This unit addresses the communication needs of students, current and intending professionals required to speak in presentation contexts. Participants will experience specific vocal and physical skills in the presentation of dynamic and highly focused material and tasks. Various delivery techniques and strategies enable participants to reach an identified or intended audience with impact and...

This unit is an elective coursework unit aimed at students enrolled in honours in physics. The objective is to provide a thorough grounding in the theoretical underpinnings and modern observational understanding of advanced topics in astrophysics including plasma physics, exoplanets, and binary stars. Study of this unit gives an in-depth exposure to the concepts and methods of modern...

Advanced Technologies investigates the implications of emerging shifts within the Architecture Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry that foster the technological transformation of design workflows, computational processes, material engagement, environmental performance, fabrication tools, and construction methodologies. Through research, case studies, and hypothetical projects you will...

This unit involves first-hand experience of entrepreneurship in agriculture and food through a work placement or study tour and the investigation and writing of two reports and presentation of a seminar related to the enterprise/s experienced. Students will explore a range of topics central to entrepreneurship and work-integrated learning through facilitated discussions in a tutorial format....

This unit will consider major authors and texts, developments and trends in Australian Literature. It examines Australian literature as a regional, national, and international literature with a set of distinct and vibrant cultures. Students will consider the histories, preoccupations, and functions of literature within Australian culture, and topics studied may include: the literary response to...

Science communication has an increasingly vital role to play in a modern, global society. The growing awareness of the threat of climate change, along with the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, has highlighted the importance of the effective communication of science. This unit explores the social, political and ethical implications of science communication in a global society, and will consider:...

This unit provides the students with the knowledge and skills to plan and carry out marine ¿engineering related fabrication on-board ships. They are provided with the knowledge and ¿skills to plan, manage and use fabrication machinery and tools, including lathe, milling and ¿drilling machines.¿ This unit meets the requirements for knowledge, understanding and proficiency set out by ¿the...

This unit introduces students to computational analysis using finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). The unit covers background theory and numerical methods and explores the application of commercial software in solving practical problems with an emphasis on design and optimisation of solutions. ...

Risk and crisis are defining features of contemporary life, and organisations and communities are increasingly planning for climate crises, including strategies for communicating risk and change. Crisis communications and management are relevant to all media content creators. You will learn how to decode time-sensitive information and distil complex information to respond to dynamic scenarios....