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- The Student as LearnerEDUC90830
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Term 1, Term 3, Semester 2 (Extended) Year:2020
This subject focuses on the theoretical frameworks and evidence bases that educators use in understanding the development of their students and in planning suitable instructional sequences that are responsive to the inherent variability of learners. It covers foundational concepts related to lear...
- Term 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Lorraine Graham Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 27 January 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 3 February 2020 to 29 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 28 January 2020 Census date 21 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 March 2020 Assessment period ends 5 April 2020 Term 1 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Term 3 - Online
Coordinator Matt Harrison Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 13 July 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should familiarise themselves with the online platform and may like to take the opportunity to read through preliminary information about the subject and the services and support that is available to them. Students are encouraged to use this time to also introduce themselves to peers and teaching staff and to learn about those they will be studying with throughout the term. Teaching period 20 July 2020 to 13 September 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 July 2020 Census date 7 August 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 28 August 2020 Assessment period ends 20 September 2020 Term 3 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
- Semester 2 (Extended) - On Campus
Principal coordinator Sean Kang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
- The Teacher as ConductorMUSI90144
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2020
This subject introduces basic conducting skills including baton technique, rehearsal methods, score reading and preparation as they apply to wind, string, brass and choral music in both classical and popular styles. The role of conductor as teacher will be explored in depth. Also covered are basi...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours, comprising one 2-hour lecture/workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Brad Merrick Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- The Theatre ExperienceENGL20034
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
This subject is for students across the university interested in understanding and enjoying theatre, an ancient art form that enjoys continuing popularity in many modern societies, including Australia. Drawing on a range of local and international examples from mainstream and experimental perform...
- Semester 2
Coordinator Paul Rae Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- The Unconscious MindPSYC30012
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
Ever since Freud, the unconscious mind has been a critical part of our understanding of the human mind and behaviour. Despite its power to captivate popular imagination, scientific psychology's treatment of unconsciousness has a history of vicissitudes. This subject has three main components: his...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Benita Green Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Benita Green
- The United Nations: Review and ReformPOLS90016
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
The subject will examine various dimensions of the conflict between national sovereignty and international interdependence which impinge on the nature and institutions of global governance. It will extend students' knowledge of the diversity of the forms of international governance, and of the pu...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator John Langmore Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- The Wellbeing OrchestraMUSI10222
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
The Wellbeing Orchestra utilises Tibetan singing bowls and an assortment of allied musical instruments to facilitate mindfulness and meditation. Through sound, breathing, mindfulness, meditation techniques and self reflection, the student will learn to harmonise an unfocussed mind, release from s...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Alex Pertout Mode of delivery On Campus (Southbank) Contact hours 24 hours (2-hours per week) Total time commitment 136 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- The World in Twenty Art WorksAHIS10003
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
In examining a number of exceptional artworks of many different types and drawn from many cultures and periods, this subject explores how art can be a window onto different times, peoples and places across the world, as well as onto our own beliefs and the contemporary world. Each lecture will fo...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Anthony White Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 36 hours - 2 x one-hour lecture and 1 x one-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- The World of Engineering ManagementENGM90014
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1, Semester 2 Year:2020
AIMS This subject examines the structure and basic building blocks of high performing organisations from a senior management perspective. It covers tools and techniques to conduct both an analysis of the external environment and the strategies to align the appropriate internal skills and capabil...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Graeme Cocks Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours normally delivered as 1 x 3 hour lecture/tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Professor Graeme Cocks
Email: G.Cocks@mbs.edu
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Daniel Samson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours normally delivered as 1 x 3 hour lecture/tutorial per week Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Professor Daniel Samson
Email: d.samson@unimelb.edu.au
- The World of Public AdministrationPADM90007
Graduate coursework subject Offered:February, July Year:2020
This subject sets out the foundations of public administration and explores how the theory and practice of public administration has adapted over time and in various settings to address the challenges faced by policy makers and managers. The subject will particularly focus on understanding manag...
