This is the first of four units of study that focuses on contemporary issues relating to the health of young people in Australian society. The unit emphasis follows the Teaching as Inquiry model by having a focus inquiry, whereby you will examine a range of sensitive health topics including: mental health; body image; positive relationships and communication; loss and grief; sexuality education...

This is the second of four units that explores components of health education within an Australian school context. This unit provides students with the opportunity to undertake teaching and learning experiences structured to prepare them for forthcoming school experience sessions particularly in terms of understanding and planning for the nature, scope, content and experiences appropriate for...

In this unit you will learn to process, visualise, analyse and interpret spatial marine, oceanographic and Antarctic datasets and use R software. This will provide you the tools to discover marine spatial patterns and processes. It is a hands-on, skills-oriented unit with weekly practical/tutorial exercises supplemented with explanatory lectures. This unit addresses specific challenges when...

Every day, Australian and international researchers are sailing the open ocean, collecting observations of our vast oceans to support their research into fundamental topics such as climate change, glaciology and ecosystem management. In this unit you will gain hands-on experience on a research vessel to learn the fundamentals of collecting observational oceanography data.  Building on the key...

This unit introduces you to the foundational theories and practices in oncology nursing, focusing on the biological, genetic, and pathophysiological aspects of cancer. You will develop advanced assessment and problem-solving skills for holistic patient care and evaluate various treatment modalities such as chemotherapy, biotherapy, and radiation. Reflective practice is encouraged to identify...

This unit is designed to present an integrative approach to identifying and managing the symptoms of cancer and cancer treatment throughout the disease continuum. The palliative care component will concentrate on holistic aspects related to physical, psychological and spiritual issues that impact upon the lives of the person/family with cancer. Students will use a health promoting and patient...

This unit (concurrently with KHA458) involves developing, conducting, and reporting a substantial independent study of a psychological nature. There are three major components to the research project. First, under the guidance of your supervisor, you will review the relevant research literature, develop a research question, design a study, and prepare a written research proposal. This written...

This unit (concurrently with KHA457) involves developing, conducting, and reporting a substantial independent study of a psychological nature. There are three major components to the research project. First, under the guidance of your supervisor, you will review the relevant research literature, develop a research question, design a study, and prepare a written (four A4 page) research proposal....

This unit presents the theory, methods and practice of teaching using digital technologies. You will critically reflect on Digital Literacy (previously ICT) based issues in light of modern theorists' views of the transformative effect of Digital Technologies in education, and learn to select and evaluate computer-based learning materials, software and new technologies for educational purposes....

This is the first 5-week component of a 10-week General English level at an Elementary level which aims to build students English language level. This course develops listening, reading, writing and speaking skills as well as grammar and vocabulary on topics that are familiar and routine. Within a communicative and interactive classroom environment, the unit focuses on language competencies in -...