Found 1095 study abroad units
EFB231 Economics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Accounting, Econ, Finance & Property
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Economics studies the efficient use and distribution of scarce resources. It is concerned with how people make decisions and interact in markets. Economics examines the role of government in either obstructing or improving market outcomes and the effect of those decisions on the well-being of society. Economics also studies the economy as a whole and key issues explored in this unit include economic growth, inflation, unemployment and international trade. In studying these issues economists can understand how to manage the economy for the good of its citizens. In this unit you develop an understanding of the key principles and tools that economists use to interpret and critically analyse economic policies that impact on Australia and the global economy.
BZB210 Biological Sciences
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- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Cells are the basic structural unit of life. They exist in diverse forms from simple single-celled microbes to complex multicellular organisms such as plants and animals. In this unit you will investigate the diverse nature of cells and consider how they are built and powered and how they interact and reproduce. You will extend these foundation concepts to examine more complex problems involving molecular biology, plant and animal biology, and ecology. This unit has a strong focus on development of practical skills and engagement in these activities is required to be able to undertake assessment that supports these learning outcomes.
LSB111 Understanding Disease Concepts
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit reinforces fundamental assumed knowledge of anatomy and physiology and introduces the study of human disease processes or pathophysiology. General concepts underlying human diseases as well as disorders relating to organ systems will be studied and the major diseases affecting Australians, in particular those identified as contributing significantly to disability and death in Australia by the National Health Priority Areas, will be addressed. The ability to understand and interpret the pathophysiology specific to clinical contexts and to communicate this information using appropriate medical terminology are essential requirements for all students undertaking allied health courses and prepares them for professional practice.
LSB142 Human Anatomy and Physiology
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A strong background in human body structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) is essential for students in professional health courses. In this introductory unit you will be provided with opportunities to investigate both theoretical and practical aspects of gross, systematic and microscopic anatomy. You will also review general physiological principles such as homeostasis and investigate how all the organ systems of the body contribute to maintaining internal balance. Knowledge and practical skills acquired in this foundational unit will allow you to engage with more advanced studies in human health.
MXB362 Advanced Visualisation and Data Science
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Data visualisation is an essential element of modern computational and data science. It provides powerful tools for investigating, understanding, and communicating the large amounts of data that can be generated by computational simulations, scientific instruments, remote sensing, or the Internet of Things. The aim of this unit is to explore the issues, theories, and techniques of advanced data visualisation. This unit develops theoretical and practical understandings of the major directions and issues that confront the field. A selected number of advanced data visualisation techniques will be examined in detail through specific examples. The practicals will reinforce lecture content and extend your applied skills and knowledge in data visualisation, including specific methods. A focus of the unit is the development of real world data visualisation skills and experience, based on a major data visualisation case study.
DNB110 ID Studio: User Centred Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Industrial Design
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to User Centred Industrial Design. It addresses visual and creative thinking within the context of the industrial design process and provides human-centred knowledge focused on usability, usability methods and evaluation techniques. You will learn how to implement physical, cognitive and emotional factors to human-centred product design, services and systems. Understanding the needs and capabilities of people is essential to the design of usable, desirable and viable products, services and systems. In order to do this you will need a solid understanding of user-centred design methods during the industrial design process and the application of form, structure, function and beauty in design.
BSD108 Business Environments
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In this introductory business unit, you will examine the features that define and shape the national, international and global environments in which businesses operate. You will gain an understanding of the roles of key economic, political and legal institutions and regulatory frameworks and how they impact businesses, and apply critical thinking skills and evidence-based approaches to solve real-world business problems. This unit also introduces you to professional skills in analysing and presenting data to inform business decisions. Along with the rest of the introductory business core, this unit forms the foundation for further study across the breadth of business disciplines, introducing you to business capabilities to prepare you for the future world of work and ignite your career.
BSD106 Dynamic Markets
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In this introductory business core unit, you will explore how value is created for organisations and customers through the process of exchange in dynamic market environments. You will learn about how businesses interact with consumers and other stakeholders, gain an understanding of the forces that drive behaviour in different market settings, and explore strategies organisations use to enter and operate within dynamic markets to co-create value with customers and stakeholders. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, introducing you to evidence-based skills needed to analyse and critically appraise the trade-offs required to create value and succeed in complex business settings. Along with the rest of the introductory business core, this unit forms the foundation for further study across the breadth of business disciplines, introducing you to business capabilities to prepare you for the future world of work and ignite your career.
