Found 1095 study abroad units
EFB106 Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Appraisal
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- School/discipline
- School of Accounting, Econ, Finance & Property
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) is a key technique used to appraise the relative desirability of competing alternative uses of limited resources. CBA supports decision making with respect to investment alternatives across a range of industries in the public and private sector. CBA has been used intensively in investment projects, socio-economic programmes and policies. The unit provides students with foundational knowledge and basic skills of CBA. Also, learning activities are designed to allow students to take multiple perspectives and sustainability principles in analyzing costs and benefits.
ABB314 Integrated Architectural Communication
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit develops visual communication skills previously acquired with emphasis on the ability to communicate technical intentions. Architects recognise that visualisation or communication of process, decisions and outcomes is crucial. To date, you know how to effectively communicate your architectural intentions using both analogue and digital means, skills primarily intended for the communication of design and technical aspects of buildings. However, the ability to communicate technical intentions is equally important. This unit integrates both these aspects through technical communication and documentation skills using Building Information Modelling (BIM).
EGD103 Computing and Data for Engineers
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Professional engineers spend much of their working lives using computing tools to support design and problem solving. In this unit, you will become proficient in designing and implementing simple algorithms to create software for solving engineering problems. As a professional engineer having computing skills are key to automating tedious tasks and creatively constructing innovative processes that go beyond off-the-shelf software solutions. With the ubiquitous nature of large data sets, whether that be about transport systems, building energy use or chemical processes, professional engineers are often required to use computing as a key tool within engineering design methods. This unit is an introductory unit providing you with foundational skills. No prior programming experience is assumed.
EGD105 Modelling with Introductory Calculus
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
This is an introductory unit covering the basic mathematical theory of functions and graphs, along with the foundational concepts and techniques of differential and integral calculus. The unit also explores a wide variety of calculus applications, and introduces the basic mathematical modelling skills relevant to a wide variety of scientific fields. The ability to express scientific problems in mathematical language, and to apply calculus techniques in the analysis of these problems, is essential to science students across all disciplines. This foundational mathematical unit prepares students for EGD125 Introductory Engineering Mathematics.
ERB223 Structural Geology
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit develops the knowledge and skills required to recognise, classify, describe, record, and interpret deformation structures in rocks, from the scale of millimetres to kilometres. Rock deformation driven by plate tectonics is a fundamental process that shapes the lithosphere of our planet and the complex 3D spatial distribution of rocks within it. Deformation structures control the strength of the lithosphere, generate earthquakes, enable the generation of volcanoes and intrusions, make up the fastest fluid pathways in the lithosphere, and play a key role in the formation of most resource deposits. Therefore, Structural Geology is integral to understanding the solid Earth, touches almost all geological disciplines, and is also important to resource, civil, and mechanical engineers.
ERB222 Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Igneous rocks comprise the bulk of the Earth's crust and are formed by geological processes, many of which cannot be directly observed as they occur at relatively high temperature and pressure within the Earth. The structure, texture, mineralogy and chemical composition of igneous rocks therefore provide fundamental clues from which the origin of these rocks can be interpreted. This information can then be used to address larger scale geologic issues, such as the hazard risk and future eruptive potential of volcanoes, constraining magma generating processes and source regions deep within the Earth that lead to a diverse spectrum of magma compositions generated and erupted at the Earth's surface, and the tectonic development of plate boundaries.
ERB221 Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Sedimentary rocks cover most the Earth's surface and are arranged into layers that record the planet's evolution over large periods of geological time. The study of sedimentary rocks (sedimentology) and sequences of layers in the Earth’s crust (stratigraphy) can help unravel sedimentary processes, depositional environments and the burial history of the rocks. This allows scientists to develop a detailed geological history of an area, including modern and ancient climate variations, landscape evolution and exploration for resources. Sedimentology and stratigraphy are a fundamental part of the education of any earth scientist, and especially those who wish to be involved in energy and mineral resource exploration, water resource exploration, climate science and management and environmental geology, such as geo-sequestration of carbon, landscape remediation, soil science and investigation of extreme events (e.g., landslides, tsunami and storm surge).
