This unit enables students to undertake external studies offered by other universities where the subject matter is not provided locally. Students can choose to study one or two courses, with permission from a course coordinator, to gain credit towards their degree. The unit is primarily for honours and postgraduate students in the science disciplines. ...

In this unit you will receive an introduction to oceanography- the interdisciplinary science of the oceans. You will learn about the physics of the ocean, including the forces that drive the movement of water and aspects important to the coastal oceans including tides and estuaries; the biogeochemistry of the ocean including the role of the ocean in the global carbon cycle and the factors that...

The student completing this unit will be able to understand and be aware of the international and national legal framework within which a shipmaster is expected to exercise professional judgement in the commercial operation of a vessel. The unit covers the master’s rights, duties and obligations, at law and in practice towards the ship owners, charterers, port states, crew and other...

The principles and practices of urban planning and design shape the physical spaces and social lives of our towns and cities. In this unit, you will learn about the historic and theoretical context of urban design and planning, including Aboriginal approaches and perspectives. By gaining a deeper understanding of urban environments, you will build knowledge of contemporary towns and cities by...

In this unit, you will learn about the processes for the design of engineered timber structures used in multistory and commercial buildings in compliance with the relevant Australian and International Standards. You will also learn about the design of timber structures for durability and fire. Prior knowledge of engineering design is assumed. ...

In this unit, you will learn about the processes for the design of advanced timber joints and connections to Australian and European Standards. You will also learn to conduct finite element analysis of timber structures and connections and their optimisation through the incorporation of innovative design methods. ...

The aim of the unit is to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively between ship and/or shore stations using the protocols laid down in the International Code of Signals (known as INTERCO), primarily using visual signals, but also using other methods. Other information of a practical nature is also included covering common flag etiquette. ...

This unit provides the students with the knowledge and skills to plan, manage, and carry out ¿fabrication work in machinery and associated metal parts with manual metal arc welding.¿ This unit meet the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by ¿the current Maritime Training Package, the STCW 2010 (Manila Amendments), Table A-¿III/1 of the STCW Code and relevant AMSA...

This unit introduces the work flow processes in shipyard related workshop and on-board operations. The former will include: all major workshops such as steel works, mechanical engineering, piping and electrical. On-board work will cover machinery, space, pumping operations, hull repairs, surface preparation and coating, dry-dock work and providing general services to the ship. This unit will...

Design Research: Methods and Design Research: Communication are a suite of two units where you will explore the relationship between research and contemporary design practice and develop key skills in undertaking and communicating design research. The units provide the foundation for Advanced Design Research projects in the Master of Architecture. In this unit, Design Research: Communication, we...