Found 226 study abroad units
SWN005 Health, Wellbeing and the Human Condition
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit an intersectional lens is applied to the health of communities not just individuals. This also means understanding health and wellbeing in its many dimensions (social, psychological, cultural, structural and spiritual), as well as their historical and political context. For example, it means understanding how the burden of disease and social determinants of health are related to oppressed populations; how colonisation and neoliberalism affect health and wellbeing. Questions will be asked about the opportunity for all to live a 'good life'. Mental health is treated as a subset of health and wellbeing.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
SWN004 Communication and Engagement in Professional Contexts
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will have the opportunity to gain practical and theoretical knowledge and skills for communicating as a critical social worker in the 'real world'. We will focus on client centred, feminist and narrative approaches practice in interpersonal, group and community work related to trauma, bereavement and crisis. You will apply, evaluate and reflect on use of a range of knowledge and skills relevant to effective communication and engagement, including communication across a range of mediums (face to face, phone, text, online). Diverse case studies will be critically analysed using an anti-oppressive/empowerment framework for practice. There are lecture, workshop and tutorial delivery modes that provide experiential learning in facilitated structured exercises. These opportunities help you to develop practice knowledge and skills and self-awareness so you are expected to actively participate in all learning activities.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
SWN003 Community and Policy Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The commitment by social workers to social justice in the modern welfare state is the cornerstone to creating inclusive community change efforts and fair social policy responses. This unit provides you with opportunities to re-orient your practice by using critical theory to research and analyse 'big' policy issues of poverty, inequity and social exclusion that impact on the lives of vulnerable groups. In developing your critical approach, you will better understand the nature and construction of social problems and formulate change responses through the design, implementation and evaluation of socially just community change and social policy strategies. This unit prepares you for moving from research and analysis of social problems and key change ideas to the consideration of the potentials and challenges of community action strategies and social policy solutions.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
SWN002 Introduction to Social Work Practice and Contexts
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This introductory unit initiates your foundational understanding of the professional discipline of social work as the beginning step in constructing your professional identity. Understanding contemporary social, economic and political contexts is fundamental knowledge for effective social work practice. Developing a critical analysis of society and its associated structural inequalities, and a capacity for self-awareness and reflection on one's own values and assumptions are integral for ethical social work practice. The unit is positioned strategically to allow you to locate your learning and professional aspirations within a rapidly changing and uncertain global context. Reflecting the complex and intertwined nature of social work practice, this unit uses three inter-related pieces of assessment where unit learning outcomes are shown in a variety of ways. E.g. students do not only show critical self awareness in only one piece of assessment but across all three.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUN301 Occupational Health and Safety Law and Policy
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This Unit provides an overview of the different law and policy aspects of occupational health and safety at an enterprise level.The Unit focuses on legislative compliance for organisations, the relevant Acts and Regulations, as well as how Policy is used to design implementation and verification strategies. In addition, the Unit has an emphasis on preparing the student with the requirements to appropriately analyse and inform employers within the scope of practice of a senior safety advisor/safety manager.The Unit assessments provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in an organisational context. OHS Professionals are expected to appropriately inform an organisation's senior management (Duty Holders) to assist them in exercising their due diligence. The assessments address both strategic analysis of policy and law, as well as application in response to incidents or breaches.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
NSN434 Evidence-based Practice and Research Design
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- School/discipline
- School of Nursing
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit explores the relationship between research evidence and healthcare practice. It provides opportunities to identify and critically appraise evidence for informing best practice and clinical decision-making. Building on foundational knowledge of research methods and processes, students will learn to critically appraise research and develop a research study proposal.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUN015 Environmental Management and Sustainability
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Population growth, non-renewable energy use, pollution and consumption are threatening the Earth's planetary systems that enable human health and wellbeing. With strong community pressure, government and private organisations are increasingly interested in environmental management, corporate compliance with environmental laws and showcasing their adoption of sustainable practices that reduce their ecological footprint. Organisations rely on environmental management, sustainability and HSE professionals to effectively manage environmental protection and lead in the adoption of new ideas and technologies that advance sustainable ways of working and living. It assumes high level understanding of the science, sustainability principles and imperative legal frameworks for environmental management. It promotes collaboration in complex thinking and collective capacity for effective action to address both local and major planetary challenges.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
