Found 179 study abroad units
IFN663 Enterprise and Security Architecture
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides knowledge and skills for modelling IT systems, at the whole-of-enterprise level, using enterprise and security architecture. Enterprise architecture supports the capture of IT systems and how they align with business operations. Security architecture concerns systems and processes which protect IT systems from unauthorised access and cyberattacks. Both are critical for the planning, design, investment and governance of IT, given that cyberphysical landscapes, spanning organisations and IT, are now recognised as ‘critical infrastructure’. You will learn how to capture enterprise and security architecture using the multi-layered modelling method, Archimate, used in the widely framework, TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework). Based on this higher-level architectural context, you will learn how to provide architectures of individual software applications through components, interactions and secure communications. .
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.
IFN657 Software Security
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A software system is secure if it satisfies a specified or implied security objective related to the confidentiality, integrity and availability requirements for the system’s data and functionality. A security failure is a scenario where the software system does not achieve its security objective. They can often be attributed to poor software design and implementation, including poor understanding of code-level security requirements, inadequate handling of exceptional cases, incomplete descriptions of the interface between components for secure interactions, and insufficient care in the use of programming languages. This Software Security unit provides a structured overview of known categories of software vulnerabilities, and of techniques that can be used to prevent or detect such vulnerabilities, or to mitigate their exploitation.
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.
IFN653 Business Process Automation
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides a detailed technical and practical exposition of modern business process automation. In order to fully realise the benefits of Business Process Management, it is essential to have the ability to transform business process models into executable process instances. These processes can be designed, executed, monitored, analysed and improved using Business Process Management Systems. The application of these systems can lead to significant cost reductions to an organisation and provide it with the flexibility to rapidly adapt to an ever-changing environment. Major themes of the unit include the theoretical and operational underpinnings of process automation, a detailed discussion on workflow patterns, runtime process flexibility and exception handling, and the design, implementation and deployment of process specifications using a state-of-the-art business process automation environment.
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.
IFN650 Business Process Analytics
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces a number of process analysis techniques used during the design, execution, and post-execution stages of the Business Process Management (BPM) life cycle. BPM provides organisations with the ability to save money and time by systematically documenting, managing, automating, and optimising their business processes. To unlock the true benefits of a process-aware organisation, it is essential that process modelling efforts do not purely remain paper-based but act as the prelude to automated support. The last decade has seen an increased uptake of process automation and workflow technology, which has increased the potential for real, evidence-based analysis associated with the execution of various business processes. By applying techniques such as process verification, process simulation, and process mining, we can gain insights into both the current and future business operations of an organisation, which in turn can lead to continuous process improvement.
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.
IFN646 Biomedical Data Science
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Biology and medicine are becoming data-intensive disciplines. From new sequencing technologies to electronic health records and wearable devices, it has never been easier or cheaper to generate biomedical data. This provides a great opportunity to study complex biological systems, to offer better patient care, etc., but working with this data is not trivial. This advanced unit will teach you how to handle and analyse biomedical data, as well as gain an appreciation of its strengths, limitations and complexities so that you can understand and critically interpret measurements and analyses. The unit aims to provide you with knowledge of modern biomedical technologies and the associated data science methodologies, building on what you have learned in IFN509.
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.
IFN645 Machine Learning at Scale
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The data that modern data scientists have access to is larger and more complex than in previous generations. Dealing with these data requires specialised algorithms and the use of a higher performance or cloud computing environment. This unit outlines the challenges and opportunities associated with big data and introduces machine learning algorithms that scale to large datasets. This unit will expand on the material presented in earlier data science units and students will use their programming knowledge to implement machine learning algorithms to address real world problems.
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.
IFN631 IT Governance
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This executive-focused Information Technology (IT) unit addresses the core concepts, frameworks and methods for IT leaders (e.g. CIOs, IT Managers) to support their organizations in creating and delivering business value with information and technology through business-IT alignment. Three main outcomes that can be expected after successfully adopting IT governance are benefits realization, risk optimization, and resource optimization. The unit takes an enterprise-wide, managerial perspective on how IT executives can facilitate the transition towards digital business and set the executive agenda for IT in larger organizations by addressing traditional IT governance topics such as the enterprise governance of IT, benefits management and risk management as well as contemporary digital governance topics such as digital transformation, big data, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
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.