ERB220 Minerals in Society
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- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Minerals in Society is the study of minerals and rocks that form the solid Earth, with a focus on how minerals and their elemental building blocks are used in society. Indeed, modern society has been built on humankind’s ability to exploit the physical and chemical properties of minerals. The study of minerals is essential for understanding the structure and composition of the earth, detailed processes of the rock cycle, and how minerals are the source of metals needed for a sustainable future.
LSB231 Human Physiology
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A strong foundation in human physiology is essential for all allied health professionals and biomedical scientists. Human physiology is the study of the function of the human body and how it adapts to changes in the internal and external environment. In this first year foundational unit you will be introduced to the principles of physiology, the major physiological systems and how they relate to each other. You will gain skills in physiological measurement, data analysis and interpretation and an introduction to clinical physiology skills.
KWB118 Genre Writing and Storytelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Creative Writing
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit surveys current trends in genre writing and popular fiction with a focus on essential storytelling techniques. You will look in detail at the biggest genres in publishing, including romance, science fiction, fantasy, and crime writing, gaining insight into the traditions, parameters, and possibilities of each. The unit will develop your understanding of genre theory through an investigation of the social and political underpinnings of key genres, and through the practical application of these ideas and perspectives in your own writing. You'll also learn about the key digital technologies genre writers use, including digital publishing platforms and the ethical use of genAI. You will develop a piece of writing that makes use of the techniques of your chosen genre and that reflects the appropriate concerns and themes. The unit aims to develop your critical understanding of your approach to the writing life.
DVB101 Visual Communication Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Visual Communication
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the principles and conventions associated with the interpretation and production of meaning through visual representation. Visual Communication is based on the creation of meaning through image and text and this plays a critical role in our contemporary world which is visually and media driven. Visual communicators require a deep understanding of conceptual development, design process, typography and image making, and how image-based communication occurs. You will learn how to think and operate as a visual designer through studio-based learning and a series of industry-focused experiences.
KWB116 Writing Creative Non-Fiction
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Creative Writing
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop the ability to recognise, analyse and write in key areas of creative non-fiction writing. The unit offers you highly transferable skills that form part of the professional writer's practice and which are especially useful to develop early in a writing career. Creative non-fiction allows you to combine real life stories with the creative and imaginative writing techniques employed in fiction, and applies to a wide range of writing modes and publishing contexts. These include reviewing, writing about books, music and screen, food writing, the personal essay, life writing and travel literature, and the use of humour in writing. This unit encourages you to apply the creative writing techniques of these forms to your own areas of interest and creative practice, and has an industry focus in equipping you with practical and analytical skills in a range of non-fiction creative writing genres.
EGD125 Introductory Engineering Mathematics
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Professional engineers have a "conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline" (Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer). You will learn about elementary functions, their derivatives and integrals, the algebra of complex numbers, and vectors and matrices. Mathematical techniques and problem solving skills are employed in a range of mathematical exercises and contextualised problems, illustrating how these concepts and techniques are used in real-world engineering systems. Mathematical knowledge and skills are essential in all engineering majors.
MXB225 Modelling with Differential Equations 1
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Differential equations are commonly used to formulate mathematical models of real-world phenomena from across science, engineering, economics and beyond. This unit builds on your earlier studies of differential equations to consider how such models are constructed, how to obtain analytical solutions, and how to use these models and their solution to gain insight into real-world processes.
IAB410 Enterprise Data & AI Governance
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape with new data and artificial intelligence (AI) opportunities, effective and responsible governance is essential for organisational success, ethical integrity, and regulatory compliance. The Enterprise Data and AI Governance unit equips you with the strategic insight and practical expertise to navigate the complexities of governing digital assets confidently. You will do so by leveraging governance frameworks to create value for an organisation and its stakeholders, supported by a practical blend of theory and real-world insights. You will master good practices in corporate, data, and AI governance, ensuring alignment between organisational goals and technological capabilities. This unit uniquely equips you with the comprehensive skills needed to advance enterprises in a data-driven, AI-enabled world.