OPN262 Advanced Eye Care 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Clinical Sciences
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit begins clinical practice in the specialist areas of contact lens practice, binocular vision, and low vision. Students will begin development of clinical case management and problem solving strategies in these specialist areas of clinical practice. They will also develop higher level clinical examination techniques, reinforcing and refining clinical skills developed in the previous specialist clinical units in these areas.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
OPN263 Clinical Practice 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Clinical Sciences
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit continues clinical optometric practice in the primary care area within the Optometry Clinic of the QUT Health Clinics. Through clinical practice, students will further develop specific problem solving strategies, and further develop problem specific examination techniques, reinforcing and refining clinical skills developed in previous units. This unit continues the transfer of theoretical and practical skills to the clinical situation. Students will take on a gradually increasing responsibility for clinical decision making and management and begin demonstrating strategies that enable ongoing self-reflective, culturally safe practice in a professional context.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUN465 Environmental Protection
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A pollutant is defined as 'a particular chemical or form of energy that can adversely affect the health, survival, or activities of humans or other living organisms' (Miller 2000). Pollutants in the form of solids, liquids, gases or energy emissions enter our environment by natural or anthropogenic means. With the potential for pollution to severely impact the life support system of humans and other organisms, it is necessary to implement a variety of approaches to protect the environment and ensure its sustainability. This unit builds on the environmental health concepts covered in PUN620 and the legal concepts of environmental protection covered in PUN363.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUN466 Communicable Diseases
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Public health practice originated from the study and prevention of communicable diseases. Whilst public health practice has widened in scope, reducing the incidence of both existing and emerging communicable diseases (nationally and internationally) remains one of the greatest challenges to public health practitioners. Relevant activities undertaken by local/state health agencies include public health surveillance and outbreak investigation measures, immunisation programs, monitoring and enforcing infection control standards, and vector control programs.A comprehensive overview of communicable diseases is provided as well as a focus on the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUN454 Leadership in Disaster Management
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The unit addresses the key leadership and strategic concepts and issues related to disaster risk management. It provides opportunities for stakeholder mapping, crisis communication and decision-making in rapidly changing environments. It examines case studies of leadership in disaster management responses and recovery, and further opportunities for research and learning in this area. Upon completion of this unit, you will have a greater understanding of the critical role of disaster risk management and how to prepare and deliver a media briefing using effective communication strategies and protocols.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PUP250 Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Occupational hygiene involves the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of hazards in the working environment. Workplaces contain numerous hazards which are potentially harmful to the health of workers, other occupants and the public. The role of the OHS professional is to develop and /or assist in the development of strategies to identify these potential hazards, evaluate the risk they pose to persons and recommend measures to control the risks involved. Throughout the unit, you are introduced to the identification, monitoring, evaluation and control of a variety of hazards within the workplace.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this postgraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB482 Anatomical Imaging
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In order to recognise human pathology in a clinical setting, an understanding of the anatomical presentation of organs in health is essential. This unit focuses on the acquisition and application of knowledge of the organ systems of the thorax, abdomen, head and select regions of the limbs to a medical imaging context. Imaging modalities in plain and contrast radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging will be explored to understand the context of their application in the clinical setting. Furthermore an understanding of phenotypic patterns of anatomical variation will be examined through case studies and exploration of human donor material, where you will further develop effective teamwork and self-management skills, essential attributes of clinicians and biomedical scientists. This unit will build on your knowledge gained in first level anatomy and provide relevant knowledge and skills for more advanced studies in Anatomical Sciences.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB481 Biochemical Pathways and Metabolism
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The study of biochemistry, along with cell and molecular biology, provides you with the knowledge required for an effective understanding of the structure and function of living organisms at the molecular level. This unit advances the studies begun in LQB381 Biochemistry and further develops your knowledge and understanding of biochemical and molecular studies into metabolic pathways and processes occurring in living cells with a focus on human metabolism in health and disease. This unit provides you with a knowledge base and skills for advanced studies in biochemistry, as well as support for higher level units in life science and allied health courses.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB488 Medical Physiology 2
