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- Anthropology: Studying Human DiversityANTH10001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
Anthropology explores the different ways people live their lives. In this subject, an introduction to foundational knowledge in the discipline, you will be exposed to a variety of social and cultural forms around the world and the methods and theories developed to understand them as diverse expre...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Andrew Dawson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week for 12 weeks. No tutorials in week 1. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Anthropology ThesisANTH40008
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2017
An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the course coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with a supervisor throughout the semester Total time commitment 20 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Anthropology Thesis Part 1ANTH40009
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2017
An independent research project on a topic to be approved by the Anthropology Honours/Graduate Diploma (Advanced) Program coordinator, under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor(s) as arranged. Meetings should normally occur at least fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Anthropology Thesis Part 2ANTH40010
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
Refer to ANTH40009 Anthropology Thesis Part 1 for details.
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Amanda Gilbertson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Refer to ANTH40009 Anthropology Thesis Part 1 for details. Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Refer to ANTH40009 Anthropology Thesis Part 1 for details.
- A Postcolonial International Relations?POLS40014
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
This subject introduces students to postcolonial thought as it might relate to the poltiics of the international. We will use postcolonial discourses to critique the deep Eurocentrism that characterizes so much of disciplinary international relations. Particular attention will be paid to developm...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Phillip Darby Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours A 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Applications in PsychologyPSYC30015
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
This subject provides students with an overview of theories, principles, methods, and findings in applied psychology, with a focus on domains such as health and well-being, education, work, and consumer behaviour. Topics will be selected from motivation and emotion; personality and abilities as p...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Luke Smillie Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Applications of GISGEOM20013
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2017
AIMS Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a blend of computer mapping and database technologies used to store, manage, analyse and display geographic data. This subject introduces students to this exciting technology and provides them with the skills and knowledge to solve everyday problems f...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Martin Tomko Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (Lectures: 2 hours per week; Tutorials: 2 hours per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Martin Tomko
- Applied Animal BehaviourDASC30005
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2017
This subject allows students to examine the behaviour of farm, companion and laboratory animals and highlights the processes and factors involved in cause and effect manipulating behavioural functionality. The subject will train students to describe, record and measure behaviour, examine the deve...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Hemsworth Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Twenty-four hours lectures, up to 12 hours tutorials and 12 hours practicals to be undertaken at Parkville and off-site Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: phh@unimelb.edu.au
- Applied Animal Reproduction & GeneticsDASC30006
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
The aim of this subject is to give students of animal science a fundamental understanding of both applied reproductive biology and genetics. This will enable students to develop the skills necessary for management of reproductive performance and to implement genetic improvement of domestic animal...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Tina Chamberlain Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 53 hours. 24 hours of lectures, 5 hours of tutorials, 24 hours of practical work to be undertaken at Parkville and off-site Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Applied Crop Production and HorticultureAGRI20035
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
Applied Crop Production and Management explores the science and technology of major Australian food crop production systems, to improve both yield and sustainability, with a particular focus on field crops, and annual and perennial horticulture crops. Topics covered will include the factors that ...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Dorin Gupta Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 52 hours. 36 hours of lectures and 16 hours of practicals, workshops or field work Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: doring@unimelb.edu.au
- Applied Data ScienceMAST30034
Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2017 Year:2017
AIMS This capstone subject for the Data Science major combines statistical reasoning and practical computing skills to solve challenging problems with big data. INDICATIVE CONTENT Students will learn about communication of quantitative information and insights; presentation skills; report w...
Not available in 2017
View details - Applied EcologyECOL30005
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
Applied Ecology is the science of understanding and managing ecosystems. The subject describes and evaluates the applications of ecological concepts for the conservation and management of natural and human-altered ecosystems. In particular, it identifies the implications of global and local chang...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinators Brendan Wintle and Casey Visintin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; and 22 hours tutorials (excluding fieldwork excursion) during the semester Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Applied GeophysicsGEOL30005
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
This subject deals with methodologies for extracting geological information out of geophysical datasets. The subject mostly covers potential fields (gravity and magnetic methods) because these datasets are readily available, however it also visits seismic and electrical geophysical methods. GEOL3...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mark McLean Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 2 x one hour lectures per week; and three hours of practical work per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: m.mclean@unimelb.edu.au
- Applied Industry StudiesAGRI30034
Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2017 Year:2017
This subject provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during their Bachelor of Agriculture degree to problem- based agricultural industry scenarios. Students will develop the capacity to undertake a ‘systems thinking’ approach to problems wi...
Not available in 2017
View details - Applied Mathematical ModellingMAST30030
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2017
This subject demonstrates how the mathematical modelling process naturally gives rise to certain classes of ordinary and partial differential equations in many contexts, including the infectious diseases, the flow of traffic and the dynamics of particles and of fluids. It advances the student’s k...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator John Sader Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 one-hour lectures (three per week); 12 one-hour practice classes (one per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: jsader@unimelb.edu.au
- Applied Microeconometric ModellingECOM30003
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
This subject examines estimation and testing of microeconometric models based on cross-sectional and panel data and quantitative and limited dependent variables. Illustrative application topics normally will include labour economics, consumer demand and finance. The computer software used is Stata.
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Victoria Baranov Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Two 1-hour lectures and a 1-hour tutorial/practice class per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Applied Research MethodsMULT30018
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
This subject provides students with training in applied social science research methods. Students will learn how to connect a research question with appropriate research design and methodology and acquire practical skills in utilising different research methods and tools, including analysing data...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Aaron Martin Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 26 contact hours: 8 online lectures and 8 compulsory 1 hour seminars, and a 1.5 hour tutorial per week for 10 weeks are staggered and cover the 12 weeks of semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Applying Coaching ScienceEDUC30070
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
This subject explores the complex educational relationship between, coach, athlete, coaching program and professional context, and encourages students to develop an open and reflective approach to their own coaching practice. It offers a deeper insight into the theory and practice of sports coach...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Melanie Nash Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Approaches to Media ResearchMECM20011
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2017
Research is a vital activity of media professionals and academics. This subject offers a critical introduction to the traditions, approaches and methods used to conduct research into media industries, texts, audiences and platforms. This subject is designed to introduce students to major approach...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Matthew Sini Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 30 hours:a 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Approaches To Medical ResearchBMSC40004
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2017
Introductory lectures to biomedical research incorporating experimental, statistical, regulatory, ethical and presentation themes that will prepare for successful conduction and completion of an Honours project in biomedical science. (1) Introductory Lectures held in February and March, themes: e...
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 22 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Subject Coordinators:
Dr Keely Bumsted Obrien
bumsted-obrien@wehi.edu.auEthan Goddard-Borger
ethan.goddard@unimelb.edu.au
goddard-borger.e@wehi.edu.auKate Sutherland
kate.sutherland@unimelb.edu.au
sutherland.k@wehi.edu.auAdministrative Coordinator:
Kerry Ko
kerryko@wehi.edu.au