19. Undergraduate units of study

This unit introduces students to the skills needed for successful tertiary study, particularly related to health science courses. Topics covered include time management, research skills, exam preparation skills and writing skills.

This unit commences two weeks prior to the start of the academic year. It begins by introducing students to the principles of studying anatomy and orienting them to the anatomy laboratories. The unit continues to be offered concurrently with the anatomy component of the student's course and provides the opportunity for students to revise and consolidate concepts covered in that component of their course.

The unit runs concurrently with the anatomy component of the student's course and provides the opportunity for students to revise and consolidate concepts covered in that component of their course.

The material covered in this unit depends on the course being undertaken by the student. The pre-course option is offered only in Semester 2 and aims to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemistry and physiology needed for successful participation in the human biology component of their course in the following year.

Biological Sciences Support (A) and (B) provide students with an opportunity to revise and consolidate content covered in human biology/physiology units. Both group and individual tuition is provided.

The Biological Sciences Support units provide students with an opportunity to revise and consolidate content covered in human biology/physiology units. Both group and individual tuition is provided.

The unit is designed for students enrolled in Medical Radiation Sciences who may not have a strong background in physics. It aims at both preparing students for study in physics-related units, and the opportunity to revise and consolidate concepts covered in the physics component of their course. It also covers the mathematical concepts required.

This unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to further understand and use experimental and descriptive research methods.

This unit supports one or more of the professional units a student may be having difficulty with. It is based on individual student need.

This unit supports one or more of the professional units a student may be having difficulty with. It is based on individual student need.

This unit aims to provide an introduction to the fundamental principles of biomechanics as well as provide students in the first year of their degree course with the opportunity to consolidate and revise material covered in the biomechanics component of their course.

This unit aims to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of neurobiology and to provide students with an opportunity to revise and consolidate content covered in the neurobiology component of their course.

The Behavioural Sciences Support units aim to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of behavioural sciences and to provide them with an opportunity to revise and consolidate content covered in the behavioural sciences component of their course.

The Behavioural Sciences Support units aim to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of behavioural sciences and to provide them with an opportunity to revise and consolidate content covered in the behavioural sciences component of their course.

This unit is conducted concurrently with Biological Sciences units in the Diploma of Health Science (Aboriginal Health & Community Development) program and enables the students to revise unit material and identify and develop the academic skills required to successfully complete the Biological Sciences units.

This unit aims to teach the numeracy skills students may need in their chosen course. It takes into account the individual student's past experience of learning maths, and deals with issues such as maths anxiety. The unit contains mathematical concepts which relate to the undergraduate health sciences units. The unit includes both group and individual tuition.

This unit aims to assist students preparing for study at a tertiary institution. It investigates issues such as the culture and values of the tertiary institution, explores students' past educational background and teaches academic skills such as computing, information gathering skills, organisational strategies, research, reading and writing skills, and exam techniques. The unit includes both group and individual tuition.

This unit introduces students to the study of human biology. It begins with an introduction to basic chemical concepts and related mathematical concepts. The unit also covers important physiological concepts such as cell structure, metabolism, genetics and the physiology of various body systems. The unit has a large practical component aimed at teaching laboratory skills. Students have an option to enrol in a relevant Biological Sciences unit within an undergraduate degree program as part of this unit of study.

This unit aims to investigate a number of issues relevant to Aboriginal students considering participating in tertiary level education. The meaning of Aboriginality in contemporary society is explored, together with issues of Aboriginality.

This unit introduces the student to the study of anatomy. It covers topics such as anatomical language, histology, neuroanatomy, the musculoskeletal system, as well as the anatomy of other various body systems. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the skills needed to study anatomy successfully, including laboratory skills and learning anatomical language.

This unit introduces students to the study of behavioural science. It uses topics such as health as the basis for exploring contemporary sociological and psychological theories. Emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to study behavioural science successfully, including field observation, presenting seminars and reading research reports. Students have an option to enrol in a relevant Behavioural Sciences unit within an undergraduate degree program as part of this unit of study.

This unit aims to teach the numeracy skills students may need in their chosen course. It takes into account the individual student's past experience of learning maths, and deals with issues such as maths anxiety. The unit contains mathematical concepts which relate to the undergraduate health sciences units. The unit includes both group and individual tuition.

This unit aims to assist students preparing for study at a tertiary institution. It investigates issues such as the culture and values of the tertiary institution; explores students' past educational background; and teaches academic skills such as computing, information gathering skills, organisational strategies, research, reading and writing skills, and exam techniques. The unit includes both group and individual tuition.

This unit introduces students to the study of human biology. It begins with an introduction to basic chemical concepts and related mathematical concepts. The unit also covers important physiological concepts such as cell structure, metabolism, genetics and the physiology of various body systems. The unit has a large practical component aimed at teaching laboratory skills. Students have an option to enrol in a relevant Biological Sciences unit within an undergraduate degree program as part of this unit of study.

This unit aims to investigate a number of issues relevant to Aboriginal students considering participating in tertiary level education. The meaning of Aboriginality in contemporary society is explored, together with issues of Aboriginality.

This unit introduces the student to the study of anatomy. It covers topics such as anatomical language, histology, neuroanatomy and the musculoskeletal system, as well as the anatomy of other various body systems. Emphasis is placed on acquiring the skills needed to study anatomy successfully, including laboratory skills and learning anatomical language.

This unit introduces students to the study of behavioural science. It uses topics such as health as the basis for exploring contemporary sociological and psychological theories. Emphasis is placed on developing skills needed to study behavioural science successfully, including field observation, presenting seminars and reading research reports. Students have an option to enrol in a relevant Behavioural Sciences unit within an undergraduate degree program as part of this unit of study.

This unit aims to provide students in the second year of their degree course with the opportunity to consolidate and revise material covered in the biomechanics component of their course.

This unit supports one or more of the professional units a student may be having difficulty with. It is based on individual student need.

This unit aim to provide students with the opportunity to further understand and use experimental and descriptive research methods.

This compulsory unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to extend and integrate their practical skills and theoretical knowledge as these relate to the roles and responsibilities of Indigenous health & community development practitioners. There is increasing emphasis in this unit on the development of reflective learning skills and critical analysis of issues as they relate to Indigenous health in its many contexts. The subject requires attendance at lectures during block and participation in a 70 hour supervised professional practice placement in an organisation providing health or community development services to Indigenous communities.

Indigenous Community Health Project A and B provide students with an opportunity to integrate learning throughout the course by defining, planning, implementing, evaluating and reporting on a project related to professional practice in Aboriginal health and community development. In this unit, students will complete their project, following the project plan developed in AHCD3008 Indigenous Community Health Project A.

The aim of this unit is to provide an opportunity for students to participate in a supervised placement for 140 hours in an organisation providing health and/or community development related services or programs to Indigenous communities. Participation in the placement will enable students to consolidate theoretical knowledge and practical skills as it applies to the role of Indigenous health and community development practitioners. In addition, students are asked to relate their knowledge and skills to one of 6 stream electives including: research; counselling and Indigenous mental health; Indigenous community development and management; primary health care/health promotion; addiction studies; Indigenous environmental health & housing.

This unit will introduce students to an understanding of the Australian legal system and general principles and law governing human behaviour. This unit will also provide the student with an understanding of human rights and the international legal system. Students will be encouraged to explore the relationship between health, human rights and the law.

Participatory action research extends knowledge and improves social practices through processes which empower ordinary people. Action research projects proceed through cycles of planning, acting, observing and reflecting, with the participation of the people affected by the practices under consideration.

This unit of study provides the students with an understanding of the meaning and concept of policy and policy development within the Australian political structure. Various models of policy development and in particular the Australian policy development model will be examined. Application of these models to a current policy will be also investigated.

This unit of study introduces students to the concept and meaning of health promotion and how it is different from health education. The unit ends up with a comparative study of a mainstream and Indigenous health promotion imitative.

This unit of study builds on the concepts of primary health care explored in AHCD1030 Primary Health Care 1 and AHCD2015 Primary Health Care II. Students will critically examine primary health care in Indigenous communities. There will also be a consideration of how PHC can be used to facilitate action for change.

This unit will encourage students to focus their attention on the conditions required for healthy living from a holistic perspective of Indigenous health. Students will be asked to consider the positive environmental influences required for individuals and communities to achieve and maintain a state of healthy well-being. Contributions to an understanding of wellness will be sought from traditional Aboriginal culture and custom, anthropology, sociology and psychology. Content for this unit will be thematic and be determined by current student interest.

This unit provides an opportunity for students to identify and develop teaching skills for use in their professional roles as health workers. The content for this unit will include: principles of adult learning; the teaching process; instructional design; the skills of questioning, explaining and facilitating small group discussions; and the preparation and use of audiovisual teaching materials.

This unit of study is divided into two semesters. In Semester 1, students will concentrate on the further development of their literature review and collection of the data. Analysis and interpretation of the data towards the first draft of the honours thesis will also be covered in this semester. In Semester 2, redrafting and rewriting of the thesis will be maintained and continued.

This unit of study will examine human rights and social justice issues from an Australian Indigenous perspective at international, national and local levels. It discusses the effect of these issues on the health and welfare of Indigenous peoples' lives. The unit will detail the optimum standard for health and justice advocated by the international human rights treaty system, and discusses the Australian government's responsibility, accountability and the success and failures towards these benchmarks. The unit is based on participation and includes literature review and group discussions.

This unit of study applies a sociological perspective to the complex relationships between stakeholders in the Australian health care system. The unit emphasises: sociology of client/practitioner relationships; sociology of work and organisations in health care settings; theoretical perspectives on the self, the body, illness and identity.

This unit introduces students to research methodology and design that is fundamental to the health professions. The unit of study presents an overview of the research process, as well as detailed information about ethics, sampling, measurement and both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. Students will become familiar with main concepts and logic underlying all research designs, with specific terminology used in epidemiological studies and with the notion of evidence-based practice. Students will also develop skill in understanding, interpreting and evaluating research reports, doing literature search and review, selecting appropriate research methods to answer research questions and in presenting research findings using a standard format for quantitative studies.

This unit introduces prospective health science practitioners and researchers to methods for exploring, analysing, understanding and interpreting quantitative data. It aims to provide an understanding of the main ideas of statistics and useful skills for working with data as well as to introduce students to common data analysis tools. Methods for collecting, exploring and presenting data are discussed from the perspective of the practitioner. Graphical methods and descriptive statistics are emphasised throughout the unit and precede all analysis techniques. The normal and sampling distributions are introduced. The early emphasis in this unit will be placed on explaining; patterns in data, outliers and variability. Random sampling in the context of randomised comparative experiments precedes an introduction to statistical inference for comparisons and relationships. Methods for parametric and non-parametric inference are introduced for one, two and multiple samples. The unit also introduces students to techniques of epidemiological data analysis. Students will use data analysis software packages that are in common use in employment settings. The nexus between qualitative and quantitative methodologies is explored, throughout the unit, in the context of inference and scientific method.

This subject introduces students to key elements in the design of qualitative research. The student will acquire skills in recognising research questions and problems which are appropriately investigated using qualitative methods. The unit will present a range of qualitative methodologies including naturalistic observation and in-depth interviews. Students will develop skills in recording and presenting qualitative data and in the use of analysis techniques suitable for qualitative data.

This unit of study comprises two modules. Module 1: Social Psychology examines the findings from research into social phenomena such as helping behaviour, aggression, prejudice and conformity. The unit extends this examination to the application of findings to health care settings and practitioners. Module 2: Disability Studies students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary perspective on the experiences of people with chronic illnesses and disability as well as community and professional perceptions of disability. Both modules examine the psychology of client-practitioner communication and interaction.

This unit provides an introduction to areas of psychology and sociology relevant to health and wellbeing. The unit provides the sociological tools (covering both theory and method) that are required to achieve social literacy in the domains of health and wellbeing as well as an introduction to the principles and applications of psychology as they pertain to these areas. The unit aims to develop a sociological imagination, a quality of mind that will be used to prompt students to question commonsense assumptions regarding health and wellbeing, including in specific areas such as exercise and sport. Students will also gain familiarity with the major paradigms and methodological approaches of contemporary psychology and will develop a facility in evaluating the application of psychological theory to specific health issues in their major area of study, such as addiction, stress, nutrition and diet and exercise adherence. Specifically, the sociology component of the unit will examine the origins, nature, and prospects of 'modern' societies; the nature of sociological explanation (the 'sociological imagination'); the social patterns, social processes, and social relationships that underpin inequalities in Australian society, especially as they relate to health and wellbeing; the characteristics, and limitations, of the classical biomedical model; the diagnostic and prescriptive distinctions between biomedicine, individualist health promotion, and social medicine; the wider political and economic context of healthcare, and of community sport and recreational activities. The psychology component of the unit will examine links between mind and body; the principles of learning and behaviour change; the psychological and biological responses to stress and pain; pain management; the psychology of groups, clubs, and other organisations; and selected additional topics as appropriate (for example, communication, exercise and fitness, health promotion, psychological changes across the lifespan).

This unit provides an introduction to developmental psychology and introduces students to an information processing approach to cognitive functions including attention, learning, memory, knowledge acquisition reasoning and decision making.

This unit provides students with a general theoretical framework within which psychologically problematic behaviours are discussed. Students will be presented with an overview of current etiological theories and best-practice treatment approaches for a range of common psychological conditions with reference to controlled treatment outcome studies. This unit also explores the cognitive-behavioural approach to the management of maladaptive behaviour and psychological dysfunction based upon the application of learning principles. The unit examines the theory and application of behavioural management strategies in a variety of clinical settings and contrasts these with competing models of psychological therapy.

This unit provides an understanding of key aspects of the relationship between Australian society, health and health service provision. It discusses the development, delivery and evaluation of Australian health and disability policy and services in a global context and across the life span. The importance of a holistic and preventive approach to health policy is stressed and the relationship between service access, equity, quality and cost is discussed.

This unit of study introduces students to visual and auditory perception and presents an information processing approach to cognitive functions including attention, motor skill learning, memory, knowledge acquisition, reasoning and decision-making. The unit of study emphasises the application of perceptual and cognitive research findings to a range of functional activities and to understanding the perceptual and cognitive functioning that may be expected to be associated with head injury and neurological illness and with developmental and learning disabilities.

The unit examines development and implementation of health policies in Australia. It provides a socio-demographic analysis of changing pattern of morbidity and mortality in Australia over time and their impact on health planning and policy development. The unit uses cross-sectional analysis in identifying health issues and health priorities. It focuses on policy determinants, organisational context in policy making, and health policy and financing. Students will develop skills in assessing community health needs; developing health policy and implementation; and monitoring and evaluation of health programs.

