Found 1060 study abroad units
KWB211 Creative Writing: Style and Technique
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- School/discipline
- Creative Writing
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit is a masterclass in literary style. Each week in this unit we will look at how one writer produces a particular technique or effect well, we will unpack at a language level exactly what they are doing, and then we will use this understanding to produce a written piece for the week employing that technique. In essence, this unit provides an opportunity to develop different writing techniques through guided writing exercises and theoretical analyses of texts with an emphasis on style and effect. Here you move beyond the basic elements of fiction and develop advanced techniques in creative and professional writing at a low, language-oriented level. Intensive tutorial-based work, self-directed creative practice, guided critical analysis and asynchronous on-line activities characterise the teaching and learning in this unit.
JSB382 Reform and the Justice System
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- School/discipline
- School of Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit delves into the heart of Australia’s justice system, examining contemporary challenges and injustices. You will explore critical areas such as immigration, welfare, and criminal justice, and learn to identify and prevent injustices. The course provides a deep understanding of restorative justice theories and their practical applications, and addresses crucial issues of gender and race. You’ll gain the necessary skills to identify the sources of injustice and bring about meaningful, impactful reform. This unit will empower you to make a difference in policy and politics.
JSB383 Embracing Diversity in Investigative Practice
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- School/discipline
- School of Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit underscores the importance of cultural competence in investigative practice. It emphasises that investigators, to be effective, must understand and respect the diversity and vulnerability of the people they work with. This allows them to gather evidence more effectively, navigate the unique challenges diverse communities face, and engage more empathetically during investigations. The unit also highlights the importance of establishing strong networks within these communities and understanding their specific needs. This aids in conducting interviews and providing necessary support to victims and impacted communities. The unit also stresses the importance of promoting equality, justice, and strong institutions in investigative practices. It recognises that cultural competence is not a one-time achievement but requires ongoing development. This unit equips you with the skills and knowledge to work effectively and ethically within diverse and vulnerable communities.
JSB384 Converging Disciplines: Intelligence and Investigations
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Understanding intelligence operations is crucial for justice professionals in the fields of intelligence and investigations. This unit equips you with the skills to effectively gather, analyse, and utilise information, ensuring informed and strategic decision-making. Collaboration with multiple agencies is emphasised, as it enhances the ability to address complex issues by leveraging diverse perspectives and resources. You will learn to negotiate and collaborate with stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive and secure intelligence operations. The unit also focuses on maintaining data integrity and operational security, which are essential for protecting sensitive information. This unit lays the groundwork for professionals to navigate the complexities of multi-agency problem-solving and to reflect on their professional conduct, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
BVB306 Plant Biology
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational plant biology unit addressing the core concepts of plant function, including structural, physiological and molecular aspects, from the cell to the whole plant. This subject will outline and teach the skills required for measuring and monitoring plant function and an appreciation of how they are influenced by the environment and applied by industry. It introduces the fundamentals of plant physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology in such a way to enable you to understand how plants grow, develop and interact with their environment, and will also be valuable for lifelong appreciation of the potential of agriculture and its contribution to industry and humanity.
BVB305 Microbiology and the Environment
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- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The biology, evolution and ecology of microorganisms underpin critical, complex and, sometimes, harmful processes in almost every environment on earth, from oceanic vents to the animal gut, in the roots of plants and the health of soil, and even in your shower head. These fundamental biological processes are a rich resource for cutting-edge research and applications of biotechnology, including the growing field of synthetic biology. You will conduct original laboratory research and desktop analyses to explore, evaluate and communicate insights into core concepts in microbiology, their functional interactions in the environment, and their exploitation in agriculture, bioindustry and the environment. Through this, you will build skills in project planning, design, conduct, analysis and communication to address real world applications and prepare you for a key area of post-graduate employment.
JSB398 First Nations (In)Justice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Over-representation of First Nations people in the criminal justice system has been called a national disgrace. The criminal justice system has been developed over time from a combination of government-driven actions and policies targeted at First Nations people. The contemporary criminal justice system is a combination of government and non-government agencies that present both challenges and opportunities for addressing over-representation of First Nations people. This unit will explore colonial history and the impact of crime and policing policy on First Nations people. It will also examine ways to work effectively and in culturally safe ways with First Nations communities to achieve justice.