ABH442 Landscape Design 7: Resilient Landscapes
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This fourth-year design unit builds on your understanding of landscape systems developed in your Landscape Ecologies and Environmental Planning units. It advances your understanding of resilience theory, and its implications for landscape appraisal and design. This understanding is critical to respond in an ecologically, socially, culturally, and economically responsible manner to ecosystems in crisis. In this unit you will learn about resilience theory including and understanding of system thresholds, anti-fragility, adaptability and transformability. You will apply this knowledge in the research, development and communication of a design proposition in response to a current issue within a selected landscape system. The knowledge and skills you acquire in this unit consolidate and advance those from your previous design units, and will prepare you to display professional and ethical judgement and initiative as a landscape architect.
IAB401 Enterprise Architecture
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit covers Enterprise Architecture (EA) theory and practice concerning how business and IT systems are planned and designed using modelling techniques. EA focuses on organisational capability maps, which reflect what companies do, independent of business. The techniques for capturing different artefacts relevant to systems planning at business and IT levels will include business services, processes, information and resources. You will be taught to develop a multi-layered EA using state-of-the-art techniques, such as TOGAF, Archimate, and UML modelling, based on industry-relevant digital practices and technologies. Significantly, this unit extends your knowledge and skills to model and design enterprise architecture solutions, enabling you to pursue careers in EA, modelling, design and solution architecture. The unit links to and extends learning from previous units in Data and Information Management and Process Modelling.
BLB170 The Evidence Based Enterprise
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management & Marketing
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this foundational unit, you will explore how data supports evidence-based decision-making in contemporary organisations. You will examine how data is generated, collected and used across business contexts, and develop confidence in applying core statistical concepts, probability reasoning and basic data handling techniques to address real-world business questions. Emphasis is placed on interpreting data critically, assessing data quality, and understanding how evidence informs strategic and operational decisions. By the end of the unit, you will be able to use data responsibly and analytically to support business problem-solving in digitally enabled environments.
KNB205 Digital Characters
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Animated characters and creatures play a central role in storytelling, shaping how audiences connect with animated worlds. In this unit you will explore how characters are created and prepared for contemporary animation production. Building on your understanding of environments and world building, you will investigate the components that form an animated character, including form, structure and the digital systems that allow characters to move and perform within animated spaces. Through the study of character creation processes and production methods, you will learn how characters are constructed for animation pipelines. Exercises will guide you in creating characters for animation production. You will also examine how character form communicates personality, story and emotion, and consider the importance of cultural awareness in character creation. By the end of the unit you will understand how characters are constructed and prepared for contemporary animation production.
PYB100 Foundation Psychology
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Psychology is a broad-ranging and multifaceted discipline which encompasses the scientific study of human behaviour, and the systematic application of knowledge gained from psychological research to a broad range of applied issues. The goal of this foundational unit is to introduce you to major subfields and perspectives in psychology, to develop your understanding of the research methods used in psychological research and to develop your critical thinking skills. This unit provides a strong basis for future learning in the discipline. Topics covered in PYB100 will include child and adult development, social psychology, and an overview of the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems. We will consider Indigenous and diverse cultural perspectives, ethical issues in psychological research, and how psychological perspectives can help us understand and address real world issues. This unit will help you develop your database searching and critical evaluation skills.
KNB210 Animation Project Development
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Creating believable animated characters requires more than convincing movement. In this unit, you will explore how animators craft expressive character performances that communicate thought, emotion and intention. Building on your understanding of characterised movement, you will investigate how body language, facial animation, timing and acting choices combine to create characters that audiences connect with emotionally. Through animation theory and iconic examples, you will examine how animators balance expression and believability in animated performance, including how audiences respond to realistic or stylised characters. You will apply these ideas through practical exercises that focus on character performance, including facial animation and contemporary approaches such as real-time animation and performance capture. By the end of the unit, you will develop the skills and conceptual understanding needed to create compelling animation driven by motivation and intent.
QCD110 Academic Communication 1
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
A contributing factor to success in a higher education context relates to the understanding and use of communication skills specific to academia. This introductory unit provides a fundamental understanding of the academic communication genre and is designed to introduce you to essential academic language and literacy skills needed to support your learning in undergraduate university programs. As part of this, you will also begin to explore the ethical and responsible use of Generative AI tools to support academic communication and learning. The unit is studied concurrently with discipline specific units related to the undergraduate degree in your chosen field of study. This unit supports your transition into university by building the academic communication skills necessary for success across all areas of study.
