Deakin University Study Abroad Brochure 2010 - 2011

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DEAKIN UNIVERSITY STUDY ABROAD+EXCHANGE

2010/11

The difference is Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B


WHY STUDY ABROAD AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY? general orientation BEACH ORIENTATION campuses melbourne city melbourne campus at burwood geelong city geelong campus at waurn ponds geelong waterfront campus warrnambool campus OUR SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Accommodation getting involved deakin university english language institute FEES + COSTS Internships your ACADEMIC PROGRAM planning your study program major areas of study UNIT LISTINGS EXCHANGE OR STUDY ABROAD, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? EXCHANGE If you are enrolled at one of Deakin’s designated exchange partners, you are eligible to come to Deakin as an Exchange student. You can study for one trimester or a full academic year and receive credit for your home degree. To qualify as an Exchange student, you will need to be nominated by your home university. Exchange programs are run on a reciprocal basis, so you will continue to pay your tuition and student activity fees at your home university, rather than paying tuition fees to Deakin.

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STUDY ABROAD Study Abroad programs are available if your institution does not have an exchange agreement with Deakin. Study Abroad students can study for a trimester or a full academic year at Deakin, and are normally required to pay upfront tuition fees to Deakin. Throughout this guide we will use the term Study Abroad to mean both Study Abroad and Exchange. Check out our fun new e-brochure – you can turn pages and look at pop-up galleries.

Trimesters Deakin University uses a trimester system, which is equivalent in course load and duration to the previous semester system. Two trimesters are still equal to a full academic year.


study down under at one of Deakin’s unique campuses melbourne campus at Burwood The Cosmopolitan Campus WARRNAMBOOL CAMPUS The Coastal Campus geelong WATERFRONT CAMPUS The Bayside Campus eelong campus g at WAURN PONDS The Lifestyle Campus

DEAKIN IS A NEW GENERATION UNIVERSITY COMBINING TRADITIONAL VALUES OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AND RESEARCH WITH AN ATTITUDE THAT CHALLENGES CONVENTIONAL PRACTICES AND PRODUCES NEW WAYS OF THINKING.

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WHY STUDY ABROAD AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY?

Deakin offers innovative courses, fantastic locations and outstanding support. These are just some of the reasons why Deakin is the right choice for you.

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Quality education International student advisors Exchange student support Guaranteed accommodation Airport Reception Great orientation programs


did you know? Australia is the smallest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent in the world. It is the only country which is also a whole continent. Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason.

A QUALITY EDUCATION Deakin University is an Australian Government funded university and is a member of the Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Its degrees are recognised by universities worldwide, as well as by relevant Australian professional associations. MULTI AWARD-WINNING Deakin University’s reputation for excellent teaching and innovative course delivery has been recognised through awards in recent years, including a national Award for Teaching Excellence. Deakin has won the prestigious Australian University of the Year award twice for our clever use of technology in education and for our partnerships with industries. DYNAMIC STUDY AREAS As a large comprehensive university, Deakin offers a diverse range of courses ranging from traditional disciplines including business and the arts to new and innovative areas such as games design and robotics. Deakin University is also widely recognised as a leader in specialist courses such as international relations, architecture, commercial law, exercise science, food science and teaching.

LIVELY, INCLUSIVE CAMPUSES Deakin is one of Australia’s largest universities, yet the campuses have a strong community feeling and provide a supportive study environment. You’ll discover that it is easy to find your way around, make friends and get involved in campus activities. With campuses in Melbourne, Geelong and Warrnambool, you can choose between regional or metropolitan locations. STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES Each of Deakin’s four campuses has excellent teaching and learning facilities. Lecture theatres contain sophisticated audio-visual equipment. You are supported by 24-hour computer laboratories, with email and internet access for study purposes. Libraries on each campus provide the latest electronic information services for access to major Australian and international research collections. Deakin’s facilities are constantly evolving, ensuring you have access to the latest equipment and industry-standard facilities, such as Deakin’s Motion.Lab, Australia’s most technologically advanced motion capture facility at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood, or the Geelong Technology Precinct at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds.

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (DUELI) If you do not meet our English language requirements, DUELI offers you a direct entry pathway to the Study Abroad program via a comprehensive range of English language courses. Located on Deakin’s Melbourne Campus at Burwood and Geelong campus at Warun Ponds, DUELI offers courses from elementary to advanced levels, with a strong emphasis on preparing you for university study. DUELI is accredited by the National ELICOS Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and has established an IELTS Test Centre at Deakin University. For further information see pg 21 or visit the website: www.deakin.edu.au/futurestudents/international/dueli FLEXIBLE PROGRAM OPTIONS You can choose to study at Deakin for one trimester, two trimesters or for a short-term program during the summer. Trimester 1 runs from late February to June, trimester 2 runs from July to October and trimester 3 runs from November to January (with limited course offerings). The short term program, Australia Today, runs in January with a strong focus on Australian studies and includes guest lecturers and field trips.

VIBRANT RESEARCH CULTURE Deakin University has built an enviable international reputation for fostering outstanding research programs in areas relevant to our future. The focus on current and emerging world issues and trends places Deakin at the forefront of innovative research. Deakin is now one of Australia’s fastest growing universities in terms of research performance.

“I developed friendships that will last a lifetime with many Aussies and loved the set up of housing and all of the great functions. Melbourne was just a train ride away and I believe it’s the best opportunity for anyone interested in the Australian way of life.”

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GENERAL ORIENTATION

AIRPORT RECEPTION

Let us help you settle into life at Deakin… At Deakin University, we pride ourselves on the supportive environment we create for our incoming exchange and study abroad students. Airport pick-up, accommodation and orientation services, academic counselling and social activities designed by our staff ensure your first week of arrival is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Deakin University understands air travel can be an exhausting experience, which is why we offer a free arrival service. Our reception officers will meet you at Melbourne Airport and take you to either your campus or accommodation. It is comforting to know a friendly Deakin face will be there to greet you at the Airport. We can also book temporary accommodation for students who have selected to look for housing upon arrival.

GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION We can offer you a guaranteed accommodation placement service on all our campuses, provided applications are received by the deadline. For further information on the accommodation options available, please see the Accommodation section on page 19.

INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENT AND ORIENTATION PROGRAM As well as the optional Beach Orientation (see opposite page), Deakin runs a comprehensive on-campus Study Abroad Enrolment and Orientation program. This program provides an introduction to life at Deakin as well as the formal enrolment process.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISERS International Student Advisers (ISAs) are available on each campus and coordinate the support services for international students. ISAs are focused on the needs of international students and are committed to helping you achieve your full potential. They will be your first point of contact on many issues throughout your stay, including student and work visas.

WELCOME SERVICES After you arrive from the airport you will be introduced to Deakin Universities Exchange Student Assistants who have arranged a range of welcome services for you. These are senior Deakin Students who understand arriving in a new country can be a challenging time. This is why they take the time to introduce you to your local area, take you to shop for essentials and arrange social outings where you begin to make those life-long friendships that develop when you embark on exchange.

“ I have to say that from the first contact via email, I knew that Deakin was the school that I wanted to attend. The staff really truly care about the students and go beyond what is required to help us all out. It is because of you that I am here in Australia experiencing life in a different way. Everything has really opened my eyes and changed my life in so many positive ways forever.” Kimmy Aguilera | USA


BEACH ORIENTATION

You’ll have the chance to participate in iconic Australian pastimes such as surfing, bush walking, Australian sports, beach yoga or you could just sit back and watch the waves roll in… This complimentary program takes place in the coastal town of Lorne, a picturesque tourist destination along the Great Ocean Road. A highlight of the excursion is the sight-seeing trip along the Great Ocean Road, which follows one of the most spectacular and scenic coastlines in the world. Try and spot a koala amongst the eucalyptus trees then take in the spectacular sight that is the Twelve Apostles. All we need from you is your presence — so jump on the bus and remember to pack your sunscreen and camera…we’ll take care of everything else.

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CAMPUSES

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Deakin university has four campuses in the state of Victoria. One in Melbourne, two in Geelong and one in Warrnambool. Each campus has a distinctive character and a strong presence in the local community. All campuses provide student services, a high level of support, various sporting and study facilities and high academic standards. Your major area of study may determine which campus is best for you. Deakin’s campuses are easy to navigate and easily accessible by public transport or car. With four diverse locations, you are bound to find a campus that’s right for you. Live the cosmopolitan city life at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood, enjoy urban sophistication at the Geelong Waterfront Campus. Take advantage of the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds location in a relaxed parkland atmosphere or live the coastal life at the waters edge in Warrnambool.

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Melbourne to Geelong 76km Geelong to Warrnambool 188km

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For tourist information go to www.visitvictoria.com.au For public transport information for all campuses go to www.viclink.com.au Interactive campus maps can be found at www.deakin.edu.au/ campuses

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MELBOURNE city THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY The city of Melbourne has a population of over 3.7 million people. It is exciting, safe, and well known for its music and cultural festivals, quality restaurants, entertainment venues, beautiful parks and gardens and excellent shopping. Its world-class sporting and recreational facilities attract international events such as the Australian Tennis Open, Melbourne Grand Prix and the International Cricket Test series. Melbourne has been voted ‘the world’s most liveable city’ twice in the past four years, follwing surveys conducted by a United States research group, because of its clean and safe environment, cost of living and quality of housing and education.

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fast facts CAMPUS FACTS > The Melbourne Campus at Burwood is located in eastern Melbourne, 14 kilometres/8 miles from Melbourne city centre > Easily accessible by train, tram and bus > Hang out in the new central precinct with its gym, 680 seat lecture theatre, IT data centre, cafes and bank > Modern architectural style > Surrounded by bike paths and walking trails > Signature courses: business, performing and creative arts, teaching, health sciences, IT, environmental sciences. MELBOURNE FACTS > With all the attractions of a worldfamous capital city, Melbourne is an ideal base if you want to be in the heart of the action > Discover Melbourne’s inner city laneways with great food, cool fashion and fabulous coffee > Eclectic urban neighbourhoods all linked by a fantastic public transport system.

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MELBOURNE CAMPUS AT BURWOOD The Cosmopolitan Campus

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The Melbourne Campus at Burwood is a thriving metropolitan campus, with more than 12 000 undergraduate and postgraduate on-campus students. The Campus is located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, about 45 minutes by tram from the city centre. The Melbourne Campus at Burwood is noted for its modern architecture and facilities, which include the prestigious Icon Art Gallery, MotionLab, a purpose built gymnasium and sports hall, food court, restaurants and bar, internet café, excellent learning facilities, the IELTS Test Centre, health care services, campus shop and bookshop. The Melbourne Campus at Burwood also provides single room accommodation for 200 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment.

