This unit examines the position and experiences of young people in contemporary society, and challenges some of the negative discourses that surround 'youth'. It provides an analysis of the social construction of 'youth' and highlights diversity through an examination of youth subcultures. The aims of the unit are: (1) to provide an overview of the ways in which key social structures shape the...

Corporations have huge economic and legal significance. Given this significance, an understanding of the role of the corporation in society and its relationship to the community, shareholders, creditors, the regulator, and other stakeholders is critical. This unit examines the various types of corporations and contrasts it at a high level from the various other forms of business organisation: the...

You will be supported and guided in the generation of ideas for art projects through speculative play and experimentation. You will develop an independent Project Proposal through iterations of research, making and reflection. You will develop your creative research practice and learn how to refine your intellectual, cultural and contextual interests in the creation of new work. You may continue...

In this unit you will develop and apply a contextual narrative for a body of resolved work suitable for public exhibition and display. You will engage in the processes and strategies of refinement, which can include iteration, material manipulation, reflection and editing. You may continue to work within a specific medium or as your project dictates, adopt other media and processes. You will...

Forensic science is an integral component of the criminal justice system with applications in investigations, intelligence, courts, and disaster victim identification. However, it has been the subject of international critiques and a factor in high-profile cases of wrongful conviction. This unit examines forensic science as the object of study from a critical social sciences perspective. It...

This unit provides an opportunity for you to study the topographical and systems macroscopic anatomy of the human limbs and trunk. Emphasis is placed upon the identification and description of structures and the correlation of structure with function. This includes for the upper limbs their role in manipulation, for the lower limbs standing and walking and for the trunk flexible support and...

Reliability engineers ensure the availability and maintainability of engineering systems, equipment, and processes and their impact on business operations. They use statistical methods, risk assessment techniques and asset management principles to identify and mitigate potential failures, reduce downtime, and improve system performance. Reliability needs to be considered at each stage of the...

This unit continues from CXA251 and is designed to extend student theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of clinical biochemistry. The unit covers the pathological changes that occur in tissues and cells and how these changes can be detected through biochemical analyses. Topics include clinical enzymology, liver and cardiac function, iron metabolism, diabetes, lipid metabolism and other...

Families in History draws on examples from diverse places and times to explore changing ideals, attitudes, and experiences of the family in the past. We consider the family’s relationship with social, cultural, economic and political forces, as well as the lives of individual family members, such as mothers and children. The unit offers you the opportunity to conduct original archival research,...

The unit equips students to proficiently analyse real-world systems with inherent uncertainties using contemporary probability models. Skills and knowledge gained will be applicable to a broad spectrum of scientific and industrial challenges. It deepens understanding through both theory and practice, focusing on core concepts and real-world applications. The unit develops essential skills in...