IAB246 Organisations and Security: Governance, Risk and Compliance
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Cybersecurity is the practice of safeguarding an organisation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats, including ransomware, malware, and phishing. Critical infrastructure encompasses IT components (software, platforms, computing infrastructure, networks, and other assets) and physical spaces. Infrastructure attacks have increased the need for cyber risk management skills. This unit introduces cybersecurity and governance frameworks, covering security practices across people, processes, and technology. Topics include threat assessment, risk management, incident response, security compliance, and policy management. From real-world case studies and problems, you will learn to prepare for roles as cybersecurity professionals, gaining theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prevent and respond to cyberattacks. This unit also prepares you for advanced studies in the cybersecurity major.
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.
IAB204 Business Analysis for IT Systems
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to the role, knowledge, skills and techniques required of a business analyst. The unit focuses on the tools and methods used by a business analyst, as well as the soft skills such as creativity and communication, all of which are critical to successful business requirements analysis.
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.
CAB201 Object-Oriented Programming and Design
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on foundational programming skills introduced in IFB104, EGB103, or MZB126, where you learned to create algorithms using sequence, selection, and iteration and applied functions for code abstraction and reuse. In this unit, these core concepts are reinforced and extended with additional abstraction techniques that help manage complexity in larger software systems. You will also be introduced to object-oriented principles that organise solutions around classes - a real world representation of objects. This approach achieves a flexible architecture to evolve to changing user needs. This unit prepares you for more advanced programming units.
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.
IFB452 Blockchain Technology
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The unit introduces you to blockchain technology, an emerging technology that underpins major cryptocurrencies and has applications in many industry sectors. It will provide you with a background of the different aspects of applications that can benefit from blockchain, such as supply chains, energy trading, and connected vehicles, and prominent blockchain platforms in use, including bitcoin, Ethereum and Hypeledger Fabric. Based on this background, you will learn how to critically assess applications for blockchain technologies, design blockchain applications, and effectively utilise advanced features of blockchain technology.
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.
CVB301 Organic Chemistry: Strategies for Synthesis
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Learn skills in the synthesis of organic molecules and an analysis of the nature of the reaction mixtures and products generated. Apply the principles of synthetic design, using their knowledge of a range of synthetically useful organic reactions and the concept of retrosynthesis. You will learn to evaluate experimental data qualitatively and quantitatively, especially with regard to IR and NMR spectroscopic data, and use this knowledge to deduce and explain conclusions based on logical arguments. You will be able to use creative design strategies to overcome common synthetic organic problems by applying the principles of protecting group strategies and selectivity in organic synthesis. The application of practical skills in safe laboratory practice relating to the principles of synthesis, isolation and purification of organic compounds will allow you to demonstrate their capabilities as well as develop skills to document their findings in an appropriate work orientated format.
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.
MXB341 Statistical Inference
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is an advanced unit in mathematical statistics covering the theory of point estimation and inference using both classical and Bayesian methods. Statistical inference is the practice of both estimating probability distribution parameters and using statistical testing to validate these results, and plays a crucial role in research, and many real-world applications. You will use the methods of least squares, moments, and maximum likelihood to construct estimators of probability distribution parameters and evaluate them according to criteria including completeness, sufficiency, and efficiency. Results will be computed both analytically and numerically using software such as R. You will learn and apply the Neyman-Pearson Lemma for the construction of statistical tests, including to real-world applications, and learn Bayesian statistics for finding posterior distributions of parameters and evaluating their performance. Results will be communicated both orally and in written form.
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.
MXB344 Generalised Linear Models
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
For data that arise in, for example, science and commerce, it is often unreasonable to assume they are continuous random variables from a normal distribution. It is likewise unlikely that data are handed to an analyst in a state ready for advanced statistical techniques. In this unit you will be introduced to modelling techniques and methodology for the explanation of non-normal data. You will also learn, by way of a realistic project, techniques to overcome common issues with shaping data for analysis. Hence, you will be well prepared in the application of appropriate statistical practice when such data are encountered in the real world.
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.
