bus2sby sustainability
SUSTAINABILITY
BUS2SBY
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the concept of sustainability, and a systems approach to understanding the complex interactions between the environmental, economic and social dimensions of sustainability. The subject attracts students from a range of fields, bringing a multidisciplinary team perspective to the researching, analysis and problem-solving aspects of creating positive change for sustainability. In teams, you are required to critique, design and present an action plan aimed at resolving a sustainability issue that impacts current and future generations. This subject provides you with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to your chosen career path.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUS2SUS OR BUS1SBY
Equivalent subjectsBUS2SUS OR BUS1SBY
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Clune
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSeyed Mohammad Sadegh Khaksar
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 50
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2020, Study period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 0
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2020, Week 10-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2020, Week 10-25, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 25
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 25
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2020, Week 27-38, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Sydney, 2020, Week 42-05, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 42 - 0
One 2.00 hours problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 42 - 0
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 42 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group assignment with Individual presentation (1000 word per student) Students incorporate detailed feedback from individual assignment into group assignment. Groups of 5 10 minute presentation delivery per student. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 2000 - 2500 - word Individual assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Online and in-class activities and quizzes (equivalent to 500 words) A minimum of 5 online and in-class activities and quizzes. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |