pla1psd princpl of sustainable develop
PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
PLA1PSD
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit we explore the meaning and emerging opportunities of sustainable development - drawing together the inextricable links between the development of human and social capital, the maintenance of natural capital and sustainable wealth creation. Development opportunities are emerging through innovative sustainable technologies and shifts in focus toward 'growing people' rather than only 'growing the economy'. Areas of study will cover issues of social well-being and the measurement of progress; links between economic, social and ecological systems; the value of nature to economic and social well-being; practical examples of sustainability innovations, and planning frameworks for sustainable development based on the triple bottom line audit concept. Students will complete the unit understanding the multidisciplinary nature of sustainable development, enabling them to think critically as they undertake subjects within the different disciplines.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew Butt
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | In search of sustainability, | Recommended | Goldie, T., Douglas, B. and Furnass, B. | CSIRO 2005 |
| Readings | Natural capitalism: the next industrial revolution, | Recommended | Hawken, P., Lovins, A. and Lovins, L. | EARTHSCAN 1999 |
| Readings | Resetting the compass: Australia's journey toward sustainability, | Recommended | Yencken, D. and Wilkinson, D. | CSIRO 2000 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop field observation techniques to understand contemporary resource management and environmental issues
- Activities:
- lectures, fieldwork
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
02. Discuss notions of sustainability in policy and popular discourse
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials, essay, presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Exemplify key principles and concepts of sustainable development policy and literature
- Activities:
- lectures, tutorials, fieldwork, essay, presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Identify issues and dilemmas in achieving sustainability within the constraints of economic, social and environmental contexts in Australia and elsewhere
- Activities:
- lectures, essay, presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
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