SHD301 - Creating Sustainable Futures

Unit details

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Enrolment modes:

(B)

Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:

0.125

Unit chair:

J McBurnie

Prerequisite:

Must have completed 6 credit point units at Level 2 or higher

Incompatible with:

SHD201

Contact hours:

3 hours per week of tutorial/workshop, 1 hour seminar per week

Note:

Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications.

Content

Students will work in a multidisciplinary team to draw on their respective fields of knowledge and background to address current and future environmental problems as they impact on human, natural and built environments. These issues addressed include climate change, consumerism, peak oil and models for sustainability.

 

The unit entails activity based learning, opportunities for creative expression and employment preparation relevant to the student’s area of study.

Assessment

Group assignment 30%, individual journal (minimum 8 journal entries) 40%, individual report (minimum 1500 words) 30%

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*Student Contribution Rate**Student Contribution Rate***Fee rate - Domestic Students Fee rate - International students
$706$706$706$2087$2268

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010
** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009
*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.