BSD107 Financial Performance and Responsibility
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In this introductory core unit, you will learn about financial literacy and decision making at both personal and business levels, integrating technical skills with their social and ethical impacts throughout. You will acquire a foundational understanding of financial concepts and principles and their application across these contexts. From a personal perspective you will learn strategies for effectively managing your personal finances to achieve future focused financial goals and how to recognize common financial risks. From a business perspective, you will learn how to analyse and assess company performance using financial statements and sustainability reports. This unit, along with the rest of the introductory business core, forms the foundation for further study across the breadth of business disciplines and introduces you to business capabilities to prepare you for the future world of work and ignite your career.
BSD105 The Future Enterprise
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
This introductory unit is designed to equip business students with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate rapidly evolving business landscapes in the ‘Economy of Algorithms’ and thrive in the future of work. Drawing on real-world cases, students will explore the dynamics of digital transformation and disruption, preparing students to lead their organisations through technological shifts, fostering innovation and resilience. Students will evaluate and build their digital capabilities, preparing them as future business leaders equipped to make responsible decisions in the digital realm that are integral to long-term business success and societal well-being. Students will emerge as strategic thinkers capable of leveraging their own digital capabilities and digital tools to drive business success. This unit is relevant to students of all business disciplines, preparing you for the future of work and introducing you to business capabilities to ignite your career.
CWB111 Scientific and Technical Writing
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Professional Communication
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to the principles of writing clearly in a science-based context and to the discursive frameworks that inform scientific and technical writing. It aims to provide you with an understanding of the conventions of writing and publishing scientific and technical information and to develop skills in communicating this information for a general audience. Graduates in the fields of engineering, science and information technology are required to assess high volumes of information and to communicate key scientific and technical ideas to a general audience. As such, there are growing industry and research demands for graduates with professional writing skills that deliver clear and well-structured written information about complex material.
MXB326 Computational Methods 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Advanced computational methods underpin essentially all modern computer simulations of complex real-world processes. This unit will significantly extend your toolset of computational methods, particularly for the solution of complex partial differential equation models of real phenomena. You will gain critical expertise and experience at building practical, efficient computer codes which will leverage advanced theoretical and algorithmic considerations that draw upon your full range of mathematical and computational knowledge and skills in linear algebra and calculus.
KNB100 CGI Foundations
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will explore the theoretical foundations of 3D computer graphics alongside the development of practical computer-generated image production skills. You will examine the historical development of CGI, from traditional approaches to contemporary 3D practices, and investigate how digital images are constructed. The unit focuses on the core components of 3D asset creation, including polygonal meshes, materials and textures, and how these elements shape visual outcomes. You will develop an understanding of how digital structures influence shading, surface detail and rendered imagery within CGI workflows. Through guided exercises, you will apply modelling, texturing and rendering processes to create simple 3D assets. By the end of the unit, you will understand how computer-generated images are constructed and produced within contemporary CGI pipelines.
KNB105 Animation Principles
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the core principles of character animation and how animators bring movement to life. You will explore how animators observe, analyse and translate real-world movement into expressive animated movement. Through the study of key animation principles and influential texts, you will examine how movement is broken down, interpreted and reconstructed between the frames. You will apply these concepts through practical exercises that focus on core animation principles, weight, balance and locomotion. By experimenting with constructed character motion, you will develop the skills needed to create believable animated movement. These foundations will support your development as a character animator and prepare you for more advanced animation practice.
CVB313 Environmental Analytical Chemistry
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Environmental Analytical Chemistry provides the tools and techniques necessary to make quantitative measurements of the extent of environmental alteration by natural or man-made activities. Principal areas of study include the chemical evaluation of air quality; water quality; soil and sediment contamination; and pesticide residue contamination in agriculture. Students will gain an understanding of the relevant methods of analyses through the lectures and a complementary laboratory practical program. This will allow students to develop technical skills such as: sample collection and treatment; use of modern instruments, including receptor modelling, atomic spectrometric and IC instruments for inorganic elemental analysis, GC, GC-MS and HPLC instruments for organic components. Experience gained in the unit will be important for students seeking positions in environmental protection agencies, environmental laboratories and environmental consultancy.
