Marketing is a business function that goes beyond the mere act of selling or advertising, it encompasses the entire process through which value is created, captured and offered to customers. It is critical that organisations establish and maintain relationships with customers to achieve and sustain a competitive advantage. In order to compete effectively in an increasingly dynamic global market,...

The fundamental role of a surveyor is to measure and map urban and natural environments using specialist equipment and geometric computations. In this unit, you will learn about the fundamentals of surveying data collection, reduction and analysis techniques employed across all sectors of the profession. During the semester, you will develop theoretical and technical knowledge alongside the...

Geospatial Data Analytics is an innovative unit designed to provide you with foundational knowledge and practical skills in geospatial programming, building on the knowledge gained in KGG212 GIS: Spatial Analysis. With a primary focus on Python, a powerful and widely used programming/scripting language, this unit explores the latest tools and techniques in geospatial data processing and analysis,...

Global Political economy examines the institutional structures of the global economic system. These include the World Bank with a focus on finance for international development; the World Trade Organization, on managing the world’s contentious trading arrangements; the International Monetary Fund, on managing global finance and especially balance of payments and currency crises; the...

This unit is designed to provide you with an in-depth study between nutrients and food components on the biological systems in the human body. Concepts in cell biology, evolution and human diets, hunger-satiety, and nutrient effects on orexigenic vs. anorexigenic pathways, the digestive system and microbiota and gut-brain axis will be covered. The unit will introduce basic genetic concepts and...

This unit is more suitable for students in final year of their master program. In this unit, students will apply relevant research methods and knowledge gained from other units to carry out an industry research project. Students will work independently under the guidance and supervision of research-active academic staff. The industry research project should be related to the field of maritime and...

Entrepreneurship is a way of looking at business that is focused on opportunities, creativity and innovation, these concepts will be explored in this unit. You will have the opportunity to explore a passion for doing the things that are important to you whether related to business or not. Entrepreneurship is about challenge and persistence. It is about the development of an enterprising mindset,...

This unit focuses on clinical practice within the community and urgent care setting encompassing both primary and secondary health care needs. The unit integrates knowledge from structured clinical examination and diagnostics to inform diagnoses across complex chronic health conditions and those with common, acute or chronic primary health care needs. The unit explores evidence-based approaches...

This unit can provide you with an introduction to chemical principles sufficient to be used as a pre-requisite for first Year chemistry units that are part of a chemistry major at the University of Tasmania. It is not designed to be a replacement for Year 12 Chemistry as it only covers topics of direct relevance as a background to the first-year units. This unit covers introductory chemistry for...

This unit addresses the potential for land surveyors to incorporate land use planning principles and techniques into their professional work and focuses on a number of key planning issues that affect practicing land surveyors. Emphasis is placed on understanding Tasmania's statutory planning regimes and the Resource Management and Planning System. Considerable attention is paid to the creation,...

This unit provides you with in-depth theoretical knowledge about the nature, structure and development of language from a functional approach and its relations to language and literacy education. It is built on the foundational concepts in the first two core English units, ESH110 and ESH210, and has a strong focus on the Language and Literacy strands of the Australian Curriculum: English. You...

All track engineering activities and planning are undertaken with the purpose of ensuring a successful, profitable and safe railway business. A significant purpose of the management of the business is to ensure that the maintenance of rail infrastructure is appropriately funded and aligns with the strategic, operational and safety plans of the organisation. Ultimately the goal of all management...

This unit equips students with an understanding of the design features, operation and operational characteristics of the prime movers used on board a variety of vessels. Students apply this knowledge to obtaining effective engineering design solutions for marine propulsion systems, so that they can meet their functional purposes within national and international statutory and regulatory frameworks...

This unit presents the fundamental building blocks of marine resource economics and the key objectives and components of major economic theories of marine resource management. Students will gain knowledge in basic resource economic theory as well knowledge of the economic dimensions of issues and debates confronting marine resource management. Students will gain skills in applying key economic...

This unit provides a structured introduction to the practical aspects of the clinical environment within a medical radiation department and to basic techniques in medical radiation science. You will be introduced to a range of techniques and instrumentation used in Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy. You will develop skills in critically evaluating professional and...