Melbourne is a city you want to just sink into. It is often referred to as one of the most liveable cities on earth. The city is big (over 3 million inhabitants), but the friendly attitude of its people still surprises me. Every suburb has its own charm: St Kilda with its beautiful beach, Fitzroy with its rich artists life and alternative clothing shops, Richmond with its cheap Asian eateries and the sparkling city that never sleeps. Melbourne has a wide range of different nationalities—we could learn a lot from the harmony in which they are living together. I would most certainly recommend Melbourne to students who consider studying overseas. Not for a moment I have doubted my choice for this vibrant city. It fits like a new coat I don’t want to take off…The people make you feel at home right away; I’ve never met more helpful and interactive people than the Melburnians. ANNE VRIES | THE NETHERLANDS

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GEELONG city

GEELONG – A THRIVING COASTAL CITY Victoria’s second largest city, Geelong, has a population close to 240,000 people and boasts one of the best lifestyles in Australia. Geelong is known as the gateway to the world-famous Great Ocean Road and is close to some of the best surf beaches in the world. Geelong is a historic and attractive bayside city. Walking and cycling paths hug the curve of the bay and provide easy access to the many attractions along the foreshore, including many cafes and restaurants, and fully restored art deco seawater baths.

The Geelong region is rich and diverse. Apart from a vibrant city centre with a cosmopolitan café culture, traditional Aussie pubs and eclectic shopping, the region also has laidback coastal towns and a countryside dotted with wineries. There are plenty of opportunities to experience outdoor activities, from sailing, surfing and scuba diving to the latest sports of wakeboarding and kite surfing. Geelong offers a typical snapshot of Australian life and culture.

Geelong has all the amenities of a big city with the ease and friendliness of a regional city.

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did you know? Geelong is just a 15 minute car trip to the world famous surfing mecca of Bells Beach and only a 50 minute train ride to the heart of the Melbourne city!

“When I look back at all the memorable moments I can definitely say that living in Geelong and studying abroad at the Geelong Campus was the best thing I have ever done. It’s also great because it’s a smaller town so you develop closer friendships. I can honestly say not one bad thing about my experience in Geelong and studying abroad in Australia. It was awesome and I think being in Geelong made it even better!” MARISSA GOLDEN | USA

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GEELONG campus at WAURN PONDS The lifestyle Campus

On-Campus population: 4200 Students

The Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds is a convergence of rural, coastal and city lifestyles. It is on the western edge of the city, featuring expansive landscaped grounds and extensive sporting facilities. It is Deakin’s second largest campus and is home to the new Medical School. Services and facilities on campus include lecture theatres, library, computer laboratories, health care services, a dining room, gym, sports hall, shops and a bank. An exciting addition to this campus is the Deakin University Science and Technology Park, which includes the Geelong Technology Precinct (GTP). This State Governmentbacked initiative provides research and development capabilities and opportunities for university-industry partnerships and new enterprises in the region. On-campus accommodation is provided for 447 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment.

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geelong WATERFRONT CAMPUS “The Lifestyle Campus”

The bayside Campus

On-Campus Population: 1150 Students

The Geelong Waterfront Campus is Deakin’s newest campus, located on Corio Bay, in the central business district of Geelong. Originally built in 1893, the buildings have been extensively renovated to create a modern and impressive campus centre. Around 1200 students are based at the Waterfront Campus, with the School of Architecture and Building, and the School of Nursing located at this campus. It features a 320-seat lecture theatre, science and technology centre, cafeteria, library, bookshop, Computer Aided Design (CAD) laboratories and design studios.

The Campus’ $37 million redevelopment of the Denny Lascelles Building has increased the capacity of the Waterfront campus, allowing the University to expand the range of courses available. Included in the Denny Lascelles Building is the Alfred Deakin Institute, containing the Alfred Deakin Library and an interdisciplinary teaching and research centre covering political science, public policy and governance, international relations, globalisation, journalism and communications.

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WARRNAMBOOL campus The Coastal Campus

A UNIQUE LIVING AND LEARNING EXPERIENCE… Located at the far end of the world-famous Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool is the fifth-largest city in Victoria, with a resident population of close to 30 000. Whales and maritime history are major attractions at Warrnambool and it is the ideal base for visiting wildlife reserves, forests, farms, waterfalls and one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in the world. Warrnambool offers a truly unique opportunity for all students. The city has a thriving arts and events scene with restaurants specialising in local produce.

I loved Warrnambool! It’s such a cruisey town. I liked it ’cause it was so laid back. A surfer, hippy type of town. You are right by the amazing beach, and only a train ride to the city (Melbourne). I think any type of person would love Warrnambool. As far as Deakin University goes, the teachers and staff were all so nice and helpful. The marine science program really is amazing. I really wish I could just transfer and finish school at Warrnambool. ALLISON COULTAS | USA

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fast facts Campus facts > Located just a few kilometres from the city of Warrnambool > The campus’ major advantage lies in its smaller size. You’ll never be just a number or a face in the crowd > Play a round on the 9-hole golf course > Signature courses: environmental and marine, media and communication, business. warrnambool facts > Surrounded by spectacular surf beaches, wildlife reserves and a host of aquatic environments > Visit Logan beach’s whale nursery and see giant southern right whales and their calves > Climb an extinct volcano at Tower Hill Reserve, and look out for koalas, emus, kangaroos, echidnas and possums > Don’t miss the Twelve Apostles — try and see all 12.

Deakin’s Warrnambool Campus is set on the banks of the Hopkins River, close to local surf beaches. Because of its location in a small, regional city and an on-campus student population of only 1200, the Warrnambool Campus is a friendly, close-knit community, with a personal and informal relationship between students and staff. On-campus facilities include a comprehensive library, excellent teaching and learning spaces, health care services, café, gymnasium, bookshop, social areas, basketball, netball and tennis courts, and a golf course.

Its proximity to a range of aquatic environments provides an ideal location for specialist studies in aquaculture and marine biology — making it a ‘classroom without walls’. The Warrnambool Campus also provides accommodation for 240 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment.

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OUR SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT ACADEMIC SUPPORT Academic support is available throughout your time at Deakin. You have access to advice and assistance in areas including time management, reading and notetaking, avoiding plagiarism, critical thinking, writing essays and reports, class presentations and exam preparation. PERSONAL SUPPORT Professional and experienced counsellors are available to provide assistance with personal problems, concerns or stresses. Deakin also offers a range of study skills programs such as motivation and avoiding procrastination. The University also provides chaplaincy services, Muslim prayer rooms and disability support. To find out more about these services go to www.deakin.edu.au/studentlife DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE Deakin is committed to supporting the requirements of students with a disability. If your physical, sensory or learning disability, medical or mental health condition affects your ability to achieve your academic goals, then the staff in Deakin’s Disability Resource Centre (DRC) may be able to help you. Further information is available at www.deakin.edu.au/drc

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PATHWAYS TO STUDY ABROAD As well as preparing students for entry to degree-level study at Deakin University and other tertiary institutions in Australia, Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) offers English language programs to students who wish to develop their English skills for their own personal and professional development. If you meet Deakin University’s academic entrance requirements, but do not meet the English language requirements, you will automatically be eligible for placement at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI). Located on Deakin’s Melbourne Campus, and now on Deakin’s Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, DUELI offers a wide range of programs that provide a direct entry pathway to Deakin.


ACCOMmODATION GUARANTEED ACCOMMODATION PLACEMENT SERVICE Deakin runs a service which offers you the chance to secure guaranteed accommodation before arrival. This pre-arrival placement service is only available to Study Abroad students and allocates accommodation in your choice of on-campus university residences or private off campus accommodation Please note that this service is only available if your application for accommodation is received by the deadline, which will be advised upon receipt of your Study Abroad application. ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is available in student residences at the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds, the Warrnambool Campus and the Melbourne Campus at Burwood. Each resident is housed in single room accommodation and has phone and computer access. Bedrooms are furnished, heated and carpeted. There are shared bathrooms, kitchens, laundry and recreational areas. The residences have a common room with meeting rooms, kitchen, television area and a large open space for social events. The cost of on-campus accommodation varies on each campus depending on the type of accommodation and services provided www.deakin.edu.au/ studentlife/residences/international

PRIVATE OFF-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION Melbourne A selection of furnished accommodation is available within a 5–10 minute walk of the Burwood Campus ranging from residential college style to share houses. Facilities include single or shared bedrooms with bed, study desk, light and chair; shared bathroom suites, lounge/dining rooms and share kitchen. All accommodation types have heating and cooling systems with all whitegoods (refrigerator, washing machine etc.) provided. You may need to provide bed linen and towels as well crockery and cutlery. Costs will vary depending on the type of accommodation selected. Geelong Off-campus housing options are available in the Geelong city centre, suitable for students attending the Geelong Waterfront campus and students who want to have a central city living experience. A selection of furnished accommodation is available. Facilities include single or shared bedrooms with bed, study desk, light and chair; shared bathroom suites, lounge/ dining rooms and share kitchen. All accommodation types have heating and cooling systems with all whitegoods (refrigerator, washing machine etc.) provided. You may need to provide bed linen and towels as well crockery and cutlery. Costs will vary depending on the type of accommodation selected. All properties are close to major shopping and entertainment centres and within walking distance to the Waterfront bay precinct and bus stop to the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds. For further information on private off-campus accommodation for all campuses visit www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/ international/studyabroad

FINDING YOUR OWN ACCOMMODATION If you do not wish to take advantage of the accommodation placement service, you can find your own accommodation upon arrival. Many students choose to rent flats, apartments or houes with other students. Deakin University Student Association (DUSA4U) Housing Officers can help you find off-campus accommodation. Deakin can assist you to find temporary accommodation until a permanent place is found. For details on off-campus accommodation and costs, visit www.deakin.edu.au/ dusa/housing Homestay Homestay provides quality, secure and nurturing private in-home accommodation for students. Homestay hosts offer clean and comfortable accommodation with peace and privacy for students. There are a comprehensive range of options to suit every individual. Homestay offers the opportunity to live the Australian life in a safe and secure surrounding and gives you the chance to make friends with new people.

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Getting involved Volunteering Interested in helping your new community? We can help! What better way to get involved in your new country than to be a local volunteer. The study abroad office has lots of advice on the many great volunteering opportunities on all campuses. Experience Australian culture on a more intimate level through a variety of programs including: > Rainforest and coastal conservation > Preparing meals for food banks > Helping with donations at the local Salvation Army centre > Assisting local Aussie scaly and furry friends in zoos and farms. Whether you have one hour or one day to spend volunteering, there is a program for you.