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An appreciation of how the human body works is an important prerequisite to understanding the basis of health, disease, diagnostic technologies and treatment strategies. This unit deals specifically with the physiological systems that are responsible for the maintenance of health in humans. It therefore provides a useful frame of reference for students enrolled in biomedical science, nutrition and dietetics, exercise science, medical engineering or any of the biological sciences. In the course of the semester you will investigate half the systems that constitute the human body with the remainder dealt with in the first semester unit Medical Physiology 1 (LQB388).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB485 Cell Biology
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Understanding the role of cells and how their cellular components are fundamental to a healthy life is crucial for your understanding of how they become disregulated in disease and how individual components might be targeted to treat diseases. This unit builds on your knowledge of cellular components to examine how these come together structurally and functionally to build cells and tissues that function as part of a whole organism capable of surviving and protecting itself from disease and trauma. It will provide a platform for students undertaking the final year cell and molecular biotechnology units. This unit will provide hands on laboratory experience working with cells and will enhance skills in assessing, summarising and placing biomedical research in the context of health and disease.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB495 Molecular Genomics
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides high-level training in human molecular pathology to provide clinical and research scientists with the core knowledge and practical skills for the detection and clinical interpretation of germline and somatic chromosomal genomic disorders. This unit will provide a foundation applicable to diagnostic molecular genomic and research laboratories.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB494 Viruses and Viral Pathogenesis
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed for students in biomedical sciences, to provide a strong grounding in the field of virology and to expand on the fundamental mechanisms and processes that underpin the pathogenic potential of select viruses. This unit is a core unit in the infection and immunity strand, building on concepts introduced in Principles of Infection and Immunity (LQB292). LQB494 continues the study of the virus-host interactions with a focus on microbe-specific factors that underlie infectious disease progression, knowledge necessary for further studies of more advanced molecular virology analyses. You will develop a strong, fundamental knowledge of virology and industry-relevant skills, using cutting-edge technology in laboratory classes, to prepare you for a career in biomedical research, medical biotechnology and postgraduate studies in biomedical science.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB462 Microbial Diagnostics
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Medical microbiologists investigate microorganisms, those found within a human host as normal regional flora and those that cause human infectious diseases. This unit will introduce you to the diversity of microorganisms, the spectrum of infectious disease states, methods for the detection and identification of aetiological agents, and directed and supportive therapies for treating infections. In this unit you will develop expertise in the laboratory techniques applied in the diagnostic microbiology laboratory, the ability to interpret the significance of diagnostic testing results, and to communicate these results and your recommendations to medical professionals. This unit is positioned in the developmental phase of your course and assumes proficiency in the laboratory skills and theoretical learning from first and second year in LQB181, LQB292 and LQB362. Combined with LQB562 in third year, LQB462 will prepare you for employment in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PYB302 Applied Social and Organisational Psychology
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- School/discipline
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Psychology plays a critical role in enhancing people's lives, and in the functioning of groups, communities and organisations. In this unit students are exposed to a range of social and workplace issues which can be understood and addressed using concepts and theories aligned with social and organisational psychology. PYB302 focuses strongly on the application of theoretical perspectives to formulate innovative, feasible solutions to real-world issues. Social/organisational concepts and challenges are explored from varying viewpoints (including cultural perspectives) and students gain awareness of how their knowledge of social and organisational psychology can contribute to facilitating and supporting change. Students develop important graduate attributes, including innovative thinking, teamwork skills, digital practices (using technology to collaborate and present information) and writing for broad audiences. The unit expands students' awareness of potential career options.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PYB301 Psychology in the Community: Placement
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- School/discipline
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit enables you to develop your work-literacy and work-readiness, by providing opportunities to apply psychological knowledge in authentic workplace contexts, supported by activities that promote critical reflection on your learning and workplace practices. You will arrange a 50 hour work placement at relevant organisation. You will be supported by the teaching team, on-campus workshops and activities designed to promote critical reflection on your workplace experience. Due to mandatory attendance at the Week 1 workshop and the time required to establish placements, enrolment into PYB301 closes on Thursday of Orientation (Welcome) week All students considering this unit are strongly encouraged to apply for a Blue Card (suitability for working with children and young people clearance) before the commencement of semester as this clearance is required by most of our host organisations.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
SWH400 Critical Social Policy and Advocacy
