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623 results in the 2027 handbookScience
  1. MSI5510Innovation to influence system change

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsScience

    Leadership toward sustainable development requires you to creatively address complex problems that are often systemic and politically charged. In this unit, you will creatively and collaboratively explore a real-world problem and build a...

    Indonesia

  2. CHM2911Inorganic and organic chemistry

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    Basic principles and key aspects of molecular design, synthesis, structure and reactivity of carbon based molecules, organo-transition metal chemistry and metal complexes with examples taken from important biological, industrial and...

    Semester 1ClaytonMalaysia

  3. PHY3012Integrative neuroscience

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    UnitLevel 36 credit pointsScience

    The major focus of this unit relates to neuronal plasticity associated with nervous system function in health and disease. Structural and functional changes in the nervous system occur throughout development, adulthood and in disease...

    Semester 2Clayton

  4. SRU0020Interdisciplinary studies across sustainability society and education

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    UnitLevel 9Science

    This unit is used by the faculty and/or Monash Graduate Research Office to enrol students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES.

    Clayton

  5. MTH5520Interest rate modelling

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsScience

    Interest rate curves. Zero-coupon bonds, spot and forward interest rates. Interest rate derivatives. Stochastic differential equations. Change of measures. No arbitrage pricing and change of numeraire. One-factor short rate models,...

    Semester 2Clayton

  6. ANT1800Introduction to anatomy

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsScience

    This unit covers human anatomy in its broadest sense; to explore and understand structure and function at the macroscopic, microscopic (histological) and developmental (embryological) levels. Topographic studies will cover the morphology...

    Semester 2Malaysia

  7. ASP2062Introduction to astrophysics

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    An introduction to contemporary astrophysics, with a focus on the range of physical processes which shape the universe and the objects within. You will study the generation, propagation and absorption of radiation; star and planet...

    Semester 2Clayton

  8. EAE2122Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamics

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    This unit will provide you with the basic skills and knowledge to analyse various physical and dynamical processes in the atmosphere relevant to weather and climate. You will be introduced to the major processes leading to cloud and...

    Semester 2Clayton

  9. EAE2111Introduction to climate science

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    From the humid tropics to the polar deserts, Earths diverse array of climates are the result of complex physical, chemical and biological processes and their interactions. This unit provides an introduction to the Earth's climate system...

    Semester 1Clayton

  10. MTH2051Introduction to computational mathematics

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    When mathematics is used in real-world applications, it almost always involves the use of computers. This unit provides an introduction to numerical methods for solving maths-related problems on computers. Topics covered include error...

    Semester 2ClaytonMalaysia

  11. BIO2810Introduction to ecological applications

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    This unit introduces you to ecological processes in terrestrial ecosystems. You will gain an understanding of how populations of animals and plants survive and interact in their environments. The unit covers fundamental ecological theories...

    Semester 1Malaysia

  12. SCI1800Introduction to environmental sustainability

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsScience

    Humans have had an enormous impact on the world's resources to such an extent that our survival is in jeopardy. In this unit, you will investigate the potential of recent sustainability research with focus on a science perspective to...

    Summer AMalaysia

  13. GCH5010Introduction to green chemistry

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    UnitLevel 56 credit pointsScience

    GCH5010 presents the fundamentals of green chemistry and connects the science behind sustainability issues with efforts that can be taken to create solutions. Green Chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or...

    Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

  14. FST1911Introduction to nutrition

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsScience

    An introduction to the principles and concepts of nutrition with emphasis on the digestion, absorption, key functions and food sources of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins that are applicable to humans. Various factors...

    Semester 1Malaysia

  15. SCI1022Introduction to scientific coding

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsScience

    This unit will teach the fundamental principles of the writing and development of scientific computing code through the completion of practical modules. You will initially complete a compulsory introductory module in which you will learn...

    Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

  16. SCI1020Introduction to statistical reasoning

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    UnitLevel 16 credit pointsScience

    This unit will introduce to you the principles of data production and the practical application of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques to real-world problems in various scientific fields. You will develop skills during...

    Semester 1Semester 2ClaytonMalaysia

  17. CHM2181Introduction to the chemistry of energy

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    This unit provides foundational knowledge of energy principles and their role in sustainable development. You will explore fundamental energy concepts, energy conversion and storage mechanisms, and the chemistry underlying energy systems....

    Semester 1Clayton

  18. EAE2051Introduction to the formation and evolution of planets

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    This unit is an introduction to the processes that led to formation of planets in our solar system, and controlled their evolution over the last 4.56 billion years. It starts with aspects of larger scale astronomy to generate a picture of...

    Semester 1Clayton

  19. CHM2990Introductory chemical research project

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    UnitLevel 26 credit pointsScience

    This course allows you to undertake an introductory research project as part of your second year of study in Chemistry subject to the unit prerequisites and corequisites. The project will be carried out within the School of Chemistry...

    Semester 1Semester 2ClaytonMalaysia

  20. SCI3716Laboratory and workplace management

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    UnitLevel 36 credit pointsScience

    This unit is designed to introduce intending scientists to the principles of laboratory and workplace management and their obligations as experts and supervisors. It will cover legislation and the responsibilities of both employers and...

    Semester 1Malaysia