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Social networking Join our facebook page. It’s an easy place to make friends before you arrive. Find out who is joining us for the trimester, where they are from and what their interests are. Keep up-to-date on what is new and exciting at Deakin, take a look at the photos of past students, upload your own or just chat with new friends. Deakin also offers continuing student support through our Study Abroad Club. It’s a great way to get to know Aussies who have been out on exchange too and join in a range of activities! Our Study abroad and exchange staff are happy to help you get involved, please visit our office for further details or e-mail studyabroad@deakin.edu.au

Ebba was pleasantly surprised to discover the extent of involvement and engagement Deakin University has in the everyday life of students. An Exchange Program student from Uppsala University, Sweden, Ebba says, “The range of clubs, cafes and other amenities on campus encouraging students to socialise is not something I have come across in Sweden.” Ebba feels that Deakin has given her more than just credit points towards her study back at Uppsala University. “I believe I have gained a lot more knowledge about different cultures, different ways of life and am enjoying experiencing the Australian way of life,” she says. “I got a wonderful chance to understand how a university on the other side of the world goes about the business of teaching and learning.”

Ebba’s first year at Deakin was a great experience she says. “Deakin teachers and support staff have provided a lot of help during the transitory phase. The Beach Welcome Program was a fantastic way to help students break the ice and interact with other exchange students,” she says. Meeting students and other people from different parts of the world is truly enriching, she feels. Ebba finds Australia a beautiful place, “The beautiful places that I have travelled to within Victoria itself have overwhelmed me. The stunning beaches and wildlife and the numerous cultures and cuisines have made my study and stay in Australia an experience of a lifetime,” she says. EBBA WINGARDH | SWEDEN


Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) DUELI has been offering full-time intensive English language programs since 1998. At DUELI, we have a strong reputation for preparing students for entry to degree level studies at Deakin. DUELI offers a wide variety of English language programs from elementary to advanced level. The courses ensure that students are involved in learning activities similar to those they will meet in real life or at university.

What you can expect from a DUELI course:

DUELI offers a direct-entry pathway to students who wish to come to Deakin for a study abroad or exchange program. Upon successful completion of selected DUELI courses, students will be considered to have met Deakin’s English language requirement and can gain direct entry into the Study abroad and exchange program.

> Modern and well equipped classrooms, library and facilities

> An Australian university campus experience at either Melbourne or Geelong > Direct entry EAP pathway to Study abroad and exchange programs at Deakin > Dedicated, experienced and highly qualified teachers > 24-hour computer access

> Excellent student support > Small class sizes > Free 4-week membership to the Deakin gym on the Melbourne Campus at Burwood > Opportunities to meet with local and international students and to join student clubs, excursions and activities.

Minimum Entry Level for Deakin University Award course and Study Abroad Programs

For the full range of services and facilities and an application form visit www.deakin.edu.au/ international/dueli

Deakin University Undergraduate and Study Abroad programs, IELTS 6.0 (no band lower than 6) TOEFL iBT 79 (Writing 21) DUELI EAP 3 (60%)

DUELI Programs and Pathways to Deakin University IELTS Entry Level (based on lowest IELTS band score)

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The DUELI EAP 4 program is a direct entry pathway to Deakin University Postgraduate programs English for TESOL

The DUELI EAP 3 program is a direct entry pathway to Deakin University Undergraduate and Study Abroad programs The DUELI EAP 2 program is a direct entry pathway to MIBT Diploma programs

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FEES + COSTS www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad/fees

FEES Students applying directly to Deakin University are required to pay: > Tuition fee of A$8700 per trimester (2010 fee). > Study Abroad charges of A$180 per trimester or A$360 per year (2009 single rate). Please check web for 2010 rate. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory fee covering basic medical and hospital care. Students are advised to check what the OSHC includes at www.overseasstudenthealth.com/ The tuition fee does not include accommodation, travel, books and general living costs. The study abroad tuition fee is a flat fee regardless of the number of units taken. Fees must be paid before a student visa can be issued. Students are advised to read Deakin’s Fees and Refund Policy at www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/ fees/international/withdrawalrefunds.php

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EMPLOYMENT During the trimester, international students are permitted to work a maximum of 20 hours per week. There is no limit on the number of hours you can work when the University is not in session, provided it does not interfere with your studies. However, you should be aware that work may not be readily available and should not depend on this form of income for support. As visa regulations are subject to change, we recommend you refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website www.immi.gov.au for full and up-to-date information.

LIVING COSTS For information on living costs in Australia, http://studyinaustralia. gov.au/Sia/en/StudyCosts/ LivingCosts. Please note that the cost of living varies according to your lifestyle and between campuses, with city living attracting a higher cost than Geelong and Warrnambool.


INTERNSHIPS Deakin University has a commitment to offering students a high standard of internship opportunities, under supervision from both the University and the host organisation. Internships refer to structured placements which have academic credit attached to them and give you the opportunity to combine work integrated learning with theoretical knowledge in an Australian context. We work closely with students to make their experiences valuable, as well as working closely with our industry partners to make sure the programs are beneficial for all parties involved.

Internships are available in the following areas: > Business > Journalism > Media And Communication > Environmental Science > Dance > Drama > Film > Photography > Visual Arts > Social Work > Sociology > History > Professional and Creative Writing

Study Abroad students are eligible to apply for Internships provided students are in at least the third year of study, with a substantial portion of their major completed. The Internship usually accounts for a quarter of a full-time trimester study load. Experienced faculty staff at Deakin University will provide you with a personalised placement service with a relevant organisation. Your placement is generally arranged in advance and you will meet with faculty staff on arrival to discuss all aspects of the Internship. Students who wish to apply for an Internship unit must complete the relevant section of the Study Abroad Application Form.

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YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM Glossary of Terms UNITS Individual subjects or courses that make up a degree. CREDIT POINTS The amount of credit given to each unit. The majority of Deakin units are worth 1 credit point. UNIT CODE The 3 letter and 3 number code in front of the unit name eg. Srd263. ASSESSMENT Method used to measure a student’s progression (ie. on assignments and/or exams). Result of the assessment is the basis of the grade awarded to the student. LECTURE Large class which introduces topics for discussion and recommended reading related to a specific unit. TUTORIAL Smaller class used to discuss in detail topics raised in lectures. UNDERGRADUATE The term given to studies undertaken at bachelor’s level, also know as a first degree. POSTGRADUATE The term given to studies undertaken at master’s level, also known as a second degree.

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DEAKIN COURSES Study Abroad students are enrolled as regular Deakin students, undertaking classes with Australian students. Deakin University degrees are made up of individual units (these are commonly called courses in North America), which are generally intended to be undertaken in specific years of a degree. In a Deakin undergraduate degree of three years’ duration, studies are taken at three levels: first year (100 level), second year (200 level) and third year (300 level), generally equivalent to second, third and fourth year of a US degree. Some Deakin degrees are longer in duration e.g. engineering, architecture and law and will be studied over four or five years.

TEACHING METHODS AND ASSESSMENT The Australian academic system is based upon the UK system. There is a range of teaching methods depending on your discipline of study. You will generally have a combination of lecture and tutorial classes. Lectures can vary in size from 35 to 200 students; tutorial classes are much smaller and allow for open discussion of issues raised in lectures. Depending on your discipline you may undertake laboratory classes. Fieldwork also forms a large part of some units of study. The formal contact hours vary across units, however great emphasis is placed upon independent study outside of class contact hours.

Most units above first-year introductory units have prerequisites which must be satisfied before admission will be approved. If you apply for admission to a unit that has prerequisites, Deakin faculties will look at your academic record to determine whether you have passed units comparable in content to Deakin prerequisites. Consequently, it is not advisable to apply for admission to an advanced level unit with prerequisites (i.e. 200 or 300 level) if you have no academic background in that discipline.

ASSESSMENT AND GRADING Final grades are based on assessment of written work, tests undertaken throughout trimester, participation in class or laboratory attendance and final examinations. Most, but not all, undergraduate units involve an examination usually held at the end of the unit. The weighting applied to each assessment procedure varies from unit to unit, however in many cases the final examination can be worth up to 70 percent of your final grade. Grades awarded: HD (High Distinction) 80 – 100% D (Distinction) 70 – 79% C (Credit) 60 – 69% P (Pass) 50 – 59% N (Failure) 0 – 49%

CREDIT TRANSFER An official Deakin academic transcript will be issued upon the completion of your Study Abroad program. This transcript will usually be sent to the address you nominate in the Study Abroad application form. For ease of credit transfer, you should arrange approval of Deakin units with your home institution prior to arrival in Australia and it is highly recommended you check with your home institution the amount of credit you will have transferred to your home degree. STUDY LOAD Study Abroad students must enrol in a fulltime load of 3–4 credit points per trimester. One Deakin credit is equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits. Most units have a weighting of 1 credit point which means you should take 3–4 units (classes). As the Study Abroad tuition fee is a fixed fee, it remains the same regardless of the number of units taken. ACADEMIC CALENDAR When planning your program, keep in mind that the Australian academic calendar follows the calendar year: Trimester 1: February to June study period Trimester 2: July to October study period Trimester 3: November to February study period.


PLANNING YOUR STUDY PROGRAM STEP 1 Choose your major/study area. Decide if you wish to take units that will complement your studies at home or if you want to take units in areas unique to Deakin University. We recommend you choose units in consultation with your home institution. STEP 2 Have a look at the unit descriptions in the unit listings section of this guide. This list provides an overview of some of the more popular units (called units of interest) as well as a list of unit names which you can investigate via the website at www. deakin.edu.au/handbook. You can either search for more information on the web using the unit codes we have provided, or put in a keyword (e.g. sport) to get the full list of units Deakin offers in that specified area.

IMPORTANT NOTE WHEN CHOOSING YOUR UNITS: CAMPUS Make sure your units are all available at the same campus. See campus key for further information. Trimester Select units available in the trimester you wish to study at Deakin, check the academic calendar for dates www.deakin.edu.au/handbook PREREQUISITES Make sure you have met any prerequisites listed. INTERNSHIPS If you want to take an Internship, list the appropriate unit code on your application form and ensure you have provided the additional documents outlined in the application form.

STEP 3 List the units you would like to study in the appropriate section of the application form. You should choose 5–6 units per trimester in case certain units are not available.

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MAJOR AREAS OF STUDY ARCHITECTURE + Construction Management Architecture Construction Management Design Facilities Management ARTS Anthropology Australian Studies Criminology History Gender Studies Languages + Cultural Studies – Arabic, Chinese, Indonesian Linguistics Literary Studies Philosophy Politics + Policy Studies Sociology See also: Communication + Media and Visual, Performing + Creative Arts BUSINESS + MANAGEMENT Accounting Accounting Information Systems Business Information Systems Commercial Law Economics Electronic Commerce Finance Financial Planning Human Resources Management Interactive Marketing International Business International Trade Law Management Marketing Quantitative Business Analysis COMMUNICATION + MEDIA Creative Writing Film + Video Journalism Media + Communication Professional Writing Public Relations See also: Visual, Performing + Creative Arts

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EDUCATION (TEACHING) Primary Teaching Secondary Teaching Physical Education ENGINEERING Computer Systems Engineering Electronic Engineering Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Robotics ENVIRONMENT Conservation Environmental Sciences/ Management Freshwater Biology + Management Marine Biology Wildlife Biology HEALTH + COMMUNITY SERVICES Disability Studies Exercise Science (Kinesiology) Health Health Promotion Public Health Occupational Therapy Social Work See also: Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and Sport INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Business Information Systems Computer Science Games Design + Development IT Security Multimedia Technology Software Development Web + Mobile Technologies INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Australian Foreign Policy Asia Pacific Relations Security + Terrorism

LAW Commercial Law Law NURSING Nursing Midwifery NUTRITION Food Science Nutrition PSYCHOLOGY Behavioural Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology sCIENCE Biology Biomedical Science Biotechnology Chemical Sciences Forensic Science Mathematics See also: Environment SPORT Exercise + Sport Science Sport Development Sports Management VISUAL, PERFORMING + CREATIVE ARTS Animation Dance Drama Graphic Design Interactive Media Photography Visual Arts See also: Communication + Media


UNIT LISTINGS

This section provides an overview of the undergraduate units offered to Study Abroad students at Deakin University. It outlines some of the more popular units available as well as giving unit codes for you to research on the web. It is by no means a complete list of the range of units Deakin offers. Please refer to the online Handbook at www.deakin.edu.au/handbook for the most up-to-date and complete information, as well as information about unit content, assessment, contact hours and in some cases prescribed textbooks.

