The role of business analytics in assisting decision-making has now become essential for all organisations in today’s data-driven world where data and the insights that it can inspire are a source of competitive advantage. While business analytics is now being used at various levels within the organisation, this unit focuses on business analytics relevant for strategic-level decision-making....

In this unit, you will be introduced to the diverse fields in which community and social work practice takes place. This unit aims to extend common understandings of practice by showcasing new and innovative approaches to practice at micro, meso, and macro levels. Using a critical perspective, you will explore each field of practice and the context in which it is situated. You will also learn how...

Indo-Tibetan History Philosophy is an intensive introduction to Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan Buddhist hermeneutics and Tibetan history and culture. Students study at the Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS) and are taught by staff of that institute. Lectures on Tibetan politics, art, music and medicine are also given; and students participate in various ancillary activities, including...

Indo-Tibetan History Philosophy is an intensive introduction to Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan Buddhist hermeneutics and Tibetan history and culture. Students study at the Central University of Tibetan Studies (CUTS) and are taught by staff of that institute. Lectures on Tibetan politics, art, music and medicine are also given; and students participate in various ancillary activities, including...

Human-induced climate change is the most serious problem currently facing our planet - a global problem with increasingly obvious local impacts. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that the next 10 years will be critical to averting catastrophic climate change. The science is complex, but there is strong international consensus around much of our climate change knowledge....

This unit provides an engaging, hands-on introduction to the dynamic field of remote sensing. This unit delves into the latest advancements in satellite and aerial imagery, empowering students to utilise these technologies to understand and address diverse environmental and societal challenges. In today's rapidly changing world, remote sensing is a powerful tool with applications spanning climate...

In this unit we witness the birth of the Middle Ages, paying attention to the interactions between Barbarian warrior culture, Roman culture, and Christian culture. We examine the Franks, Anglo-Saxons, Huns, Vandals, Goths, Vikings, and other medieval peoples. Barbarians moved from being Roman outsiders to establishing their own kingdoms, pagans were converted to Christianity, Latin learning found...

How will sea level rise and climate extremes impact coastal nations like Australia? This unit introduces Glaciology and connects your knowledge of the Southern Ocean with glaciers and the study of the Earth’s largest ice sheet in Antarctica. Current and future change in this ice sheet will determine the rate of sea level rise with profound social, environmental, and economic impacts on...

In this unit you will be introduced to the key steps involved in realizing the manufacture of fermented products for commercial purposes. These include process design and optimization, scale-up and manufacturing operations such as cleaning and sterilization, substrate preparation, inoculum development, fermentation monitoring and control, product recovery/formulation, and the treatment of...

In this unit you will be introduced to aquatic animal feeds and nutrition and examine the links between feed ingredients, composition, nutrient requirements, fish growth, feed manufacture, nutritional value, feeding practices and product quality. Through the design and execution of a simulated experiment, you will gain practical experience in assessing and using nutritional information, feeding,...