In this unit students will examine the experience of illness from the patient/client perspective. The physical and psycho-social response of patients and their families to a sudden episode of illness is considered using a variety of approaches including theoretical perspectives and patient narratives. Areas to be specifically covered include: hospitalisation and sense of self; rethinking the life...

Expectations of leaders in educational and other settings can change significantly over the course of a career. In addition to understanding individual issues of changing professional identity, self-preparation, and role transition, leaders are required to engage with heightened responsibilities when government and institutional reforms of structure, culture and practice entail high stakes...

The short duration unit of study is intended to provide the student with the required knowledge, understanding and proficiency to prepare them to take command and establish control of fire fighting activities on board a vessel. In achieving the course outcomes the student will come to understand the requirement to prepare and train fire parties, maintain fire prevention procedures through the...

In the previous Unit of the HPE Pedagogy sequence, students have undertaken teaching and learning experiences to prepare them for forthcoming School Experience sessions, particularly in terms of understanding and planning for the nature, scope, content and experiences appropriate for Health and Physical Education programs for children in schools at levels K-12. The fourth Unit in the HPE Pedagogy...

This unit provides managers with an introduction to a comprehensive range of key microeconomic and macroeconomic topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of basic economic concepts and models to real world business oriented problems. The unit will develop your ability to apply the economic way of thinking to solving problems within a firm and to understand the economic environment in...

The unit covers fundamental building blocks (cell biology, biochemistry, genetics) and key processes (marine primary and secondary production, and marine microbial ecology) underpinning life in the ocean and introduces students to key organisms (marine algae, invertebrates, vertebrates) of local ecosystems. Students will learn about the dynamics of marine ecosystems and the role of oceanographic...

Genetics & Evolution is a core second year unit for BSc students majoring in Zoology or Plant Science and important for any student studying Biological Sciences. The unit offers an introduction to genetics and evolution, and integrates classical and molecular approaches to understand genetic control, genetic manipulation, and evolutionary processes. The unit reviews classical genetics and...

The Honours course in Geology at the University of Tasmania runs over a period of 40 weeks. Coursework components vary depending on the individual, and may include units taken within or outside the Discipline of Earth Sciences. The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. ...

The Honours course in Geology at the University of Tasmania runs over a period of 40 weeks. Coursework components vary depending on the individual, and may include units taken within or outside the Discipline of Earth Sciences. The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. ...

The Honours course in Geology at the University of Tasmania runs over a period of 40 weeks. Coursework components vary depending on the individual, and may include units taken within or outside the Discipline of Earth Sciences. The course is accredited by the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. ...