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Fenner School of Environment and Society · ANU College of Systems and Society
Maintaining the balance between our environment, society and sustainable development is challenging. The future needs you to contribute to sustainable solutions to big issues including climate change, food security, health, land management, biodiversity loss, resource competition, and societal equity. In this course you will explore a range of contemporary environment and sustainability issues. You will develop an understanding of approaches and viewpoints in environmental and sustainability sciences, learn to link perspectives from the natural and social sciences, and develop discipline and professional skills. Using case studies and problem-based learning, you will draw connections and apply concepts and techniques that may help inform practical solutions to address complex future challenges.
Workshop exercises
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Group work projects
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5
Learning journal
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face component which may consist of 1 x 2 hour and 1 x 3 hour workshops per week. - A compulsory 1 day field trip in week 3 of semester. - Approximately 65 hours of self directed study which will include preparation for workshops, group work and other assessment tasks. Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions. Work Integrated Learning Projects Students will work in small groups throughout the semester to work on real-world scenarios supported by external stakeholders. A selection of these people will come from industry, government, business, private sector, NGO's, land managers. Other Information This course is available only to students enrolled in the B. Environment and Sustainability
There are no prescribed text books, rather, a variety of recommended reading will be made available via LMS.