CAB330 Machine Learning for Decision Making
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Machine Learning has become a popular technology for decision-making, transforming an organisation's large data collection into actionable insights about customers and business processes. It has direct applications in several fields, including social networks, business processes, search engines, e-commerce, digital libraries, bioinformatics and web information systems. This unit provides fundamental knowledge and skills in data analytics and machine learning to support data-driven decision-making in diverse and interdisciplinary applications. You will learn about machine learning and data mining techniques, including classification, clustering and association mining, and explore how these AI methods can be applied to text and web usage data. This is an introductory unit, and the knowledge and skills developed here are relevant to all IT professionals.
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.
IFB343 Secure Software Development
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit gives you the opportunity to learn a comprehensive set of skills critical to the field of secure software development. You will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of secure software development, including the identification and incorporation of security requirements throughout the software development lifecycle. You will explore various categories of software vulnerabilities, along with effective strategies for their prevention, detection, and mitigation to reduce exploitation risks. You will learn to apply industry-standard frameworks, guidelines, and policies that are essential for developing secure software. The course also covers advanced security testing and analysis techniques to ensure robust protection against vulnerabilities. This unit prepares you with both theoretical insights and real-world practical skills, setting a strong foundation for a career in secure software development.
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.
CAB302 Agile Software Engineering
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit teaches you how to work effectively in a team to develop large-scale software systems. It includes principles of teamwork, modern software development methodologies, agile project management, and tools that are needed when working in a team on a large project. You will learn how to design and implement an accessible and usable application, testing the code quality through industry-relevant practices and methodologies. You will learn how to work and thrive in a diverse and interdisciplinary team, and will work on industry-inspired projects, receiving feedback and support to your learning throughout the project journey.
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.
MXB261 Game Theory and Simulation for Decision-Making
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
With the growing importance of strategic decision-making in business and data science, understanding game theory is essential for analyzing competitive and cooperative interactions. This unit introduces the mathematical foundations of game theory and its applications in these fields. You will explore concepts such as Nash equilibrium, cooperative games, Bayesian games, and mechanism design, with a focus on computational techniques. Through hands-on simulations, you will model and analyze strategic interactions in real-world scenarios, including pricing strategies, auctions, network games, and resource allocation. The unit emphasizes the use of computational tools to study equilibrium behavior, optimization, and decision-making under uncertainty. By combining mathematical theory with computational practice, this unit equips you with the skills to design and analyze strategic decision-making models in business and data science applications.
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.
PCB675 Radiation Safety and Biology
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit covers radiation protection and the biological effects of radiation on the human body. It is aimed towards those who are likely to be working with ionizing radiation in the workplace.
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.
IAB402 IT Consulting and Leadership
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop a practical understanding of the IT consulting sector and the management of consulting engagements in contemporary organisations. Building on skills in business requirements analysis, the unit focuses on identifying organisational problems, evaluating solution options, and translating these insights into clear and persuasive consulting proposals. The unit emphasises professional communication, client engagement, and leadership in project-based environments. You will learn how to articulate value propositions, manage stakeholder relationships, and communicate data-informed technical and organisational requirements effectively to support evidence-based decision-making. The unit also introduces the fundamentals of establishing and managing a consulting practice, preparing you to operate as a trusted advisor and effective IT professional in modern consulting-style 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.
CAB444 Secure Network Architectures
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As a system administrator or information security professional, you are expected to have an in-depth understanding of various network security controls, principles, and analysis tools and their use in a wider cybersecurity context. In this unit, you will analyse real-world security incidents and learn to use tools and protection measures to design, build, test and maintain an organisation’s security infrastructure that can effectively withstand cyber threats and fortify defenses.
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.
CAB443 Systems Security
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Systems security focuses on the organisational practices that ensure the security requirements of systems, which are composed of interconnected components and connections and the networking software that supports those interconnections. More specifically, systems security requires a holistic design thinking approach to systems. This includes the importance of security policy models, as well as organised identification and authentication processes. Systems security also addresses system access control, system management, system control processes, system recovery and system security documentation.
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.
IFB220 Introduction to AI for IT Professionals
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you'll discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping our world and driving unprecedented innovation, poised to revolutionize how we live and work. We'll cover the fundamental concepts and applications of AI, with a special focus on Generative AI. You'll learn how AI systems function, how they differ from human intelligence, and how to critically evaluate AI-generated information. We'll explore practical methods for integrating AI into IT systems, examine AI's impact on various industries, and discuss ethical, social, and legal concerns. You'll investigate how businesses plan to use AI to add value and enhance productivity, and assess the impact on jobs and skills. Through a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical exercises, you'll learn to effectively apply AI for ongoing learning, writing, and professional tasks. By the end of this unit, you'll be equipped with the foundational skills necessary to leverage AI in your future IT career.