Explanation of unit listings Unit Code + Unit name

Campus of study trimester trimester available and campus per trimester

UNIT DESCRIPTION

Students interested in postgraduate coursework areas of study, please refer to the website to find further EXPLANATION OF UNIT LISTINGS information on units suitable for this level of study.

assessment Method and breakdown of weighting applied to each assessment method check point credit weighting

AIX290 Australia Today: An Introduction to Australia b

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t2 1cp The unit studies current debates, issues and concerns in the understanding of contemporary Australian society and culture. It focuses on the interests of international students who need skills and understandings for work and study in Australia. Through an introduction to the key issues facing Australians today, the unit aims to develop students’ skills for working and communicating in the international context; locate Australia in various global contexts, within the British Empire, Asia, the global economy, politics and international relations; and take an international perspective on diversity and difference in Australian culture and society, through a range of studies of popular culture, sport, settlement, landscape and people. Assessment: Reading exercises 20%; field exercise 1500 words 30%; essay 2500 words 50%.

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ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT.. UNITS OF INTEREST

SRD263 Architecture Design 2A S t1 1CP Prerequisite: SRD163 and SRD164 Contact hours: 2 hours of lecture/ presentation, 3 hours of studio per week. This project-based unit develops an understanding of architectural design synthesis. The unit focuses on the complex relationship between the needs of the individual and the collective in the design of human settlements. This understanding requires building designers to acknowledge that the design of settlements has ethical, societal and environmental implications. These issues will be addressed through the design of small to medium design projects, with an emphasis on abstraction, representation and materiality in the architectural design process. Assessment: Project work 100%. Assessment will be based on three design projects (30% each) 90% completed within specified time limits. Presentations will include drawings, models and other three dimensional work, graphic, oral and written work. The material submitted will be weighted according to difficulty and duration. A portfolio of student work (10%) is required at the end of trimester.

SRA215 Utopian Ideals in the Modern World S t1 1CP Prerequisite: SRA143

Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture, 1 two-hour tutorial per week.

Europe and America form the focus of this unit of study. Utopian ideals have in one way or other characterised our modern world since the mideighteenth century, as changing views of history led to shifting theoretical and philosophical frameworks, and extraordinary technological changes spurred architects into action and reaction. Art and architecture are studied in the contexts of the diverse, rich, and multifaceted developments which have informed style and content. Modern architecture and meaning are examined, and modern movement ideas evaluated via the critical reactions to modernism.

This unit explores the principles of computer-aided drawing and modelling in the context of software applications commonly used in industry. Topics include geometric systems, graphic entity production, editing, layering, text and dimensioning, cells/blocks, library items, hatches, attributes and data extraction, plotting and file transfers. The advantages of 3D CAD over 2D applications is discussed and critiqued.

Assessment: Visual exercise 20%, tutorial journal 20% (attendance compulsory for all students), library research project 25% and essay 35%.

SRA316 Australian Perspectives S t2 1CP

SRT351 Construction and Structures 3 S t2 1CP Prerequisite: SRT251 Contact hours: 2 two-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial per week. This unit provides further understanding of construction technology through a systematic examination of the design of high-rise commercial scale buildings, assembly principles and the behaviour and adequacy of structural components. Topics include piling, basements, core design and construction, precast and prestressed concrete structures; curtain walling, roof membranes and drainage, partitioning and office fit-out. Emphasis is placed on the selection of appropriate systems, theoretical and on-site aspects, and the appropriate detailing of components. Frequent drawing/ sketching exercises are used to reinforce best practice. Assessment: Examination 70%, assignment 30%.

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SRC221 Computer Aided Modelling S t1 t2 1CP

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Assessment: Tutorial exercises 20%, assignment (2D modelling) 40%, assignment (3D modelling) 40%.

SRT257 Building Environmental Studies 1 S t2 1CP Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture, 1 one-hour tutorial per week. The unit investigates the climatic and environmental factors that influence the design and construction of buildings in the context of ecologically sustainable development. Topics include heat loss and gain, thermal comfort calculation of ‘R’ and ‘U’ values, air movement and building ventilation, condensation, solar patterns and shading, passive and active heating and cooling systems, and general energy conservation strategies. The use of software to produce energy ratings and life cycle assessments for simple buildings is introduced. Assessment: Tutorial exercises 15%, assignment 35%, examination 50%.

Prerequisite: SRA143 and SRA215 Australia’s contribution to western culture is assessed and its many achievements recognised. In painting, sculpture and architecture, we explore the question ‘did the new continent inspire a new vision?’ In architecture we traverse the changes from Sydney’s elegant Georgian houses of the late eighteenth century to the exuberant Victorian excesses of the boom period towards the end of the nineteenth century. Federation in Australia allows us to explore issues of nationalism, empire and the question of an appropriate national style. How does Australia wrestle with modernism? The shift of the artistic centre from Paris to New York impacts on Australia too as intellectual and physical boundaries change. Freedom of expression, constraints, allegiances and the creative spirit will be explored through the writings, ideals and the work of for example: the Sydney School and the Melbourne School. We conclude with contemporary issues facing architects and artists. Assessment: Visual exercise 20%, tutorial journal 25%, research project 25%, essay 30%.

OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS SRC362 Project Documentation S t1 1CP Prerequisite: SRD264, SRC221 and SRT251 SRM489 Professional Practise S t1 1CP Prerequisite: SRT351, SRM181 SRF321 Managing Complex Projects S t1 1CP Prerequisite: Any level 2 unit


ARTS INTERNSHIPS

UNITS OF INTEREST

ASC321 Sociology Internship g b W t1 t2 1CP

ASL311 Criminology Internship g t1 t2 1CP

Prerequisite: A minimum of four credit points towards a sociology major, preferably six credit points, and an academic grade of credit or above. The Internship unit consists of a placement in a mutually arranged, supervised position where students will undertake a project in the workplace and report on it both to the host organisation and the University. The methodologies that need to be utilised in the project are dependent upon the type of placements. In this particular unit students will be expected to use one or more of the following research approaches:

Prerequisite: ASL111, ASL113, ASL209/ASL309, ASL320, ASC320, and MLP233.

> naturalistic research; > content analysis; > development and implementation of surveys; > data collection and basic data analysis; > field research; > secondary analysis of data. Assessment: Written report 5000 words in five parts: engagementprofile on placement organisation 700 words 15%; research problem and detail of stages for completion of task(s) 500 words 10%; research methods employed-summary 1100 words 20%; findings-summary 2000 words 40%; evaluation of the placement 700 words 15%.

Note: Internship units are normally undertaken in third year (or equivalent) and are subject to completion of specified prerequisite units and special application requirements. The Internship unit offers students an opportunity to gain first hand work experience in a region or employment sector closely associated with topics studied in the Bachelor of Criminology, and to explore the practical applications of their academic study. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 50 hours of work experience in their chosen site. The unit provides a framework for student assessment of their knowledge, skills and work choices in relation to the practices and implementation of selected topics in Criminology. Assessment: To undertake work or volunteer placement within a host organisation in Australia or overseas AND pre-departure report: 1000 words; project diary: 2500 words; project report: 6500 words.

AIX290 Australia Today: An Introduction to Australia g b t1 t2 1CP

AIA104 Australian Identities: Indigenous and Multicultural g b W t2 1CP

The unit studies current debates, issues and concerns in the understanding of contemporary Australian society and culture. It focuses on the interests of international students who need skills and understandings for work and study in Australia. Through an introduction to the key issues facing Australians today, the unit aims to develop students’ skills for working and communicating in the international context; locate Australia in various global contexts, within the British Empire, Asia, the global economy, politics and international relations; and take an international perspective on diversity and difference in Australian culture and society, through a range of studies of popular culture, sport, settlement, landscape and people.

How do we understand EuropeanAboriginal relations in Australia today and the impact of postWorld War II immigration and multiculturalism? AIA104 looks at the impact of British settlement on Aboriginal cultures and on definitions of nationality which excluded Aboriginal relations with the land. Older generations of Australians feared both ‘strange’ European migrants and closer ties with Asia. Specific subjects include indigenous land rights and self-determination, the stolen generations, the continuing gap in living standards between indigenous and other Australians, the indigenous cultural resurgence, the experience of post-war immigration, debates about multiculturalism, migrants in the workforce, migrant communities in Australia, refugees and asylum seekers, the impact of the ‘war on terror’ in Australia and questions of what old Australian ideas of the ‘fair go’ and ‘mateship’ mean in a changed and diverse Australia.

Assessment: Reading exercises 20%; field exercise 1500 words 30%; essay 2500 words 50%.

Assessment: Two assignments of 1500 words each 70%, closed book examination 30%.

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ARTS AIB151 Arabic 1A b t1 1CP

AIC181 Chinese 1A b t1 1CP

AIE255 Middle East Politics b g t1 1CP

Note: It is not expected that students have prior knowledge of the language.

Note: No prior knowledge of the language is required.

The Middle East today will be studied as it is reflected in the definitions the world constructs about it, as well as those which the Middle East constructs about itself and about the world. Students will examine Western concepts and definitions about what constitutes the Middle East, and how people and institutions in the Middle East have coped with these definitions; analyse social and ideological movements within the Middle East, and determine their impact on world events; and explore the way Middle Eastern groups and states see their place in the international community.

This unit is designed to provide a practical and basic introduction to modern standard Arabic for students who have no acquaintance with the language so that they have the confidence to communicate effectively at the threshold levels, involving listening and speaking in the first instance, followed by the ability to read and write. The language teaching is extensive, based on audiovisual methods, in order to give students a sound training in both spoken and written Arabic. An overview of the Arabic language, its historical changes and development, the place of Arabic in the Semitic languages group and in Islam and the notion of ‘diglossia’ are explained as general background. Assessment: Weekly written assignments 20%, class participation 10%, mid-trimester oral test 10%, two written tests 20% each, end-of-trimester oral test 20%.

