This unit extends knowledge related to musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology, and neuroscience. Students apply bioscientific understandings, neuroanatomy and motor development to pathological and clinical conditions to examine the use of pain science and movement analysis in exercise science. Students will situate bioscientific learnings with the broader concern for promoting health, preventing...

This unit builds on the basic concepts and fundamental principles of engineering geology and soil mechanics covered in a prerequisite unit. It gives an introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, and provides the basic concepts and mechanics necessary for geotechnical design. Through this unit, students will develop an understanding of the factors influencing soil strength, and apply this...

Before a successful experiment can begin, it first must be planned. This unit provides students with experience in planning research in biomedical science. Students will learn to identify the motivation behind the design of experiments, and how to understand their potential impact. Students will learn about the legal and ethical framework that Australian science is conducted within. Finally,...

Data Handling and Statistics 3 is the third applied statistics units offered by the School of Natural Sciences (Mathematics). This unit is required in the Statistics and Decision Science major and it provides an extension of the concepts, methods and tools introduced in KMA253. It is a 'hands-on' course in which the emphasis is on the development of skills in the selection and application of upper...

Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A focuses on the issues and concepts associated with professional pharmacy activities and clinical pharmacy practice. You will be introduced to a range of topics, including quality use of medicines, pharmaceutical care, patient counselling and communication skills, dispensing skills, medication adherence, prescription and non-prescription medication provision, legal...

Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3B focuses on the issues and concepts associated with professional pharmacy activities and clinical pharmacy practice. The overall objective of the unit is for you to develop a sound practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice. As well as workshops and practical sessions, this unit also features three weeks of placements in the health care environment...

This unit provides students with ‘hands-on’ experience in research in an area of biomedical science. This research project-based unit provide an opportunity for students to work with a research group and provides opportunities to further develop their research skills, including experiment planning and design, conducting a research project and analysing data. Students will develop skills in...

This is the third and capstone unit in a series developing student competencies in surveying practice. In this unit, you will learn more details about the various types of work undertaken by the surveying profession and the role of surveyors in society. You will learn the principles of sound professional practice in surveying and be introduced to aspects of survey tasks beyond the technical, such...

This unit introduces students to the dynamics that shape contemporary environmental politics, policy and justice with broad appeal to students of social sciences, governance, justice studies, environmental studies and science. The roles of governments and non-state actors in contributing to environmental policy and governance arrangements are considered with reference to a number of contemporary...