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with a conceptual framework grounded in critical theory for exploring the philosophical, historical and critical practice dimensions of social policy and advocacy. The unit orients you to the broad policy issues of poverty, inequity and social exclusion to make sense of the impact on different groups. The critical approach prepares you for engaging in the analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of social policy and the devising of alternatives to formulate socially just policy responses. This unit prepares you for real world policy transformatory practice by extending on knowledge from early policy units to develop analytical and advocacy skills to influence policy decisions and communicate socially just policy alternatives through policy writing, research and advocacy.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
SWH404 Climate Justice in Local and Global Worlds
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit orients you to the interface between climate justice, social justice and social work to refine your critical framework for practice in relation to climate change and climate justice. You will apply critical theories and social, economic and political philosophical positions to address social problems including climate change, food insecurity, forced migration, and global poverty, which shape communities and nations. Social workers and human service workers are at the forefront of developing sustainable thinking and cooperative social actions grounded in environmental and social justice as a way to respond to social problems. This unit integrates and applies knowledge and theories, values, ethics and different practices learnt across the course journey with the addition of green social work practice.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LQB429 Quality and Analysis in Clinical Biochemistry
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Quality and Analysis in Clinical Biochemistry develops previous work undertaken in LQB286 and LQB381. This second-year unit introduces quality assurance, analyses, automated technologies, and clinical topics relevant to real world chemical pathology laboratories. Assays must be performed with accuracy and precision, and data and results validated according to quality standards, and troubleshooting skills also developed. With emphasis on the knowledge, skills and values required for good laboratory practice, and a commitment to high quality results, this unit prepares you for more complex procedures and clinical topics in the third-year unit LQB529 Chemical Pathology.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LSB492 Microbiology
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Optometrists require a strong knowledge base in microbiology for their professional practice and on which to base future studies within their discipline.A detailed knowledge of infectious agents, their structure, prevalence and pathogenicity will enable you to apply these concepts to infection control to prevent the transmission of disease and to understand the mode of action of antimicrobials. You will also study infectious agents that are aetiological agents of disease states of the eyes or of public health significance, and appropriate methods for the management and treatment of these disease states. Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry is assumed for this unit.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
LSB466 Histological Techniques
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- School/discipline
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Histological techniques are often essential for the diagnosis and management of disease, and therefore constitute an important skill set for medical laboratory scientists. Histological techniques are also widely used as a research tool for the analysis of tissue structure and thus are also valuable for biomedical scientists, especially for those interested in anatomical science. The purpose of this unit is to provide you with the opportunity to learn the theory underpinning basic histological techniques routinely used in clinical as well as research laboratories, and how they are applied and interpreted. The unit LSB466 Histological Techniques incorporates and builds upon your learning in LQB187 Human Anatomy.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
XNH460 Clinical Exercise Physiology Professional Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This capstone unit is a final year unit that will draw together your exercise physiology learning from your entire course. This unit enables you to integrate and synthesise your knowledge and skills, as well as drawing on your work integrated learning experience to demonstrate your readiness to practice in the exercise physiology profession. It provides an opportunity for you and the University to reflect and endorse your readiness to practice in the exercise physiology profession.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
PYB309 Individual Differences and Assessment
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will introduce you to key theories underpinning personality, and it will explore the extent to which key theories account for variation in personality and human behaviour. It will also cover key principles of psychological assessment, assessment methods, the relationship of assessment methods to key theories, and the ethical use of assessment tools. The unit will apply theoretical frameworks to contemporary challenges, such as depression and anxiety, work engagement, relationship distress, school achievement, and effective parenting. This unit includes a strong focus on building capability to use a mix of theory and research to inform real-world mental health problems. The unit will strengthen professional skills for those considering a future in psychology and related fields which rely on individual differences and assessment (e.g., clinical or counselling settings, educational, organisational, developmental, forensic and research settings).
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
XNH461 Clinical Exercise for Cardiorespiratory, Renal and Metabolic Disorders
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- School/discipline
- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
The role of exercise for both treatment and secondary prevention in individuals with cardiorespiratory, renal, and metabolic disorders is well accepted. Well-designed treatment programs require assessment, prescription, and education based on practical clinical skills and clinical reasoning. This advanced unit converges and builds on your previous knowledge of exercise prescription and cardiorespiratory, renal, and metabolic pathophysiology by systematically considering a range of disorder-specific concepts and case studies as seen in professional practice and applying them to a real-world clinical practice setting.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.