The unit is designed for beginners who wish to achieve basic practical language skills for oral and written comprehension and expression in Standard Chinese (Mandarin). It aims at correct pronunciation, fluent speech and a systematic grounding in the basic sentence patterns. The official Pinyin romanisation is used and the standard writing system (the simplified characters) is introduced. Students will learn how to express greetings, exchange names and discuss in simple terms their families, occupations, daily routines and study programs. They will also be able to communicate on the above subjects in the Chinese script. Cultural topics will be discussed in conjunction with the language material. Assessment: Written assignments 20%, class presentation 20%, oral examination 20%, written examination 40%. AIE154 The Modern Middle East b t2 1CP This unit presents a study of the Middle East in the twentieth century tracing the development of the region from colonisation to independent statehood. Starting with the First World War, which effectively redrew the political map of the region, the unit traces the rise and decline of European influence on the Middle East. It reviews the mid-century revolutions, and the tension between the ambitions of independent states and the world superpowers in the region. Assessment: Class participation 10%, class presentation 1000 words 20%, essay 1500 words 35%, examination 35%.

Assessment: Class participation 10%, class presentation 1500 words 20%, essay 1500 words 35%, examination 35%. AIE235 Modern China: Liberation, Cultural Revolution and Reform b t1 1CP The unit presents a study of the development of ‘New China’ under the leadership of the Communist Party through an examination of the political system, different models of economic construction, social restructuring, mass campaigns and the place given to dissent. The unit will focus on the Great Leap Forward, Cultural Revolution and the current economic reform. It seeks to engage students in analysing the issues that China is confronted with, such as ideological dilemma, onechild policy, women’s status, mass unemployment, democratisation, human rights and relations with the West. Assessment: Class paper 600 words 15%, group presentation and class participation 20%, major assignment 1800 words 35%, twohour examination 30%.

AIF141 Conversational Indonesian A b g t1 1CP This unit introduces students to the Indonesian language. It assumes no prior knowledge of the language. Students will acquire knowledge of basic Indonesian vocabulary, grammar and sentence construction and the skills to use them in a conversational and communicative manner fluently, naturally and confidently. The unit focuses on proper pronunciation and natural intonation. Writing skills will be introduced as well. Students will become familiar with the Indonesian writing system through regular written assignments. Relevant aspects of Indonesian culture required for proper communication will be introduced. Assessment: Class participation and preparation 20%, five quizzes in dso 20%, class presentation 20%, online writing essay 500 words 15%, final test 25%. AIH205 Sex and Gender in History b t1 1CP This unit focuses on questions of gender and sexuality in Australian history from the experience of Indigenous society to the mid 20th century. During the 19th century concepts of Australian masculinity and femininity were redefined, and gender relations changed through the experiences of colonisation and nationalism. The unit focuses on how the experience of gender was affected by issues of class and ethnicity as well as through race. Students will study the ways in which gender is relevant to understanding intellectual, political and social change in Australian history. Topics include: gender and Indigenous Australia, convict society, family and domestic relations, the origins of the feminist movement, work, education, sexuality, masculinity, colonialism, and gender and modernity. Assessment: Tutorial paper 1500 words and presentation of summary 200 words 30%, essay 1500 words 40%, closed book examination 30%.

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Did you know? Around 45 percent of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was born overseas AIH264 The Holocaust b g t1 1CP

AIP205 Democracy and Citizenship b g W t1 1CP

ALL360 Australian Literature b W t2 1CP

Topics to be addressed include: the growth of anti-Semitism; the persecution of German Jews and other ‘racially’ inferior groups; the persecution of Jews in Poland following the Nazi invasion, particularly the effects of ghettoisation; victims’ responses to persecution; the development of the Nazi euthanasia program; the ‘war of extermination’ following the invasion of the Soviet Union; the development of mass killing centers; the Auschwitz experience and the extension of murder throughout Europe.

This unit examines the theory and practice of democracy and citizenship from both a historical and thematic perspective. Students will be encouraged to consider different models of democracy and their conceptions of citizenship, as well as a number of contemporary challenges to them. These challenges include those posed by capitalism, patriarchy and cultural pluralism. The unit also discusses new thinking about how to improve the practice of democracy and citizenship, with reference to the topics of associative democracy, social democracy, deliberative democracy, transnational democracy and global citizenship.

This unit introduces students to a range of Australian fiction, poetry and drama. A detailed understanding of writing genres and forms, and of Australian literary history, will entail readings of both early and contemporary texts. Students will learn to approach literary texts through thematic and theoretical focuses, with specific attention to Indigenous writing and multicultural writing.

Assessment: Tutorial participation/ workbook 10%, written assignments 50%, examination 40%.

This unit examines the meanings and applications of ‘myth’ and ‘ideology” ‘through a study of texts ranging from early Mesopotamian and Biblical myth to recent popular culture texts in genres such as comic books (Superman) and television serials (Buffy the Vampire Slayer). Comparative in nature, the unit examines the representation of supernatural and superhuman elements under three main headings: myths of creation and fall; the quest; male and female heroes. The aim is to encourage students to think critically and comparatively about myth and ideology as represented at different times and in different genres.

Assessment: 1000 word documentary analysis 25%, 1500 word research essay 37.5%, exam 37.5%. AIH263 American Dreams b g t1 t2 1CP Not offered in 2010 This unit concentrates on several main themes in American history during its long rise to global dominance from the Civil War of the 1860s to the ‘civil wars’ of the 1960s. The themes to be studied include: general American political history; changing black-white relations; the economic development of the United States from the ‘robber baron’ era of the nineteenth century to the affluent consumer society in the post-Second World War boom; the rise of the United States as a global power; social change from the era of slavery through prohibition and the Great Depression to the sexual revolution of the 60s. Assessment: Major essay 3500.

ASL219 Drugs, Crime and Society g t1 1CP This unit explores the connection between drugs, society, crime, and law enforcement. It outlines the history and philosophies of prohibition of various substances, and the implications of these policies on policing and harm minimisation amongst users. The unit includes an examination of the link between drugs and organised crime, the cultures of drug taking and their connection with the welfare/punishment debate, and the social, legal and political attitudes towards decriminalisation. Assessment: Essay 2500 words 50%, closed book examination 40%, seminar participation and presentation 10%.

Assessment: Seminar paper 10001500 words 25%, in-class test 1000 words 25%, essay 2000 words 50%. ALL374 Supernatural Literature g t1 1CP

Assessment: Tutorial participation (including brief oral presentation) 10%, critical essay 2000 words 45%, written assignment 2000 words 45% (choice of genres, including creative writing, group project, exploration of theoretical approaches to myth and literature).

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ARTS INTERNSHIPS ASC246 Sociology of the Media and Popular Culture g b t1 1CP Employing a variety of theoretical perspectives, the unit analyses the social, cultural, economic and political features of mass media. These paradigms are approached from a specifically sociological perspective covering various aspects of the media industries, texts, audiences and newer technologies. Topics include: > Is the media just ‘big business’? > Can the media influence people’s attitudes and behaviour? > Do advertisements work? > Is the news factual? > Why are soap operas so popular? > Has the media enhanced citizenship and democracy? > Will the Internet be a liberating technology? Assessment: One essay 2000 words 40%, tutorial performance 20%, examination 40%. ASC233 Migration and Multiculturalism g b t1 1CP In examining social issues and processes of profound importance in today’s world, this unit focuses on migration in a globalising world and the consequent effects of the mixing of different peoples. Migratory processes and the motivation to migrate are investigated in terms of global economic, cultural and political linkages. The unit explores constructions of identity and ethnicity arising from migration, and scrutinizes some of the issues arising from it: such as racism, ‘ethnic cleansing’, interculturality and multiculturalism. It concludes with an examination of the impact of migration, multiculturalism and racism on nation and citizenship.

ASC289 Sociology of Sport g b t1 1CP As a popular activity in terms of active participation, spectatorship and following, sport is significant in the lives of many people, irrespective of whether they are active in it. This unit uses a sociological perspective to enable students to examine the part occupied by sport in people’s lives and in society more generally. The unit moves from an investigation of the wider dimensions of sport to an examination of specific forms of participation and impact on individuals. The unit, which may be studied as part of the sociology major, is available to all students. Assessment: Essay 1500 words 35%, essay 2000 words 50%, tutorial performance 15%. ASP207 Philosophy and the Meaning of Life g b t1 1CP This unit will introduce students to the study of philosophy by way of a discussion of the meaning of life as conceived from various viewpoints: religious, secular, existential and humanist. Contemporary authors will be studied with some reference to classical authors whose texts will be accessed through the world wide web. Assessment: Essay 1500 words 30%, class presentation 30%, two-hour examination 40%.

Assessment: Two essays 2000 words each 40% each, tutorial exercises 20%.

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ASP215 Morals and Modernity g b t1 1CP Prerequisite: Any first year Arts unit. This unit will introduce students to deeper reflection in the study of ethics and to some of the major debates that engage ethical thinking today. Such a reflection stems from the postmodern critiques of the western tradition of ethics inaugurated by Fiedrich Nietzsche which challenge the ethical theories of Plato (who based his ethics on metaphysics), and Hume (who stresses the moral sentiments), and Kant (who stressed the notion of duty and the dignity of humankind). Assessment: Two written assignments 2000 words each 40% each, class presentation 20%.

ASS205 Anthropology of Poverty and Development g T1 1CP According to the World Health Organisation, poverty is the most powerful and dangerous disease in the world today. Its presence cannot be dissociated from global epidemics such as HIV/AIDS or from violence including ethnic and racial as well as gender violence. The alleviation of poverty remains the key problem for global action and human development. In this unit, students learn about how anthropologists analyse poverty and apply their knowledge to remedial action in the global environment. Topics include the culture of poverty, the history of the concept of poverty, the causes of poverty and also its effects. Students learn how anthropologists engage with global organisations such as the WHO, the UN and other non-government organisations committed to development and the eradication of poverty. The global development industry is examined critically as an aspect of contemporary capitalism and world trade that has generated certain discourses such as relative deprivation, sustainable development and the Human Development Index in its attempts to understand poverty as a global phenomenon consisting of local and varied instances. Assessment: Tutorial participation (on campus) OR DSO discussion boards (off campus) (10%), Book review (15%, Group Project (35%), Research Paper (40%).


