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MTH5240Mixing of Finite Markov chains

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Science

The classical theory of Markov chains focusses on the large-time asymptotics of chains defined on a fixed set of states. More recently, motivated by applications to combinatorics, computer science and statistical physics, emphasis has...

Semester 2Clayton

PHA3042Modern drug development

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

Modern drug development will provide you with an appreciation of the process of discovery, testing, approval and marketing of new drugs. This will include the diseases most likely to be targeted by pharmaceutical companies for drug...

Semester 2Clayton

IMM3031Molecular and cellular immunology

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit examines, in depth, the cells and molecules of the immune system and how their functions are integrated to form an effective immune system that can fight infection. You will explore innate immunity, lymphocyte development,...

Semester 1Clayton

BTH3752Molecular biology and biotechnology

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit focuses on molecular biology methodology, transcriptomics and proteomics, which underpin commercial developments in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry. Advanced techniques for gene manipulation in prokaryotes and...

Semester 2Malaysia

MCB2011Molecular biology and the cell

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit explores the molecular mechanisms that underpin cellular life. You will examine how genetic information is stored and expressed, how protein function is regulated, how cells divide, communicate, differentiate and die, and how...

Semester 1Summer BClayton

GEN3030Molecular, cellular and developmental genetics

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

The ability to monitor and manipulate gene activity in experimental models is critical to advance our understanding of how genes control phenotypes. This unit will explore in depth the latest techniques for studying gene expression and...

Semester 2Clayton

GNA3030Molecular, cellular and developmental genetics

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

The ability to monitor and manipulate gene activity in experimental models is critical to advance our understanding of how genes control phenotypes. This unit will explore in depth the latest techniques for studying gene expression and...

Semester 2Clayton

MIC3011Molecular microbiology

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit concentrates on specific aspects of bacterial molecular biology. Areas examined include the molecular biology of plasmids and genetic elements such as plasmids, transposons, integrons and pathogenicity islands, recombination and...

Semester 1Clayton

MIC3022Molecular virology and viral pathogenesis

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

Viruses include major pathogens that can cause severe diseases in humans and many other species. Thus, viral infections pose grand challenges to global health. However, viruses are also critical to our existence, with essential roles in...

Semester 2Clayton

MTH2010Multivariable calculus

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, extreme values, Lagrange multipliers. Multiple integrals, line integrals, surface integrals. Vector differential calculus; grad, div and curl. Integral theorems of Gauss and Stokes.

Semester 1Semester 2Clayton

MTH2015Multivariable calculus (advanced)

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit is an alternative to MTH2010 for students with a strong mathematical foundation. Students enrolled in MTH2015 will follow the same curriculum as students in MTH2010 and will cover additional more advanced material. Functions of...

Semester 2Clayton

MTH2019Multivariate mathematics for data science

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces and develops a range of basic concepts and techniques related to two main subjects: multivariate calculus and linear algebra. The programme is targeted for students following a degree in data science and the material...

Semester 1ClaytonMalaysia

MTH3170Network mathematics

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit provides an introduction to graph theory, which is the mathematics of networks. Topics covered include trees, Eulerian tours, Hamiltonian cycles, shortest path problem, bipartite graphs, matchings, graph colouring, max-flow...

Semester 2Clayton

MTH4170Network mathematics

UnitLevel 4|6 credit points|Science

This unit provides an introduction to graph theory, which is the mathematics of networks. Topics covered include trees, Eulerian tours, Hamiltonian cycles, shortest path problem, bipartite graphs, matchings, graph colouring, max-flow...

Semester 2Clayton

MTH3175Network mathematics (Advanced)

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit provides an introduction to graph theory, which is the mathematics of networks. Topics covered include trees, Eulerian tours, Hamiltonian cycles, shortest path problem, bipartite graphs, matchings, graph colouring, max-flow...

Semester 2Clayton

PHA3032Neuro and endocrine pharmacology

UnitLevel 3|6 credit points|Science

This unit provides you with an integrated understanding of how drugs affect neuronal and endocrine function. Four major areas are covered: major neurotransmitters within the brain; reproductive endocrinology, metabolism and disorders of...

Semester 2Clayton

PHY2011Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systems

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

This unit studies how the cells in our body communicate to each other, using fast and slow response systems, and how our bodies use these systems to gain information about the world through our senses and then respond using the muscle...

Semester 1Clayton

FSC5052New product innovation and development

UnitLevel 5|12 credit points|Science

This is one of your optional Part D units (12 credit points) in the Master of Food Science and Agribusiness. It complements your core science units (Part A) and builds on your core agribusiness units (Part B), with a focus on practical new...

Semester 2Clayton

MTH5331Nonlinear optimisation

UnitLevel 5|6 credit points|Science

This unit introduces the theory of nonlinear optimisation, along with numerical methods for solving both unconstrained and constrained problems, and the mathematical foundations that explain their behaviour and convergence. Topics include...

Semester 2Clayton

MTH2137Number theory and cryptography

UnitLevel 2|6 credit points|Science

Prime numbers; Euclidean algorithm; congruences; the Euler totient function; the theorems of Fermat, Euler and Wilson; RSA public key cryptosystem; Chinese remainder theorem; quadratic reciprocity; primitive roots; factorisation and...

Semester 2Clayton