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  • Advanced Theoretical Computer ScienceCOMP90057

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019

    AIMS At the heart of theoretical computer science are questions of both philosophical and practical importance. What does it mean for a problem to be solvable by computer? What are the limits of computability? Which types of problems can be solved efficiently? What are our options in the face of...

  • Advanced Therapeutic SkillsNURS90093

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Term 3 Year:2019

    This subject is designed to provide the theoretical and practical foundation for entry level therapeutic practice in specialist mental health nursing practice. Students will extend their understanding of the triggering and sustaining factors in psychological and social distress and crisis, associ...

  • Advanced ThermodynamicsMCEN90019

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019

    AIMS This subject is an introduction to combustion theory and applications. In the first part we discuss combustion fundamentals, including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, conservation equations, and application of these principles to solve simple flames and reacting flows. In the second part...

  • Advanced Topics in GeneticsGENE90018

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019

    This subject will focus on one or more current areas of Genetic research and aims to provide students with an in-depth coverage of these areas with respect to recent advances and insights. This subject will extend basic knowledge in these areas gained during a student’s undergraduate degree. The ...

  • Advanced Topics in Geometry and TopologyMAST90124

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019

    This subject will present an introduction to an advanced topic in geometry or topology serving to prepare students for a PhD in mathematics. The specific content will vary depending on the subject coordinator. 

  • Advanced Topics in Nano-OpticsELEN90086

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019

    AIMS This subject develops a rigorous foundation for pursuing research in nano-optics. The subject discusses recent developments in nano-optics together with its fundamental underpinnings. The coverage of this material is complemented by exposure to simulation tools. Students undertake a project...

  • Advanced Topics in NutritionNUTR30004

    Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019

    This subject critically examines a range of key aspects of the application of human nutrition, along with current fields of research investigation adding to the understanding of nutrition science. These include, but are not limited to: sports nutrition, nutritional genomics, nutrient‐gene interac...

  • Advanced Topics in Optical CommunicationELEN90085

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019

    AIMS This subject provides the fundamental knowledge and skills for conducting research in optical communications. The subject provides in-depth examination of the key advances in high-speed optical communications. It includes regular lecturing classes as well as a presentation by each student o...

  • Advanced Topics in PharmacologyPHRM40002

    Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019

    The pharmacology coursework subject covers topics in analytical pharmacology, cutting edge research techniques in drug design and molecular pharmacology, and in evaluating mechanisms of drug action at the molecular level through to complex integrated systems. There will be tutorials on reading an...

  • Advanced Topics in TaxationLAWS50110

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019Quotas apply

    Advanced Topics in Taxation is a specialist subject that aims to give students advanced knowledge of selected topics in business taxation; international tax; tax avoidance; and the challenge of taxation for a sustainable government in a global era. The subject is taught in a seminar format. The s...

  • Advanced TortsLAWS50130

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019Quotas apply

    This subject explores a core area of private law, being the law of torts. The subject aims to broaden and deepen students' knowledge of the law of torts in three ways. First, it looks at a range of topics that are not usually covered, at all or in great detail, in the compulsory subject. Second, ...

  • Advanced Trauma PerspectivesSCWK90027

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Term 4 Year:2019

    This subject critically examines contemporary trauma theories, including psychodynamic, narrative, and anti-oppressive approaches. It explores their application to working with individuals, families and communities in a variety of practice settings.

  • Advanced Valve and Aortic PathologyMEDI90057

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:March, July Year:2019

    This subject will provide advanced knowledge called valvular and aortic pathology and echocardiography assessment Topics include: Mitral RegurgitationPerioperative Assessment of Mitral Valve RegurgitationMitral stenosisAortic StenosisAortic RegurgitationThe Tricuspid ValveAortic DiseaseProsthet...

  • Advanced WritingMECM30008

    Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2019 Year:2019

    This subject provides students with the skills to write at an advanced journalistic level. Lectures will present students with techniques that will enhance skills in interviewing, news judgement, narrative technique, researching, framing ideas, developing contacts and using off the record informa...

  • Advanced Writing Project Part 1CWRI90017

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2019

    Students will negotiate a suitable creative project in any genre with a supervisor, attend meetings and supervision sessions as required and present work in progress to appropriate seminars or workshop groups during the year. Enrolment in the Advanced Writing Project is across two consecutive sem...

  • Advanced Writing Project Part 2CWRI90018

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2019

    Refer to CWRI90017 Advanced Writing Project Part 1 for details

  • Advances in Criminological ResearchCRIM90019

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2019

    Criminology draws its frameworks for inquiry and understanding from a wide range of intellectual traditions and contemporary conceptualisations. This subject provides accounts of contemporary developments in the construction and application of theory in criminal justice and related settings. with...

  • Advances in Oral Health ResearchDENT40003

    Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2019

    This subject aims to extend the student's education and intellectual development in the field of biomedical science. This subject uses a structured approach to introduce students to advances in biomedical research with an emphasis on oral health science. In a series of 10 x 1 hour lectures and 10...

  • Advancing Geography & Environmental StudGEOG40003

    Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2019

    Students of this subject will undertake a course of directed reading and produce an essay on an approved topic. Possible areas of study include: what is meant by “geography”; what problems have been and are being faced by geography as an academic discipline; what makes geography valuable (or not!...

  • Adv Clinical Practice in Specialty 1DENT90023

    Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2019

    Students enrolled in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry undertake four advanced clinical practice subjects over four consecutive semesters in years 2 and 3 of the course. This is the first of these subjects. It is offered in the following specialties: ENDODONTICS: Clinical management of advanced e...