BVB311 Conservation Biology
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- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The theory and practice of conservation biology is essential for maintaining viable populations of rare and threatened species and for maintaining essential ecosystem processes. In this unit, you will synthesise a diverse range of information including high quality scientific literature, apply field skills in biodiversity monitoring and prepare written reports that provide an incisive and decisive analysis of key conservation issues. Specific modules will train you to critically analyse the link, or lack of, between theory and application in current conservation management approaches. Scientific methods will be used to develop problem-recognition and problem-solving skills through fieldwork, data collection, analysis and reporting. This advanced unit is essential for anyone wanting to work in areas of wildlife management and conservation.
BVB313 Molecular Ecology
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Understanding the dispersal and movement of genes in populations is fundamental to the management of invasive species, the management of wild resources and the conservation of rare species. In this unit, you will synthesize scientific literature, develop and apply problem solving skills through genetic data analysis and critical evaluation of results in molecular ecological research, and communicate outcomes in written format. This unit will provide the theoretical and analytical training required for practicing ecologists to use genetic techniques in research and applied settings.
BVB317 Principles of Genomics and Biotechnology
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- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will introduce students to the basic principles, core concepts and processes that underpin the topics of genomics and biotechnology. The cutting-edge innovations arising from these rapidly emerging and evolving areas have, and will continue to, transform and shape the world we live in with global impacts in human health, agriculture and the environment. The unit will build on the basic cell and molecular biology skills acquired in BVB101 and further develop theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in the cellular and molecular processes and techniques that are used to manipulate and exploit organisms (microbes, animals and plants). Recent technological advances such as gene editing will also be covered in addition to important issues such as regulation and commercialisation of biotechnology process and products. The biotechnology industry is growing rapidly and graduate employment in this sector is expected to be in high demand.
ABB247 Landform, Technology and Techniques
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This second-year landscape technology unit provides introductory landscape technology principles and processes of landform manipulation as part of the landscape architectural design process and practice. It introduces essential techniques, including landform grading design for drainage, circulation, and to create platforms. It introduces analogue and digital moulding of landforms, expanding on visualisation skills developed in the Create and Represent: Visualisation for Documentation unit. Knowledge gained in this unit will inform your work in your ongoing design studio units, landscape architectural materials, constructs, and documentation units.
EVB206 Environmental Pollution
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit deals with major sustainable development problems of pollution of water, the land surface and the atmosphere. It covers processes responsible for the occurrence and release of pollutants in the environment, dispersion mechanisms, the hazards associated with different types of pollutant, accumulation of toxic substances, and procedures for the reduction of emissions and remediation of contaminated environments. It applies your learning from the Experimental Design and Quantitative Methods unit, BVB202 to assess and report on environmental pollution.
ABB248 Landscape Materiality and Constructs
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This second-year landscape technology unit builds on your introduction to the principles and processes of landscape construction, introducing landscape structural theories, material properties, design and construction techniques, principles and processes, and the legislative environment governing landscape construction. You will critically evaluate, explore and apply appropriate sustainable materials and construction techniques to landscape systems and communicate a detailed landscape design proposition using industry-standard communication conventions. The knowledge and skills gained in this unit will inform your work in the advanced design unit, Design and Document.
ABB243 Landscape Design 5: Design and Documentation
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This third-year landscape design unit combines both design and advanced technical knowledge and skills, building on knowledge and skills developed in your previous design and technology units. This unit guides you through a high resolution design exploration to the development of a landscape architecture-specific documentation set commensurate to those produced in the profession for landscape construction contractors and other consultants. It encourages you to develop a greater level of skill in design resolution at a range of spatial scales and independent application of technical landscape design specificity, supporting your ongoing landscape design learning and preparing you for final year design studios and professional practice after graduation.
ABB244 Landscape Design 6: Urban Ecologies
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
More people are living in cities now than ever before, intensifying our unsustainable use of resources, increasing carbon emissions, reducing biodiversity, and increasing social inequities and negative psychological effects. In this third-year design unit you will explore contemporary ecological perspectives on how we occupy and design our urban landscapes such as Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), Ecological Urbanism, Landscape Urbanism, and Design for Social Justice. You will also learn about applications such as urban farming, constructed ecologies, green/blue infrastructure and disruptive urbanist interventions. You will apply this knowledge to research, develop and communicate a design proposition for positive urban eco-social change. The knowledge and skills you acquire will advance those from your previous design units, complement learning in your Environmental Planning and Landscape Ecologies units, and prepare you for complex, advanced-level design units.