MXB332 Optimisation Modelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Operations research techniques are used in numerous industries and are critical for decision making. These industries need graduates who can apply techniques of mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, mathematical optimisation and simulation and can implement these techniques using appropriate computer software packages. This unit will build upon the content of MXB232 by introducing more advanced “intermediate” level operations research methods and techniques. The topics addressed in this subject are vital in this field and are critical for advanced applications and studies in this field. Topics covered include: model building in mathematical programming, modelling language - (e.g. OPL, Gurobi or equivalent), integer programming and branch-and-bound method, introduction to inventory theory, dynamic programming; and computer solutions of advanced linear programming problems and their analysis.
MXB334 Operations Research for Stochastic Processes
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills in operations research to guide decision-making for complex real-world problems. Your previous learning in deriving and solving operations research problems was mostly dealing with a decision making in a deterministic setting. The focus here is to optimize decision making when there is uncertainty and stochastic variables. Combined with the operations research expertise you have acquired over your degree, you will be able to formulate and solve these complex decision problems using computational tools.
ERB333 Resourcing the Green Shift
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Overwhelming consensus supports the shift to ‘green’ technologies to mitigate against global warming and ensure humans live more sustainably. This shift is dependent on our ability to discover enough of the critical minerals needed for these technologies. A mineral resource represents an enrichment of an element or mineral that can be mined for a profit, and Australia's wealth, economic growth, and contribution to the green transition depend largely on these resources. In this unit you will develop a theoretical background and understanding of the major aspects of mineral resource formation; apply practical skills to describe and interpret mineralised rocks and their host sequences; and plan and execute an exploration program for critical minerals. Students are assessed based on a group project and theoretical and practical exams.
ERB332 Geophysics and Geodynamics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Knowledge of the subsurface is essential for groundwater management, critical mineral exploration, natural hazard assessment, environmental studies, and civil engineering projects - including large-scale renewable resources like hydropower. Geophysics and geospatial science provides geoscientists and engineers with the tools to investigate the generally inaccessible subsurface. These tools enable us to detect temporal and spatial changes in the physical properties of the Earth, such as groundwater motion and seepage, contaminant plumes, mineralisation, or the strength and integrity of rockmasses. This unit covers the foundations of geophysics, seismology and geospatial data, with applications to the exploration, environmental and geotechnical sectors, including its importance to natural disaster risk management, such as landslide risk and seismic hazard assessment.
ERB331 Field Methods
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Field experience is essential for the professional training of geologists, environmental scientists, and natural-resource specialists. The conduct of geological and environmental research, geo-exploration, environmental impact assessment, and resource assessment require that practitioners are skilled in methods for mapping, map reading and interpretation, orientation and geo-location in the field, the interpretation of the exposed rock record, and the ethical and legal requirements of land access. This class introduces the theory and application of methods to recognize, map, document, and measure the three-dimensional rock inventory of an area to derive an interpretation of its geological evolution. Assumed knowledge includes fundamental geological principles and methods, namely structural geology, basic petrology, and petrography (sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks). It provides professional experiences that are essential for the employability for geology graduates.
KNB110 Virtual Art Department: 3D Assets and Virtual Worlds
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Real-time 3D graphics have transformed how animated films are created. In this unit you will explore the theoretical foundations of real-time computer graphics and examine how advances in rendering technology have reshaped animation production. You will investigate the historical progression from 3D production to real-time workflows used in animation, games and virtual production. Through key concepts in digital space, layout and environmental storytelling, you will examine how virtual environments function as animated spaces that support animated performance and narrative. With a focus on world building in real-time engines, you will explore how assets and environments are assembled to create believable animated spaces while developing practical skills in real-time production through experimentation with environment creation and assembly. By the end of the unit you will understand how animated environments are assembled and how real-time systems are transforming animation.
CVB320 Instrumental Analysis
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Modern instrumental methods are capable of producing large quantities of data and it is becoming common practice to use data driven chemometic and cheminformatics techniques as an adjunct to instrumental analysis. These techniques are introduced through a project-based investigation of bio-analytically related datasets where you develop understanding of applications of instrumental analysis and further develop your analytical thinking, problem-solving, communication and deductive skills using real-world examples. This unit builds upon the theoretical and practical framework for chemical analysis in the unit CVB202 Analytical Chemistry to develop advanced instrumental and analysis techniques for modern laboratory practice.
BSD131 Business Analytics
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Organisations use business analytics to understand and solve business problems, increase efficiency, leverage productivity, and ultimately enhance the business performance of organisations. This business core option unit introduces you to a practical framework for data collection, aggregation, processing, and modelling to transform data into business insights. You will gain knowledge of key business analytics methods and approaches, and build skills in using Excel to manage and analyse data sets — valuable competencies that will help you to improve decision-making in contemporary business environments across all business disciplines.
BSD130 Social Enterprises
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- School/discipline
- QUT College
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Real world social and environmental issues are increasingly addressed through business means in an emerging form of hybrid organisation – the social enterprise. Traditionally, the government and charity sectors sought to meet community needs, however resource constraints and increasing demand make this increasingly difficult. Social enterprises provide innovative and sustainable solutions to resourcing and fulfilling charitable purposes via business means. This business core option unit introduces you to social enterprises in a global perspective, and helps you to develop Human-Centred Design skills as you build a social enterprise business plan.
MXB325 Modelling with Differential Equations 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Among the variety of differential equations encountered in applied mathematics, equations modelling the transport of quantities such as mass and energy are especially important. This unit significantly extends your repertoire by considering models with greater mathematical complexity than you have previously encountered, drawn from and representative of a variety of important real-world applications. Such complexity necessitates greater ingenuity in the analysis and solution of the governing equations, which will harness and extend your full knowledge of modelling with differential equations.
MXB322 Partial Differential Equations
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Partial differential equations are the foundation of mathematical models that describe evolving processes exhibiting spatial and temporal variation. In this unit you will learn how the study of such equations synthesises and extends many of the concepts you have learned previously in linear algebra and calculus. The powerful frameworks of Fourier analysis and integral transforms that underpin partial differential equations provide a means for obtaining solutions to a number of equations of unparalleled physical importance, and for understanding the behaviour of mathematical models more generally.
KPB119 Introduction to Screen Production: Single Camera
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces single camera production techniques and the skills and knowledge required to work in small, independent screen production contexts. Students will develop an understanding of single camera production workflow from pre-production, production and post-production with a focus on creating short form content in independent and collaborative contexts.
KPB116 Introduction to Screenwriting
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces various principles, elements and processes for script development with a focus on fictional storytelling for the screen. The unit examines and applies screen language to develop stories for the screen, including generating and selecting ideas best suited to the audio-visual medium, script development processes, writing synopses and drafting screenplays. The unit addresses principles of storytelling, industry standards and practical skills involved in developing projects for narrative productions within film, television and other media. The focus is on how to develop ideas, create engaging characters, and construct scenes for visual mediums. Writing scripts for a range of screen media formats is a learned craft and requires discipline, perseverance, and an understanding of industry practice. Possessing this key knowledge provides capabilities to develop concepts through to script stage.
KPB113 Introduction to Screen Studies
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- School/discipline
- Film, Screen & Animation
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Introduction to Screen Studies develops skills to assist you interpret, analyse, and evaluate narrative screen texts. It explores how and why narrative productions tell their stories through the creative construction and arrangement of visuals and sound. You are introduced to film as art and then to film as social practice. Appreciating film language (such as mise-en-scene and editing) considers film as art by examining film form, film style and film genre. Film as social practice focuses on an understanding of screen productions as being created within particular social and cultural contexts since films have social and cultural significance for communities and audiences. Screen Studies is brought into the contemporary era by including ecocinema as a case study — fictional narrative films with ecological and environmental narratives, themes, and audiovisual representations.
EUB252 Australian Society and Culture
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Education
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Australian Society and Culture combines literary, cultural, political, social, and historical sources (both born digital and analogue) to investigate your positionality in relation to Australia. It provides a context through which you can acquire knowledge about Australian institutions and traditions.Numerous social, cultural and political ideas, policies and actions have shaped and re-constructed Australian society. Understanding how Australia has evolved as a colonial nation, a community, a culture and a people involves critically analysing various constructions, meanings and interpretations. These skills are essential for understanding the past but also the decisions of the contemporary world.A study of Australian society and culture will therefore involve an appreciation of the people who call the continent of Australia home and the significant political and social debates that they engage in.