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KRB230 Digital Scenography

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Creative Arts
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

Digital scenography is a design approach to building worlds for performance that entangles the digital into the form, function and narrative of a work. This unit investigates how performance technologies - from projection design to screen technologies to extended reality devices - can be used as key design and storytelling tools within the creative arts. This unit will equip you with the conceptual approaches and design tools to integrate the digital into designs for live performance, such as theatre and dance, exhibitions and spatial designs, and more. This unit is ideal for students wanting to design with visual digital technologies as crucial worldbuilding tools. This unit complements disciplines such as Acting, Drama, Music, Visual Art, Film, Screen & Animation, Dance, Interaction Design, Architecture, and Interior Design.

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

Unit information

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.

KDB206 Dance in Contemporary Culture

Unit information

School/discipline
Dance
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

Through a series of seminars and practical workshops you will explore different trends in the role and place of dance in contemporary culture. You will explore dance's place in society and the development of trends such as Dance in Museums, Hip-hop culture, Dance as a Political Intervention, and Dance for Well-being.

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.

KDB223 Screen Dance

Unit information

School/discipline
Dance
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This unit introduces you to the field of screen dance through a critical and practical engagement with the genre. It addresses screen dance practice from a critical perspective, as well as developing your skills in producing and documenting dance across a range of digital platforms. You will develop skills associated with the conceptualisation, composition, filming and editing of movement for the camera. This unit is designed for those with an interest in the merging fields of dance, choreography, film and video production, shared creative practice, collaboration, and the screen based presentation of dance works. The skills learned will be transferable across a range of different platforms and can be applied to the creation of new screen dance works as well as to documentation of performance and creative process.

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.

NSB102 Professional Practice and Cultural Safety

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Nursing
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

This foundational unit introduces you as a student of nursing to the structure and function of the Australian health care system, and how it is situated across primary, secondary, and tertiary health care sectors. Applying by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) guidelines students will examine regulatory standards of nursing practice from the perspective of a health care professional working within the contexts of care where planetary safe, person-centred, and inclusive care is central to practice. This unit explores how professional nursing practice is shaped by national and global initiatives to promote equitable access to health care, and how nurses contribute to improving health outcomes within a complex and evolving system.

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.

LQB286 Quantitative Skills for Health Scientists

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

Quantitative Skills for Health Scientists develops and reinforces key foundational numerical literacy, practical and quantitative skills which are required for practicing biomedical and/or medical laboratory scientists. The unit provides opportunities to apply these skills through collaborative workshops which provide a forum for practically applying numerical skills and data analysis, to enhance scientific communication in the biomedical sciences. This unit is designed to expand students' knowledge of important skills and competencies in numeracy, mathematical operations, data collection and analysis, and biostatistics, that provide a strong foundation for continuing studies in the broad range of biomedical disciplines and related health areas.

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.

KKB385 Creative Enterprise Studio 3

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Creative Arts
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

During this capstone unit you will demonstrate creative leadership by initiating an industry linked creative project. It brings together the skills and knowledge acquired throughout your course, drawing specifically from KKB185 Creative Enterprise Studio 1 and KKB285 Creative Enterprise Studio 2. The unit provides you with a framework incorporating explicit skill development in critical creative competencies (4Cs: Creativity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Context) to develop a project proposal that addresses an identified opportunity. You will then initiate your project proposal, launching your career as a creative industries professional.

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.

PUB406 Taking Action for Health Promotion

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Public Health, Social Work, Exercise and Nutr(Effective from 1/1/2027)
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This unit focuses on critically analysing and planning health promotion using health promotion frameworks. Applying these frameworks to design contemporary health promotion solutions is essential for those who wish to work in a health promotion or related field. This unit extends the fundamental health promotion knowledge learnt in PUB530, Health Education and Behaviour Change to enable the translation of knowledge into practice. PUB406 provides essential learning for PUB875 Professional Practice.

Approval required

You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.

MGB340 International Business in the Asia-Pacific

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Management & Marketing
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

Australia is situated in the fastest growing region in the world - the Asia-Pacific rim. Furthermore, Australia already works closely with many of the economies in the region and thus managers need to be fully prepared to manage in cultural different environments. This unit exists to inform future business professionals about business environments, how to identify risks and, from a hands-on perspective, learn best practices to address such risks within countries of this region.

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.

LQB280 Genes, Genomes and Genetics

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

Molecular genetics underpins the diagnostics and treatment of many inherited and acquired diseases. Central to the approaches currently being applied to understand complex life processes is the ability to interrogate and interpret the molecular genetic information stored in DNA, RNA or protein (i.e., bioinformatics and genomics). Such information not only underpins our identification and understanding of the particular disease state but also points to potential options for treatment. Higher-level studies in the life sciences, and specifically the health-related sciences, require an understanding of these basic theoretical and practical concepts and approaches to interrogating the genomes of humans and other organisms.