ABB245 Landscape Histories and Criticism
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This second-year landscape architecture unit builds on your introductory-level design knowledge of spatial histories. In it you will explore and critique landscape histories and design precedents to contemporary landscape architecture. Drawing on critical literature and frameworks for historical and design critique learnt in class, you will investigate how environmental, social and cultural histories have shaped landscapes and our environmental and cultural heritage, and how landscape architecture has responded through time. You will apply this knowledge to research and critique works of landscape architecture within a social, cultural and environmental context, communicating these in visual and written assessments. The knowledge and critical thinking skills learnt in this unit form a solid basis for your ongoing exploration and development in landscape architectural units.
ABB246 Landscape Ecologies
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on principles learnt in your Planting Design unit. You will learn about and apply theories and methods of landscape ecology and restoration ecology in combination with an introduction to the hydrological and geomorphological processes creating landforms and underpinning ecological systems. This unit expands your conception of landscape as site-based to understand it as a dynamic web of systems, including a focus on the role of vegetation within these systems. You will first demonstrate an understanding of these base theories, through synthesising and analysing information then apply them in the development and communication of an ecological restoration plan to improve a specific site’s ecological wellbeing. This unit complements learning undertaken in your Environmental Planning and Urban Ecologies units, and the understanding of landscape systems you will develop across these prepares you for your advanced-level studio units.
CCB105 Digital Platforms
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Digital Media
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Digital Platforms have a tremendous impact on how we interact and engage with the world, from social media and payment processors to streaming services. It is critical for communication professionals to understand the cultural, economic, political, social and technical contexts from which contemporary digital platforms have emerged and in which they are continuing to evolve. In this unit you will develop skills to critically examine the politics of digital platforms and contribute to debates about alternative digital futures. Each week we will focus on both critiques and resistance. You will draw on scholarly research to discuss how colonialism and capitalism shape platform logics and how we navigate, resist and reimagine them.
CCB106 Popular Culture
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Digital Media
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The products, practices, and pleasures of popular culture are frequently dismissed as being superficial, unserious, or unimportant. This unit, however, celebrates popular culture as a contested and shifting phenomenon that permeates everyday life. Far from mundane, popular culture is charged with a political valence that reflects—and shapes—our lives. This unit further develops conceptual framework(s) and analytic tools to critically evaluate the texts, artefacts, and/or practices of popular culture. In completing this unit, students will understand how the communication industries produce and circulate popular culture, and will be able to critique the politics of pleasure that frame the consumption of mass culture.
CCB103 Digital Games, Culture and Society
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Communication
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces approaches to studying digital games as cultural artifacts and for considering the role games play in society. It will place video games in their historical context, relating to other forms of mediated play such as board games, sports and toys, it will trace the history of the video game industry, and will consider how games relate to social and cultural issues and controversies. You will investigate how games relate to other forms of media, particularly social media, digital platforms and AI and how they are located within industrial structures and processes. You will consider how games function as entertainment, spaces for social connection and as a venue for social commentary and advocacy.
ABB241 Landscape Design 3: Planting Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This second‑year landscape architectural design unit builds on your introductory‑level design visualisation skills and knowledge of design principles. An understanding of plant species, characteristics and design considerations is critical to the work of landscape architects, and this unit introduces you to the basic principles and processes of planting design. You will engage in a series of design processes to develop knowledge of plant classification, plant forms and functions, the effects of physical conditions on planting design, the importance of plants for sustainability, site history and character, and the implications of plant selection, procurement and maintenance. You will apply this knowledge to plan, develop and communicate a site‑based planting design using industry‑standard communication conventions. The knowledge and skills acquired in this unit will inform your work in your ongoing design units and in Landscape Ecologies.