Health science graduates are expected to be informed consumers of health research with an evidence-based practice perspective. The aim of this unit is to provide a foundation for critical appraisal of the main approaches and techniques used in health research. The unit introduces students to key elements common to research paradigms, such as problem formulation, research ethics, design, measurement, sampling, data collection and data analysis, and describes their application of a range of fundamental research designs. Research designs commonly used in health settings will be the focus of this unit. Thus, the fundamental principles of experimental and quasi-experimental group and single case research designs, epidemiological research, survey-based approaches, ethnography, phenomenology and grounded theory will be considered, along with methods of data collection including the use of standardised instruments, structured and naturalistic observation and interviewing. The unit will also introduce students to major quantitative and qualitative techniques appropriate for analysing research data.

Student acquire knowledge of normal cognition, neuropsychological approach to brain-behaviour relationships and cognitive processes; the cognitive and behavioural consequences of brain damage and models of cognitive rehabilitation.

Students will acquire knowledge of basic and advanced counselling, psychotherapeutic and behaviour management skills as they are used by students and professionals in health sciences working with individuals with communication disorders.

This unit is concerned with the cognitive and behavioural consequences of brain damage and models of cognitive rehabilitation.

This unit examines the psychological needs of clients and their families in the context of speech pathology practice. Topics of study include detection of underlying anxiety, depression, conflict and other psychological disorders. The client-practitioner relationship is considered and students will acquire basic counselling skills that will enhance compliance and satisfaction with treatment. Students will apply behavioural therapies to the treatment of speech and language disorders, diagnose and manage learning disabilities with special reference to reading delay and to developmental and acquired reading disability in children and adults. Accurate diagnosis depends on the administration and interpretation of tests. Students will therefore develop skills in the critical evaluation of test theory and test construction, administration and reliability and validity, with special reference to speech and language tests.

This unit examines two major areas of health psychology. Firstly, psychological approaches to understanding and managing pain and the relationship of pain to injury and chronic illness are considered. Pain is a complex multi-dimensional construct with sensory, emotional, motivational, behavioural and environmental components. Current theoretical debates regarding the nature and perception of acute and chronic pain are introduced and techniques currently used in the management of acute and chronic pain are surveyed. Secondly, students are acquainted with the major approaches to understanding and conceptualising stress and coping in our society. Stress represents a reaction to a situation or event which depends on personality, the person-environment fit and the presence of social support. Aspects of the work situation and human service organisations are identified as foci for the study of stress. The seminar program aims to give students a first hand knowledge of the assessment strategies used in stress research and management and direct participation in stress management skills, including relaxation, time management, goal setting and developing coping skills.

This unit involves two components. Firstly, students undertake a three week workplace attachment during the inter-semester break. Secondly, students will meet during semester to discuss their fieldwork experiences, in terms of the goals of the workplace, and of the policy, ethical, legal, communication, and management issues and applications encountered. Students will submit a detailed report of the workplace attachment, analysing the experience in terms of each of these dimensions.

This unit examines the nature of modern sporting forms and practices and relates them to broader social structures and cultural processes. These aims are realised through the reflexive application of a range of sociological theories and concepts. Topics covered include the relationship between sport and the key dimensions of social structure (class, gender, ethnicity, age and disability); ideology, power and politics in sport; the links between sport and 'community ' and the relationship between the mass media and professional sports.

This unit of study uses sociological analysis to examine aspects of Australia's changing demographic profile. Ideological, policy, political, economic and legislative aspects will be analysed. Theories and models of ageing will be applied to patterns of community response, to media representations, and to the well being of older people. The unit examines structural and non-structural factors of their influence on health of older people. Effects of ageing and service provision in various ethnic communities, family reunion, refugee migration, mainstreaming and ethno-specific accommodation will be examined. Students will be expected to use these concepts in an analysis of current government interventions.

This unit aims to contribute to effective professional practice in an ageing society. It provides an overview of key themes and issues including demographic ageing, social constructions of ageing, retirement, social divisions and public policy directions.

This unit examines the home and community environment of older people in relation to social factors which affect their health and quality of life.

The unit will provide an overview of the research process and focus on the formulation of a research proposal. It will provide students with an opportunity to review and update their knowledge of research methods. Basic research design issues will be considered. Various methods of data collection will be examined together with their suitability for investigating different types of research questions. Students will explore the use of quantitative and qualitative data, longitudinal and cross-sectional designs and data resulting from experimental interview, observation, single case and survey research methods in addition to content analysis and secondary data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the issues of validity and reliability of data collection techniques. Basic statistical procedures will be briefly reviewed and applications such as epidemiology and evaluation research will be introduced. By the end of this unit students will have developed a research proposal.

The unit examines development and implementation of health policies in Australia. It provides a socio-demographic analysis of changing pattern of morbidity and mortality in Australia over time and their impact on health planning and policy development. The unit uses cross-sectional analysis in identifying health issues and health priorities. It focuses on policy determinants, organisational context in policy making, and health policy and financing. Students will develop skills in assessing community health needs; developing health policy and implementation; and monitoring and evaluation of health programs.

This unit draws on the work of numerous social theorists to elucidate the origins, nature and prospects of modern sporting forms and practices. The theorists covered include Norbert Elias, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Antonio Gramsci and Jurgen Habermas. The topics covered include: the social development of modern sports; the functional similarities of sport and religion; ideology, power and politics in contemporary sport; gender, feminism and women's sport; the history of the Olympic Games; the structural transformation of professional football leagues and the role of sport in the formation of self-identity.

Students familiarise themselves with contemporary issues in health and medicine. The combined knowledge and skills from previous learning is utilised in their critical evaluation of these issues.

The purpose of this unit is to introduce students to the basic elements of needs assessment, program planning and evaluation in areas of health and health services. Topics include program planning concept, concept of need assessment, theories of change, implementation process and evaluation techniques.

The unit begins by presenting students with relevant theory and skills in counselling before considering special applications of helping skills such as team decision making, mediation, negotiation and motivational interviewing. The counselling relationship is then explored, with an overview of issues and techniques involved in the psychological treatment of children, adults and families. Major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy will be represented and contrasted. Students will develop skills in basic communication and counselling approaches and will develop an awareness of the techniques that underlie creditable psychotherapies. A seminar program will provide an opportunity to develop basic counselling and behaviour change skills.

Cyberpsychology and e-health aims to educate those seeking careers in allied health on how societal and individual health is both affected and resourced by the internet. The course will be based on current research and policy guidelines set by the Australian and American Medical Associations, the American Psychological Association and Australian Psychological Society for the use of information technology in the following areas: informing allied health professionals of online resources for their profession; how types of ICT functions may affect the behaviour of youth and the elderly; ethics and viability of delivering general health and mental health resources online; the evolution of telemedicine and cyber-pharmocology practices; provision of psychological therapy over the internet; general health and mental health research and testing online; quality control and assessment of general and specific online health resources; and future directions of information technology and its application to health.

In this unit students will be exposed to aspects of conducting epidemiological research, an area which focuses on the study of the distribution of disease, the search for determinants of the observed distribution and a subsequent evaluation of causal hypotheses.

This unit is designed to provide students with a critical perspective on science as a specific form of knowledge. It introduces students to the major philosophies of the scientific enterprise taking into account the social versus natural science controversy. Emphasis will be placed also on methodologies designated as hermeneutic/interpretive.

In this unit, students will extend and consolidate the research methods and statistical skills acquired in previous research methods units. Students will gain experience in data screening techniques, analysis of variance, multiple regression and non-parametric statistics. Students will learn how to use SPSS to conduct these statistical tests.

In this unit students will learn about qualitative research techniques, such as in-depth interviewing and participant observation, which focus on the investigation of people's experiences and their interpretation of events. This unit examines the types of research questions for which these methods are best suited and provides training in data collection methods and analysis. The unit is conducted as a seminar in which students actively participate; students also work on a research project of their choice throughout the semester.

This unit examines survey research design principles and considers conceptualisation, sampling, questionnaire construction and pilot testing of data collection instruments. Techniques for the collection, coding and key punching of survey data will be covered and students will gain experience with computer analysis of survey data. The strengths and limitations of survey data will be discussed.

The unit will provide an overview of the research process and focus on the formulation of a research proposal. It will provide students with an opportunity to review and update their knowledge of research methods and introduce the research electives that concentrate on a particular methodology or aspect of the research process. Basic research design issues will be considered. Various methods of data collection will be examined together with their suitability for investigating different types of research questions. Students will explore the use of quantitative and qualitative data, longitudinal and cross-sectional designs and data resulting from experimental interview, observation, single case and survey research methods in addition to content analysis and secondary data analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the issues of validity and reliability of data collection techniques. Basic statistical procedures will be briefly reviewed and applications such as epidemiology and evaluation research will be introduced.

In this unit, students will extend and consolidate the research methods and statistical skills acquired in BACH2115 Research Methods I and BACH3059 Research Methods II. Students will gain experience in data screening techniques, analysis of variance, multiple regression and non-parametric statistics. Students will learn how to use SPSS to conduct these statistical tests.

In this unit, students will learn about qualitative research techniques such as in-depth interviewing and participant observation which focus on the investigation of people's experiences and their interpretation of events. This unit examines the types of research questions for which these methods are best suited and provides training in data collection methods and analysis. The unit is conducted as a seminar in which students actively participate. In addition, students work on a research project of their choice throughout the semester.

This unit examines survey research design principles and considers conceptualisation, sampling, questionnaire construction and pilot testing of data collection instruments. Techniques for the collection, coding and key punching of survey data will be covered and students will gain experience with computer analysis of survey data. The strengths and limitations of survey data will be discussed.

One of the greatest challenges in modern health care is knowing how to use the results of research in the context of decision making regarding an individual client. This unit provides students with the skills necessary for critical reading of reviews prepared by Cochrane Collaboration concerned with the efficacy of interventions and aetiology of health outcomes.

Behavioural pidemiology is the study of the distribution and deteminants of the behavioural components of health outcomes. This unit provides students with the skills necessary for critical reading of profession-based papers in the clinical and research literature concerned with the efficacy of behavioural interventions and the role of behavioural and other factors in the aetiology of health outcomes.

Metabolic epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of health outcomes associated with human metabolic status. Metabolic status can be defined variously by anthropometric measures (e.g., body measure of fat distribution), physiological measures (e.g., muscle strength, energy expenditure and exercise levels) and nutritional status (e.g., dietary intake). This unit provides students with the background and skills necessary for critical reading of profession-based papers in the clinical and research literature concerned with the efficacy of environmental interventions and the role of environment and metabolism with other factors in the aetiology of health outcomes.

The aim of this unit is to assist with the final stage of writing the honours thesis. Students will complete a draft of the research thesis during this unit of study.

Students will undertake a supervised research project. By the completion of this unit, students will have collected data to answer a research question.

Student will evaluate and interpret the findings of the research project commenced in BACH4082 Research Project: Data Collection.

Under the supervision of an academic staff member, students will conduct a detailed investigation in a relevant topic area. Mode of delivery will vary according to student numbers. Assessment tasks may also vary between topics, but total assessment load will be commensurate with FHS student workload guidelines.

This unit of study aims to describe how cells work at the molecular level, with special emphasis on human biochemistry. The chemical reactions which occur inside cells are described in the first series of lectures, Cellular Metabolism. Aspects of the molecular architecture of cells which enable them to transduce messages and communicate are described in the second half of the unit of study. At every stage there is emphasis on the 'whole body' consequences of reactions, pathways and processes. Cellular Metabolism describes how cells extract energy from fuel molecules like fatty acids and carbohydrates, how the body controls the rate of fuel utilisation and how the mix of fuels is regulated (especially under different physiological circumstances such as starvation and exercise). The metabolic inter-relationships of the muscle, brain, adipose tissue and liver and the role of hormones in coordinating tissue metabolic relationships is discussed. The unit also discusses how the body lays down and stores vital fuel reserves such as fat and glycogen, how hormones modulate fuel partitioning between tissues and the strategies involved in digestion and absorption and transport of nutrients. Signal Transduction covers how communication across membranes occurs (i.e. via surface receptors and signaling cascades). This allows detailed molecular discussion of the mechanism of hormone action and intracellular process targeting. The practical component complements the lectures by exposing students to experiments which investigate the measurement of glucose utilisation using radioactive tracers and the design of biochemical assay systems. During the unit of study, generic skills are nurtured by frequent use of computers and problem solving activities. However student exposure to generic skills will be extended by the introduction of exercises designed to teach oral communication, instruction writing and feedback articulation skills.

This unit of study will explore the responses of cells to changes in their environment in both health and disease. The lecture course consists of four integrated modules. The first will provide an overview of the role of signalling mechanisms in the control of human cell biology and then focus on cell surface receptors and the downstream signal transduction events that they initiate. The second will examine how cells detect and respond to pathogenic molecular patterns displayed by infectious agents and injured cells by discussing the roles of relevant cell surface receptors, cytokines and signal transduction pathways. The third and fourth will focus on the life, death and differentiation of human cells in response to intra-cellular and extra-cellular signals by discussing the eukaryotic cell cycle under normal and pathological circumstances and programmed cell death in response to abnormal extra-cellular and intra-cellular signals. In all modules emphasis will be placed on the molecular processes involved in human cell biology, how modern molecular and cell biology methods have led to our current understanding of them and the implications of them for pathologies such as cancer. The practical component is designed to complement the lecture course, providing students with experience in a wide range of techniques used in modern molecular cell biology.

This unit of study will explore the biochemical processes involved in the operation of cells and how they are integrated in tissues and in the whole human body in normal and diseased states. These concepts will be illustrated by considering whole-body aspects of energy utilisation, fat and glycogen storage and their regulation under normal conditions compared to obesity and diabetes. Key concepts that will be discussed include energy balance, regulation of metabolic rate, control of food intake, tissue interactions in fuel selection, the role of adipose tissue and transport of fuel molecules from storage organs and into cells. Particular emphasis will be placed on how the modern concepts of metabolomics, coupled with new methods, including magnetic resonance techniques, molecular biology methods and microarray technologies, as well as studies of the structure and function of enzymes, have led to our current understanding of how metabolic processes are normally integrated and how they become deranged in disease states. The practical component is designed to complement the lecture course and will provide students with experience in a wide range of techniques used in modern medical and metabolic biochemistry.

This unit is designed to assist honours student with the development of their individual research project for completion in Year 4. At the completion of this unit of study the student will have prepared a written proposal for a research project and a student grant application and ethics application, if appropriate. The development of the proposal and applications are undertaken in collaboration with an academic supervisor. This unit is compulsory for students who have been accepted into the honours program.