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.

EGB339 Introduction to Robotics

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This unit introduces the fundamental concepts and algorithms of robotics and computer vision. You will learn how to solve typical fundamental real-world computer vision and robotics problems. You will build from this unit in EGB439 (Advanced Robotics).

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.

OPB550 Diseases of the Eye 1

Unit information

School/discipline
Optometry and Vision Science
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

Optometrists play a major role in the fight against eye disease. In conducting eye examinations, optometrists must also be adept at detecting systemic diseases that cause ocular signs and symptoms. This unit will enhance your knowledge of eye diseases - a critical part of optometry studies and future practice.  It provides you with knowledge of diseases and conditions influencing the anterior eye, including the diagnosis and management of conditions.  Knowledge from this unit will be highly relevant to future units in the Master of Optometry (OP85) course involving clinical optometric practice and therapeutic management of eye 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.

USB300 Property Development

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Accounting, Econ, Finance & Property
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

Property Development provides understanding of property development, which is fundamental to the practice of property professionals. This unit brings together concepts gained on strategic evaluation, risk, organisational structure, planning, construction and development feasibility analysis, with particular emphasis on sustainable development. This unit provides an in depth look at the multi-disciplined, multi-faceted process involved in property development from site selection through to disposal of completed projects.

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.

MGB364 Entrepreneurial Incubator 2

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Management & Marketing
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This capstone unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop your entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. This incubator unit will enable you to further build on the ideas developed in MGB363 Incubator I and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, you may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea.   In this unit you progress your Startup Canvas for your innovation or venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your innovation or new venture for feedback from different stakeholders in the ecosystem. 

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.

MGB363 Entrepreneurial Incubator 1

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Management & Marketing
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This unit is the first of two incubator units that will further develop your entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable you to further build on the ideas developed in former entrepreneurial units and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, you may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea. In this unit you will cover a range of topics as you further develop your idea including business plans and models; understanding customers and value generation; value propositions; analysing the market, segments, and competition; and developing and testing prototypes. 

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.

OPB556 Ocular Examination Skills 1

Unit information

School/discipline
Optometry and Vision Science
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

This unit introduces the theory and practical skills of techniques for examining patients' eyes and assessing visual functions. Subjective and objective techniques of assessing visual status are learned. The skills necessary to communicate with patients are introduced. The unit builds on prior knowledge in visual science, ophthalmic optics and communication 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.

MGB367 Leading Early Stage Ventures

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Management & Marketing
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

A critical part of successful ventures is people - how you build and cultivate relationships with your co-founders, collaborators and partners, your mentors, investors, your customers and importantly, your team. This unit will help you develop essential leadership skills that will allow you and the people around you achieve their full potential. You will develop awareness of issues related to managing relationships with co-founders, practice essential coaching skills to facilitate team leadership, explore and learn approaches related to resilience, tolerance for ambiguity, and leading complex and uncertain entrepreneurial contexts. You will apply a set of practical tools, based on research and field-testing to help you as an entrepreneurial leader achieve the strategic priorities of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures.

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.

KYB120 Makers and Breakers: Creative Media and Technologies Lab

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Creative Arts
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This foundational unit introduces you to a range of creative technologies and digital literacies that will inform your creative arts practice. You will engage in creative workshops with an emphasis on curiosity and openness, developing skills you will build on as you progress through your studies. You will also engage in a tutorial series that will consolidate your workshop experiences through critical discussion, debate and analysis that situate your experiences within broader theoretical concepts.  This unit emphasises creative risk tasking and experimentation to help you develop a speculative arts practice and encourages active and enquiring participation.

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.

EGB320 Mechatronics Design 2

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Electrical Engineering and Robotics
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

Mechatronics Design 2 is a project unit with a hands-on application to advanced mechatronics principles. You will focus on the mechanics, electronics, and embedded software principles behind mechatronics. In this unit, you extend your knowledge and skills from Mechatronics Design 1 to the research, design, and implementation of an advanced mechatronic product to meet a customer's needs. You will further extend your skills and knowledge in mechatronics design in Mechatronics Design 3.

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.

PUB416 Research to Change the World

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Public Health, Social Work, Exercise and Nutr(Effective from 1/1/2027)
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

An understanding of the research process and tools, different types of research, and how to interpret and critically evaluate research in its multiple forms is needed to work effectively in Public Health and related areas. The unit explores a range of research methods - quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods. It will develop your skills in how to develop research questions and design surveys to address them.

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.

LQB362 Fundamentals of Microbiology

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

Medical microbiology involves research into human infectious diseases from multiple viewpoints including: spectrum of disease, diagnosis, aetiology, treatment, prevention, control and epidemiology. An integral part of the practice of medical microbiology is the laboratory processing of specimens derived from patients with infectious diseases, with a focus in this unit on bacterial, fungal and parasitic species. Ultimately, you will need to have both a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts in infectious disease microbiology and be able to apply that knowledge and understanding safely, competently and skilfully in a PC2 diagnostic laboratory context.  

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.

LLH206 Administrative Law

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Law
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

This unit examines the manner in which the executive branch of government is legally accountable, particularly in its dealings with individuals. The unit builds on key principles studied in LLB203 Constitutional Law concerning the structure and operation of our federal system of government, in order to focus on judicial and extra-judicial means of reviewing administrative action. An understanding of administrative law is required for admission into legal practice in Australia.

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.

LLH201 Legal Research

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Law
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

In this unit, you will develop problem-solving and research skills and apply them to ill-defined problems. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your career goals and strategically build your skills to enhance your employability. You will then have the opportunity to reflect on and expand your research skills in LLH402 Legal Research Project and your career goals in LLH403 Legal Industry Capstone Project. 

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

Unit information

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.

LQB385 Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

The human genome shapes who we are. In this unit, you will learn how, why, when and where genes are expressed. You will learn about the human genome, the importance of protein coding genes and of regions that do not encode proteins and the consequences of genetic variation and mutations, which may cause disease. An important part of the unit is the hands-on development of molecular biology skills in the laboratory and bioinformatics skills on the computer. You will amplify, quantify, sequence and clone DNA. You will also use the Nobel prize-winning technology CRISPR, a gene-editing tool that has shown early successes in the treatment of patients by correcting genetic defects. Finally, you will use bioinformatics approaches to analyse DNA, RNA and protein sequences, including in the context of disease, and learn data analytics approaches, which are invaluable in the current era of big data and precision medicine.

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.

LQB382 Developmental Anatomy and Tissue Adaptation

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

The human body is very responsive to its environment, both in terms of genetic cues during embryological development and hormonal and mechanical signals during post-natal ageing. This unit will explore a number of key embryological processes where tissue patterning results in the formation of the nervous, muscular, skeletal and cardiovascular organ systems, and provides the foundational understanding of the mechanisms responsible for anatomical variation in the human body. Furthermore the ability of tissues to adapt to their environment will be discussed by building understanding of tissue biomechanics and the effects of trauma and ageing on the human body; where you will have the opportunity to design, implement and analyse experimental data in a bone strength research project. This developmental unit builds on foundational knowledge gained in first year anatomy and provides keystone knowledge and skills to advance into further units 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.

LQB389 Regional and Sectional Anatomy for Radiation Therapy

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 2 (July)

Unit synopsis

A detailed knowledge and understanding of regional and cross-sectional anatomy is a basic requirement for radiation therapists working in clinical and diagnostic settings to excel in their performance in radiotherapeutic procedures. This unit provides theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the identification and description of biological structures in the anatomical regions of the human body. These regions include the head, neck, back, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum, with a focus on the lymphatic system.

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.

LQB388 Medical Physiology 1

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

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 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 second semester unit Medical Physiology 2 (LQB488).

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.

LQB387 Clinical Immunology

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

Many aspects of human health and illness rely on the interaction of the components of the immune system. The principles of some of these interactions are also used in the laboratory for the diagnosis of disease or physiological states, including for infectious and non-infectious presentations. To work effectively and with confidence as a medical laboratory scientist it is essential you have knowledge relating to the immune system and application of fundamental and investigative immunological procedures. This unit is positioned in the introductory to developmental phase of LS47 and assumes knowledge from LQB292. This unit also provides you with inter-related critical foundation knowledge and practical skills for subsequent clinical units in LS47 including clinical microbiology, biochemistry, haematology, transfusion and transplantation science, and Work Integrated Learning Internship.

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.

LQB381 Biochemistry

Unit information

School/discipline
School of Biomedical Sciences
Study level
Undergraduate units
Availability
Semester 1 (February)

Unit synopsis

Biochemistry is where biology meets chemistry to reveal how life works at a molecular level. Building on the biochemistry and biology concepts from your first year studies, this unit explores how biomolecules, such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, power the processes within living cells, and drive everything from cellular metabolism to health and disease. This unit provides a solid foundation to deepen your exploration of biochemistry and related fields within biomedical and allied health 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.

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