The Masters of Research qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarships and as a pathway for further research.A research degree is an advanced study program that gives you an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of your choice ...

This highly practical and largely field-based unit is one of three field-based Core Option units available in the Master of Economic Geology degree. Students must complete one of the field-based units (i.e. either KEA718, KEA707 or KEA708) as part of the degree. KEA718 would normally be completed at the Transition or Mastery 1 level of the degree, depending on the timing of admission to the...

This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in previous units and provides the advanced applied knowledge and clinical skills to identify, assess and manage acute emergencies. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the major body systems will be covered. Emphasis is on extensive physical patient assessment and out of hospital...

A major aim of this unit is to extend students’ theoretical understanding of assessment issues, assessment practice and reporting. The unit will provide supervised practical experience in the administration and interpretation of IQ and other tests commonly used by practising psychologists. Other aims are to develop an awareness of ethical and intercultural issues, and the role of the...

In this unit, you will be introduced to the biology and biological processes of aquatic animals and plants commonly encountered in aquaculture operations. You will be introduced to phylogenetic relationships and investigate the anatomy, physiology, and life history of eukaryotes, protozoa, finfish, shellfish, crustaceans, micro-organisms, algae, jellies, hydrozoans, bryozoans, seabirds, marine...

This unit provides you with ideas, knowledge, and skills for research practice across a broad range of disciplines in creative arts and media. You will become familiar with research resources, diverse methodological approaches, research governance, and various means of interpreting and framing research outcomes that you will apply to the design of your research project. You will situate the...

This unit creates a practical awareness of e-enabled agribusiness and the use of technology in areas such as precision agriculture, livestock tracking and food traceability. You will explore the concepts of innovation including the innovation diffusion process and observe the difference between product and process innovation. The unit will prepare you to evaluate the opportunities technologies...

In this subject, you will extend your cultural, social, and ecological knowledge of bush and coastal environments. You will apply bushwalking and environmental interpretation skills to conduct pedagogically informed outdoor environmental education experiences. In doing so, you consolidate your experiential journey confidence, environmental literacy, sustainable practices, outdoor leadership,...

This unit will involve students selecting a research topic related to ageing or dementia for a major assignment and related presentation. The subject area will be negotiated with the academic staff contributing to the unit, and will involve a literature review and analysis and synthesis of research in this area. Students will be required to present their project verbally, and to respond to...