This Unit of Study has three main components: lectures, practicals and HBOnline activities. The unit of study provides an introduction to human evolution and ecology, cell biology, physiology and anatomy, through lectures and practical work. The unit of study includes human nutrition, distribution of essential requirements to and from cells, control of body functions and defence mechanisms. After discussion of reproduction and development, it concludes with modern studies and research prospects in biotechnology and human genetics.
This unit of study, together with BIOL (1001 or 1911 or 1002 or 1902), or MBLG (1001 or 1901), provides entry to Intermediate units of study in Biology, but the contents of BIOL (1002 or 1902) is assumed knowledge for BIOL (2011 or 2012) and PLNT 2003, and students entering these units with BIOL (1003 or 1903) will need to do some preparatory reading.

This unit builds on the foundation studies of BIOS1126 Human Biology and Biochemistry undertaken in Semester 1. It begins with the study of organ systems in the body, focusing on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. In addition, the topics of infection control and immunology extend the concept of maintenance of homeostasis with discussion of the body's defenses and barriers to invading organisms. Some general concepts relating to the handling of drugs by the body are introduced and some drugs affecting the function of the autonomic nervous system will be discussed.

This unit introduces students to the basic structure and function of the nervous system. The physiological aspects of the unit cover the mechanisms of signal generation and transmission in the nervous system, spinal reflexes, the somatosensory and autonomic nervous systems and the descending motor pathways. The anatomy component of the unit presents the basic structure of the spinal cord and the brain.

This unit of study begins with a detailed examination of the gross anatomical structure and functional anatomy of the lower limb. During the second half of the semester students will study the gross anatomy, and its functional applications, of the vertebral column thoracic cage and pelvis. Material will be presented in lectures, tutorials and practical sessions; students will also be expected to undertake some independent learning tutorials. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit of study aims to provide basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of neural structures. The anatomy of the spinal cord and the brain is presented and studied on models and human cadavers. The basic mechanisms of spinal reflexes and the function of the somatosensory system comprise the physiological aspects of the unit. Students are also introduced to the anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system and motor pathways. Case studies aimed at identifying simple neural problems associated with sensory and motor systems are specifically designed for the students of the profession.

This unit of study introduces the study of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. A detailed study of the normal function of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and respiratory systems is undertaken. This leads to a focus on the important diseases related to these systems and their effects on the body. The basic concepts of pharmacology will also be introduced to enable students to understand the action of drugs on each of the body systems as they are covered in this unit and in BIOS1158 Structure, Function and Disease B. Students are expected to complete computer-based, self-directed learning packages prior to some practical sessions. Material will be presented in lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit of study examines the essential principles of infection control in health care practice and the immune system, highlighting its role in disease prevention and response to trauma. The part played by the immune system in producing disease is also covered. The normal structure and function of the digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and nervous systems is described along with the pathophysiology of diseases associated with these systems. Specific diseases are studied because they are common and thus frequently encountered in practice, or because they provide significant insight into the reaction pattern of an injured organ. The bases for the management of these diseases will be examined. Material will be presented in lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit aims to provide an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and physics of speech. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is required.

This unit of study aims to provide an understanding of the anatomy, physiology and physics of hearing and immunology and pathology of diseases of the head and neck. It also includes the development of the ear and principles of abnormal development. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is required.

This unit of study includes fundamental concepts of nervous system functioning and muscle tissue. Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord is studied using models and human cadavers. Basic mechanisms of spinal reflexes and the function of the somatosensory sensory comprise the physiological component of the unit. Students are also introduced to the anatomy and physiology of the autonomic nervous system and motor pathways. Cases studies aimed at identifying simple neural problems associated with sensory and motor systems are specifically designed for students doing professional preparation degrees. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is required.

This unit of study introduces students to the biological and biochemical processes that are fundamental to life. The material covered in this unit forms the basis of subsequent biomedical and professional units of study. Knowledge gained in this unit will help students to understand principles of health and disease and the scientific basis for many of the professional practices they will undertake in their careers. The following topics are studied: structure and function of cells, homeostasis, basic chemical processes of life, biochemistry of human function, energy and function (including metabolic processes and diseases), genetic code in health and disease (including cell division, basic genetics, protein synthesis and genetic diseases). The relevance of these fundadmental principles to practices of health care is examined.

This unit of study introduces the basic concepts in musculoskeletal anatomy prior to a more detailed study of the gross anatomical structure of the upperlimb as it relates to functional activities. Students willl also study the histological structure of musculoskeletal tissues and surface anatomy of the upper limb. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. Students will also be expected to undertake some independent learning activities. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit of study examines the detailed gross anatomical structure and surface anatomy of the lower limb, trunk and head and neck. Included are the anatomical analyses of functional activities which involve the lower limb, back and neck. Students will also look at the anatomical basis of chewing, swallowing and communication. Material will be presented in lectures, practical sessions and online. Students will also be expected to undertake some independent learning activities. This unit includes laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit will present the gross anatomy, functional histology, physiology and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems. Specific diseases of these systems that are commonly encountered in health care practice will be described. The unit will also cover the characteristics of the body's fluids and the concept of acid-base balance within the body. This unit includes laboratory classes at which human cadaveric material is studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit of study includes fundamental concepts of nervous system organization and function. Anatomy of the brain and spinal cord is studied using models to understand the cortical and subcortical pathways as well as integrating centres that control movement and posture. The physiology component introduces students to mechanisms of signal generation and transmission, basic mechanisms of spinal reflexes, the function of the somatosensory and autonomic nervous system and motor pathways. Case studies aimed at identifying simple neural problems associated with sensory and motor systems are specifically designed for students following professional preparation degrees.

This unit of study examines the physiological changes associated with the normal processes of ageing and the decrease in functional capacity which occurs as a result. It will include a physiological explanation of ageing in relation to the cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, nervous, musculoskeletal, renal and endocrine systems and the skin. An understanding of the normal processes of ageing will help health professionals to interpret the ageing experience from the point of view of the client, understand the functional limitations which result from ageing, and differentiate 'normal' from 'abnormal' ageing.

This unit of study examines the disease processes and other physical health issues, which are important as people age. Students will study the factors which are responsible for the increased incidence of disease in the aged, the role of environmental factors in the development of disease, the relationships between disease and functional limitation, and the measures which can be taken to minimise the development and biological impact of disease. Students will also examine the relationships between the biomedical effects of ageing and sexuality. There will be in-depth consideration of one common disease of the aged, and its management in terms of prevention, treatment and residual disability.

This unit of study considers the development and anatomy of the brainstem and cranial nerves. The anatomy and physiology of special sensory systems and the control and integration of somatic motor activity with special reference to communication are explored comprehensively. Higher functions of the nervous system and adaptive properties as well as recovery of the nervous system after injury are also examined. Considerable emphasis is placed on the anatomical and physiological basis of neurological problems relating to communication disorders throughout the unit of study. This unit of study includes laboratory classes where tissues from human cadavers are examined in detail; attendance at such classes is required for the unit of study.

This unit will present the gross anatomy, functional histology and physiology of the renal, digestive, reproductive and endocrine systems, with particular reference to adaptations occurring during exercise and the impact of exercise on system function where appropriate. In addition, immunology and immunological disorders will be covered.

This unit will present the gross anatomy, functional histology and physiology of the renal, digestive, reproductive and endocrine systems, with particular reference to adaptations occurring during exercise and the impact of exercise on system function where appropriate. In addition, acid-base balance, pharmacology, immunology and immunological disorders will be covered.

This unit provides an introduction to the anatomy and sensory physiology of the visual, auditory and nociceptive systems. The anatomy and physiology of the cortical and subcortical pathways and integrating centres that control movement and posture are summarized. The basic organization of the associative areas of the cerebral cortex is described and their role in sleep and memory introduced. Tissues from human cadavers will be studied; attendance at these classes is a subject requirement.

This unit of study will introduce students to the classification and process of absorption and metabolism and effects of toxic environmental and industrial substances in the body. Topics will include a study of chemical principles related to toxicology, various toxic metals, gases, solvents, pesticides, carcinogens, air pollution, venoms and radiation. The student will be introduced to the principles of hazard identification and risk assessment. An underpinning of basic chemical principles will be included.

This unit of study will allow students to undertake study in four topic areas covering contemporary issues in health and human biology. It is expected that these areas will be of particular interest to students in their future professional roles. It will provide the opportunity to achieve confidence in dealing with biologically based material, to understand scientifically technical language and to interpret biologically based data.

This unit of study will allow students to undertake study in four topic areas covering contemporary issues in health and human biology. It is expected that these areas will be of particular interest to students in their future professional roles. It will provide the opportunity to achieve confidence in dealing with biologically based material, to understand scientifically technical language and to interpret biologically based data.

This unit of study examines the principles and factors involved in the design and management of services, programs, and projects. Students will develop skills in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating projects as well as be given an introduction to financial management.

This unit of study will extend the student's knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomy by applying functional anatomy principles to the analysis of exercises. Relevant research and advanced knowledge of functional musculoskeletal anatomical concepts will be used to explore exercises designed to: strengthen and lengthen specific muscles; improve muscle coordination; develop dynamic stability; and prevent the development of muscle imbalances that may contribute to musculoskeletal injury. The application of musculoskeletal anatomy principles to increase exercise difficulty and variety will also be explored. This unit will include laboratory classes in which human cadavers are studied; attendance at such classes is strongly encouraged.

This unit introduces students to selected developments that are impacting, or are likely to impact, on the practice and management of the health care in Australia. Because health care is driven by a multitude of forces, the scope of the developments studied is broad. Topics to be covered will be drawn from the basic sciences applicable to health care, and health management. Examples of the topics under consideration include quality management in the manufacture of alternative health products, medical indemnity, the relationship between vaccination and disease, and psychoneuroimmunology. Because issues current in health care will change from year to year, student should consult with the unit of study coordinator to ascertain what will be covered in the unit in a particular year. Material will be presented in lectures, with use of self-directed learning and individual or group projects. The unit integrates units of study completed earlier in the program, thus enabling students to apply their knowledge while developing the skills needed to analyse, understand and anticipate future directions in health care.

The unit examines the chemical principles related to toxicology and the effects of toxic agents on various body systems as well as developmental and reproductive toxicology, genetic toxicology and carcinogenesis as well as potential sources of injury in the environment, with particular emphasis on the workplace. Job analyses will be used to evaluate environmental exposures. The mode of delivery will include lectures and practical sessions. In addition, the unit will be supported by case studies of toxic exposures in the workplace, learning materials (on-line worksheets) and assessment tasks that develop relevant generic skills (written communication).

This unit will examine the bio-psycho-social aspects of sexuality and health care, and assist health professionals to develop services for clients who have sexual or reproductive concerns. The course unit will provide a learning opportunity for the integration and application of prior learning in the disciplines involved. It will build on an existing knowledge base in the basic sciences and the professional disciplines. In addition, the students will be encouraged to examine their attitudes towards a range of sexual behaviours and develop skills in sexual history taking. Sexuality will be explored from a life cycle perspective. Sexual development will be traced from sexual differentiation to old age with consideration of the range of sexual expression at each stage. Students will explore normal and dysfunctional behaviour and available management options. They will be given the opportunity to explore individual interest areas in depth. Students will also be involved in experiential learning activities including value clarification exercises and off-campus experiences. Collaborative learning will be encouraged with online group discussions. Enrolment in this unit will be limited to 80 participants.

Chemistry 1A is built on a satisfactory prior knowledge of the HSC Chemistry course. A brief revision of basic concepts of the high school course is given. Chemistry 1A covers chemical theory and physical chemistry. Lectures: A series of 39 lectures, three per week throughout the semester.

Chemistry 1B is built on a satisfactory prior knowledge of Chemistry 1A and covers inorganic and organic chemistry. Successful completion of Chemistry 1B is an acceptable prerequisite for entry into Intermediate Chemistry units of study. Lectures: A series of 39 lectures, three per week throughout the semester.

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct linguistic analysis and apply this knowledge to understanding normal communication. Students will learn about formal and functional linguistic theories and methodologies and acquire the skills of traditional analysis of syntax. This unit of study prepares students to: understand the nature of communication; apply this knowledge in analysis of communication.

Students will learn skills of phonemic and phonetic transcription of typical and deviant spoken Australian English, using a prescribed transcription system. A focus will be on applying transcription skills to normal and disordered articulation. This unit of study prepares students with the necessary background knowledge to undertake clinical practice units in Year 2. Students will acquire knowledge about normal articulation and disorders of articulation, including techniques for assessment, analysis and intervention of articulation disorders.

Participants will acquire knowledge about typical communication development in English across the lifespan and in cultures relevant to the Australian context. Students will begin accumulating and documenting professional development experiences through involvement professional, clinical and community services. Each student must show evidence of completion of an accredited Resuscitation Course in order to receive a Pass grade in this unit. Participants will learn about the sequence of normal communication development from prelinguistic communication development through adult language; the significance of context and function in the development of language; the universality of communication development, and the effect of gender in communication development. This unit of study prepares students to undertake observation of communication and to demonstrate understanding of the theories and facts in the normal acquisition of communication skills and apply this knowledge to people of different ages. Students will learn about professional communication.

Students will acquire knowledge about phonology and phonological disorders and will cover techniques for assessment, analysis and intervention of phonological disorders through problem-based and project based learning activities. Participants will learn skills of phonological analysis and critically evaluate the evidence for best practice in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of phonological disorders. This unit of study provides students with the theoretical background to phonological development and impairment, to equip them to be beginning speech pathology student-clinicians in their clinical practice units in Year 2.

This unit introduces students to spoken language impairments from birth to the school-aged child. The nature of child language impairments together with principles and practices for assessment, diagnosis, management planning and treatment are covered for the following paediatric clinical populations: pre-linguistic infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.

Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills to undertake the clinical management of children and adults who stutter. Participants will learn about clinically relevant theories and research findings pertaining to the management of stuttering, how to select, justify and implement clinical interventions, and demonstrate skills in researching and applying evidence-based practice to stuttering management. Students will acquire skills in identifying and counting stuttering and producing the prolonged speech pattern. This unit of study prepares students to: evaluate research evidence for different assessment and intervention programs in stuttering; consider ethical and service issues related to delivering speech pathology services to culturally diverse populations.

This unit will consider issues directly related to clinical practice units in the areas of professional relationships with families and other professionals, problem solving strategies for identifying and managing ethical issues involved in being a student, working with children and working with families; indigenous issues in health service delivery; basic report writing and case presentation skills. Students will develop strategies for facilitating client's learning. Students will have knowledge of the on-campus clinic policies and procedures and government legislation

Students work with a senior student and participate in clinical service delivery in the on-campus clinic. Students must demonstrate competence in the context of direct supervision (novice level), in observing, seeking information about, accurately describing and participating in provision of clinical services to their client; seeking information relevant to their professional development and client care and show awareness of their impact on the client.