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.
EVB310 Groundwater Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit focuses on the origin, occurrence and movement of groundwater; aquifer properties; chemistry and quality of groundwater; exploration methods for groundwater; drilling methods and well testing equipment; assessment of groundwater problems, both supply and quality; and introduction to modelling of groundwater systems. Groundwater resources of Australia and current issues associated with these resources are covered. This unit builds on knowledge of soil and water chemistry from “Soils” and “Environmental pollution”. Through working on real world assessment tasks, you will learn how to collect, analyse and interpret groundwater data. These skills will prepare you for any role where groundwater may be encountered (including government, industry and consulting roles).
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.
IAB353 Data Analytics for Enterprise Systems
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides knowledge and skills for supporting Business Intelligence (BI) using enterprise systems. BI is a technology-driven process for analysing data and delivering actionable outcomes as part of planning and decision-making tasks undertaken by executives, managers, and workers. It involves data science and machine learning techniques and tools applied to key aspects of businesses including products, services, customers and resources. You will be exposed to the planning, modelling, reporting, and prediction structures underpinning business intelligence. To support this, you will learn, Data preparation, analysis and modelling, predictions, and visualization. In addition, you will be exposed to advanced data analytics capabilities including, real-time analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) analytics. This will be applied through a comprehensive framework that supports data Ops, data security, and governance. The unit provides a rich exposure to real-world BI platforms.
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.
IAB305 IT Strategy and Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides the essential skills and knowledge for managing an information system across its lifecycle, spanning inception, design, implementation and production release. For systems inception, it covers the way an information system is proposed and justified, at the highest level, using a business model and business case analysis. Systems design encompasses the planning and management aspects of both business and systems architecture to support new design proposals. Systems implementation focusses on the different options and processes for purchasing off-the-shelf solutions in support of systems design. Production release covers the planning of IT infrastructure to host and run digital solutions as well as organisational change management. The unit expands on skills from IFB103 Systems Design and IAB201 Modelling Techniques for Information Systems. The skills learned in this unit will be utilised and further developed in IAB401 Enterprise Architecture.
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.
IAB321 Process Technologies
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Whether you will be a business analyst, a data analyst, a process owner, a solution architect or a software engineer, it is essential that you understand the principles and value of process automation and process intelligence in order to fully realise the benefits of digital transformation. This unit introduces the concepts of process automation and process analytics. You will learn how to develop an executable process model for automation and how to monitor its performance. You will learn how to analyse automated processes using latest technologies in data and process mining. The hands-on approach allows you to design, control and analyse automated processes using a variety of well-known process technologies.
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.
IAB320 Process Improvement
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- School/discipline
- School of Information Systems
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit fosters the development of your process analysis, improvement, and design skills. These skills and capabilities will prepare you to undertake the digital transformation challenges of today’s organisations. You will understand and apply a variety of methods, tools, techniques, and approaches for organisational-wide process improvement initiatives. You will be exposed to a robust selection of quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques as well as key process redesign paradigms used in the industry. This will involve developing your knowledge and expertise in different process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and Process Reengineering using a hands-on teaching approach with real-life case studies to enable authentic learning outcomes.
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.
PVB303 Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will explore the microscopic universe from the atom down to the nucleus and the fundamental particles and forces from which matter is built. You will apply the concepts of Quantum Mechanics to understand the electronic structure of the atom and the interaction of atoms and molecules with electromagnetic radiation. You will also examine the development and the modern state of models of the nucleus, drawing on Quantum Mechanics to explain the stability and the properties of nuclei. Some of the current theories of particle physics and nuclear forces will be introduced. Throughout the unit you will explore applications of atomic and nuclear physics, e.g. molecular spectroscopy, the basis of chemical bonding and chemical reactions, nuclear reactions, nuclear power and nuclear medicine. Lectures will be complemented by experimental laboratory work, enabling you to advance your experimental, communication and scientific writing skills.
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.