Human-induced climate change is arguably the most serious problem currently facing our planet. Detecting and attributing human-induced climate change requires an understanding of the mechanisms of natural climate variability as well as trends in climate. Earth's climate is a coupled system involving interactions between the atmosphere, ocean, land surface, biota, snow, and ice. Gaining an...

This unit enables students to undertake small exploratory performance-based projects through a laboratory-style experience. Students will explore various skills and strategies essential to realise identified projects collaboratively or individually for an invited audience. Students will critically reflect on their experience. In particular, this unit explores the development of devised ensemble...

In this unit you will gain knowledge on a range of nationally and internationally significant aquatic animal health issues. You will learn about the immunology of aquatic animals and methods for disease diagnosis and treatment with an emphasis on health management. You will explore host, environment and pathogen relationships, engaging in problem solving and case histories. You will develop...

This unit is all about the study of how ecosystems function, which gives it great relevance from scientific and management perspectives. We will examine the processes that operate in terrestrial and aquatic communities and ecosystems from both a theoretical and practical point of view. The seminar series gives a thorough theoretical background into the development of ideas concerning community...

This unit builds on Japanese 2A and 2B to consolidate the grammar, vocabulary and kanji foundation built during students' study at the beginner-intermediate level. In addition to focusing on developing students' ability to read Japanese texts (through kanji reading and writing practice as well as grammar comprehension), the unit also aims to expand students' speaking and listening skills and the...

Building on previous Japanese language study, this unit aims to develop students' oral skills and production skills both in spoken and written formats. Students will develop conversation skills beyond everyday life situations through group work with unit classmates as well as with native Japanese speakers where possible. Students will work across a range of language genre (polite to humble) and a...

CXA385 Nutrition and Disease is designed to provide you with an increased understanding of the role of dietary patterns and dietary components in the prevention of diet-related chronic conditions. Concepts in the regulation of metabolism, obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke, hypertension, cancers, and dementia will be covered in the unit. The focus will be on...

This unit equips students with skills in optimising real-world systems using modern operations research methods, relevant to a wide range of scientific and industrial problems. It is particularly valuable for students pursuing careers in fields that involve analysing systems that evolve over time. Throughout this unit, you will develop critical problem-solving and analytical skills, gaining...

The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in electromagnetism from both a modern and classical perspective, and to appreciate the mathematical framework through which quantitative problems in these areas can be solved. Applications of physical principles in daily life and technology form a key part of the learning activities in the unit. Students are encouraged to develop...

The units overlays a formal environmental engineering framework to environmental and sustainability topics and shows how the traditional design process can be extended to include these issues. The aim is for students to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to identify potential environmental risks and opportunities associated with projects, undertake the basic design of environmental...