This unit introduces students to fundamentals of distributed networked environments, primarily focusing on wired networks but students will examine some of the different approaches in wireless networks. It provides knowledge of internetworking standards and understanding of the networking architecture, technology and operation. This unit will provide students with an understanding of: OSI model...

This foundation unit in Geography and Environmental Studies develops your knowledge of the ways in which people turn space into place, how patterns of landforms, soils, plants and animals form on the surface of the earth, and how cultures, societies and economies manage, and are affected by, ecosystem processes. Workshops, many of which are in the field, will provide you with tools to spatially...

This introduction to geography and environmental studies, KGA171DIP Global Geographies of Change integrates physical and social science inquiry. You study earth evolution, human development and their interaction, in light of questions about sustainability. You apply this knowledge to issues of vital importance around the world and in Tasmania, including climate change, population change,...

This unit will explain the relationship between data, information and knowledge and introduce a number of different methods/tools for managing, storing, securing, modelling, visualizing and analyzing. This unit will provide and understanding of how data can be manipulated to meet the needs of users. Changing data into information can be accomplished with a range of tools, including XML, SQL,...

From accessing your learning resources and submitting assessments to communicating with your teachers and peers, digital technology will play a role in almost every aspect of your tertiary learning journey. In this unit you will learn how to use digital technologies and resources in a way that promotes effective learning with academic integrity. ...

The purpose of this unit is to develop your skills in reading, writing, listening to and speaking English at undergraduate university level with attention to academic vocabulary and common text types. You will read textbook sections and other material from the core courses you are taking and analyse them for discourse, syntactic and lexical features. You will then develop appropriate written and...

This unit defines the marketing concept, the marketing management process, the marketing environment and marketing research. Students define and apply knowledge of various markets in which organisations operate and the ways in which they identify and select particular customer groups. Evaluation skills are applied to the major elements that comprise an organisation’s tactical marketing program...

This unit examines the principles, practice, history, trends, markets and growth of Tourism and the industry stakeholders and aims to have students analyse the behaviour of Tourism stakeholders and the media in Tourism and to critically evaluate information on the tourist industry. ...

The aim of this unit is to develop your English language knowledge and skills to the standards required for successful postgraduate studies at UTAS. The unit focuses on the technical aspects of English (such as developing appropriate vocabulary, taking notes, reading for gist and writing summaries) as well as academic reading and writing skills. The unit helps you to gain confidence in studying...

This unit offers an investigative insight into the fundamentals of management. Encompassing platform leadership and organisation theory, a brief history of management theory will be followed by investigations into different theories of organisations. You will explore topics under three key areas being: underpinning knowledge/theories; applying theory to practice; contemporary and future...