Found 1048 study abroad units
ENN538 Industrial Fermentation
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The transition to a low-carbon economy needs the production of food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, polymers and many other products using more sustainable approaches. Fermentation technologies that employ microorganisms to convert renewable carbon sources into bioproducts play a significant role in low-carbon economy and circular bioeconomy. This unit introduces different types of fermentation, the relationship between chemical reactors and bioreactors, design principles of fermenters, key parameters in bioprocess control and optimisation, and key factors in bioprocess scale-up. Several existing and emerging industrial fermentation processes will be introduced as examples to explain how the biological and engineering knowledge is integrated for manufacturing bioproducts.
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
Unit information
- 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
Unit information
- 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.
AMN446 Brand Analytics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Brands are critical assets to firms due to their ability to establish and sustain relationships with their consumers. Consequently, understanding the effects brands have on consumers is critical to future brand managers, market analysts and entrepreneurs across virtually all industries and types of organisations. This unit introduces students to the practical analytic skills needed to engage in consumer-focused brand management.
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 at the start of this unit, followed by 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
Unit information
- 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.
AMN405 Decisions and Issues in Integrated Marketing Communication
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Advertising, Marketing And Public Relations
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The purpose of this unit is to develop a framework to understand and evaluate advertising and IMC theory, as it guides business decisions and impacts upon key issues in society. In doing so, this unit makes an important contribution to postgraduate studies by evaluating advertising and IMC in action, and exploring the ethical and legal considerations of message and media from a personal, corporate and professional perspective.
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
Unit information
- 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.
EUN261 Professional Experience: Creating Positive Learning Environments in Early Childhood Contexts
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Education
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop knowledge of practical approaches to creating positive and inclusive learning environments that support learning, self-regulation and well-being. This unit will focus on developing relationships, understanding and getting to know babies and children, communicating expectations and research-based strategies that foster engagement, positive interactions and behaviours. In preparation for your second professional experience, you will learn about evidence-based strategies that focus on proactive practices and practical skills to maintain safe, supportive and inclusive environments for the whole group, small groups and addressing diversity. This unit incorporates a 10-day professional experience in an Early Childhood Setting (Birth - 2) and 20-day professional experience in a Kindergarten setting.
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.
EUN262 Professional Experience: Creating Positive Learning Environments in School Contexts
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Education
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will develop knowledge of practical approaches to classroom and behaviour management that supports student learning, self-regulation and well-being. This unit will focus on developing positive and safe learning environments through developing classroom processes and procedures, communicating expectations and research evidenced strategies that limit the incidence and impact of challenging behaviours. In preparation for your second professional experience, you will learn about research evidenced classroom strategies that focus on proactive and preventative practices and practical skills to maintain safe, orderly and inclusive environments for the whole class, small groups and addressing student diversity. This unit incorporates a 20-day professional experience in a primary or secondary school.
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.
ENN482 Advanced Transport Modelling
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is an advance transport engineering unit that develops theoretical insights with their practical applications of transport modelling and simulation. The unit covers various levels of modelling (micro and macro) techniques. The theory is supported by its real world practical applications. It provides hand-ons use of state-of-the-art modelling tools through an authentic assessment. Modelling of transport networks is an inevitable part of the planning, design and operation of complex transport systems. For instance, strategic models are exploited for the planning of new transport infrastructure and traffic flow models are utilised for evaluating the efficiency and reliability of existing networks. A transport engineer should understand the suitability of various modelling and simulation techniques for particular tasks and assess their strength and weakness.
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.
ENN479 Public Transport Capacity and Quality
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Transport engineers undertake investigations and assessments as part of public transport infrastructure planning, design and management activities that meet stakeholders' needs. This unit introduces you to knowledge and skills bases that are used in these activities. You will learn about public transport applications in the Australian context, infrastructure planning, capacity analysis, quality of service analysis, advanced control and intelligent transport systems, and project review and evaluation. You will continue to learn about ethics, cultural awareness, sustainable development practices and how they underpin your professional work. You will further develop your professional skills in communication and teamwork. This advanced unit draws upon your learning in EGB123 Civil Engineering Systems and EGB272 Traffic and Transport Engineering (or similar units from other institutions).
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.
ENN470 Integrated Urban Water Management
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The water systems in our cities are increasingly challenged by climate change, growing population and scarce resources. Integrated Urban Water Management (IUWM) provides solutions for designing, planning and managing the components of urban water cycle while accounting for their interactions with the environmental and human systems, for the challenging futures. Building on international and our own research, this Master of Sustainable Infrastructure unit provides a depth of knowledge and skills bases to develop solutions to complex systems design problems that meet stakeholders' needs. You will learn and apply engineering knowledge in integrated water solutions spanning over water supply, wastewater, and stormwater components of urban water systems. You will also learn and be able to understand the social and economic aspects of urban water management to contribute to planning guidelines, policies and regulations.
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.
ENN471 Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Civil & Environmental Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Specialist professional engineers use a depth of knowledge and skills bases to develop solutions to complex systems design problems that meet stakeholders' needs. In this specialist Master of Sustainable Infrastructure unit, you will address complex problems related to Sustainable Water Treatment systems. The unit delves into the intricacies of designing and optimizing cutting-edge treatment technologies for both water and wastewater. You will also hone your specialist skills in critical appraisal, analysis, synthesis and creativity. You will demonstrate your ability to communicate specialist discipline knowledge and concepts in written, modelled and graphical forms to technical and non-technical audiences. Emphasis is placed on your demonstrated professional responses to risk, ethics and stakeholder perspectives.