- February
Principal coordinator Maria Katsonis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours, delivered as an intensive over five days - Monday 24 February to Friday 28 February. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 3 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements Students will be required to access the LMS and the subject materials in order to prepare and submit the first assessment task. Note: the first assessment task is due BEFORE the face-to-face seminars begin. Students will be able to contact the subject coordinator for support during the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 10 February 2020 to 28 February 2020 Last self-enrol date 4 February 2020 Census date 24 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 13 March 2020 Assessment period ends 30 March 2020 February contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Maria Katsonis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours total, delivered as an intensive over five days; Monday 27 July - Friday 31 July Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 6 July 2020 Pre teaching requirements Pre-teaching Period Requirements: Students will be required to access the LMS and the readings provided in order to prepare for the first assessment task. Note: this is due in the first week of the teaching period, which is prior to face-to-face teaching. Students will be able to contact the subject coordinator for support during the pre-teaching period. Teaching period 13 July 2020 to 31 July 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 July 2020 Census date 28 July 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 14 August 2020 Assessment period ends 31 August 2020
- The World Since World War IIHIST10012
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
The subject examines social, economic and political change in the world from Hiroshima to September 11, using case studies to explore topics and themes such as the Cold War, the population explosion, civil rights, decolonisation, fundamentalism and global warming. Key concepts developed during th...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Hannah Loney Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 35 hours: 24 x 1 hour lectures and 11 x 1 hour tutorials Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- The Writing of Australian HistoryHIST90023
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
This seminar will explore the ways in which Australian history has been written. It will consider the principal forms of the literature and the chief schools of interpretation, from the establishment of Australian history as an academic discipline to the present. It will engage with some of the p...
- Semester 1
Coordinator Sean Scalmer Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours - 12 x 2 hour seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Thinking about Science: Past and PresentHPSC30037
Undergraduate subject Offered:Not offered in 2020 Year:2020
What can we learn about the nature of science from studying the history of science? The historical record provides a rich resource for developing theories about how science works. However, historians complain that philosophers often invoke a distorted image of history and selectively choose hist...
Not available in 2020
View details - Thinking About The FutureDEVT90063
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2020 Year:2020
This subject will examine the rapidly changing landscape of the international development sector, and the critical role of management and leadership in addressing challenges as they emerge. Some of the challenges that will be explored include the increasing number, duration and severity of humani...
Not available in 2020
View details - Thinking and Acting EthicallyPHIL90022
Graduate coursework subject Offered:April Year:2020
Moral decision-making is a practical skill which we exercise many times a day, confidently and accurately. Sometimes, however, we face situations of moral complexity or novelty, where it is not obvious what we should do. In this subject, we look at the ways in which moral theory can assist us to ...
- April
Principal coordinator Andrew Alexandra Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 24 hours: 1 x 4 hour seminar and 4 x 5 hour seminars, taught intensively over five weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 17 April 2020 to 15 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 22 April 2020 Census date 1 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 May 2020 Assessment period ends 12 June 2020 April contact information
Email: a.alexandra@unimelb.edu.au
- Thinking and Reasoning with DataMAST90044
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
What conclusion can be drawn from a pool of data? How can a scientist draw meaningful conclusions while not overreaching? How can modelling help the scientist interpret data? This subject will address these questions by teaching students critical thinking and data analysis skills. After completin...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Julia Polak Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours comprising two 1-hour lectures per week and one 2-hour computer laboratory session per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Thinking, Judgement and Decision MakingPSYC90104
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
The science of judgment and decision-making is an important emerging area of study incorporating elements of psychology and behavioral economic theory. This includes the cognitive basis of decision-making, preference formation, belief updating, and related cognitive processes, using methods from ...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stefan Bode Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (1 x 2hr lecture and 1 x 1hr tutorial per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Stefan Bode
- Thinking like an EntrepreneurBUSA90086
Graduate coursework subject Offered:Not offered in 2020 Year:2020Quotas apply
This unit provides real‐world, hands‐on learning about what it’s actually like to start a company or carry out an entrepreneurial project in an existing organisation. This is a practical unit, not a theoretical one, and is designed to give students the experience of how to work as a team and turn...
Not available in 2020
View details - Thinking ScientificallySCIE20001
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
In this subject students will learn the fundamentals of the methods used in science practice, how to construct and evaluate a scientific argument, and how processes of scientific investigation are applied across the diverse range of scientific disciplines. Contextual examples will be used from cu...
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Andrew Drinnan Mode of delivery Online Contact hours This subject is taught entirely online Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Thinking SexCULS30004
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 1 Year:2020
How do we come to experience ourselves as having a gender and a sexual orientation? How do social constructions of gender relate to understandings of sexuality? How have categories like masculinity and femininity; heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality transformed over time? This subject ...
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Grace Torcasio 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Thinking Tools for Wicked ProblemsUNIB10019
Undergraduate subject Offered:Semester 2 Year:2020
Responding critically and ethically to contemporary issues, whether they be of local, national or global significance, requires one to go beyond the mere discovering of ‘facts’ and determining of ‘truths’. What one does with these ‘facts’ and ‘truths’ is equally important. What we claim to know m...
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Harry Galatis Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: Lectures (1hr) 1 x weekly; Tutorials (2hr) 1 x weekly Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information