ABB242 Landscape Design 4: People and Place
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This second-year landscape architectural design unit introduces you to theories, principles and approaches to contemporary place-making through the critical examination of how people perceive, are impacted by, and interact with their environments, both individually and collectively. It builds your introductory-level design visualisation skills and knowledge of design principles, exploring theories and practices of environment and behaviour, place-making and environmental psychology. You will apply these to first analyse a project site and context, and then plan, develop and communicate a design proposition using the site planning conventions. This unit advances your knowledge and skills by guiding you to research and apply design theories and concepts in the creation of place- and people-responsive designs, which will inform your work in ongoing design units. This unit is complementary to ABB202 Design Psychology and students are encouraged to enrol in both.
PUB561 Statistical Methods in Health
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
An understanding of basic statistical concepts and the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative data is an important skill for all graduates in health-related disciplines. Descriptive statistics are required to effectively summarise and communicate important information in data, while inferential statistics enable conclusions to be extended beyond the immediate data. An understanding of the principles underpinning both types of statistical methods is critical not only for the analysis of data, but also for the critical appraisal of health literature. This unit introduces the foundational skills for quantitative research and is a stepping stone into more advanced research methods units. Important to note that you will need to physically attend the invigilated exam either on campus or at an external exam centre depending on your location (there is not an online exam option).
EUB407 Health and Physical Education: Wellbeing, Families and Communities
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Education
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit prepares you to teach health education (wellbeing) in the primary school context. Student wellbeing is a central focus for learning, with both policy and the Australian Curriculum stating the importance of such teaching and learning. You will develop pedagogical knowledge on anti-bullying frameworks and pedagogies, diversity (including sex, gender, sexuality and culture), respectful relationships, and safe and responsible choices. This unit supports the introduction of the health and physical education curriculum with a focus on the personal, social, and community health strand.
EUB409 Innovative Learning and Teaching with Digital Technologies
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- School/discipline
- School of Education
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will explore the use of digital technologies in learning and teaching. You will consider the place of digital technologies in learning and teaching in early childhood, primary school, and secondary school settings, and engage with educational theory and research as well as relevant curricula and policy requirements. Building on reflections of previous professional practice and experience, you will identify opportunities for improvement or innovation, and then design an innovative digital learning experience.
ABB254 Stakeholder Engagement
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will learn about the theory, principles and methods for effective stakeholder engagement in planning processes, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders. You will be introduced to when and how to use different engagement methods to address planning conflicts, and gain important practical experience in stakeholder engagement.
ABB255 Planning Law
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the basic political, policy, and legislation essential for planning professionals, whether they work in the public or the private sector, and the capacity to apply this understanding to basic development assessment related problems. Your capacity to understand the law as it relates to the regulation of development and the planning of infrastructure is integral to being a built environment professional. Your grounding in the legal framework surrounding planning and development is an important aspect of professional development, particularly with respect to employment that requires skills related to development assessment, and urban policy development.
IGB321 Immersive Game Level Design
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Level design is a critical, key component to any video game, no matter how abstract or realistic. It is crucial that a level designer has the ability to lay out levels, construct levels within the game engines, plan gameplay scenarios and place non-player characters. This unit will help students develop these abilities as well as skills such as building terrain, building architecture and spaces, balancing gameplay, integrating narrative elements and goals, playtesting and implementing iterative design improvements, designing lighting and atmospheric effects and other genre-specific level design skills using the Unreal game engine. Students are expected to have some degree of high level game design skills and preliminary scripting abilities for this unit.
ABB252 Transport Planning
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to transport systems in selected cities around the world, facilitating an investigation into schemes and policies for promoting sustainable transport. The unit also assists you to integrate transport modelling theory with a set of analytical approaches which are frequently used in transport planning practice, including revealed and stated preference approaches. You will learn about how to design data collection instruments, analyse transport-related data, and communicate results effectively.
ABB253 Site Planning
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Architecture and Built Environment
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit will enable you to develop an understanding of the processes, techniques, and skills involved in the development of a site. This capacity is essential for planning professionals, whether they work in the public or the private sector, and is integral to basic development assessment related problems. This unit further develops the skills that you have gained in the first year of your degree by giving you a grounding in the planning regulations and technical skills related to development. Through the use of a development brief you will learn, practice and apply site planning processes, techniques and skills on a selected project site from initial site appraisal through to the submission of a development application. This unit establishes capacities at an individual site level that will be further enhanced throughout the course at a variety of different scales in different applications.