A study in sustainable design can involve individuals in the creative and innovate path for long-term resource conservation across a range of industries and products. Students may be encouraged to improve existing methods to promote sustainability or to engineer and design new approaches that utilize natural resources more efficiently.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Online or distance learning refers to the use of electronic media and information and communication technologies (ICT) in education. With online learning, one can access education at any time and from any location with an available internet connection.