Courses & Units
Sustainability ZAS118
Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
In this unit, you will learn approaches to make a difference in the workplace, community or at home by drawing on a framework that assembles the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into 6 organised groups. The framework is in line with the latest global efforts and will help you contribute to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, and a just, and sustainable world by 2050. You will identify environmental, social, and economic implications of contemporary production systems, and communicate approaches to sustainability and to aid decision-making. This deeply interdisciplinary unit explores transformation across education, health, energy, sustainable food production, land, water and oceans, sustainable cities and communities. Digital transformation and circular design underpin all of these transformations. You will learn why we need to rethink and redesign the way we make and consume things, while examining success stories along the way. As immediate and ambitious action is necessary to achieve a sustainable future, you will explore, ‘how are we going to get there?’ as well as your own role in contributing to change.
This unit also introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
Summary
Unit name | Sustainability |
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Unit code | ZAS118 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | University College |
Discipline | STEAM |
Coordinator | Ms Brigid Morrison |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | Domestic Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic Domestic |
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Cradle Coast | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and assess the environmental, social and economic implications for a sustainable world
- Describe approaches to sustainability that allow us to rethink and redesign production and consumption
- Communicate information to support decision-making for sustainable outcomes and propose solutions or innovations
- Reflect on your own role and approaches to practice that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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050999 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,783.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAS108Teaching
Teaching Pattern | Fully online; Turorials 1-2 hours per week. |
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Assessment | AT1: Environmental Scan (E-Scan) (20%)|AT2: Photographic Essay (35%)|AT3: Poster (45%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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