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS ASC270 Sociology and the Law g t1 1CP

AIP298 Political Leadership b g W t1 1CP

ASC204/304 Culture and Control: Boundaries and Identities b g W t1 W t2 b g 1CP

AIP116 Modern Politics Ideologies b g W t2 1CP

AIB356 Business Arabic b t2 1CP Prerequisite: AIB205 or AIB252 AIC315 Advanced Chinese through Printed Media b t1 1CP Prerequisite: AIC284 or AIC382 or equivalent or permission from unit chair AIC385 Chinese for Business Purposes A b t1 1CP Prerequisite: AIC284 or AIC382 or equivalent or permission from unit chair AIE234/334 China: From Empire to Republic b t1 1CP AIF354 History and Development of the Indonesian Language b g t1 1CP

ASC270/370 Sociology and the Law g * t1 1CP ASC287/387 Individuals, Familles and Households b g W t2 1CP ASL209 Criminology g ti 1CP ASL221 Crime Prevention and Security g ti 1CP ASP214 Political Philosophy b g T1 1CP, 2011 or 2013 Offered in alternate years: offered, 2009, 2011 ASP216 Ethics in Global Society b g t2 1CP Offered in alternate years: offered 2009, 2011

Prerequisite: AIF353 or permission from unit chair

ASS305 Anthropology of Poverty and Development g t1 1CP

AIH261/361 Migration in History b t2 1CP

See also: International Relations, Communication + Media and Visual, Performing + Creative Arts

AIH266/366 Modern Southeast Asia g b t2 1CP

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BUSINESS + MANAGEMENT INTERNSHIPS

UNITS OF INTEREST

MMI301 Business Internship 1 b g W t1 1CP

MAA260 International Financial Reporting b g W t1 b g t2 b g W t2 or t3

Prerequisite: MMH299. Students should have made substantial progress in their major/s and would normally study this unit in their final year. This unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to undertake appropriate and relevant experiential learning within their undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Business and Law. Interns complete 104 hours (minimum) with an approved host organisation. The unit also aims to further the interests of both the student and the host organisation and builds on the skills gained in core units, particularly MMH299, to prepare students for future graduate employment. Assessment: Assignment 1500 words 20%, eJournal 2000 words 30%, project report or case study 3500 words 50%.

Prerequisite: MAA203 or MAA102 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. The unit studies Australian financial reporting within the international accounting environment. The Australian position will be compared with overseas practices to give a broad context for the understanding of corporate reporting issues. Issues to be examined include accounting regulation, various corporate structures associated with reporting company investments, published financial statements, accounting for taxation, corporate governance and corporate collapse. Assessment: Assignment 1200 words plus calculations 15%, assignment randomly generated CAL 15%, three hour examination 70%. MSC244 Business on the Internet b g W t1 1CP Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. This unit introduces students to the Internet and the use of the Internet by businesses, as well as the impact of the Internet on businesses, and broader societal issues such as legal, ethical and security. Students will also learn the basic concepts of the Internet along with the selected approaches to effective design and evaluation of large scale web sites, the utilisation of high-productivity web development methods and tools, and innovative strategies to utilising internet applications for business communication and online marketing. Assessment: Tutorial activities 10%, practical assignment 5%, practical assignment 25%, three-hour examination 60%.

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MSC273 Business Intelligence b g t2 1CP

MMH349 Industrial Relations b g t1 1CP

Prerequisite: MSC120 or SIT101 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week

This unit aims to provide an introduction to the techniques involved in the understanding and use of business intelligence. The unit considers the role of information systems in helping managers, consultants, customers, suppliers and employees to make sound business decisions based on accurate current and relevant information. Assessment: Assignment 2000 words 20%, assignment 2000 words 20%, three-hour examination 60%. MAE303 International Economics b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: MAE201 or MAE206 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week This unit will pursue two basic themes: the theoretical basis for trade between nations, and the reluctance of nations to pursue free trade policies even though there are unequivocal gains from doing so. Assessment: Two assignments totalling 2000 words 30%, three-hour examination 70%.

The unit provides a general introduction to the study of industrial relations. The multidisciplinary nature of the unit is stressed within an introductory systems framework. Various sociological, economic, legal and other theories of industrial relations are examined, followed by a consideration of conciliation and arbitration, collective bargaining, the nature and roles of trade unions and employer associations, the contract of employment, health and safety at work, redundancy and technological change, industrial democracy, and industrial relations practices in selected South East Asian countries. Assessment: Individual research assignment 2000 words 20%, individual research assignment 3000 words 30%, two-hour examination 50%.


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Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. The aim of this unit is to provide students with a solid understanding of the intellectual foundations of the study of management. The unit will provide the opportunity to analyse how the solutions to management ‘problems’ have developed under different conditions throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The unit also explores how management practice influences, and is influenced by, the external environment. This will involve examining how managerial action impacts on and is shaped by the environment, through a consideration of globalisation, ethics, social responsibility and the social and cultural context of management. Assessment: Literature review 1000 words 10%, case study (group or individual) 3000 words 30%, examination 3 hours 60% Hurdle requirements: Submit all assessment tasks; achieve at least 40% of the marks available on the examination.

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Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Prerequisite: MMM132 Contact hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour workshop per week.

Prerequisite: MMK277 Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

This unit examines the processes and structures at the individual, group, and system level which influence organisational behaviour. The aim is to develop an ability to analyse and evaluate the behaviour of people in organisations. The unit covers topics such as perception, values and attitudes, motivation, leadership, power and politics, work and organisation design, organisational culture, organisational change and development.

This unit is the capstone unit of the Management major. IT serves to integrate students’ knowledge of business and management gained through other units studied in the BCom. It includes an examination and application of the concepts, theories and tools of strategic management as they apply to both private and public sector organisations. Case studies are used extensively to enable practical assessment and analysis of the strategic performance of managers and their organisations.

The unit considers the nature of marketing strategy and its relationship to corporate strategy formulation. Strategic planning is looked at from a marketing orientation, focusing on how an organisation’s resources can be more effectively utilised to achieve objectives. This includes an examination of the relationship between marketing activities and organisational strategic planning, an analysis of strategic marketing concepts and the evaluation and control of the strategic marketing process.

Assessment: Critical essay and 2 progress reports 30%, examination 3 hours 70%

Assessment: Test 10%, written assignment 3500-4000 words 40%, examination 3 hours 50%.

Assessment: Assignment 30%, examination 3 hours 70%.

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Prerequisite: Any 3 level 2 units Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week The unit aims to develop students’ awareness of the role that ethical issues play in business life, in particular, business policy formulation and implementation; management policy formulation and implementation; and employee rights and obligations. It also aims to develop students’ ability to critically analyse ethical issues which arise in business life. Assessment: Assignment 30%, examination 3 hours 70%.

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Prerequisite: MMK277 Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures per week This unit looks at marketing from the perspective of the consumer. It covers consumer decision making, the psychology of the consumer and the social and economic environment in which the consumer operates. The unit shows how this understanding of consumers can be used to develop marketing strategies for both innovative and existing products and services. Assessment: Assignment 30%, examination 3 hours 70%.

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BUSINESS + MANAGEMENT UNITS OF INTEREST MMM385 Business in Asia b T1 1CP

MAE304 Labour Economics b g t2 1CP

Prerequisite: Any four units at level 2 from the Faculty of Business and Law. Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Prerequisite: MAE101 and MAE102

This unit aims to provide an understanding of business issues between Australia, China, India and Indonesia as major Asian trading partners. The unit will encourage a keen understanding of current developments in international business in these countries and its implications in an objective manner along with a thorough understanding of the fundamental theoretical concepts. Assessment: Written assignment 2500 words 30%, examination 3 hours 70%.

MMK332 Direct and Online Marketing b t1 1CP Prerequisite: MMK277 This unit examines and discusses direct response marketing and integrates the Internet (Net) into this aspect of marketing science and practice. Emphasis is given to the role of the World Wide Web (Web) in current and future direct response marketing from the perspective of its integration in marketing communication and customer fulfilment strategy, as well as in satisfying customers and thereby retaining them. The aim of the unit is to build knowledge of the strategic use of direct and online marketing in marketing science and practice. Assessment: Reflections journal 1000 words 10%, research paper 4000 words 40%, two-hour examination 50%.

MMH352 International and Comparative Human Resource Management b T1 b g T2 1CP Prerequisite: MMH230 or MMH330 Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week. This unit begins by setting out the international context of human resource management (HRM), looking at globalisation and the operations and strategies of multinational corporations. It then sets out the comparative context, detailing national cultural variations in which HRM practices might be expected to operate, as well as noting differences in the European, Anglo-American and Asian models of capitalism and labour management. The Unit concludes with topics on international recruitment, development, remuneration and performance management, as well as on managing corporate social responsibility in an international context. Assessment: Assignment 30%, examination 3 hours 70%. MMK358 International Marketing b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: MMK277 Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. The unit examines the factors that shape marketing strategy in a global setting. It develops a framework to identify the nature of marketing tactics in foreign markets. Content includes developing business objectives for offshore markets, product design and development, promotional alternatives, distribution systems and pricing, marketing research, mechanisms of export trade and international marketing organisation and control. Assessment: Group assignment 3000 words per student 30%, reflections journal 1000 words 10%, online test 10%, two-hour examination 50%.

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MMK332 Direct and Digital Marketing b T2 1CP Prerequisite: MMK277 Contact hours: This unit is taught in block mode on campus. See Deakin Studies Online (DSO) for details. Note: Online teaching methods require internet access. Please refer to the most current computer specifications. This unit examines and discusses direct response marketing and integrates the internet into this aspect of marketing science and practice. Emphasis is given to the role of the World Wide Web in current and future direct response marketing from the perspective of its integration in marketing communication and customer fulfilment strategy, as well as in satisfying customers and thereby retaining them. The aim of the unit is to build knowledge of the strategic use of direct and online marketing in marketing science and practice. Assessment: Assignment 30%, examination 3 hours 70%. MAA261 Financial Accounting b g W T1 B T2 1 Prerequisite: MAA101 or MAA103 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. The unit includes a detailed look at the recording process where double entry recording is introduced. Starting with the analysing and recording of general transactions, the unit advances to the recording of more specialised transactions including merchandising, closing entries, and those needed for certain partnership and company transactions. The unit also includes a study of the development of a conceptual framework; further study of assets, liabilities and owner’s equity. Assessment: Test 5%, individual case study 25%, examination 3 hours 70%Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS MAA302 Strategic Management Accounting b g T2 1 CP Prerequisite: MAA202 or MAA262 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. This unit examines management accounting from a strategic perspective. Topics include the development of strategic management accounting and uses of management accounting tools and techniques in formulation, implementation and evaluation of organizational strategies. In particular, the unit focuses on activity-based management, uses of financial and non-financial performance measures in performance measurement system, corporate social responsibility and environmental management accounting. Assessment: Hurdle requirement: Achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination. MAA310 Accounting and Society b

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Prerequisite: MAA201, MAA260 or MAA363 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. This unit examines accounting as a social construct and the role of the accounting profession in society, accounting theory approaches, and various accounting issues that stem from these areas. Some of the key areas include positive and normative accounting theories, corporate social responsibility, fraud and forensic accounting, international accounting and other contemporary issues in accounting in a broader sense.

