The objective of this course is to provide a thorough grounding in statistical physics and solid state physics. Statistical physics describes the structure of bulk matter - solids, liquids, gases, plasmas - in terms of very general assumptions about the behaviour of the basic constituents. It has close ties with both kinetic theory and thermodynamics but applies also to quantum systems. The...

Seventy percent of the planet is covered by ocean. This unit introduces students to Planet Ocean through four modules, covering key topics on marine life and the ecology of temperate and high latitude marine ecosystems (Module 1); the ocean system as interactions between physical, chemical, geological and ecological features (Module 2); the role of the oceans in climate change and how climate...

Pulling together the disciplines of sociology, law and complementary medicine this unit is designed for students who want to understand, debate and critically analyse the use and place of complementary medicines in healthcare today. Learning modules include: understanding the use of complementary medicines in Australia, the question of evidence and the role of ethics and the law in regulating the...

This unit provides students with an understanding of how systems-based approaches are being used to address problems in human health and wellbeing. Students will plan and undertake experiments investigating disease mechanism using systems-based tools and approaches to data collection and analysis. ...

Emerging media professionals must have the skills to communicate through a range of media channels, including audio and video production for a variety of platforms. This unit introduces you to the audio and video production skills you need to go from concept to content creation. ...

This unit will build on your practical knowledge of sustainable design for houses, expanding your thinking to houses within landscapes - both natural and constructed - and interacting with climate, biodiversity, human health and urban and regional food systems. You will explore systems-based design approaches including regenerative design, resilience thinking, permaculture principles and...

Participation in the creative arts has been shown to afford a wide range of benefits to mental health and wellbeing for young and old. This unit explores ways in which the creative arts and play can be used therapeutically to support and enhance mental wellbeing for children, adolescents and younger people. It explores particular challenges associated with life events, neurodiversity, or for...

The Southern Ocean may seem far away, but it plays a critical role as a climate change ‘shock absorber’, literally absorbing carbon dioxide that would otherwise worsen climate change right here in Hobart. Utilising the skills in data analysis and understanding of ocean dynamics, this unit provides instruction on the role of the Southern Ocean in the global carbon cycle and its future changes....

Explores contemporary and emerging issues associated with achieving strong governance within organisations in both the public and private sectors. The challenges to achieving good governance and effective compliance are explored along with possible organisational responses to these challenges. Implications for both the organisation and its stakeholders are considered....

The unit provides an introduction to fundamental aspects of the rational engineering approaches and issues which influence the construction of marine vessels, on-board systems and offshore structures including materials. The unit will serve sympathetic approaches of the procedures, processes, tools, techniques, strategies and tactics used for managing on-site construction and production...