In this unit, you will explore advanced quantitative techniques essential for modern biology and ecology. With the increasing availability of large and complex datasets, you will develop ability to recognise the nuances of particular data types, and skill in building models to describe and understand relationships within these data. You will engage with approaches such as generalised linear...

The purpose of this unit is to introduce you to foundational principles in the management of people in organisations. You will begin to build your skills and knowledge in teamwork, management and leadership, and develop an understanding of the relationship and interconnectedness of intra and interpersonal skills, together with individual and organisational performance. We will explore the reasons...

Carbon Accounting is a highly valued skill set that is growing in demand. A robust carbon accounting knowledge is vital to fully participate in this emerging field. Our unit is designed to give you the hands-on experience and deep understanding to excel in preparing carbon accounts. Building on your knowledge of key factors and calculations, you will be guided through a carbon accounting analysis...

To provide an understanding and working knowledge of resistance and propulsion of ships. Experimental and theoretical methods are covered with an emphasis on application to design. Students are shown the theory behind these methods and are required to demonstrate usage of the methods (both theory and experiment) to predict resistance and hence propulsion requirements. This unit builds on the...

This unit develops advanced knowledge and applied skills for airway, oxygenation and ventilation interventions to support patients with acute or complex medical or trauma emergencies and in the critical care and retrieval setting. Clinical skills teaching will scaffold from theory to practice using simulation or cadaver-based education models in a three-day practical intensive.  You will further...

This is an onboard study program approved by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). It has been structured in a way that enables the candidate to perform and familiarise themselves with routine shipboard emergency, navigational and operational tasks. This training will enhance the learning experience, setting out the groundwork for next phase of studies. It should be completed during...

Brands and brand management are increasingly important for organisations in almost every industry. In many sectors, as products become increasingly similar, organisations are turning to branding as a way to differentiate their offerings and create customer preferences for them. In the modern world, branding goes well beyond the consumer goods markets, and is just as relevant to sporting teams,...

In this unit you will explore technology and innovation in the fermentation industry. You will develop your understanding of the drivers of innovation across industries through case studies relating to biotech, product and process development, Industry 4.0, and business. This will involve exploring practices through a sustainability lens. During a series of workshops, you will learn and apply...

The research project will consist of research conducted in a selected area of Tourism or Cultural Heritage. To develop your Research Project, you will work with your lecturer to formulate a consultancy style report that will be based upon a selected research question and a real-life industry issue. You will learn how to assess available secondary data sources critically and review methodological...

During this unit, you will learn about start-ups and the challenges and opportunities faced in the tourism industry. You will learn about the challenges that are particular to tourism, given the transitory, rapidly changing nature of the industry and its extreme diversity. You will develop a tourism business model, pitch and market the idea, and ultimately will be given the chance to pitch your...

The Master of Research qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarships and as a pathway for further research.A research degree is an advanced study program that gives you an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of your choice ...

The Master of Research qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarships and as a pathway for further research.A research degree is an advanced study program that gives you an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of your choice ...

This course is now in teach-out and is no longer accepting applications. Please see the Master of Public Health (M7W).The Master of Public Health program introduces and consolidates fundamental principles of public health in Australia and globally. It encourages students to think broadly about ...

There has never been a better time to embark on or advance your career in public health and learn how tackle contemporary and emerging public health challenges.The Master of Public Health will provide you with the tools necessary to make a difference in your community. You’ll learn to be a ...

Research is providing increasing evidence for the positive benefits of engagement with the arts for individual and community wellbeing at all stages of life and can provide a non-pharmaceutical adjunct to health interventions. This unit explores case studies of successful creative arts projects in community settings and discusses appropriate evaluation frameworks for health and wellbeing outcomes....

Law and Social Change considers the role that law and lawyers have played in shaping or influencing some of the major ideas, political events and personalities within society and how these factors have, in turn, influenced law and lawyering. It also introduces students to key issues concerning the future of law and lawyers. Students are encouraged to consider Tasmania’s unique position and...

This unit aims to develop your awareness of the ecological processes operating in your garden, to assist informed decision making about garden design and management. You will explore the environmental parameters of your garden (e.g. macro and microclimate, geology, and soils), the nature of the complex interrelationships between garden organisms (including pollinators, herbivores, and pathogens),...