Students do observations and prescribed activities in a preschool, long day care centre or kindergarten with children between 1 and 6 years as well as professional interactions with staff. Students will acquire knowledge of the functions and routines in an early educational setting; develop professional communication skills and confidence in working with other professionals; understand how language is used and targeted as a part of the curriculum in preschool settings; develop skills in carrying out language stimulation activities with preschool age children; and relate observations to relevant theory and research.

Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct clinical assessment and management for clients with speech motor and motor programming disorders such as dysarthria and apraxia, as well as assessment and management of feeding and swallowing impairments in children and adults. Students will learn to describe, evaluate and conduct and justify interventions for these populations. A focus on case problem solving will be emphasised to achieve integration of theory and practical skills. This unit of study prepares students to conduct appropriate and evidence based clinical assessment and management for these populations.

This unit of study will enable students to describe, analyse and apply; i) the anatomical, physiological, aerodynamic, biomechanical, acoustic and perceptual principles of vocal function; ii) principles and skills in the assessment and analysis of vocal fuction; iii) different voice techniques and facilitating vocal change in the non-disordered population; in relation to themselves, a fellow student and class cases.

Characteristics of acquired aphasia and cognitive language in adults and children; critical review of evaluation and intervention strategies; investigation of communication breakdown and its management in dementia, non-dominant cerebral lesions, closed head injury and memory impairment.

Consideration of the communication issues relevant to children and adults with lifelong disability and those who support them. Topics include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, multiple sensory impairment, autism and an introduction to alternative and augmentative communication. There will be a focus on a social model of disability. The needs of families, carers and culturally and linguistucally diverse populations will be explored. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in Makaton keyword signing.

This unit of study involves lectures, tutorials and/or workshops on aspects of caseload management and professional issues; communication and counselling skills involved in working with adult clients and caregivers; and computer applications in clinical situations. Students continue with their accumulation of professional development experiences required for their portfolio through involvement in relevant professional, community or clinical activities. Students become involved in the running and maintenance of the clinical tests and materials collection.

Problems of craniofacial anomalies, relevant nose, throat and orthodontic pathologies and their effects on communication; implications for assessment and management; instrumental assessment of nasality.

Advanced concepts in the assessment of and intervention for language impairment in children.

Description, evaluation and intervention considerations related to clinical management of feeding and swallowing impairments in children and adults. A focus on case problem solving will be emphasised to achieve integration of theory and practical skills.

Theoretical and clinical issues related to assessment and intervention of the communication problems of children with acquired and congenital hearing loss.

Students work with adult clients with a variety of communication disorders. Students also attend supervisory conferences with their clinical educators and other students. Students are placed in the on-campus clinic for this unit of study. Students may be rostered to complete parts of this unit during the intersemester breaks.

This unit is designed to assist honours students with a survey of the literature relevant to their individual research projects. At the completion of this unit each student will have prepared a written literature review for his/her research project.

This unit of study involves lectures, tutorials, and/or workshops on aspects of caseload management and professional issues; communication and counselling skills involved in working with adult clients and caregivers; and computer applications in clinical situations. Students continue with their accumulation of professional development experiences required for their portfolio, through involvement in relevant professional, community or clinical activities. Students are involved in the running and maintenance of the clinical tests and materials collection.

Students assume greater responsibility for management of children and adults with a variety of communication disorders. Students also attend supervisory conferences with their clinical educators. Students may be rostered to complete some parts of this unit during the intersemester breaks. Students also complete a four days per week, three or four-week block placement in an adult hospital clinic. This placement will occur mid year before Semester 2 and after the student has completed CSCD3023 Neurogenics II, CSCD3037 Swallowing Impairments and their Speech and Language Assessment clinic. Students work with clients, attend supervisory conferences and participate in a variety of clinical experiences.

This unit is designed to assist honours students with the development of a research proposal for their individual research projects. At the completion of this unit each student will have prepared a written proposal for his/her research project.

Introduction to complex audiological assessment and intervention techniques for hearing impaired adults and children. This unit of study may be undertaken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

Students will participate in a project based placement either within the on-campus clinic or an outside agency. This placement will provide an opportunity to begin to develop skills in professional communication, professional conduct, observation, data management and professional writing.

Students assume increased responsibility in a project based placement either within the on-campus clinic or an outside agency. This unit of study will provide further opportunity to participate in project management and report writing. Some part of this placement may be completed either mid-year before Semester 2 or at the end of year after Semester 2. Students will also develop skills in the development of professional portfolios as they will submit a portfolio which must be deemed satisfactory to be eligible for a pass in this unit of study.

Development of auditory perception and perceptual capacities of the ear; theories of processing auditory information at both peripheral and central levels. This unit of study may be undertaken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

This unit of study will explore issues in managing communication in the workplace. The unit of study will focus on verbal and written communication and working with related technology. This unit of study may be undertaken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

This unit of study allows students to work with a supervisor exploring a major area of specialty in the program via readings and self directed learning. Students identified for this unit will be of a calibre to proceed to the honours program. This unit of study may be undertaken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

This unit of study allows students to work with a supervisor exploring a major area of specialty in the program via readings and self directed learning. This unit of study may be undertaken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

Students work with child clients with a variety of communication disorders. Students also attend supervisory conferences with their clinical educators and other students. Students are placed in the on-campus clinic or equivalent for this unit of study. Students may be rostered to complete parts of this unit during the intersemester breaks. Students are rostered through the Speech and Language Assessment Clinic.

Students assume greater responsibility for management of adults with a variety of communication disorders. Students also attend supervisory conferences with their clinical educators. Students are placed in the on-campus clinic for a portion of the unit of study. Students may be rostered to complete some parts of this unit of study during the intersemester breaks. Students also complete a four days per week, three or four-week block placement in an adult hospital clinic. This placement will occur at end-of-year after Semester 2 and after the student has completed CSCD3023 Neurogenics II, CSCD3037 Swallowing Impairments and their Speech and Language Assessment Clinic. Students work with clients, attend supervisory conferences and participate in a variety of clinical experiences.

Students work with adult clients with a variety of communication disorders. Students also attend supervisory conferences with their clinical educators and other students. Students are placed in the on-campus clinic or equivalent for this unit of study. Students may be rostered to complete parts of this unit during the intersemester breaks.

Students assume greater responsibility for management of children and adults with a variety of communication disorders. Students also attend supervisory conferences with their clinical educators. Students are placed in the on-campus clinic for a portion of this unit of study. Students are rostered through the Speech and Language Assessment Clinic. Students may be rostered to complete some parts of this unit during the intersemester breaks. Students also complete a four days per week, three or four week block placement in an adult hospital clinic. This placement will occur mid-year before Semester 2 commences and after the student has completed CSCD3023 Neurogenics II, CSCD3037 Swallowing Impairments and their Speech and Language Assessment Clinic. Students work with clients, attend supervisory conferences and participate in a variety of clinical experiences.

This unit of study allows students to work with a supervisor to explore a major area of speciality in the program via readings, seminars and self-directed learning. This unit of study may be taken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

This unit of study allows students to work with a supervisor exploring a major area of speciality in the program via readings and self-directed learning. Students identified for this unit will be of a calibre to proceed to the honours program. This unit of study may be taken as an elective unit with the permission of the program coordinator.

Students enrolled in this unit of study will be undertaking studies on-campus during Semester 1 and will select a number of separate advanced study topics from among those offered by the program in areas previously studied in speech pathology and audiology. Focus is on advanced thinking and inquiry in each topic area undertaken.

Students enrolled in this unit of study will be undertaking studies on-campus during Semester 1 and will select seminars and projects related to topics such as administration, health promotion, quality assurance, casemix, clinical education, rural heath issues. Students continue to be involved in the running and maintenance of the Tests and Materials collection.

Students manage a varied client caseload and participate in a variety of clinical management and clinical service activities of the on-campus clinic. They participate in supervisory conferences with their clinical educators and other students. Students also participate in the Advanced Assessment Clinic and Intake Clinic.

Students enrolled in this unit of study will be undertaking studies on-campus during Semester 2 and will select a number of separate advanced study topics from among those offered by the program in areas previously studied in speech pathology and audiology. Focus is on advanced thinking and inquiry in each topic area undertaken.

Students enrolled in this unit of study will be undertaking studies on-campus during Semester 2 and will select seminars and projects related to topics such as administration, health promotion, quality assurance, casemix, clinical education, rural heath issues. Students will continue to be involved in the running and maintenance of the Tests and Materials collection.

Students manage a varied client caseload and participate in a variety of clinical management and clinical service activities in the on-campus clinic. They participate in supervisory conferences on a regular basis. Students also participate in the Advanced Assessment Clinic and Intake Clinic. To be eligible to receive a pass in this unit of study, students must have satisfactorily completed their portfolios for demonstrating competency for professional association membership upon graduation and participated in a required one-day debriefing activity on-campus at the end of the semester or in other debriefing activities as agreed upon in advance by the Director of Clinical Education.

Students are placed in two off-campus clinic, hospital or other setting for four days per week for two 6 or 7-week blocks each or one off-campus clinic, hospital or other setting for four days per week for one 12-week block. Over the semester they manage a varied child and adult caseload, participate in a variety of clinical management, clinical service and multidisciplinary team activities and participate in supervisory conferences on regular basis.

Students enrolled in this unit of study will select seminars and projects related to topics such as administration, health promotion, quality assurance, casemix, clinical education and rural health issues. Students continue to be involved in the running and maintenance of the Tests and Materials collections.

Students manage a varied client caseload and participate in a variety of clinical management and clinical service activities in the on-campus clinic. They participate in supervisory conferences. Students also participate in the Advanced Assessment and Intake Clinics.

This unit provides honours students with the opportunity to undertake a supervised research project in an area of human communication sciences or disorders. As part of this and the other honours units, each student designs and implements an approved research project and submits a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research and thesis, each student works closely with an academic staff member who serves as the supervisor.

Each student engages in an in-depth literature review related to the area of research and prepares a comprehensive outline of the topic. Seminars support students' work.

The student continues the literature review related to the research project and prepares an integrated paper on the topic. Seminars support students' work.

This unit provides students with the opportunity to begin developing supervisory skills. Students participate in a clinical mentoring experience with beginning students in the on-campus clinic. The students are responsible for supporting and facilitating the learning of the beginning students. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in professional communication skills, team work and effective time management.

This unit provides students with the opportunity to begin developing supervisory skills. Students participate in a clinical mentoring experience with beginning students in the on-campus clinic. The students are responsible for supporting and facilitating the learning of the beginning students. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in professional communication skills, team work and effective time management.

This unit provides students with the opportunity to begin developing supervisory skills. Students participate in a clinical mentoring experience with beginning students in the on-campus clinic. The students are responsible for supporting and facilitating the learning of the beginning students. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in professional communication skills, team work and effective time management.

This unit of study provides the student with the opportunity to undertake a supervised research project. The student develops a research study and submits an ethics proposal.

This unit of study provides the student with the opportunity to undertake a supervised research project. The student submits a thesis describing the project. In completing the research and thesis, the student works closely with an academic staff member who serves as the supervisor.

Students are placed in one off-campus clinic, hospital, or other settings for four days per week for one 6-7 week block. Over the semester they manage a varied adult client caseload, participate in a variety of clinical management, clinical service and multidisciplinary team activities and participate in supervisory conferences on a regular basis.

Students are placed in one off-campus clinic, hospital, or other settings for four days per week for one 6-7 week block. Over the semester they manage a varied child client caseload, participate in a variety of clinical management, clinical service and multidisciplinary team activities and participate in supervisory conferences on a regular basis.

Students are placed in one off-campus clinic, hospital, or other setting for four days per week for one 6-7 week block. Over the semester they manage a varied adult caseload, participate in a variety of clinical management, clinical service, multidisciplinary team activities and participate in supervisory conferences on a regular basis.

Students are placed in one off-campus clinic, hospital, or other setting for four days per week for one 6-7 week block. Over the semester they manage a varied child caseload, participate in a variety of clinical management, clinical service, multidisciplinary team activities and participate in supervisory conferences on a regular basis.

This unit aims to develop an appreciation of how mechanical principles can be applied to understand the underlying causes of human movement. Topics include: kinematics, vectors, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy, power, and momentum; for both translational and rotational motion; and the influence of fluids on motion. Emphasis is placed on developing mathematical skills and analytical problem solving techniques. The laboratory classes complement the lectures; providing opportunities to validate mechanical principles in a quantitative manner.

This unit focuses on the sarcomere, and its molecular components, as the basis of skeletal muscle function and adaptability. Starting from the cross bridge cycle, students progress to explore the functional implications of altered assemblies of sarcomeres in series or in parallel. Data is presented on sarcomere remodelling of human muscle in response to training and disuse. Students then apply this information to deduce the effects of these adaptations on muscle function, including alterations in the capacity to produce force and power, and on the passive length-tension properties of muscle. The control of muscle activation is examined both at the cellular level and at the whole muscle level. Students acquire professional skills through participation in a progressive high-resistance weight training program. Lecture material presents dose-response relations for high resistance training in terms of both minimal effective and optimal values for load, sets and frequency of training. Aspects related to cardiovascular risk and muscular injury relevant to high-resistance training are examined. Practical classes examine muscle structure and maximal voluntary responses.

This unit encompasses the fundamental principles and practices of exercise science. The student will gain an understanding of the application of these principles to the assessment and development of physical fitness. The unit examines energy expenditure, the energetics of exercise, the measurement of human work performance and exercise responses in the laboratory, the assessment of aerobic and muscular fitness and the fundamentals of programming of cardiorespiratory and resistance training exercise programs for healthy, low-risk individuals. The instructions and tecniques of resistance training will also be delivered.

This unit of study will focus on concepts of biomechanics and kinesiology will be applied to situations which have specific implications for occupational therapy practice and intervention in activities of daily living and the workplace. Included in these applications are the use of electromyography, biomechanics of lifting techniques and manual handling as well as the kinesiology of the trunk and upper limb.

This unit aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the control and acquisition of motor behaviours from the perspective of neuroscience. It will examine the nature and cause of movement and the maintenance of posture and balance. Models will be developed which emphasise the control of movement as an interaction between the nervous system, skeletal muscle and the environment. This unit considers the mechanics of movement and clinical disorders to extend the application of the motor system model.

This unit investigates the biochemical strategies that maintain energy balance in exercising muscle. The structure of the ATP producing pathways and their kinetic characteristics in terms of maximum flux and flux capacity will be described. The role of signals representating exercise intensity and duration in the regulation of oxidative phosphorylation, glycolysis and creatine kinase reaction will be examined in depth. These mechanisms will be demonstrated by reference to specific examples of high power output (sprinting) and long duration (endurance) activities. The processes of fuel mobilisation during exercise and of fuel storage at rest will be described.