ITD240 Cyber Security
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Cyber security breaches, from database hacking to malware campaigns, are increasing. The interconnectedness of information systems means the actions of individuals impact many others. This unit is important in developing an understanding of the challenges involved in protecting information assets. Fundamental information security concepts are introduced in a range of areas which include security goals, threats to information and vulnerabilities that could be exploited, technical and non-technical measures to provide security for information and cyber security management standards and best practice.
AMB299 Marketing Communication
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Management & Marketing
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Marketing Communications prepares you to design and deliver compelling communication strategies in rapidly evolving and increasingly digital landscapes. The unit equips you with both the conceptual understanding and practical skills needed to apply the strategic communication tools organisations use to engage audiences and build strong brands. You will explore the full marketing communications mix, including direct marketing, personal selling, public relations, sales promotion, and advertising, while examining how digital transformation has blurred traditional boundaries and reshaped practice. Through a digitally integrated approach to campaign planning, the unit highlights how contemporary organisations combine channels to create cohesive and effective communication strategies. You will also gain hands‑on experience in identifying, analysing, and evaluating data to generate evidence‑based insights that inform and strengthen strategic communication decisions.
MXB201 Advanced Linear Algebra
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Much of the power of linear algebra stems from its widely-applicable collection of analytical tools for applied problem-solving. This unit builds upon your knowledge of linear algebra to explore more advanced techniques and applications of matrices and vectors. Furthermore, you will learn how much of what is familiar about linear algebra in Euclidean space can be abstracted to develop a more generally applicable theory. Hence you will develop an appreciation for the power and versatility of linear algebra across the mathematical sciences.
MXB202 Advanced Calculus
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Advanced calculus introduces you to new skills and methodologies in multivariable and vector calculus that are essential to more advanced study in applied mathematics, such as partial differential equations and advanced mathematical modelling, as well as in related quantitative disciplines in science and technology, such as physics, physical chemistry, and engineering. This unit builds on your introductory calculus and linear algebra skills developed in MXB105 Calculus and Differential Equations and MXB106 Linear Algebra, and will further develop your ability to decompose complex problems into smaller components, resolve these smaller components and hence solve the original problem. You will also use advanced calculus techniques to explore aspects of Indigenous culture including boomerang design, and waterway desertification due to tectonic movement, with associated stories of adaptation in changing environments, and early Indigenous Australian funerals.
BVB201 Biological Processes
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An understanding of processes which occur at the cellular level is fundamental to all aspects of biology. Using a combination of theoretical and laboratory-based approaches to enquiry you will explore the biochemical pathways and processes that facilitate biological function and the genetic mechanisms that control them. You will investigate how this information can be applied to solve current biological problems.
KYB110 Art, Text and Context
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Creative Arts
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational unit in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree that introduces you to the critical contexts of creative works and practices, including: how they make meaning, their varying contexts, how they circulate, how these might change over time This is done through an introduction to: some of the key aesthetic, conceptual and technical ideas that underpin a range of creative practice disciplines; critical thinking and the critical analysis of creative works and practices; understanding what it means to be a critical viewer/reader/listener/artist; some different and diverse perspectives on various creative forms, works, and practices, including the contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and thinkers have made across a range of disciplines.
BVB202 Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The skills to design, carry out, analyse and interpret experiments are fundamental for scientists. This is particularly important for students of biology and environmental science since environmental variability is an inherent element of the systems that they will need to understand. This unit builds on first year knowledge of the theory of science and the scientific method developed in first year. With field trips it provides real world experience in problem assessment, formulation of testable hypotheses, and experimental design. These critical skills are used and further developed in later units.
BVB205 Animal Biology
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
An understanding of animal physiology and anatomy is fundamental to studying the way that animals grow, develop, reproduce and respond to their environments. This unit has a focus on vertebrate physiology but will include elements of invertebrate physiology. The unit builds on earlier studies of cells and genes, to explain how the animal functions as a whole, and how different animals have evolved diverse physiological systems to cope with different environments. Finally, the unit will consider the relationship between animals and humans, placing the topic in a broader societal context. This knowledge will be useful to biology educators and those who wish to pursue further animal studies or research in wildlife, domestic, or companion animals.