Units
The individual subjects inside each degree: what’s taught, how it’s assessed, and when it runs.
4,303 units
| Code | Unit | Faculty | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PBH2006 | Treatment 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 2 |
| PBH2007 | Indigenous 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 2 |
| PBH2008 | Health 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 2 |
| PBH3002 | Infectious 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3003 | Environmental 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3004 | Health 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3005 | Social 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3008 | Global 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3009 | Chronic 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3010 | Health 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3011 | Biostatistics 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3013 | Social 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PBH3014 | Public 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… | Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | 3 |
| PDE20001 | Thermo 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. | Engineering | 2 |
| PDE40001 | Manufacturing 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. | Engineering | 4 |
| PEH20002 | Food 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… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 2 |
| PEH20004 | Built 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… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 2 |
| PEH20006 | Water 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… | Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | 2 |
| PERF2061 | DJ 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2062 | Music 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,… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2070 | Spatial 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2076 | Storytelling for Speculative Futures This course explores the art and science of storytelling to encourage critical thinking about the impact of speculative narratives. | RMIT University | — |
| PERF2077 | Introduction 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2078 | Ableton 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2079 | Ethical 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2080 | Popular 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2081 | Music 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2082 | Global 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2083 | Music 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |
| PERF2084 | Music 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… | College of Design and Social Context | — |