The main emphasis of this unit is in developing practical expertise in techniques for the biomechanical analysis of human movement. Students conduct a 2D video analysis project that makes use of a sophisticated computer software package (APAS). A secondary component of this unit is aimed at further development of mathematical and problem-solving skills. Topics include static and dynamic equilibrium, calculation of centre of mass, and determination of joint torques using inverse dynamics.

This unit will investigate the acute responses to exercise, with a specific emphasis on the roles of respiratory system and the cardiovascular system in oxygen transport and the significance of submaximal and maximal oxygen consumption during exercise. In addition, the concepts of acid-base balance during exercise and of lactate and ventilatory thresholds will be examined. Factors determining provision and oxidation of substrate and interactions among carbohydrates and fatty acids will also be investigated. The cellular events underlying muscle plasticity will be considered in relation to their influence on muscle performance or fatigue. The practical sessions play an essential role in this unit of study with students acquiring skills in the collection of cardiorespiratory data, respiratory gas analysis and metabolic calculations. The practical content of the unit, together with the practicals for the unit of study EXSS2022 Exercise Physiology Training Adaptation (Semester 2), is based on the model of assessment/exercise prescription/reassessment which forms the core of future professional practice.

This unit provides students with an understanding of the principles of nutrition to optimise physical performance in sport, recreation and occupation. This unit defines the importance of macro and micro nutrients in the maintenance of health, and the specific roles of carbohydrate, protein and lipids in energy metabolism during exercise. In addition, the interaction between dietary intake and physical activity and its effects on energy-balance, cardiovascular health and other lifestyle diseases are considered.

This unit is concerned with the physiological adaptations associated with training. This unit will focus on cardiorespiratory and metabolic adaptations to endurance, high resistance and interval/sprint training. The implications of training will be discussed with respect to improved fatigue resistance, resulting from changes in the structural and functional capacities of organ systems under normal conditions as well as altered environmental conditions such as altitude and temperature. The mechanisms behind muscle damage and fatigue, including acidosis and excitation-coupling failure, will be examined in the untrained individual and the elite athlete with respect to their specific stimulus and appropriate recovery. This unit will build on fundamental topics of EXSS2019 Exercise Physiology - Acute Responses, and will apply theory to practice with a hands-on approach through the conduct of both sprint and endurance training programs.

The aim of this unit is to provide students with a broad understanding of the physiological responses and adaptations to physical activity and inactivity. The unit has a primary focus on the application of exercise as both a treatment modality and a tool in rehabilitation. The unit describes the basic metabolic, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine responses and adaptations to exercise training in healthy, asymptomatic individuals (children, adults and the elderly). The normal exercise response is compared with that in health disorders such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart and lung disease. Particular attention is given to exercise testing and the application of exercise training in clinical practice.

This unit of study provides students with a broad overview of motor control and learning with the aim of stimulating them to think about the mechanisms of normal human movement. Both a behavioural and a neurophysiological approach are taken to the acquisition and execution of skilled motor actions. The behavioural approach is directed at the structures and processes underlying movement without considering their physical basis, while the neurophysiological approach is directed at the neuromuscular machinery and the functional neural connections that govern movement. The unit consists of 3 modules. The first module examines the information processing and energetic capacities of the learner that underpin motor performance; that is, characteristics of the perceptual-motor system such as memory, attention, reaction time, speed-accuracy trade-off, force control, economy of energy, coordination, automaticity, lateralisation, arousal and stress, talent and expertise. The second module examines features of the learning environment that can be manipulated to promote motor learning such as goals, motivation, instruction, practice conditions and feedback. The third module examines applications to teaching motor skills, coaching and rehabilitation and includes a group project in which a motor skill is trained, thereby enabling students to apply the principles of motor control and learning that they have learned.

This unit of study aims to provide the student with an appreciation of growth, development and ageing of the human across the lifespan. Physiologic changes, motor skill development and physical performance will be examined and related to morphology and stages of childhood and adolescent growth. The relationships between growth, development, gender and physical activity will be explored. The biological changes and consequences of ageing on physiologic and psychological health, disease and exercise capacity will be investigated. The student will also be able to gain an understanding of exercise prescription for pregnant women, children, adolescents and older adults.

This unit has a major focus on the acute cardiorespiratory and haemodynamic response to exercise in both healthy and diseased populations. The measures of maximal oxygen consumption and anaerobic threshold as determinants of cardiorespiratory performance in endurance events are discussed. In relation to these measures, the concept of acid-base balance is introduced. Physiological adaptations associated with endurance, high resistance and interval/sprint training will be explored. Students will learn the mechanisms behind muscle damage and fatigue. The approach will be integrative, with particular attention given to the regulation of the changes in the cardiorespiratory, and metabolic systems during exercise.

This unit discusses the acute responses to exercise with a specific emphasis on the roles of the respiratory and cardiovascular systems in oxygen transport and the significance of sub-maximal and maximal oxygen consumption in the limitations to performance. Furthermore, this unit develops an understanding of the specific metabolic response to exercise at the peripheral cellular level and the biochemical strategies that maintain energy balance during exercise and a return to homeostasis in recovery. Students will put theory into practice with weekly laboratory tasks that encourage skill acquisition in the collection of real-time physiological data of the respiratory and cardiovascular response to exercise and subsequent metabolic calculations for the discussion of fuel mobilisation during exercise.

This unit deals with the integration of body functions during work and exercise. It includes basic and applied aspects of muscle function, temperature regulation, energy metabolism and respiratory and cardiovascular physiology. Processes associated with physical work capacity, training and adaptation to physical activity will also be examined with reference to special populations, e.g., the aged, disabled.

This unit is designed to provide a comprehensive and critical examination of exercise testing and programming in low-risk populations. The scientific evidence for exercise dosages for aerobic exercise and resistance training required for health and fitness outcomes will be critically reviewed. Other aspects of exercise programming such as flexibility, warm up and instructional technique will also be covered in this unit. Through the use of lectures and case studies, students will learn how to integrate both the physiological components and logistical aspects of exercise performance, to devise individualised exercise test batteries and prescriptions. Although not a co-requisite, students will benefit from undertaking EXSS3024 Exercise, Health and Disease in parallel with Exercise Testing and Prescription.

The aim of this unit is to investigate the application of exercise science to the promotion and maintenance of health via the prevention of chronic disease and the management of people suffering from chronic disease. Students will explore a range of topics including pathophysiology, risk assessment, clinical exercise testing, the role of exercise and client monitoring. Emphasis will be placed on the scientific evidence underpinning the use of exercise and effective doses in those chronic diseases which are responsive to an exercise intervention. The chronic disease conditions covered include metabolic syndrome, diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

This unit examines the pathophysiological basis of exercise limitations and the use of exercise in the management of a range of musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions such as osteoarthritis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Throughout the unit, discussion of the effects of disease on the exercise response is used to enhance understanding of normal exercise physiology and biomechanical function. Similar attention is paid to the contributions of disuse and and deconditioning to exacerbation of exercise impairment imposed by disease or injury. Completion of 140 hours of workplace experience is a requirement for successful completion of Exercise and Rehabilitation, and this can be accrued during the undergraduate program.

The aim of this unit is to explore (i) the scientific method using knowledge integrated from previous units of study, and (ii) professional issues related to practice in the field of exercise and sport science. This exploration will include: critical review of scientific writing, proposing research, the communication of scientific knowledge, research design, data collection, data analysis, statistical tests, ethics in research, evidence-based practice and professional and ethical behaviour. Activities and assessment will focus on practical applications in exercise and sport science. Emphasis will be placed on generic skills such as communication, teamwork, independent and critical thinking and practical skills.

This unit of study will introduce the student to the principles of pharmacology and immunology. Students will gain an understanding of the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic action of drugs in the body. Drugs used for therapeutic medication, for recreational purposes and for performance enhancement in sport, as well as the interaction of exercise and drug action will be explored. The nature of immunity, the immune response, pathological disorders of the immune system and effects of exercise on the immune system will be examined.

Ergonomics is concerned with optimising health, safety and performance in human activities. This unit will broaden the student's knowledge of human tolerance to physical tasks by considering tasks performed across a spectrum of settings, including occupational, sport, and activities of daily living. Specifically through the application of anatomy, biomechanics, and exercise and environmental physiology an understanding of the principles of matching environmental and task related parameters to human characteristics will be developed. This knowledge has application to OH&S, sport safety and the development of accessible environments for functionally impaired.

This unit of study provides students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills (laboratory and field-based) for the physiological assessment and training of elite athletes. The application of current tests and measurements in sports science together with training theory and practice will be critically reviewed. Special attention will be given to the role of speed, strength and endurance in sports performance. Fundamental questions concerning the nature of the training stimulus, training thresholds, plasticity of muscle, dose-response relationships, detraining and overtraining will be investigated. Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, case studies, practical test and measurement skills. On completion of this unit of study students will demonstrate competency within the sports testing environment and a capacity to provide well researched consultancy advice on sports training theory and practice.

This unit presents an overview of starting a small business, adapting current marketing principles and being aware of the many pitfalls that will be encountered along the way. Attention is given to the fundamentals of business planning, staff structuring, and understanding of current occupancy costs together with an insight into the basics of budgetary controls. Media buying, advertising and franchising are also reviewed. Proficiency in the area of legal obligations for leasing, insurance, consumer protection, third party liability and associated legislative obligations such as Occupational Health and Safety is developed. Negotiation skills and business obligations are introduced to augment the level of expertise when leaving university to work within an established firm or commence your own practice, partnership or solely owned company.

This unit provides students with background knowledge in nutrition as applied to public health and exercise performance. Emphasis is given to the major, nutrition related public health issues faced by western countries including the impact of diet on obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and cancer. Students will learn to appreciate how manipulation of diet is used in the management of the abovementioned lifestyle diseases. In addition, students will learn about the way diet can optimise exercise performance through provision of adequate energy and ideal distribution of macronutrients. Use of dietary supplements and nutritional ergogenic aids and the benefit of sports nutrition strategies such as 'carbohydrate loading' will also be a focus. This unit of study has a strong practical emphasis.

This unit provides an introduction to the principles of sports coaching and the role of a high performance coach. The unit aims to integrate and apply the concepts acquired over the course of the degree. Students will conduct athlete profiling, sports analyses and performance analyses for the development of periodised training programs. The psychological and behavioural aspects of sport and training will also be explored, providing students with practical skills essential for the development of optimum athletic performance. Students will develop practical knowledge relating to the application of motor control and learning in skill acquisition. The issue of talent identification will be explored using relevant knowledge acquired from previous units of study. Students will also be able to draw on their understanding of various physical and psychological disorders to examine the area of inclusive coaching/athletes with disabilities. The emerging area of athlete development will be discussed, focusing on the promotion of educated and rounded athletes to enhance both competitive performance and life after sport. Legal and business considerations relating to sports coaching, and the structure of the Australian coaching scheme will be explored to provide students with an understanding of the sport and coaching industries.

The prime focus of this unit is the application of biomechanical principles to the analysis, understanding, assessment, feedback and improvement of techniques to enhance sport performance. Students will be introduced to the biomechanical analysis of various popular sports such as cricket, golf, soccer, weight lifting, tennis, throwing, etc. Many of the case studies involve the development of practical assessment competency. Skills include the development of a qualitative analysis framework in which to use biomechanical principles to analyse all sporting techniques. On completion of this unit, students will have the specialised knowledge to work with athletes in sports testing environment, and develop a career in which they can work with elite coaches and athletes.

This unit introduces students to a range of issues related to exercise physiology professional practice and service delivery. Topics covered include oral and written communication skills and clinical decision making. Students will also undertake practical work with clients. This practical work will reinforce the content covered in lectures/tutorials and allow the student to build their confidence and skill level in an area of exercise delivery for clinical populations. Students will need to be flexible with times for practical work as this will depend on clinical resources.

This unit provides the theoretical background supporting the manipulation of diet to enhance sports performance. Students will learn about the way diet can optimise exercise performance through the provision of adequate energy and ideal distribution of macronutrients. Use of dietary supplements and nutritional ergogenic aids and the benefit of sports nutrition strategies such as 'carbohydrate loading' will also be a focus. This unit of study has a strong practical emphasis so that in addition to the provision of a theoretical rationale for diet manipulation, students will be introduced to practical diet strategies to improve nutritional status and exercise performance. Students will have the opportunity to undertake a small research project and be given the opportunity to attain a Level 1 International Society for Kinanthropometry accreditation via practical sessions in this unit.

Honours students undertake a research project in an area of exercise and sport science. Each student designs and implements an approved research project, and submits a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research thesis, the student works closely with an academic staff member who serves as the supervisor.

Honours students will complete their research projects and write a thesis describing the project and its implications. Students will continue to work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor.

This unit introduces students to the principles of management and develops their skills in management in health care settings. Topics include an introduction to management and what managers do; building effective teams; organising work; the influence of organisational culture; change management; planning; leadership and managerial ethics. Students will also develop an understanding of the structure and functions of organisations. A key objective of this unit is to enable the students to develop practical management skills to enable them to perform effectively as managers.

Students consolidate and enhance their practical skills developed in previous classification units by applying the ICD-10 AM in tutorials and independent learning exercises. Skill levels are challenged by learning to abstract clinical statements from complex clinical records and translating these statements into coded data. Emphasis is placed on building students' skills in locating clinical information for abstraction. Communications are also built through collaborative workshops designed to help students discuss complex coding problems effectively with health care professionals in the workplace. Wherever possible, students are encouraged to independently use computerised coding software when abstracting and coding and compare the coded output with the manual method.

This unit of study equips students with basic financial management skills. They learn of the financial issues and pressures facing the health care system from all levels (national, state, and local). Skills in recording basic financial transactions, preparing financial reports and budgets and communicating with specialist financial managers are acquired. Topics covered include a brief overview of the Australian health care system and the health status of Australians; private sector financing and health insurance issues; health funding models design; an introduction to health economics, the accounting process and budgeting.

This unit utilises case studies and guest lecturers to address the latest developments in the management of healthcare information. Knowledge and skills learned will be applied to real-world problems. Students will research selected topics culminating in written and oral presentations.

This unit is divided into two sections. The first section covers the skills needed to write a journal article that communicates effectively the latest concepts in health information management. The second part builds on the research carried out by the student in HIMT4052 Contemporary Issues in Health Information A by providing the foundation for the development of the research as a publishable paper.

