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ASP3231Observational astronomy

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit gives you theoretical background and practical experience in modern observational astronomy. You will study telescope optics, spectroscopy, CCD imaging, image processing, statistics, astronomical distances, stellar evolution,...

Semester 1Clayton

EAE3311Oceans and coasts

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

In this unit you will apply active learning approaches to examine ocean circulation and mixing, ocean chemistry and productivity, sediment transport in the oceans, and hydrodynamic forces affecting coastlines. Particular attention will be...

Semester 1Clayton

MTH3330Optimisation and operations research

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces some of the fundamental concepts and algorithms of mathematical optimisation. Optimisation underpins many parts of both data analytics (machine learning) and business analytics (management science/operations research)....

Semester 1ClaytonMalaysia

MTH4330Optimisation and operations research

UnitLevel 4|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces some of the fundamental concepts and algorithms of mathematical optimisation. Optimisation underpins many parts of both data analytics (machine learning) and business analytics (management science/operations research)....

Semester 1Clayton

EAE3051Palaeoclimatology: Discovering Earth's past climate

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

Palaeoclimatology is the study of past changes to Earth's climate. You will study past climate changes across different time scales in order to provide context for present-day human-induced climate change. You will examine the evolution of...

Semester 1Clayton

MTH3011Partial differential equations

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit covers exact and numerical solutions for partial differential equations of various types. Explicit solution methods include methods of characteristics, separation of variables, Fourier series and transform, fundamental solutions,...

Semester 1Clayton

MTH4015Partial differential equations

UnitLevel 4|6 credit points|Science

This unit covers various analytic methods for partial differential equations. Explicit solution methods include separation of variables, Fourier series and transforms, fundamental solutions, and more. These methods will be explored for...

Semester 1Clayton

MIC3032Pathogenesis of bacterial infectious diseases

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

The unit will introduce you to the methods and approaches used to analyse pathogenic mechanisms of bacterial infections. The emphasis is on genetic approaches to studying pathogenesis, processes in pathogenesis, bacterial exotoxins and...

Semester 2Clayton

PHS2350Physics and astronomy introductory research project 1

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project in an area such as: observational astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy and diffraction, particle...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Clayton

PHS2360Physics and astronomy introductory research project 2

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

You will work with an academic supervisor on an experimental or theoretical project in an area such as: observational astronomy and astrophysics, condensed matter physics and nanotechnology, electron microscopy and diffraction, particle...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Clayton

PHS3350Physics and astronomy research project 1

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to undertake a small research project in physics. You will develop the skills of planning, record-keeping, literature search, analysis and communication necessary for a...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Clayton

PHS3360Physics and astronomy research project 2

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit provides the opportunity for high achieving students to undertake a small research project in physics. You will develop the skills of planning, record-keeping, literature search, analysis and communication necessary for a...

Summer ASemester 1Semester 2Clayton

PHS1002Physics for engineering

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Science

This unit relates key principles of physics to engineering and technology, and shows how physics, including quantum and nano-science, creates useful new technologies. In the Newtonian mechanics topics you will explore the traditional...

Semester 1Semester 2ClaytonMalaysia

PHS1031Physics for the living world

UnitLevel 1|6 credit points|Science

Principles of force and movement applied to skeletal structures, human movement and sport, centrifugation, oscillations, effects on living systems. Bio-electricity including nerve conduction, membrane potential, defibrillation, ECG,...

Semester 1Clayton

PHS4200Physics honours coursework

UnitLevel 4|24 credit points|Science

You are required to select six sub-units (covering advanced coursework topics) from offerings within the School of Physics and Astronomy. These sub-units are to be selected in consultation with the student's academic supervisor. Some...

Semester 2Full yearClayton

PHS4210Physics honours coursework A

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Science

PHS4210 and PHS4220 together, are equivalent to PHS4200 but they enable students to study part time by allowing completion of the work over a longer time period. You are required to select three sub-units (covering advanced coursework...

Semester 2Full yearClayton

PHS4220Physics honours coursework B

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Science

PHS4210 and PHS4220 together, are equivalent to PHS4200 but they enable students to study part time by allowing completion of the work over a longer time period. You are required to select three sub-units (covering advanced coursework...

Semester 2Full yearClayton

PHS4100Physics honours research project

UnitLevel 4|24 credit points|Science

You will be required to complete a research project involving original work on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic supervisor.

Semester 2Full yearClayton

PHS4110Physics honours research project A

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Science

You are required to complete the first half of a research project involving original work on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic supervisor.

Semester 2Full yearClayton

PHS4120Physics honours research project B

UnitLevel 4|12 credit points|Science

You are required to finalise their research project involving original work on a topic chosen in consultation with their academic supervisor.

Semester 2Full yearClayton