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The individual subjects inside each degree: what’s taught, how it’s assessed, and when it runs.

4,303 units

CodeUnitLevel
PBH2006Treatment and technologies

This unit explores the options for treatment and management of established health conditions at the individual level. It provides an introduction to pharmacology and an overview of other interventions commonly employed to manage illness and…

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PBH2007Indigenous health and cultural safety

This unit is informed by the Australian Government's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Curriculum Framework and was created by Indigenous academics from the Gukwonderuk Indigenous Health Unit in collaboration with Nursing and Midwifery…

2
PBH2008Health policy and politics

In this unit, you will examine the political foundations of health promotion and public health policies in Australia. They will be introduced to health policy, policy development processes and theories that underpin them. Interest groups an…

2
PBH3002Infectious disease prevention and control

You will develop your understanding of infectious disease prevention and control. This includes an understanding of disease transmission, epidemiology, surveillance, health protection and infection control, and the importance of collaborati…

3
PBH3003Environmental determinants of health and disease

This unit explores the role of environmental factors in human health, how environmental health hazards are identified and how the risks can be assessed and managed. This unit will cover chemical, biological and physical hazards and their po…

3
PBH3004Health program evaluation

Program evaluation is important for measuring the effect of public health programs and determining their influence on longer-term health outcomes. It also provides valuable evidence to improve the delivery, reach and impact of public health…

3
PBH3005Social and behavioural sciences

In this unit, you will be introduced to psychological, behavioural and social factors that are key determinants of a range of health outcomes. You will examine a range of social and behavioural theories, principles of evidence-based practic…

3
PBH3008Global and public health

This unit will utilise a 'case study' approach to build on your previous learning about global health. The intent of this unit is not only to further your awareness of global health issues, but also to encourage critical thinking about the…

3
PBH3009Chronic disease prevention and control

This unit will extend on upon your foundational knowledge in epidemiology and disease prevention. You will focus on the burden of chronic disease, examining both the Australian context and global perspectives. You will apply techniques for…

3
PBH3010Health data in practice

This unit will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills in data management and analysis. Skills in data management, linkage, quality assurance and analytics will be developed throughout the program. You will be guided through data…

3
PBH3011Biostatistics for health

This unit will help you build upon earlier coursework units in data, critical thinking, epidemiology, introductory biostatistics and research methods. You will focus on a unified framework of statistical modelling used in a variety of healt…

3
PBH3013Social media and health

In this unit, you will examine the relationship between social media and health. You will explore the role social media platforms play in health communication, ethical and legal considerations surrounding health-related social media use, an…

3
PBH3014Public health placement

You will put into practice the knowledge and skills you have gained through your course by working within a health organisation/project team. You will gain practical experience in preparation for embarking upon or enhancing a career in heal…

3
PDE20001Thermo Fluid Systems

This unit of study aims to introduce students to the fundamental theory of Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer and their application in sustainable product design.

2
PDE40001Manufacturing Systems and Design

This unit of study aims to provide you with sufficient knowledge and applicable experience in designing manufacturing processes and tooling for high quality products.

4
PEH20002Food Science

This unit explores the chemical composition of food and the analytical techniques used to measure its primary components. It also examines the purpose and function of permissible food additives, identifies natural hazards associated with fo…

2
PEH20004Built and Sustainable Communities

This unit provides a foundation for understanding the built environment and the diverse factors influencing the sustainability of communities. It explores principles of ecologically sustainable development, urban planning and statutory fram…

2
PEH20006Water Science

The aim of this unit is to discover and apply the scientific knowledge required to identify likely water-based pollutants, their effects, how to detect and quantify them and how to treat them. Students will apply this skill set across a var…

2
PERF2061DJ Practice and Culture

In this course you will explore the technological, social, cultural and historical frameworks that have produced contemporary electronic dance music and DJ culture. You will develop the practical skills that underpin the art of DJing, and y…

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PERF2062Music Video Culture

Since the emergence of MTV in the 1980s, the music video has been envisaged as both an art form and a commercial product. In this course you will examine the history of music video from the theoretical perspective of popular music studies,…

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PERF2070Spatial Sound Performance

This course introduces you to spatial sound composition and diffusion practices through a practical immersion using a specialist Sound Diffusion System for spatialised sound performances and the rendering of space through sound. This approa…

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PERF2076Storytelling for Speculative Futures

This course explores the art and science of storytelling to encourage critical thinking about the impact of speculative narratives.

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PERF2077Introduction to the Music Industry

This course provides you with an introduction to music industry practices, policies, cultures, and scholarship of the industry. This course reframes your current music perspectives into the current practices of the music industry. In explor…

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PERF2078Ableton Live

This course introduces you to Ableton Live, the popular Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) used by music producers, podcasters, sound artists, live performers, and a myriad more audio applications. Here you will explore the two distinct workfl…

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PERF2079Ethical Music Industries

In this course you will explore some of the ethical issues you are likely to encounter as you move into music work, and strategies for negotiating these. The course will cover topics such as gender equality, environmental concerns, issues a…

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PERF2080Popular Music Histories

In this course you will explore the history of popular music and examine how musical styles, cultural shifts, and the music industry have shaped one another over time. You will engage with major genres, influential artists, and key developm…

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PERF2081Music Industry Project

This course will fine tune your practical skills toward an applied, industry-inspired project, along with the other course PERF2083 Music Industry Workshop in your program. In this course you will develop and execute your own project, eithe…

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PERF2082Global Music Industries

This course examines selected issues affecting the music industry in a variety of international contexts. Topics may include: the impact of technological developments, the changing role of the musician, the effects of globalisation, and soc…

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PERF2083Music Industry Workshop

This course will fine tune your practical skills toward an applied, industry-inspired project, along with the other course PERF2081 Music Industry Project in your program. You will choose from a range of case studies that could include musi…

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PERF2084Music Industry Careers

This course prepares you for the next step after graduation. You will gain valuable insight into the many roles and career pathways available to you in the music and creative industries, and you will focus on identifying and building the pr…

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