Urban Evolution, Minor (0313)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0313
Previous code: SM1153.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
Urban Evolution is a 21C Minor that will transform the way you think about our cities, preparing you to become a leader in innovative and agile transformation. You will contribute to projects that demonstrate how urban design improves mobility, environmental sustainability, disaster prevention, well-being, and social inclusiveness, and you will learn how robust and effective stewardship of biodiversity improves food production, water quality and addresses the extinction crisis. The distribution of urban prosperity is uneven, often marked by striking spatial, social, health and economic inequalities. Cities are also vulnerable to climate shocks and produce outsized share of carbon emissions and declines in biodiversity. But they are the key to climate sustainability and where green investments have the biggest impact. Urban Evolution embeds global ideas of sustainability with industry partnership and focuses on the promotion of resource efficiency and waste conscious, smart green solutions through the circular economy.
This minor is a Challenge Minor, which is an innovative transdisciplinary minor co-created with students as partners. With a Challenge Minor, your learning reaches beyond your discipline, giving you the chance to amplify your learning in new directions. For more information, visit the Challenge Minor website.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta South | Internal | R.Spencer@westernsydney.edu.au |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Select three of the following: | 30 | |
| Cities: Introduction to Urban Studies | ||
| Ecosystem Restoration | ||
| Designing for Circular Economy | ||
| Sustainable Futures | ||
| Population Health and Society | ||
| Students must complete the below capstone subject after completing two subjects from the subject pool above: | ||
| COMM 2048 | Communicating for Sustainability | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |