This introductory unit will explore the physical and cognitive changes that occur during the ageing process, and age-related pathological changes that can lead to diseases that cause dementia. This unit will introduce fundamental neuroscience concepts in the healthy adult, ageing and diseased nervous systems, with a focus on brain structure and function. Throughout this unit, students will learn...

Introduction to Higher Degree by Research will introduce doctoral and masters candidates to higher degrees by research (HDR) study at the University of Tasmania. Candidates will be introduced to a range of topics including what it means to be an HDR candidate; the governance framework that articulates the terms and conditions of a HDR program; research ethics; planning and managing a research...

This unit covers the functionality and usage of various ICT systems and infrastructure within policing, such as IDM (Information Data Management), TRIM (Records Management), EDACS (Enhanced Digital Access Communications System) and others. It also provides a basic introduction to how the Internet works, and covers issues around ethics, privacy, anonymity, computer crime, cyber safety, and social...

This unit examines complex social problems underlying interpersonal violence and the social, psychological, and physical risks posed to individuals, groups, and the community by this form of behaviour. The management of these risks concerning such matters as family violence, sexual offences, and assault is analysed and assessed with particular attention paid to victimology through understanding...

This unit examines complex social issues undermining public order and safety and the social, psychological, and physical risks posed to individuals, groups and the community by disorderly behaviour. The management of these risks concerning such matters as alcohol and drug intoxication, indecency, loitering offences, protest gatherings, and noise pollution is analysed and assessed. Policing...

This unit examines the complex social problems concerning property loss, damage and misappropriation through theft, residential and business burglary, fraud and e - crime, arson and unlawful fire - setting and the significant social, psychological and physical risks posed to individuals, groups and the community by these forms of behaviour. The management of these risks through intelligence - led...

This unit is aligned with Module 8: Effective workplace communication and leadership in the Tasmania Police Recruit Course. This unit requires students to consider the theory and practice around conflict resolution & negotiation, speaking and communicating with a wide range of audiences, biases, stereotypes & barriers to communication, barriers to effective communication, and teamwork & leadership...

To provide the student with the skills and knowledge required to take charge of a survival craft or rescue boat in emergency situations. ...

You will negotiate the focus of this unit based upon a particular education, work or volunteer experience, activity or project in health or community services. You will be required to research and integrate the learning from your chosen area of study, relating it to the course learning objectives and development of professional knowledge, skills, attributes and behaviours. ...

In this unit you will undertake a funded three-week immersive trip to an Indo-Pacific nation, engaging with leaders from public, private and civil society, to explore the impact of global environmental issues at the local level. Working individually, and in small groups, you will learn about these issues through the lens of the host country, as well as the development and execution...