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.
BSN405 Project 2
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
BSN405 is an applied project unit. The student selects a topic which they have identified as significant to their professional development and is expected to spend ten hours per week over the teaching period on completing the project on this topic. The primary purpose of the unit is to augment or extend your professional knowledge beyond classroom instruction, to develop applied research skills, to integrate learning with work, and provide an opportunity for self directed learning. In order to achieve these purposes, you will develop an individually tailored learning contract. The specific program of study will be developed in conjunction with and approved by the academic supervisor.
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.
ENN435 Advanced Manufacturing
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Modern industries use innovative Advanced Manufacturing technologies in their process and design to enhance productivity and maximise manufacturing and process operations. This unit focuses on advanced manufacturing technique including both additive and subtractive manufacturing processes. The unit will provide you with practical experience in the design for, and use of, 3D printing and various CNC machining techniques such as turning, milling, shaping, drilling and grinding and various other super finishing techniques. In addition, you will develop knowledge on mechanics of metal cutting (orthogonal), tooling considerations and economics of tooling. This unit introduces various non-traditional manufacturing processes such as Electrochemical Machining (ECM) and Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) and Laser Cutting. In a broad sense this unit will provide you the necessary knowledge about manufacturing a product/assembly/machine including process capability and sequencing.
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.
ENN414 Advanced Materials
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Study level
- Postgraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
With a rapidly growing and ageing global population, the demand for novel materials with advanced properties to address critical challenges in structures, energy, environment, and healthcare is increasing. In this units, you will be introduced to advanced materials such as light metals, ceramic, polymers, composites, biomaterials (including metallic glasses), smart materials, thin film materials, and recycled materials. These will be examined in greater depth in the context of their properties, processing, performance, and failure mechanisms (fracture, fatigue, creep, corrosion) to support robust designs. Further, relevant engineering case studies, research papers outlining the latest developments, and laboratory experiments will be provided to support an in-depth understanding of selected materials and their applications. This advanced engineering unit builds upon the knowledge and skills you have previously acquired in the study of engineering materials and their applications.
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
Unit information
- 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
Unit information
- 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
Unit information
- 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.
EGB101 Engineering Design and Professional Practice
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
As a professional engineer you will be competent to practise as outlined in the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer. One of the main activities that professional engineers undertake is design, which involves using knowledge and skill bases to apply engineering methods to create systems that meet stakeholders' needs, while maintaining professional and personal attributes. This unit introduces engineering design and begins your development as a trusted and ethical professional. To develop your capability in design, you will learn about introductory analysis, building and testing of engineering systems, and develop your engineering ethics, professional skills in communication, engineering teamwork, research, cultural awareness and sustainable development practices. Future units, particularly those focused on design will build from this introduction.
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.
KSB310 Character, Identity and Story: Screen Acting for the 21st Century
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Drama
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This advanced unit aims to develop your ability to synthesise highly individual creative choices in relation to scripted source material, scene partner and real or imagined settings (whether domestic, public, natural or fantasy environments) while being aware of and playing to a range of viewer expectations and agendas associated with the genre of the material and its explicit or implied social commentary. The unit challenges you to apply broad and coherent dramaturgical understanding and advanced acting skills to the creative representation of character and identity, drawing on their physical and cultural locations.
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.
EFB332 Applied Behavioural Economics
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is designed to expose you to current and practical applications of behavioural economics that can be used to improve the understanding of important topics in a variety of industries and contexts. It teaches you about the economic paradigm, involving very basic but powerful tools to understand ubiquitous human behaviour exploring topics such as fads and herding behaviour, decision under risk and uncertainty, time and distributional preferences, status concerns, inter-temporal choices, human rationality, heuristics and biases, and behavioural game theory. The theories and methodological tools learned in this unit can also be applied to other economic areas and industries.
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.
KTB115 Devising Drama
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Drama
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces models of devising to create a new performance work under the guidance of a tutor/director. The work will be devised in groups and performed at the end of semester. Past and present practitioners have proven that key creatives of many kinds can lead the creation of dramatic works through collaborative models of performance making, which often aspire to include a range of voices, innovating in both form and content.
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.
EFB335 Investments
Unit information
- School/discipline
- School of Economics and Finance
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will apply finance knowledge acquired in earlier units to develop investment decision making skills essential for their personal and professional lives. The unit advances understanding of how investment decisions are made, what securities to invest in, how they fit in a portfolio, the impact of transaction costs, the risks associated with investing and performance evaluation of the investment process. Securities and analytical tools investment managers employ when managing equity and fixed income portfolios will be critically examined and applied to real world contexts, including the use of Excel. By applying higher level knowledge and skills and considering issues from the investment manager's perspective, this unit provides insight into an industry that controls trillions of dollars of assets both domestically and internationally.
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.
KTB114 Interpreting Dramatic Text
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Drama
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Through critical engagement with theories of dramatic interpretation, this foundational unit provides introductory learning experiences to help you effectively perform dramatic text. The notion of “text” is understood as potentially covering a broad range of artefacts and creative stimulus, from classical scripts to inter-disciplinary creative artefacts and even inanimate chosen objects. This unit enables you to develop and apply skills of theatrical interpretation and performance through practice-led process methodologies grounded in theories of dramatic interpretation, rehearsal, and performance. You will work with your peers to critically engage with the interpretation of a source text, before being provided the opportunity to develop a performance of the text and implement the core performing skills needed for this.
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.