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Prerequisite: MAA260 or MAA261 Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week. As a requirement of International Education Standard 4 released by the International Federation of Accountants, the unit develops students’ appreciation of ethics and their ability to evaluate and apply ethical principles in the decisionmaking process in accounting and finance. Topics covered include: the nature of ethics; an ethics framework of relationships for financial services; ethical factors influencing the performance of financial services; ethical theories and principles applicable to finance professionals; ethical decisionmaking models; ethical issues and conflicts of interest in the financial services industry; professional codes and workplace ethics; corporate social responsibility; applying ethical decisions in case scenarios; and international business practices.

MSC245 eSystems for Business b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: MSC120 or SIT101 MSC347 Information Systems Management b g W t2 1CP Prerequisite: One unit at level 2 plus one of MSC120 or SIT101

Assessment: Written assignment 1 1500 words 20%, written assignment 2 2500 words 30%, examination 2 hours 50%. Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.

Assessment: Individual written assignment 3000 words or group (2 students) written assignment 4500 words 30%, examination 3 hours 70%. Hurdle requirement: achieve at least 50% of the marks available on the examination.

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COMMUNICATION + MEDIA INTERNSHIPS ACM321 Media Arts Internship b g T1 T2 T3 1CP Prerequisite: Must have passed 6 credit points in level 1 ACM or level 2 ACM units. After researching and selecting a Host Organisation, students devise a mutually agreed upon supervised project and/or undertake a supervised position within a workplace setting. During the Internship students will be required to: > develop a profile of the organisation or workplace setting and conduct interviews with expert practitioners. > develop a project, outline a sequence of specified tasks, and assess the process and outcomes of the project and/or Internship experience. Assessment: Profile of organisation 750 words, 15% profile of practitioners 1750 words, 35% journal of internship experience, 2500 words, 50%.

ALJ321 Journalism Internship b g W T1 T2 T3 1CP Offered at Warrnambool from 2009.

ALC313 Media and Communication Internship b g W T1 T2 T3 1CP

ALW351 Professional and Creative Writing Internship b TI T2 1CP

Prerequisite: ALJ111, ALJ112, ALJ216, ALJ217 and ALJ313.

Prerequisite: ALC101, ALC102, ALC208 and ALC215/315.

After briefing sessions, the content of the unit is the internship itself, which is a placement in a mutually arranged, supervised position where students will undertake a project for the workplace and report on it both to the workplace and the University. The methodologies that need to be utilised in the project are dependent upon the type of placement. In this particular unit students will be expected to undertake one or more of the following tasks:

After briefing sessions, the content of the unit is the internship itself, which is a placement in a mutually arranged, supervised position where students will undertake a project for the workplace and report on it both to the workplace and the university. The methodologies that need to be utilised in the project are dependant upon the type of placement. In this particular unit students will be expected to complete the following tasks: An in-depth focus in at least one of pre-production development, production processes, or post-production tasks, and a demonstrated knowledge of the other areas that are not studies in detail; Produce a folio of work completed (if applicable); Produce a report of the placement based on the experiences gained, interviews with appropriate personnel and supported by research from other authoritative sources.

Prerequisite: ALW101 and ALW102 plus the core study unit(s) relevant to the area chosen for the Internship.

> article writing; > script editing; > observation of newsroom practice; > verbal presentation in an end of trimester report to the tutorial group; > produce an extensive folio of published work (which may include broadcast and online publication). Assessment: Written report of 2500 words 50%, portfolio of published or broadcast work equivalent to 2500 words 50% (minimum of three major journalistic articles).

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Assessment: Written report of 3000 words (including journal of internship experience 20% and research element 50%) totalling 70%, folio or show reel 30%.

Note: Offered at Geelong from 2009. Apart from introductory briefing sessions, the content of this unit derives from student placement in a supervised workplace. After researching and selecting a work placement, students devise a mutually agreed upon supervised project and/or undertake a supervised position within a workplace environment. During the Internship students will be required to: > develop a written profile of their targeted industry sector and its practitioner(s) using a range of sources – internet search, interviews with key people, library search (journal, book, magazine) and company documentation. > develop a workplace project or workplan to be carried out in association with their Internship supervisor/workplace coordinator that will extend their knowledge, skills and understanding of the industry sector in with their Internship takes place. Students will report on the project through written and oral presentations. The internship will involve briefing and presentation seminars, plus working one day per week over a 13 week trimester or its equivalent. Possible placements for an internship include: publishing houses; freelance creators; not-forprofit organisations; and media, communications and information units of institutions and public organisations. Assessment: Profile of organisation/ industry sector and practitioner/s (including research of creative industry) - 1500 words 35%, report/reflective essay on project/ internship – incorporating brief description of project and demonstration of the application of skills and knowledge relevant to writing/publishing/ professional communication – equivalent to 2500 words incorporating written and oral presentations 65%.

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ALC102 Contemporary Communication: Making Sense of New Media b g W T2 1CP This unit introduces students to the study of contemporary communication in new media. It offers a critical vocabulary with which to analyse the various discourses, cultures and technologies associated with the new media. The unit examines some moral, legal and ethical implications of the new media and links them with contemporary political, social and cultural concerns such as new literacies, power relations, gender, race, ethnicity and multi-culturalism. Assessment: Essay one 1000 words (20%), Essay two 1500 words (30%), Essay three 2000 words (40%), Tutorial/DSO participation (10%).

ACM111 Sound, Light, Motion b T2 1CP

ACM116 Screen Practices b T2 1CP

ALJ216 Research for Writers g W T1 b T3 1CP

The unit will enable the student to:

This unit examines the issues and practices associated with film and video production. It explores the ways in which film and video production practices have developed across their historical traditions to their contemporary practices. Topics to be addressed in this unit include: film and video histories; forms, genres, narrative systems, cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, alternatives to continuity editing, sound, narrative, documentary and experimental practices.

In this unit students are expected to combine journalism skills with academic techniques of research. The aim this trimester is to develop research and writing skills to a level where the student can produce feature articles suitable for publication. There is strong emphasis on finding original information from sources ranging from interviews to the Internet.

> develop skills in film and video design, production and teamwork > safely and creatively operate film and video production equipment > demonstrate an understanding of tone, contrast, perspective and montage > design shots and scenes with attention to lighting, camera movement and the relationship between sound and image > locate resources that support film and video production including specialist journals, monographs, audio-visual and on-line publications > use appropriate terminology and diagrammes to describe and analyse the technical and creative elements of imaginative filmmaking. During workshops, camera, microphone, and lighting technique will be practiced in dynamic studio and location situations. By building folios of practical exercises, the student will establish a foundation of skill in film and video production. Assessment: Health and safety hurdle: Students will be required to undertake workshops in the safe use of electrical and mechanical filmmaking equipment and to pass a test of safe operational competence before embarking on practical assessment tasks for this unit. Practical workshop tasks: Exercises to test skill development and technical knowledge acquisition 20%, folio assignment 1, 30%, folio assignment 2, 50%.

Assessment: Assignment 1: mise-en-scene (800 words) 20%, assignment 2: storyboard (1600 words) 40%; oral presentation (5 minutes) 10%; essay (1200 words) 30%. ALJ111 Contemporary Journalism b g W T1 1CP Students discover, through their own experiences while preparing practical work in journalism, some of the ways in which journalists work. They are invited to consider criticisms of Australian journalists including allegations of bias, lack of good taste, trivialisation, sensationalism, invasion of privacy and dishonest methods used to obtain information. Topics include institutionalised ways of dealing with those allegations such as the Australian Press Council and the journalists’ code of ethics. Assessment: On campus: One practical assignment 1500 words 35%, class work 15%, written examination 50%.

Assessment: Research file equivalent 1000 words 20%, two articles of 2000 words each 40% each. ALJ301 Multi-Media Journalism g T2 1CP The unit will teach: blogging; moblogging; writing for multimedia; newsgathering in a multimedia environment; writing for online journalism; and how to maintain a web site. The theory base will consider the power of multi-media in a changing media world, and consider the strengths and weaknesses of various media, leading to an appreciation of the potential of multi-media journalism to reach more of a fragmented audience. Assessment: Write a weekly individual blog (20%); work in teams to produce content for a web site (20%); presentation (in teams) about the web site (20%); 2,000-word essay on multi-media journalism (40%).

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COMMUNICATION + MEDIA AAM219 Contemporary Australian Cinema b W t1 g t3 1CP This unit is an exploration of Australian film with a particular focus on the contemporary period. Looking back from where Australian cinema is now, students will study the development of the Australian film industry and an Australian national cinema. There are five parts to the program: the first is an overview of the historical context for the Australian film industry, the development of an Australian national cinema, and an analysis of the ‘myths’ of Australia that have been important in constructing the ‘nation’. The second part on ‘the Australian Film Industry’ considers the contemporary Australian Milieu for production (including government involvement, key issues and sectional interests). Part three has a focus on representations in Australian films and includes topics that explore representations of sexuality, the suburbs, and migrant and indigenous culture. Part four acknowledges that there have been (and continue to be) a number of gaps and silences in Australian cinema and considers visions largely outside the mainstream (such as queer, or diasporic identities in film). The unit concludes with an overview of contemporary directions for Australian Cinema.

AAM220 Cinemas and Cultures b t2 1CP

ACM237 Tv Studio Production b t1 t2 1CP

This unit provides an introduction to established and emerging national, transnational and global cinemas of the Asia-Pacific, Africa, South-East Asia, India, the Middle East, Eastern and Western Europe and Canada. It includes indigenous, exilic and diasporic, countercinema, and global perspectives, productions, and alternative cinema practices. Cultural industries and counter cinemas are located as struggles for differentiated cultural representations in relation to entertainment industry agendas, and hegemonic or politically controlled cinemas. It offers a broad perspective on film practices from aesthetics and cultural expression to issues of position, power and privilege, voice, and reception.

Prerequisite: ACM111 or ACM116

Assessment: On campus: Tutorial presentation based on annotated viewing project 1000 words 30%, research essay 2500 words 40%, two hour in-class test 30%.

Assessment: Tutorial paper 2000 words 40%, major essay 3000 words 60%.

This unit enables students to develop an understanding of the principles and practices of television studio production. By examining the context and evolution of historical and contemporary production practices, students will develop understandings of the operations and creative possibilities associated with studio production genres. Projects and exercises will be collaborative and group based with the emphasis placed on the development of pre-production planning, production management and studio production skills. Topics will include: > an overview of the histories of broadcast, corporate, and community television practices > an analysis of television studio production styles and genres > the relations between preproduction and production process > studio procedures, technical roles and crew responsibilities > the collaborative process between cast and crew. Assessment: Exercises and projects 50%, research assignment 1000 words 25%, written report and project evaluation 1000 words 25%.

