess the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ecosystems, ecosystem services, and the human systems that support sustainability
- Summarise key sustainability concepts, and critically examine how sustainable development is incorporated and assessed across environmental, social, and economic dimensions
- Evaluate current progress toward sustainability in environmental systems, businesses and industries, and societies, with reference to both Australian and international contexts
- Apply knowledge of key climate change and sustainability concepts to critically assess and clearly explain strategies that advance sustainability, with attention to the environmental, business, and societal pillars.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 55915
Section LE01
Size 70
Available 70
Class number 55916
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 55917
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 55918
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 25
Mawson Lakes
Class number 52866
Section LE01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 52867
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
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