This unit provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in the organisation and management of health information systems within or outside of the traditional medical record department. Students are able to select a placement in an area in which they have a particular interest.

This unit provides honours students with the opportunity to develop a proposal to undertake an investigation in an area of specialised interest in health information management.

During this unit the honours students will complete the investigation begun during HIMT4055 Research Project I. The student will prepare a written report suitable for submission to a refereed journal for publication. Full details of the requirements for this report can be found in the Discipline of Health Informatic's Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) (Honours) guidelines, policy and procedures.

This unit provides an introduction to areas of behavioural and social sciences relevant to health and wellbeing. The unit lays the foundation of theory and method necessary for understanding how broad social and organisational structures as well as individual characteristics and behaviours contribute to health and health inequalities.

This unit of study considers the important psychosocial and functional changes that occur across the lifespan from gestation to old age. Psychosocial factors important for understanding major national health priority areas such as asthma, mental health, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and musculoskeletal disease, cancer, injury, and diabetes across the lifespan are considered.

This is an introductory unit for students entering the health sciences. This unit aims to expose students to a range of definitions of health, and key concepts in health and health systems. Students will develop a range of core skills and competencies needed in the study and practice of health sciences and a basis for work practice in the health system or for postgraduate study. Topics include: What is health?; How is health status classified?; Biomedical, psychological and sociological aspects of health and health care; What 'should' a health care system do?; How do we measure health status in an individual, a community and a nation? An integrated sciences model of health care is explored which covers the five domains of biological, behavioural, cognitive, socio-cultural and environmental.

This unit introduces students to key research paradigms in health, and to the major approaches to designing and evaluating basic and applied research in health. Students are exposed to the types of research which inform our understanding of normal and abnormal functions of the human body and of treatment and preventative health care. Students will be engaged in the generation of new knowledge through evidenced based practice and evidence based innovation. Current issues in health science research will be identified, with emphasis on the role of technology in health and e-health.

This unit has two components. Health Determinants will introduce students to the key factors determining health status in the Australian context. It will explore biomedical and genetic factors, acquired health behaviours, and social, cultural and environmental determinants of health status. Health and wellbeing will be explored through life expectancy, functioning, disability, illness, disease and injury. Initiatives to promote preventable hospitalisation and increased health and wellbeing across population groups will be examined. Health Interventions outlines the distinction between primary and secondary prevention and examines the evidence base for a range of intervention strategies including public health, preventative and restorative health care. Traditional interventions to promote outcomes through prevention, health promotion, treatment, care, rehabilitation and counselling will be explored alongside complementary and alternative medical (CAM). Healthy ageing and age-related illness will be highlighted.

This unit explores the organisation and structure of health care delivery systems. National and international frameworks regarding the provision of services to minority and culturally diverse groups, health care policy frameworks, and health care service structure and models of health care funding will be examined. Specifically, students will view the globalisation of health through human, material, financial, research, evaluation, monitoring, surveillance and technology. Issues of communication, advocacy and service delivery in teams will be examined. Safety and quality in health care systems will be highlighted.

This unit of study aims to provide students with an insight and respect for Indigenous perspectives on health and health care. This unit also explores established theories about health and illness from western and non-western perspectives.
The complexity of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander health in rural, remote and urban contexts in Australia will be explored. Health of other Indigenous populations outside Australia and their complexities provide a global focus across several cultures. This unit also explores established theories about health and illness from western and non-western perspectives.

This unit of study offers students an insight into the larger picture of how a nation sets priorities for health services. The importance of evidence-based health policy development in planning health services will be highlighted. Strategies for increasing the cost-effectiveness of health services will be covered. Issues of communication and advocacy in health are portrayed. Students will gain skills in health service needs assessment, measuring cost-effectiveness, macroeconomic evaluation of health services and systems and health equity assessment.

This unit of study outlines the legislative role of governments and the role of legislation in health and health services. Fundamental ethical principles applied to ethical issues in health and health research are covered. Medico-legal aspects of health and health services as well as standards and medico-legal privacy principles will be explored. Students will develop an understanding of professionally acceptable behaviours appropriate to practice in the health professions.

The aim of this unit is to provide a foundation for critical appraisal of techniques used in health research. The major quantitative and qualitative techniques appropriate for analysing research data in an evidence-based practice environment will be studied. The focus of this unit will be on research methodology that promotes the integration of health-relevant disciplinary perspectives.

This unit examines health, illness and health care issues from international perspectives. The unit focuses on global burden of disease, global governance, structural adjustment program and ITRIP and their implications at national and international level. It integrates organisational dimensions, changing patterns of global economy, restructuring of health care and socio-cultural approaches to international health. The unit uses both theoretical and practical approaches. At the practical level, students will be expected to have work experience for eight weeks in a developing country. During this work experience they are expected to develop a series of alternate approaches in a problem solving project related to health and health care policies. The project will be selected from the WHO priority areas of health and global burden of disease. The project will focus on the following: global health problems and local solutions; burden of diseases, health care system and policy implementation from global perspective; and the role of international organisations in health promotion

The unit provides students with an overview of sexology as a science and a profession in a global context. Students will work in a multi professional, multicultural environment and develop an awareness of sexology and sexual health as an integral part of life and wellbeing that transcends discipline and professional groups as well as geographic and cultural boundaries. Students will be sensitised to the range of sex attitudes and values in the community. The initial learning modules in the unit will introduce the students to the multidisciplinary nature of the study of sex. The students will then apply this multidisciplinary framework to a series of scenarios that explore issues of sexology at personal, family, community, country and global levels. These scenarios will include: sexual dysfunction and management through the lifecycle; issues of gender concerns including transgender and homosexuality; women's health including gender inequalities; HIV, AIDS and other sexually transmissible infections; adolescent sex education and sexual risk taking behaviour; sex in illness, people with a disability and the aged. Students will evaluate the most recent literature in the area and demonstrate the ability to discuss relevant issues in keeping with the definitions of sexual rights provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Association of Sexology (WAS). All students will work in groups on two scenarios (the specific scenarios for the group work will vary depending on current national and global issues). Individual students will select two other scenarios to investigate independently. These individual assignments will have an experiential community based component. Sexuality and sexology is intrinsic to the wellbeing and quality of life of all people, and this unit of study would benefit students in all disciplines of the university.

This unit is designed for students of the life sciences who do not intend to undertake higher year mathematics and statistics. It includes the fitting of data to various functions and demonstrates the use of calculus in optimisation problems. It extends differential calculus to functions of two variables and develops integral calculus, including the definite integral and multiple integrals.

MATH1015 is designed to provide a thorough preparation in statistics for students in the Biological and Medical Sciences. It offers a comprehensive introduction to data analysis, probability and sampling, inference including t-tests, confidence intervals and chi-squared goodness of fit tests.
There are comprehensive details of this unit of study in the Junior Mathematics Handbook distributed at the time of enrolment.

The lectures in this unit of study introduce the "Central Dogma" of molecular biology and genetics -i.e., the molecular basis of life. The course begins with the information macro-molecules in living cells: DNA,RNA and protein, and explores how their structures allow them to fulfill their various biological roles. This is followed by a review of how DNA is organised into genes leading to discussion of replication and gene expression (transcription and translation). The unit concludes with an introduction to the techniques of molecular biology and, in particular, how these techniques have led to an explosion of interest and research in Molecular Biology. The practical component complements the lectures by exposing students to experiments which explore the measurement of enzyme activity, the isolation of DNA and the 'cutting' of DNA using restriction enzymes. However, a key aim of the practicals is to give students higher level generic skills in computing, communication, criticism, data analysis/evaluation and experimental design.

This unit of study extends the basic concepts introduced in MBLG1001/1901 and provides a firm foundation for students wishing to continue in the molecular biosciences as well as for those students who intend to apply molecular techniques to other biological or medical questions. The unit explores the regulation of the flow of genetic information in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes. The central focus is on the control of replication, transcription and translation and how these processes can be studied and manipulated in the laboratory. The processes of DNA mutation and repair are also discussed. Experiments in model organisms are presented to illustrate current advancements in the field, together with discussion of work carried out in human systems and the relevance to human genetic diseases. The tools of molecular biology are taught within the context of recombinant DNA-cloning - with an emphasis on essential knowledge required to use plasmid vectors. The methods of gene introduction (examples of transgenic plants and animals) are also discussed. Other techniques include PCR methodology and its use for cloning specific genes and detection of polymorphisms, separating DNA fragments by gel electrophoresis and analysis of macromolecules by Southern, Northern & Western blotting. In the genomics section, topics include assigning genes to specific chromosomes, high resolution chromosome mapping, DNA markers, physical mapping of genomes as well as DNA and genome sequencing methods and international projects in genome mapping.
The practical course complements the theory and builds on the skills learnt in MBLG1001. Specifically students will: use spectrophotometry for the identification and quantification of nucleic acids, explore the lac operon system for the investigation of gene expression control, perform PCR analysis. As with MBLG1001, strong emphasis is placed on the acquisition of generic and technical skills.

This unit introduces students to the safe use of ionising radiation common to all medical radiations. It commences with an examination of the structure of matter, the various modes of radioactive decay together with the types of ionising radiation and their interactions with matter. Discipline specific fundamental physics will also be covered.

This unit of study introduces the student to the key generic components of professional practice, patient care, communication skills and ethical behaviour. Students will also be introduced to their discipline specific practice, which will include a short clinical placement.

This unit of study integrates knowledge from both basic and applied clinical sciences and focuses on the radiographer and the patient. Professional practice and personal development issues are considered at the same time as designated techniques. This unit of study will introduce the student to the basic principles of radiography. This unit will also provide students with the knowledge and skills to perform radiographic examinations of the chest, upper and lower limbs and abdomen.

This unit of study introduces the student to the fundamental aspects of the most commonly performed imaging procedures in nuclear medicine. It provides a study of the anatomy, physiology, and radiopharmaceutical bio-distributions which are fundamental to an understanding of the imaging procedures. Practical aspects of acquisition and radiopharmacy will be introduced.

This unit of study concentrates on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills to enable the student to satisfactorily plan, calculate and treat simple palliative techniques on the linear accelerator. The role of the radiation therapist as a supporter and educator of the patients will also be covered.

This unit of study develops radiation biology for radiological protection and provides a foundation for the physics and instrumentation of devices used in the medical radiation sciences. The unit explores what is known about the effects of ionising and non-ionising radiation on biological systems. An in-parallel study of the general principals of optics, optical fibres, electricity and magnetism, electrical safety and basic electronics provides a foundation for the introduction of ultrasonic transducers, cyclotrons, oscilloscopes, colour television and liquid crystal displays applicable to medical radiation sciences that employ ionising or non-ionising radiation.

In this unit of study the student will investigate radiographic techniques and study the roles of additional imaging modalities in the diagnosis of trauma, injury and disease, in particular, of the musculoskeletal system. The unit of study is divided into modules focusing on designated regions and will generate an inquiry-based learning in the student with class presentations forming a 'wrap-up' seminar for each module. Aspects covered within each module will include patient preparation, contrast media administration, technical considerations, radiographic pathology, with the routine protocols being supported by evidence drawn from reference articles. Practical: practical classes will provide students with experience in patient care, practitioner patient communication, radiographic positioning and appropriate anatomy and pathology recognition. The tutorial classes will focus on the development of a clinical knowledge through the use of clinical scenarios.

This unit of study requires students to attend six (6) weeks of clinical practice in the workplace. During this unit of study, students will practice the radiographic skills basic to anatomical areas such as the chest and extremities. Students are required to reflect upon their professional role and acquire competencies in general skeletal and chest radiography.

This unit of study introduces the student to the construction, design, operation and quality control of general radiographic and processing equipment. A section on conventional tomography, computerised tomography and associated radiation protection will also be included.

This unit of study extends the learning of the most commonly performed imaging procedures in nuclear medicine and introduces the appreciation of abnormal studies. Computer analysis of functional data and tomographic imaging, reconstruction and display will be presented. It provides a study of the pathophysiology and altered radiopharmaceutical bio-distributions and the variations of imaging procedures that may be undertaken. Further theoretical aspects of acquisition and radiopharmaceutical use will be developed. Aspects of quality control of nuclear medicine practice will be introduced.

This course covers the physical fundamentals of nuclear medicine imaging from the instrumentation and computing perspectives. Starting with simple detectors, students will learn about the components of the gamma camera in detail, the use of computers for data acquisition and analysis, and the bases for tomographic imaging. Some discussion of complementary imaging devices such as X-ray CT is included. The course lays the foundations for students in understanding the functional measurement, imaging and analysis techniques used in nuclear medicine.

This unit of study will provide the student with a structured program of clinical experience to attain skills and applied knowledge in nuclear medicine procedures. Students will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, attributes and knowledge at a level of fundamental practice.

This unit of study concentrates on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills to enable the student to satisfactorily plan, calculate and treat radical radiation therapy techniques of the pelvis and breast. Oncology principles and the role of the radiation therapist as a supporter of psychosocial health and educator of the patient will also be covered.

This unit of study concentrates on the physical principles and application of ionising radiation in radiation therapy. The method and measurement of radiation therapy beams will also be covered.

This unit of study places students in clinical radiation oncology centres throughout Australia. This unit aims to provide the student with a structured program where the knowledge, skills and attributes to practice are applied to the clinical setting. Students will focus on developing their simulation, planning and treatment skills in superficial, orthovoltage, single photon and parallel opposed techniques.

Students will develop an appreciation of the applications of diagnostic imaging modalities to different disease states. The relationship of appropriate therapy will be incorporated together with relevant ethical and radiation implications for the patient and health professional.

This unit of study requires students to attend six (6) weeks of clinical practice in the workplace. During this unit of study, students will practice the radiographic skills basic to anatomical areas such as the pelvic girdle, spine and skull/face, whilst consolidating their general skeletal radiography. Students are required to reflect upon their professional role and acquire competencies in skeletal, spinal and skull radiography.

This unit of study requires students to attend six (6) weeks of clinical practice in the workplace. During this unit of study, students will practice the radiographic skills basic to anatomical areas such as the renal and GIT systems whilst consolidating their skills in pelvic girdle, spine, skull/face and skeletal radiography. Students are required to reflect upon their professional role and acquire competencies in GIT, renal, skeletal, spinal and skull radiography.

This unit of study integrates knowledge from both basic and applied clinical sciences and focuses on the radiographer and the patient. Professional practice and personal development issues are considered at the same time as designated techniques. In this unit of study the student will investigate radiographic techniques and study the roles of additional imaging modalities in the diagnosis of trauma, injury and disease, in particular, of the axial skeleton and the internal body systems. The unit of study is divided into modules focusing on designated regions and will be delivered using inquiry-based learning. Aspects covered within each module will include patient preparation, contrast media administration, technical considerations, radiographic pathology, with the routine protocols being supported by evidence drawn from reference articles.

