ENVM7100 - Foundations of Sustainable Development
1.General Course Information
1.1 Course Details Course Code:ENVM7100
Course Title:Foundations of Sustainable Development Coordinating Unit:School of theEnvironment
Semester:Semester 2,2023 Mode: In Person
Level:Postgraduate Coursework Delivery Location: St Lucia
Number of Units:2
Contact Hours Per Week:LEC2 Hours/Week CON 1 Hour/Week 2L1C Incompatible:ENVM2100
Course Description:Our world continues to face diffiout and confronting isuesrelating to ourpastand present development pathways.This course thus providesfoundationa knowledge of the principles of sustainable development as a possible way to balance social equity,environmental
sustainability and economic needs.This course draws on numerous case studies from around the world toillustrate the complexity of sustainable development issues and their implicit trade-offs.
Assumed Background:
There is no assumed background inthis course.However,students areexpected to bring an inquiring mind to thecourse andbe orientated towards analysing and developing responses to sustainable development challenges in a practical and pragmatic fashion
1.2 Course Introduction
This course is an introduction to the key principlesof sustainable development and the aplication of such principles in real world situations.These principles include:the socia,environmental and economic pllars of sustainable development global population,poverty and aidconsiderations;and the value o multiple sets of knowledge in particular indigenous knowledge.Adiverse set of case studies and issues of concern are addressed
throughout the course andinclude:climate change,resources and waste;ircular economy biodiversity ffsets;tourism industry,ocalcommunity governmentpartnerships;and the options before us for the future development of human society in a worldof limited carrying capacity.
Course Changes in Response to Previous StudentFeedback
In response to student feedback from past offers of this course,we added more possible essaytopics and also have a greater emphasis on solutions.
1.3 Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Anthony Halog
1.4 Timetable
Timetablesare available on the UQ PublicTimetable.(https://my.uq.edu.au/public-timetable)
Additional Timetable Information
Students are required to attend the 2 hour lecture and a1 hour practical each week.
2.1 Course Aims
The overarching aim of this course is to develop students'foundationalknowledge and skill in sustainable development.This course seeks to challenge students to think criticallyabout what sustainable development means for this generation and the next
This course is taught alongside an undergraduate offering.Masters level students have aditional components on the two major assignments and receive some specialised tutorial attention.
2.2 Learning Objectives
After successfully completingthis course youshould be able to:
1 Describe the major principles of sustainable development;
2 Apply the principles of sustainable development to a range of issues, and propose practical improvements;
3 Critically analyse and debate contentious topics in sustainable development;
4 Assess the conflicts and trade-offs inherent in sustainable development;
5 Discuss the interests and roles of multiple stakeholders in promoting sustainable development;
6 Effectively use verbal and written communication skills to articulate knowledge;
7 Source, read and, demonstrate an understanding of academic literature in relation to sustainable development issues;
8 Work both in groups and independently toward a better understanding and promotion of sustainable development;
9 Demonstrate a mature understanding of the causes, consequences and potential solutions to pressing sustainable development issués.
3.Learning Resources
3.1 Required Resources
No required learning resources
3.2 Recommended Resources
There are no recommended textboks in this course.Sustainable development is abroad and dynamic field of study.Howevet,teaching staffin this course will direct students to appropriate key literature in the varioustopics
There isa listof course readings hat will be providedinWeek 1 on the course Blackboard site
Further reading material and other usefulinks will lso beadded to the course Blackboard site throughout semester;students are advised to check regularly for new material.
3.3 University Learning Resources
Access to required and recommended resources,plus past central exam papers,is available at the UQ Library website (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/ENVM7100 (http://www.library.uq.edu.au/lr/ENVM7100))
The University offers a range of resources and services to support tudent learning.Details areavailable on the myUQ website (htps//my.uq.edu.au/ (https://student.my.uq.edu.au/).
3.5 Other Learning Resources &Information
This course requiresstudents to write and present research on sustainable development,both independenty andin groups.Please consult SEESs and UQ's website for information on writing research papers,group work and presentation skills,available at:
www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning (http://www.uq.edu.au/student-services/learning)
https//my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/studentsupport/studyskils/group-work(https://my.ug.edu.au/information-and-services/student- support/study-skills/group-work)
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