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LAW4140The media, defamation and privacy
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This unit considers why freedom of speech is important to the media and how it is protected in Australia. The unit also covers the three major restraints on freedom of speech; the law of defamation, the action for breach of confidence and...
ATS1611The Medieval and Early Modern world, 1050-1750
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The modern world is founded on the concept of a rupture from the medieval and early modern past. But to what extent was this so? How does our understanding change when Europe is just one among several sites of historical interrogation? In...
Semester 2CaulfieldClayton
ATS2256The mind, the self and political behaviour
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In this unit, you will develop a unique perspective of the political world around us by exploring political realities through a psychological, and especially a social-psychological, lens. The primary objectives of the unit are two-fold....
Semester 2Clayton
ATS2337The Minotaur to the Trojan war: Aegean archaeology
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In this unit we examine the art, architecture, burials and beliefs of two important pre-classical Aegean cultures, the Minoans of Crete and the Mycenaeans of mainland Greece. We study the labyrinthine palaces of the Minoans, the frescos...
ATS3580The modern Middle East
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This unit examines the history of the Modern Middle East encompassing both the Arab and the non-Arab worlds. The politics, culture, and development of key countries will be analysed. Regional relationships and conflicts will be examined,...
Semester 1Clayton
BMS1132The molecular basis of life
No reviews yetUnitLevel 112 credit pointsMedicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
In this unit, you will explore the core principles of molecular biology and biochemistry that underpin the flow of genetic information and cellular function. Students will examine how genetic information is stored, replicated, and...
Semester 2Clayton
ATS2875The moral psychology of evil
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This unit investigates the nature of evil, in light of psychological and other factors that enable people to commit acts of great evil. Questions discussed include: If an evildoer suffered serious childhood abuse, should this influence our...
ATS3221The music industries
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In this unit, you consider the central production, consumption and policy contexts of popular music. The unit examines how popular music remains a significant media and cultural industry in the production of content and meaning. It...
MTH2132The nature and beauty of mathematics
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This unit is intended for students with little or no mathematical background. Through the discussion of historical, practical and conceptual questions, it will emphasise the beauty and the power of mathematics. The number of topics covered...
Semester 1Clayton
PSY3280The neuronal basis of consciousness
No reviews yetUnitLevel 36 credit pointsMedicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
In this unit, we will provide a broad view of interdisciplinary studies of the neuronal basis of consciousness. Throughout the unit, we will emphasize a triangulation approach: A) conscious experience per se (phenomenology), B) clinical...
Semester 1Clayton
MID4000Theory and practice of complex midwifery
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This theory and practice unit will introduce you to the complexities of childbearing and emergency birthing challenges that women may experience during pregnancy, labour and birth and the first weeks after birth. Obstetric and medical...
Semester 1Peninsula
FIT2014Theory of computation
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This unit introduces formal languages, models of computation, and computational complexity. It looks at what computers can and cannot compute. Topics include finite state automata, regular expressions, grammars, pushdown automata,...
Semester 1Semester 2ClaytonMalaysia
FIT3235Theory of computation 1: Models of computation
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This unit introduces the formal study of computation through languages, automata, grammars, and abstract computational models. It develops a rigorous understanding of how classes of languages can be specified and recognised, how...
FIT3236Theory of computation 2: Complexity and intractability
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This unit studies the complexity of computation across several major kinds of computational tasks, including decision problems, function problems, enumeration problems, and counting problems. It develops a rigorous understanding of...
ATS3061The performing arts in Australia
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The performing arts in Australia is representative of much more than the art itself: its meaning is also derived from the values that influence the conditions in which art is made. In order to better understand the place the performing...
Semester 2Clayton
ATS2951 The politics of discrimination
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In this unit you will investigate the origins and impacts of discrimination, and strategies to combat it in politics and society. Grounded in political science theory and empirical evidence, you will analyse discrimination based on race,...
Semester 2Clayton
ATS3399The politics of identity
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In this unit you will examine the politics of identity: how identities are formed, perceived and politicised, and how identity-related claims shape power, belonging and conflict in modern politics. It traces the historical emergence of...
Semester 1Clayton
ATS2949The politics of sustainability
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In this unit, you will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of how global sustainability agendas are formulated and implemented in practice. You will examine the most influential global frameworks for sustainable development and...
Semester 1Clayton
ATS2893The Renaissance in Florence
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In this unit you will explores the political, social, and cultural history of Renaissance Florence through examination of the city’s urban, artistic, and political spaces. You will be invited to understand the city’s evolution from the...
Summer APrato
ATS3893The Renaissance in Florence
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In this unit you will explore the political, social, and cultural history of Renaissance Florence through examination of the city’s urban, artistic, and political spaces. You will be invited to understand the city’s evolution from the late...
Summer APrato