In this unit, students conduct a comprehensive analysis and synthesis of literature within a specific Chemistry domain. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, students will hone their skills in discerning pivotal concepts, trends, and evolutions in their chosen field. After collaboratively selecting a research area with the unit coordinator, students will produce an annotated bibliography...

This unit provides students with knowledge and skills required to analyse and design marine thermo-fluid engineering equipment. A problem-based learning approach is used through three design projects to provide real engineering design tasks. Students are introduced to individual component design criteria and the relevant classification society design rules. It builds on the knowledge gained in...

This is a professional experience placement (PEP) unit, undertaken while off campus in diagnostic pathology laboratories accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), or equivalent. Students develop an holistic view of the role of the diagnostic pathology laboratory in the health-care industry, with added focus on professional issues, codes of conduct and ethics, work...

This is a professional experience placement (PEP) unit, undertaken while off campus in diagnostic pathology laboratories accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA), or equivalent. Students develop a holistic view of the role of the diagnostic pathology laboratory in the health-care industry in preparation for post-graduate employment, thorough observation and hands-on...

In this unit students will explore a wide spectrum of current and emerging renewable energy technologies with a particular focus on mechanical energy conversion from sources including hydropower, pumped storage, solar, wave, tidal, geothermal, wind and biofuels. Students will examine the environmental, operational and economic issues associated with power-generating technologies including recent...

This unit introduces students to the shipping industry and to the duties, ¿¿responsibilities, and lifestyle of a Marine Engineering Officer. The focus of this unit is ¿¿to develop a basic knowledge of vessel construction, operation of propulsion ¿machinery, and ¿auxiliary machinery systems. This knowledge is taught through theory ¿classes, and web-based ¿learning and may be enhanced...

An appreciation of the strategic nature of people management is a key capability for leaders and management in all enterprises. Organisations across all industries operating within a global economy are facing complex and fast-moving challenges associated with the availability of skills, labour, diversity, technological advances and the changing expectations of the employment relationship.  This...

During this unit, you will be given the opportunity to identify a critical issue issue and create a case for an internship project in a Tourism or Cultural Heritage Environment context. Once this is done you will undertake an internship at a tourism or cultural heritage business. This may be self-organised, or organised by coordinators, depending on your employment situation. You will undertake a...

The Associate Degree in Arts provides you with opportunities to interpret human culture and behaviour from different perspectives and periods, to explore today’s big questions and learn how to support the social and economic development of humanity, and/or to be immersed in creativity, ...

The Dementia Care Program offers Australia's first degree in dementia care and sets a high standard for the value and knowledge graduates will bring to the aged care and health sectors. It is available to domestic and international students, from carers to health professionals and anyone with an ...

Please refer to our full list of available courses in Art, Music and Theatre.We are no longer taking applications for this course (13N) as from 2018.Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced.

The Diploma of Legal Studies provides you with the opportunity for exposure to law study without a full commitment to a law degree.It is suitable both for those who plan pursue a role that could benefit from some legal knowledge, as well as those who already have this as part of their career.In ...

The Masters 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 ...

To apply to a similar course currently available, please refer to Humanities and Social Sciences.We are no longer taking applications for this version of the degree (R7L) as from 2018.Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced.

In this unit students develop a line of speculative, self-directed research in the field of contemporary design, forming the basis of their Honours thesis. They identify a research theme, specify research questions, and develop preliminary design work for their thesis. They also have regular meetings with a supervisor to monitor the progress of their research. The work is to be developed...

In this unit students will continue to develop their findings and investigations related to their individual speculations in KDA430 Advanced Design Studio A. The major works completed in this unit will be supported by the thesis developed in KDA478 Dissertation B. This is a self-directed unit where ideas and investigations that are developed throughout the year are realised through completed...

Foundations of Nursing 1 introduces you to the foundational knowledge and skills required of registered nurses by examining a person-centred approach to nursing care from two different perspectives. The first and second modules focus on comfort and hygiene and explores the required nursing knowledge and skills through the lens of evidence and the application of the clinical reasoning framework....

Foundations of Nursing 2 builds on key concepts introduced in Foundations of Nursing 1. Within this unit you will continue to develop your understanding of major body systems across the lifespan. You will also advance your understanding of the clinical reasoning cycle and its application to assessing vital signs and conduct focused health interviews and physical assessments. Development of written...

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This unit provides further development in object and furniture design. It reflects a commitment to craft skills necessary for contemporary studio designer makers while also exploring the role of design as a critical practice and way of thinking within a world already filled with objects. This unit explores various structures that offer support to the human form, from everyday items like chairs...

The surface. This unit provides further development in object and furniture design. It reflects a commitment to craft skills necessary for contemporary studio designer makers while also exploring the role of design as a critical practice and way of thinking within a world already filled with objects. This unit explores the notion of surface. You will develop core knowledge that is further built...

In this unit you will adopt a person-centred focus to explore contemporary and enabling approaches in the care of older people using a life-course lens.   Skills to work in partnership with older people through geriatric assessment processes, shared decision-making and    rights-based care will be developed. This unit incorporates specialised knowledge and the principles of interprofessional...

Social Work Practicum 1 is a cornerstone unit in the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours degree. Students are required to undertake at least 14 weeks full-time equivalent (FTE) of placement in a setting that provides the opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit. A Field Educator is allocated to each student and through supervision (provided by a social worker...

Social Work Practicum 1 is a cornerstone unit in the 1st year of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree. Students are required to undertake at least 14 weeks full-time equivalent (FTE) of placement in a setting that provides the opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit. A Field Educator is allocated to each student and through supervision (provided by a social worker with...

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 500 hours of placement in a setting that is relevant to social work practice, in order to experience a range of practice processes and tasks. Field educators are allocated to each student and through supervision (provided by a social worker with a minimum of 2 years' full time equivalent post-graduation experience in the field), the theory of social...

The unit KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory is the core unit in physics major for second year, first semester. It is also suitable for students who wish to study physics beyond first year but who do not intend to major in the subject. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of many forms of wave motion and of concepts relating to kinetic theory of gases. Students will develop skills in using...

Nutritionists provide advice on food and its impact on health, helping improve community wellbeing on everything from educational outcomes to life expectancy. Employed across community healthcare settings, they have the expertise to provide evidence-based consultancy services.By studying a ...

The climate is changing, and we all have a role to play in creating a more sustainable future.For individuals who are passionate about creating a more sustainable future, the Diploma of Sustainable Living provides a comprehensive and practical education in sustainable practices. This course will ...

Ever wonder why that tune gets stuck in your head, or when you listen to your favourite song your foot starts tapping, or why it's easier to remember the words of a song when you sing the tune? How do you choose the best music for a restaurant or in a dentist's surgery? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Music, Mind and Body. This unit explores the influence and impact of music...

This introductory unit develops your knowledge of how people depend on nature, and how increasingly the conservation of nature depends on people. We will explore these relationships through a values lens: how nature is important for its own sake, how natural resources are important to people, and how nature is important for people's wellbeing. Workshops will provide you with skills to map social...

This unit uses the material world, in the form of objects, images and places, to engage with remembering, researching and communicating family history and memories. By looking at homes, human-shaped environments such as gardens, and inherited items both mundane and valuable, you will explore how objects, images and spaces can carry stories, provide an immediate way to relate to your family's past,...

If you’ve ever predicted the final scene of a dramatic narrative based on the soundtrack, put on your headphones for a better video game experience, entered a space and had your mood changed, or been transported by birdsong to a different place and time in a nature documentary, you will know how important the integration of sound with other creative elements is in conveying meaning and emotion...