This unit of study will provide the student with a structured program of clinical experience to attain skills and applied knowledge in nuclear medicine procedures. Students will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, attributes and knowledge at a level above that of MRTY2085 Clinical Education 2.1NM.

This unit of study will provide the student with a structured program of clinical experience to attain skills and applied knowledge in nuclear medicine procedures. Students will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, attributes and knowledge at a level above that of MRTY2093 Clinical Education 2.2NM and that is nearing those required of an entry level practitioner.

This unit of study examines a number of body systems and the application of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine procedures. It provides a study of the pathophysiology and altered radiopharmaceutical bio-distributions and the variations of imaging procedures that may be undertaken. Further theoretical aspects of acquisition, interpretation and radiopharmaceutical use will be developed. Computer analysis of functional data and tomographic imaging, reconstruction and display will be presented. Aspects of quality control of nuclear medicine practice will be developed.

This unit of study places students in clinical radiation oncology centres throughout Australia. This unit aims to provide the student with a structured program where the knowledge, skills and attributes to practice are applied to the clinical setting. Students will focus on developing their simulation, planning and treatment skills in pelvis and tangent breast techniques.

This unit of study places students in clinical radiation oncology centres throughout Australia. This unit aims to provide the student with a structured program where the knowledge, skills and attributes to practice are applied to the clinical setting. Students will focus on developing their simulation, planning and treatment skills in head and neck and brain techniques.

This unit of study concentrates on the acquisition of the knowledge and skills to enable the student to satisfactorily plan, calculate and treat radical radiation therapy techniques of the head & neck and breast. Oncology principles and the role of the radiation therapist as a supporter of psychosocial health and educator of the patients will also be covered.

This unit introduces the students to the role of research within the medical radiation sciences. Students will be able to select a research topic and develop hypotheses and aims. The development of a research plan is central to the unit, with emphasis on constructing an appropriate methodology for the topic and aims of the project. Skills will be developed in identifying and critical evaluation of current research articles resulting in a literature review appropriate for ethics application and introducing the research topic. Students will complete an application for human ethics approval and work in groups to foster a team approach to research.

This unit of study aims to develop an understanding of imaging theory, digital image processing, and storage systems as they apply to medical imaging.

This unit consolidates and extends students learning of ethical, legal and professional practice in the medical radiation sciences. Theoretical aspects of ethics and law relating to the health sciences will be integrated with applied cases. Students will be required to identify and reflect on professional aspects of MRS practice and be aware of what it takes to work at a high professional standard. Students will become familiar with documents relating to their professional practice such as codes of conduct and licensing, and be able to use these documents in their ethical decision making.

This unit of study requires students, working in a research team, to implement a pre-designed research project and disseminate their research results in a peer-reviewed format. Students will carry through a research methodology including the collection of data and/or meta-analysis of previous research. Students are expected to produce a journal article, suitable for publication as well as prepare a professional presentation of their findings.

This unit of study enables students to investigate the current technological application of physics-based procedures to medical radiation science.

This unit of study integrates knowledge from both basic and applied clinical sciences and focuses on the radiographer and the patient. Professional practice and personal development issues are considered at the same time as designated techniques. In this unit, the student will investigate specialised radiographic techniques and study the roles of additional imaging modalities in the diagnosis and management of trauma, injury and disease. Trauma imaging, CT, MRI, angiography, mammography and contrast media examinations (not previously covered in Radiographic Studies 2) will form the basis of lectures and tutorials for this semester. Aspects covered will include patient preparation, contrast media administration, technical considerations, radiographic pathology and routine protocols for the specialised modalities discussed.

This unit of study requires students to attend six (6) weeks of clinical practice in the workplace. During this unit, students will practice the radiographic skills basic to anatomical areas such as the renal and GIT systems whilst consolidating their skills in pelvic girdle, spine, skull/face and skeletal radiography. Students are required to reflect upon their professional role and acquire competencies in GIT, renal, skeletal, spinal and skull radiography.

This unit of study introduces the student to digital radiography, computed radiography, PACS, HIS, RIS, DICOM, advanced CT, DSA, MRI, BMD and sonography. A range of digital and non-digital radiographic specialised equipment will be examined in terms of operational principles, QA, radiation protection principles and radiation dose implications.

This unit of study examines a number of body systems and the application of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures. It provides a study of the pathophysiology and altered radiopharmaceutical bio-distributions and the variations of imaging procedures and interpretation that may be undertaken. Further theoretical aspects of acquisition, non-imaging procedures and radiopharmaceutical use and quality assurance will be developed.

This unit of study will provide the student with a structured program of clinical experience to attain skills and applied knowledge in nuclear medicine procedures. Students will be required to demonstrate a range of skills, attributes and knowledge at a level that meets the requirements for an entry level practitioner.

This unit aims to complete the student's knowledge of instrumentation and analytical tools in contemporary nuclear medicine. Advanced issues in SPECT, especially corrections for quantitative imaging, lead on to an in-depth treatment of positron emission tomography (PET). The physical principles of cyclotrons and nuclear magnetic resonance are introduced, along with extension to complementary imaging to MRI. Other nuclear techniques such as spectroscopy and whole body counting methods are covered. Finally, there is a discussion on aspects of radiation safety, regulatory issues, and departmental design.

This unit of study applies the knowledge gained in MRTY2098 Radiation Therapy Practice 2.2 to more complex routine radiation therapy procedures. It will concentrate on the acquisition of knowledge and skills to enable the student to satisfactorily plan, calculate and treat supraclavicular and axilla, multi-field thorax and mini mantle techniques. Physics and oncology modules will be presented to encourage a more holistic understanding of each planning technique. Advances in radiation therapy planning and the role of the radiation therapist as a supporter of psychosocial health and educator of the patients will also be covered.

This unit of study places students in clinical radiation oncology centres throughout Australia. This unit aims to provide the student with a structured program where the knowledge, skills and attributes to practice are applied to the clinical setting. Students will focus on developing their simulation, planning and treatment skills in four-field breast and multi-field thorax techniques.

This unit of study applies the knowledge gained in MRTY2086 Radiation Therapy Practice 2.1 and MRTY2098 Radiation Therapy Practice 2.2 to more complex routine radiation therapy procedures. It will concentrate on the acquisition of knowledge and skills to enable the student to satisfactorily plan, calculate and treat maxillary/antrum and Parotid techniques. Physics and oncology modules will be presented to encourage a more holistic understanding of each technique. Advances in radiation therapy planning in all of these areas will be addressed. Oncology principles and the role of the radiation therapist as a supporter of psychosocial health and educator of the patients will also be covered.

This unit of study provides an introduction to the physical principles of ultrasound and the clinical applications and practice of diagnostic ultrasound in the abdomen, obstetrics and gynaecology, musculoskeletal and vascular systems.

This unit of study develops the knowledge and understanding of computed tomography (CT) as it applies to nuclear medicine. The focus will be on ensuring quality nuclear medicine CT studies and a high standard of radiation safety. The unit will address radiographic principles and radiation safety; CT instrumentation design and image reconstruction methods; CT scan acquisition and impact of scan parameters on patient dose; attenuation correction and co-registration in nuclear medicine CT systems; and quality control.

This unit of study provides the radiation therapist with an understanding and overview of the principles underlying a range of imaging modalities. These modalities include planar radiographs, CT, MRI, SPECT, PET and ultrasound. The advantages and limitations of using each modality in radiation therapy practice will be addressed.

This unit of study addresses the principles of magnetic resonance imaging. The areas addressed will be image contrast, factors affecting image formation and pulse sequences used from spin echo (SE) to echo planar imaging (EPI). The applications of MRI in medical imaging will be addressed with the effects of signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), fat saturation, artefacts and flow effects being discussed. The biological effects and aspects of patient safety will be included in the unit of study.

Honours students undertake a supervised research study in an area of medical radiation sciences. Each student will design and implement an approved research study and submit a thesis describing the study and its implications. While completing the research and thesis, each student will work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor.

Honours students undertake a supervised research study in an area of medical radiation sciences. Each student will design and implement an approved research study and submit a thesis describing the study and its implications. While completing the research and thesis, each student will work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor.

Honours students undertake a supervised research project in an area of medical radiation sciences. Each student will design and implement an approved research project and submit a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research thesis, the student will work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor. There are no formal classes but students are required to meet regularly with their supervisor and attend compulsory workshops.

Honours students undertake a supervised research project in an area of medical radiation sciences. Each student will design and implement an approved research project and submit a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research thesis, the student will work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor. There are no formal classes but students are required to meet regularly with their supervisor and attend compulsory workshops.

Honours students undertake a supervised research project in an area of medical radiation sciences. Each student will design and implement an approved research project and submit a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research thesis, the student will work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor. There are no formal classes but students are required to meet regularly with their supervisor and attend compulsory workshops.

Honours students undertake a supervised research project in an area of medical radiation sciences. Each student will design and implement an approved research project and submit a thesis describing the project and its implications. In completing the research thesis, the student will work closely with the academic staff member who is their supervisor. There are no formal classes but students are required to meet regularly with their supervisor and attend compulsory workshops.

In this unit of study the concept of embodiment will be used to examine nursing and nurses' practice, exploring both the physical body and the lived body as experienced and interpreted by the patient and the nurse. This unit is closely related to two other units of study: Observation, Assessment & Nursing and Applied Nursing Practice. The unit explores the relevant literatures on: how different cultures have evolved social practices to govern the body and its products and functions; and why the study of these is central to successfully and safely providing nursing care for patients. Students will also study the legislative and regulatory frameworks relating to nurses' professional and legal boundaries and the origins and purposes of these governing frameworks. The ultimate purpose of the unit is the mindful application of the insights gained here to understanding the clinical context of nurses' care of the physical body and the patient's experiences of nursing care.

All ideas, beliefs and understandings about health and illness are intrinsically connected to particular social and historical contexts. This unit of study explores a range of such ideas and beliefs from different societies and different historical eras. A major component of this unit will be Indigenous health and history, including Indigenous ideas and beliefs about health and illness. The unit also explores established theories about health and illness from western and non-western perspectives. Drawing on these theories the unit critically analyses the relationship between social factors (for example ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, employment) and patterns of health and illness in contemporary Australia. A focus on contemporary Indigenous Australian health is an important aspect of this unit of study. Current issues related to health and illness in Australia and its region are also explored in this unit.

This unit of study provides an opportunity to observe and assess approaches to health care, such as the biomedical model, the role of preventative and community-based care and complementary and alternative treatments. Observation of specific issues surrounding Indigenous approaches to health care and the increasing aged and chronically ill populations will be explored. The unit focuses on the roles and relationships among nurses, patients and other health professionals in practice settings. Regular clinical visits, with an experiential and reflective approach to learning, provides opportunities for students to gain insight into the provision and receipt of nursing care across a broad spectrum of nurses' working environments. Students will learn how to observe for symptom clusters associated with common illnesses and the processes of clinical nursing assessment will be introduced during the clinical visits.

This unit of study builds on the unit, Observation in Nursing Practice, and will further develop the principles of caring, communication and critical thinking within nursing practice. Practices concerning patient hygiene and comfort, specific observations of the body, infection control (including asepsis and standard and additional precautions, and environmental safety) will be studied. Nursing practices, which are designed to assist those experiencing hospitalisation, will be addressed, including: maintenance of fluid status, skin integrity, mobility, the effective levels of pain relief and oxygenation. This knowledge will be extended to incorporate the experience of both patients and nurses when the body fails to function as expected, particularly where surgery is required. There will be regular clinical visits and a period of clinical placement to further develop the knowledge and skills gained in the unit, Observation in Nursing Practice

This unit of study builds on knowledge of the cellular and systemic organisation of the human body. A cell-tissue-body environment approach to pathogenesis will be used as a framework to facilitate the exploration of biomedical and pharmacological interventions and their relationship to nursing practices. This approach allows the student to develop an understanding of the applications of various biomedical therapies to disease processes with similar pathogenic derivations. The development of such conceptual schemas provides an understanding and approaches to the evaluation of medical interventions and their outcomes.

The ways in which individual people subjectively experience illness and care, particularly nursing care, is the focus of this unit of study. The unit examines theories of human consciousness, emotionality, and embodiment. It addresses the use of qualitative research methodologies, and the findings of key studies, for exploring illness experiences. Many different illness experiences are examined, and attention is drawn to such factors as emotions arising in illness, issues of embodiment, and social attitudes to illness (for instance, stigmatisation of some illnesses). The nurse-patient relationship is critically examined, particularly in relation to emotions arising in this context, nurses' attitudes towards a range of illnesses, and contemporary models of care. Students are involved in a research project that requires them to draw on theories about qualitative research methodologies.

This unit of study begins with the concepts of mental health and illness by adopting the approach that mental health exists on a continuum. It examines a variety of mental health disorders and explores mental health care settings as therapeutic milieu utilising a multi-disciplinary model. Further, this unit of study explores the scope of mental health nursing practice. A particular focus is the systematic analysis and discussion of the therapeutic relationship and the dynamic components of interpersonal processes and the therapeutic use of self. Students will develop capabilities in establishing therapeutic relationships, micro counselling skills, assessment, and intervention skills for working with individuals and families experiencing mental illness. A variety of treatment modalities are explored, as is the scope of mental health nursing practice across diverse age, gender and cultural backgrounds. This unit of study examines the Australian ethio-legal context of mental health nursing, and compares historical developments in nursing to emerging trends in contemporary mental health nursing, and compares historical developments in nursing to emerging trands in contemporary mental health nursing. This unit prepares the students for an extended mental health clinical placement, in either hospital, community or specialist units. This clinical placement provides opportunities to apply therapeutic interactive nursing capabilities in the mental health care setting as well as developing and consolidating overall nursing skills.

This unit of study will examine the integration of theoretical and clinical components of nursing knowledge to enable the provision of physical care to acutely ill people. Building on the theme of embodiment, the responses of an individual and others to an acute disruption in health will be explored. Using those illnesses commonly found in our community, the experiences of acute illness and how these illnesses impact individuals, families and communities will also be examined. The content of the unit is devoted to the area of medical/surgical nursing and focuses on the themes of disruption to health, the impact of illness, the processes of nursing care and the experience of illness on the individual and their family

Intelligent observation and monitoring of patients' progress characterises that aspect of nursing that has often been referred to as the 'art of nursing'. Technology enhances, complements, and increases the complexity of nurses' practices in observing and monitoring and can itself become the focus of practice without the development of embodied clinical expertise. This unit of study allows the students to develop an understanding of the scientific basis of nursing observations by establishing links to the physiological concepts that support the methodology used in observation and monitoring of people across the life span in nursing practice; and it also provides a basis for understanding how more sophisticated clinical capabilities, such as pattern recognition, develop with experience and mindful attention to clinical matters. The development of these clinical capabilities is assisted through examining the wider nursing spectrum of knowledge underpinning observation and monitoring in order to facilitate patient care, the development of effective nursing practices, and the generation of nursing knowledge.

The family will provide the central organising frame through which conception, normal pregnancy, childbirth, early parenting, childhood and adolescence will be examined within this unit of study. Utilising a developmental life stage approach, issues and current nursing/midwifery research and practice related to preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, care of the newborn through to adolescence will be discussed and analysed. The great diversity of family structures and life in modern Australia will be addressed to enable students to understand the role of the nurse in assisting families during life transitions such as becoming parents. Normal childhood and adolescent developmental stages will be addressed in order to provide a frame of reference for recognising deviations and the potential for disruption to the health and wellbeing of the individual and their family. Disruptions to health that may require hospitalisation, and the subsequent impact on the individual (newborn, child and/or adolescent) and their family will be examined within the unit of study. The unit of study will take account of, and address the particular aspects related to the provision of care for Indigenous people and those from different cultures.

This unit of study addresses nursing practices designed to meet the needs of individuals and families who are either living with long-term health conditions or terminal illness. An emphasis is placed on an holistic approach to nursing care in a variety of health care settings. Continuity of care between hospital and community settings is emphasized, using a case management model of care. Upon completion of this unit, students will have acquired an understanding of the nature of chronic illness and the demands these illnesses place on individuals, their families and communities. Students will be able to: (i) identify and describe the most common chronic health conditions experienced by the Australian population, and (ii) assess, plan and implement nursing care for these patients and evaluate the effectiveness of their care. For patients and their families experiencing the terminal phase of an illness, students will be able to provide appropriate symptom management and psychosocial care to ensure a peaceful death. In the case of Indigenous health, students will study the importance of community involvement in care delivery for affected individuals. The unit will involve a period of supervised clinical experience in practice settings where students may experience caring for chronic conditions using a case management approach.

The organisation and delivery of health care, including nursing care, is always a political matter. In this unit of study students explore the politics of health care in Australia, with partcular emphasis on prevailing discourses about health, illness and the provision of care. The Australian health care system is compared with other formal systems of care, particularly in relation to health policy, resource allocation and issues of access and equity. This includes critical analysis of the ways in which health care is organised in Australia for Indigenous communities. In addition, the recent political history of health care in Australia is explored. The unit also critically analyses contemporary nursing models of care, and the ways in which these are affected by political forces. Finally, current political issues and debates (including those concerning nursing) in Australia and internationally are studied, with detailed analysis of the ways in which these are affecting health policy and the delivery of care.

This unit of study addresses nursing practices and interventions that are designed to meet the needs of seriously or critically ill patients being nursed in high acuity settings of acute hospitals. It builds on the knowledge, capabilities and experiences gained in Acute Care and Nursing Practice I. The unit specifically focuses on high acuity environments, technological possibilities within such environments and their effects on the patient. The unit will examine acute life threatening health care problems, such as, interruption to: circulation; neurological function; respiratory function, and; elimination. Physiological compensatory mechanisms, nursing assessment and specific biomedical and nursing interventions are investigated.

This unit extends knowledge and capabilities developed in Mental Health Nursing Practice I. The principles of primary health care will be integrated in the development of nursing care for people experiencing identified psychopathologies for individuals experiencing enduring chronic mental illness across diverse age, gender and cultural backgrounds. Students will gain knowledge of the characteristics and dynamics of individuals living on a day-by-day basis with long-term mental health problems and develop beginning practitioner capabilities to deliver the current best practice that enables and empowers consumers to achieve their right to quality of life. The principles of least to most restrictive mental health nursing environments (as per the National Standards of Mental Health Care) will be examined. Issues of more complexity within mental health will be addressed. The effect of dynamic influences such as substance use, and homelessness on the mental health and lifestyle of the individual and family and/or significant others will be considered. Post-traumatic stress in relation to victims of violence, trauma and incarceration will be explored. Students in this unit of study will identify and critique published research as it informs their developing practice and relates to the development of mental health nursing. They will also appraise research development opportunities in mental health by identifying research possibilities for mental health nursing and society.

Increasingly complex and chronic health conditions are being managed in the community. This unit of study examines the major concepts and principles of community health nursing including self care, continuity of care, primary health care, health promotion/illness prevention, community assessment, family assessment, and home care. Approaches to the provision nursing care for people of all ages with acute, chronic or life threatening illness in settings where they live will be critiqued. Particular attention is given to the home visit process; its therapeutic nature, communication skills and safety issues. Epidemiological concepts and methodologies integral to community health nursing are explored. Students undertake a community assessment using a 'community profile' approach. This approach will be extended to explore and plan for the health needs of vulnerable groups within the Australian community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people living with disability, minority cultural groups and the homeless. Community clinical placements afford students the opportunity to consolidate and integrate theoretical knowledge and community nursing practice.

This unit of study builds on the research roundtable that is studied in previous units. Two key areas are emphasised in this unit: (i) students' ability to communicate research in nursing practice; and (ii) understanding research approaches that have proved successful for improving nursing practice(s) and patient care. In this unit, students will be required to develop a repertoire appropriate to working in a research-informed manner, identifying areas where research could enhance practice, being skilled in accessing and assessing research relevant to particular clinical issues, and integrating research into their professional practice. Where appropriate, students will participate actively in research projects and all students will learn to present research papers.

This unit of study aims to give a broad appreciation of foods as commodities; that is, the origin, history, cultural and nutritional importance of the major foods for human use. Further, aspects of food processing and cooking that affect the nutritional quality of these foods will be discussed. Food groups covered include animal foods, seafood, cereals, sugars, fats and oils, dairy products, legumes, nuts, vegetables, fruits, herbs and spices and alcohol.
Topics in food science and technology include the principles of food preservation, aspects of the preparation and processing of cereals, dairy products, fats and oils, sugars and starches and meats. Food legislation is discussed as well as food additives, naturally occurring toxicants in foods, food pollutants, food safety, food hygiene and food microbiology. Practical classes investigate the nutritional and physical composition of food commodities, and demonstrate their behaviour and functional properties during normal culinary processes.

Information about the major nutrients, vitamins, the major and trace elements is presented with respect to food sources, consumption patterns, requirements for health, absorption, metabolism, nutritional/disease significance, deficiency states and the consequences of excess intakes.
Practical classes cover aspects of food analysis of the student's own diet. The practicals are designed to give students hands-on experience in the determination of major and minor nutrients in foods using procedures and instrumentation used in food research and analytical laboratories. The data obtained in the laboratory will be compared with that obtained with reference to published data in food composition tables. Students will gain an appreciation of the limitations of both methods of data collection and will become competent in the use and interpretation of food composition software packages.

Basic concepts in nutritional status assessment; develop skills in using three classic methods of dietary assessment in individuals and populations, advantages, limitations and application of each method; computerised nutrient analysis; limitations of food composition data; validity of dietary assessment methods and sources of measurement error; using reference standards to assess food and nutrient intakes of individuals and poulations. Overview of nutritional assessment of individuals through anthropometric assessment, clinical examination and commonly used laboratory biochemical tests.

This unit of study covers topics such as nutrition through the Life cycle from infancy to old age; nutrition in vulnerable groups such as low income groups, indigenous populations and homeless youth and theories of food habits It helps students gain skills and knowledge in planning, implementing and evaluating nutrition health promotion programs for various population groups. Topics covered include, principles of health promotion, effective nutrition promotion strategies, program evaluation and program planning. It also looks at current public health nutrition strategies for promoting health and preventing diet related diseases. The delivery of material involves lectures, tutorials and workshops.

This course covers basic concepts in nutritional epidemiology; advantages and limitations of epidemiological methods; use of statistics in nutrition; critical interpretation of published data; survey questionnaire design and statistics and designing nutrition databases.

This unit of study examines the relationship and evidence for the role of nutrition in the etiology of chronic diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease, hypertension, obesity,dental caries and osteoporosis. It also investigates the current nutrition policies and guidelines that are aimed at preventing these diseases at a population level. These include National Dietary Guidelines, Nutrition Reference Values, food legislation and Commonwealth and State food policies. Students will also get an opportunity to examine the current popular fad diets on the market. There is also a section on developing communication skills for promoting positive nutrition messages using the media. The delivery of material involves lectures, tutorials and workshops.

Students enrolled in the Honours program study various advanced aspects of clinical nutritional science. The program may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals. Assessment will include projects, examination, assignments, and may include classwork.

All students must achieve competency in the 3 areas of clinical, community and food service dietetics. Students undertake dietetic clinical training at two or more hospitals. Community placements occur at community nutrition centres, public health units and food industry sites. Food service placements are usually part of a hospital food service department or other suitable site. The semester is of 20 weeks duration and placement starts early (usually late June) to accommodate this.

Students enrolled in the Honours program study various advanced aspects of nutrition research. The program may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals. Students will undertake a research project. Assessment will include the project and may include examination and classwork.

See NUTR4101

See NUTR4101

See NUTR4101.

The process of understanding and appreciating people's occupations in context (that is, participation in meaningful and purposeful daily life activities within diverse environments) is a fundamental skill necessary for occupational therapy practice. Using a client-centred perspective to explore participation in day-to-day activities, students will investigate various perspectives of human occupation across the lifespan and develop the therapeutic communication skills to discover where, when, how and why people from different backgrounds occupy their time. In doing so, students will learn: How do I explore how people (with or without health conditions) participate in daily life activities? How do I find out about the activities and routines in which persons of different ages and cultures participate? What processes do I use to understand and appreciate the association between what people do in day-to-day life and their health and quality of life?

The expertise to analyse: a) self-care, mobility, domestic, social, educational, play, leisure, economic, and community activities (i.e., task analysis); b) a person's performance of activities (i.e., activity analysis); and c) the context in which people participate in activities (i.e., environmental analysis) is a fundamental skill for occupational therapy practice. Using various methods of systematic analysis, students will develop the skills to identify and enhance the inherent therapeutic potential of activities for children, youth and adults. In doing so, students will learn: How do I figure out what enables (and hinders) people's participation in and performance of activities? How do I identify environmental factors that influence people's performance in activities? How do I structure and adapt activities so they possess greater therapeutic potential all persons, regardless of the presence of a health condition?

Teaching and learning is a fundamental, collaborative process applicable to all areas of occupational therapy practice - whether working in partnership with one person or a group of people, providing direct, indirect or consultative services. Anchored in specific principles of teaching and learning relevant to the provision of occupational therapy, students will develop proficiency in using a range of processes to facilitate people's understanding of activities and routines in everyday life and the performance of day-to-day activities and routines. In doing so, students will learn: How do I help people learn to perform activities and develop new routines where they live, work and play? What specific methods do I use to foster learning within different contexts? How do I best consider the learning process for persons with or without health conditions?

For adults who experience significant challenges to daily life activities and receive intensive services within physical health (and related) settings, occupational therapy is essential to enhancing, restoring, or maintaining performance of the primary activities necessary for returning to the community (e.g., self-care, mobility) and for helping families and others to address day-to-day challenges that arise. Mindful of a client-centred approach, students will acquire basic assessment, intervention, and evaluation skills necessary for working as an occupational therapist within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. In doing so, students will learn: What occupational therapy processes do I use when a person's performance of self-care and mobility activities is significantly challenged? Within physical health care settings, how do I help enhance, restore, or maintain performance in daily life activities of concern? How do I incorporate a client-centred approach within heath care systems? How do I help clients and families address current and future challenges related to daily life?

Establishing a professional identity and integrating practice with theory is essential to provide quality occupational therapy services. Focusing on professional development in preparation for practice in all areas, during the semester, students will acquire supervisory relationship and elemental teamwork skills; gain basic information literacy skills; cultivate a professional approach to work; enhance communication (written and verbal) skills and reflect critically on professional development. At the end of the semester, students will participate in a supervised one-week, full-time experience within a professional service setting.

This unit of study will focus on two areas; occupations as therapy and leisure. The therapeutic use of meaningful occupations from all performance areas will be examined as part of intervention strategies that may address dysfunction. Students will be given the opportunity to analyse occupations in detail, identifying the therapeutic potential inherent in them, how they may be adapted for different populations and how they may be used as a form of therapeutic intervention is examined. This unit of study will also focus on the individual use and development of satisfying leisure. Students will be given the opportunity to explore the importance of leisure through the lifespan and examine how occupational therapists may assess and facilitate client involvement in positive leisure experiences.

The focus of this unit of study is on play and school occupations of children. Students will be given opportunity to analyse these occupational areas and to develop skills in the selection of occupational therapy intervention strategies to improve a child's occupational performance in play and at school.

This unit of study will focus on two areas of study: an introduction to group work and mental health practice. Principles of intra-personal and inter-personal practice which underpin occupational therapy assessment and intervention in groupwork practice will be established through experiential learning. Students will also attend a lecture series on interpersonal and intrapersonal practice in the mental health area in order to restore, maintain and enhance human occupational performance.

This unit of study aims to expand students' understanding of occupational therapy theory and process through the exploration of clinical reasoning and decision-making processes. Case studies and problem-based learning will be linked with assessments to explore the application and use of different theories to guide reasoning. Students will also explore different theoretical models and approaches to the delivery of services in different contexts. Consideration will be given to future practice context and the consequences of theoretical and practice issues for service delivery.

This unit of study focuses on the development of occupations and roles during mid-adulthood and in the elderly. Developmental changes and issues occuring at these stages will be examined as they influence the development of occupations and roles and vice versa. Various developmental perspectives on these changes and issues will be explored.

This unit of study examines sensorimotor component performance in order to identify and intervene for adults and children who have neuromotor disorders resulting in disturbances in muscle tone, motor control and difficulty achieving optimal performance of occupational tasks. Principles of occupational therapy assessment and intervention strategies covered will focus on positioning for function, positioning to prevent deformity, physical guidance to assist occupational performance, physical guidance to improve specific upper limb reach, grasp and release control in order to restore, maintain and enhance human occupational performance.

This unit of study provides students with opportunities to demonstrate professional behaviour, integrate and apply theory and skills learned in the previous semesters to occupational therapy practice with guidance/supervision from one or more fieldwork educators. Students will be required to consolidate and expand on previous knowledge and skills.

This seminar is designed to assist honours students with the development of their individual research projects for completion of their thesis in Year 4. At the completion of this unit of study each student will have prepared a written proposal for his/her research project. The development of the research proposal is undertaken in collaboration with an academic supervisor.