ALR206 Web Media Public Relations g W t2 1CP Prerequisite: ALR101 or ALR103 This unit explores the application of Internet and other electronic technologies to the work of public relations. Students will make basic web pages, computer slide presentations and experience the use of other, usually computer driven media, which are the tools of trade of the contemporary public relations person. A considerable amount of group work is involved in this unit although students are marked individually for 97% of assessment. Students will communicate with each other through their computers. Assessment: A 60% assignment (divided into an initial 2% individual web page and 3% group situation analysis report. The initial two components link to a later, individual 55% web site project), closed book examination 40%. ALR300 Public Relations Campaigns g t2 2CP Prerequisite: ALR103/ALR203 and ALR279 The unit provides students with the opportunity to design a public relations campaign from start to finish. The unit requires major fieldwork on a campaign of the student’s choice designed to apply and extend knowledge of public relations practice. Topics as background for the campaign proposal include theory and models; research; planning; public opinion; presentations and evaluation. Campaigns can be proposed based on the particular interest area of the student. Assessment: Pitch presentation 2500 words 30%, campaign proposal 3000 words and campaign kit 70%.

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ALW117 Writing for Professional Practice b g W t1 t2 1CP

ALW223 Creative Non-Fiction Writing g b t1 1CP

This unit enables students to strengthen their skills in writing, research and presenting. Students will explore the power of language and the characteristics of effective and ineffective writing; the relationships between written and spoken language; strategies for developing arguments; and the requirements of a range of types of writing including reports, letters, resumes, academic essays, summaries, media releases and persuasive writing. The unit will support students in their written and oral tasks in other subject areas, as well as providing them with workplace-oriented skills that will enhance their performance in professional fields. Students will participate in a hypothetical scenario. They will be required to employ different forms of writing and oral communication to tackle issues that arise from this scenario.

Prerequisite: ALW101 and ALW102

Assessment: essay 1,500 words 30%, folio of writing tasks 1,000 words 30%, oral presentation/ online participation 10%, examination of three questions 30%. ALW205 Editing and the Author b g t1 1CP The unit provides an overview of the editor’s role at each stage of the publishing process, from developmental editing to proofreading and indexing. Students are introduced to the study of concepts of editing as well as the craft, both on paper and using computers, and encouraged to extend their understanding of style, genre and audience. Assessment: Copy-editing exercises, equivalent to 1000 words 20%, computer editing exercise equivalent to 2000 words 40%, two tests equivalent to 1000 words 40%.

This unit involves an in depth exploration of a range of non-fiction genres with a focus on profile writing, personal narrative, opinion writing, review writing and an introduction to feature writing and image and text. Issues relating to media ethics, the law of defamation and marketing for the freelance market will also be introduced. Students will be encouraged to experiment with style and voice and to produce material acceptable to an identified market. Assessment: A folio of 3000 words comprising of at least two original manuscripts in any of the topics covered 70%, a 1000 word exegesis on the methodology employed to research and write folio pieces 20%, participation in workshopping 10%. ALC215 Globalisation and the Media b g W t1 1CP This unit examines the specific roles that the cultural and communications industries have played and continue to play in globalisation. It introduces students to some major models of globalisation and then examines how changes in the national and international regulation of trade have enabled and enhanced the production and distribution of cultural and communicational goods and services on a global scale. The unit complements its focus on producers and regulators with an examination of the ways in which ‘global’ products are consumed and used as ‘local’ levels, with particular emphasis on instances of ‘counter-global cultures’ and some of the techniques through which they have been created. Assessment: Two essays of 2000 words each 40% each and one team-work based task 20%.

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COMMUNICATION + MEDIA OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS ACM236 Screen Practitioners b t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACM116 ALC209 Representing Men and Masculinities b t1 1CP ALJ319 Broadcast Journalism (Television) g t1 1CP AAM220 Cinemas and Cultures b t2 1CP

ALR279 Public Relations Management g t2 1CP Prerequisite: ALR103, ALR203 ALW225 Fiction Writing: Story, Structure and Starting Out b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: ALW101 and ALW102 ALW227 Script Writing: Focus On Fiction b t1 1CP See also: Arts and Visual, Performing + Creative Arts

ALR276 Ethical Communication and Citizenship g t1 1CP ACM213 Genre Form and Structure b t1 t2 1CP Prerequisite: Two credit points in ACM111, ACM112 or ACM116 ALJ217 Editing and Design g W t2 1CP ACT203 Art and the Politics of Censorship b W t1 1CP ALC208 Researching Media: Texts, Audiences and Industries b g t1 1CP ALR103 Principles and Practice of Public Relations g W t1 1CP ALR310 Marketing Communication g t2 1CP ALJ112 Comparative Journalism Studies g W t2 1CP ALW222 Desktop Publishing Design and Production b g t2 1CP

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EDUCATION (TEACHING) OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS

UNITS OF INTEREST ESH500 Primary Physical and Health Education b t2 1CP Offered in 2010

EXE101 Understanding Children and Adolescents b g W t1 1CP

ECA409 Teaching the Arts in Primary Schools b g W t1 1CP

Contact hours: 3 hours or more of contact per week (on campus students).

Contact hours: 1 hour of lectures, 2 hours of tutorials per week.

Contact hours: 3 contact hours per week.

This unit, the first in a six unit major study in education, focuses on important concepts and theories which deepen understanding of school-aged young people. Developing such an understanding is fundamental professional knowledge for teachers. The unit will enable students to understand a range of theories about commonality and diversity in human development and how these theories relate to learners as individuals and as groups. It will also enable students to explore how the development of all persons happens through culture; to understand aspects of the relationship between education and human development and to begin to appreciate the professional responsibility of teaching children and adolescents. Alongside this content focus, students will be inducted into appropriate university level study skills and will use of a wide variety of information and communication resources appropriate to beginning study at university level.

This unit is designed to introduce students to arts education, through the development of personal skills in arts practice and responding to the Arts (aesthetics, criticism and contexts) and secondly, in the design and development of curriculum implementation materials in the Performing Arts (music) and the Visual Arts. This work is informed by a study of current arts education initiatives such as the Victorian Essential Learning Standards; Curriculum Standards Framework II: The Arts (1999) and assessment strategies in current Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and Department of Education documents. Throughout the unit, links are made between relevant theories of teaching and learning and their application in classroom teaching in both the Performing Arts and the Visual Arts. For example, students develop a sequence of arts lessons as part of their workshop activities, which they implement and evaluate during the school Professional Experience program where possible.

The place of health and physical education in the primary school curriculum is examined. Practical approaches to learning and teaching health and physical education are explored with particular emphasis on achieving safety, equity, supportive environments and inclusiveness. Current evaluation and assessment practices are reviewed and approaches to reporting on student achievement are developed. Assessment: Two assignment tasks will be completed using both written and oral forms of representation where possible. They will require students to critically examine current practice in school settings and develop an understanding of the professional, industrial and social contexts of Health and Physical Education. The assignments will involve students in planning, teaching and reflecting on health and physical education lessons. Both assignments will be valued at 50%, and total approximately 4000 words or equivalent.

Assessment: One ‘hurdle task’ (no weighting) and two assignments worth 50% each. Total of 4000 words or equivalent. > Task 1: A small research project that investigates and discusses constructions of childhood and adolescence from a socio-cultural perspective. This task may include a presentation and/or report

ESH404 Middle School Health and Physical Education: Curriculum Study b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: A major in physical education studies or equivalent. ESM310 Teachers and Mathematics: Creating An Inquiry-based Classroom b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: ESM210 ESJ457 Studies in Curriculum 1 b t1 1CP

Assessment: For Performing Arts (music) education - written and practical work (totalling 50%). For Visual Arts education - written and practical work (totalling 50%). The presentation for this assignment may be in the form of a Visual Arts Diary or a web-based or PowerPoint presentation.

> Task 2: An exploration and analysis of key ideas around the physical, cognitive and personality development of children and adolescents.

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ENGINEERING UNITS OF INTEREST SED102 Introduction to Engineering Design and CAD g t1 1CP

SEE312 Electronic Data Communications g t2 1CP

Contact hours: 1 one-hour lecture, 1 two-hour tutorial and 1 one-hour practical per week.

Prerequisite: SEE202 and SCC105 or SIT172 Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture, 1 one-hour tutorial, 1 one-hour practical per week.

Working in teams and project planning, Identifying customer needs, The design specification, Generating concepts, Concept selection, Concept testing and prototyping, Detail design, Introduction to engineering drawings, Multi-view drawings; 3rd angle orthogonal drawings, Depiction of internal views in orthogonal drawings, Pictorial drawings, Drafting conventions and standard symbols, Working drawing packages, First angle orthogonal projection, Introduction to Computer Aided Design, Part modelling, Assembly modelling, Generating engineering drawings and working drawing packages, Advanced solid modelling. Assessment: Five assignments (1 x 5%, 4 x 13%) 57% and three team projects (13%, 5%, 25%) 43%.

The unit provides a grounding in the basic principles of data communications and computer networking. The fundamental importance concerning the technology and architecture of this field, as well as the state-of-theart technology, will be examined in-depth. The unit will address the OSI network model with an emphasis on layers one through four, computer communications architecture, data encoding, error detection and correction, medium access control, local and wide area networks, bridging and routing, congestion control, node-to-node communications, and end-to-end protocols. Introduction to emerging high-speed technologies, such as ATM, and TCP/IP suite of protocols that are used on the Internet will also be studied. Assessment: Examination 60%, three assignments (10% each) 30%, two laboratory reports (5% each) 10%.

SEM212 Materials 2 g t2 1CP

SEE325 Robotics and Applications g t1 1CP

Prerequisite: SEM111 and SIT194 or SIT196 Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial per week and 3 three-hour practical classes per trimester.

Prerequisite: SEE103 Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture, 1 one-hour tutorial per week, 1 threehour practical per trimester.

This unit will cover the following areas: dislocations, strengthening methods in materials, atomic diffusion in solids, phase diagrams, phase transformations, fracture mechanics, heat treatment of metals, corrosion, electro-magnetic behaviour and properties of materials, design and case studies in material designing. Assessment: Examination 60%, three assignments (2 x 8%, 9%) 25%, laboratory work 15%. SEE202 Digital Electronics g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SEE103 Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 one-hour tutorial per week and practical classes. This unit introduces topics in the theory and applications of combinatorial and sequential logic circuits and systems. These will include standard SSI and MSI devices from flip-flops, counters and registers to memory devices. Electronic systems that can be built from these components such as state machines and arithmetic units will also be covered. The unit studies how all these digital devices can be described in a HDL so that digital circuits can be devised and simulated in the computer and then placed into a single, reprogrammable device. Assessment: Examination 60%, two problem-solving assignments (10% each) 20%, two laboratory exercises (10% each) 20%.

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Topics addressed in this unit include: An introduction to robot technology and reasons for using industrial robots, robot classification by control method, robot drive power, features of Industrial robots, the importance of the various methods of work piece gripping, design and selection of the correct end effector type, actuators in robots, pneumatic cylinders and their principal operations, hydraulic actuators and hydraulic circuits, robot manipulator anatomies, robot coordinate system and transformation, Euler angles and their use in robots, kinematics and dynamics problems in robots, operational principles of manual lead-through and off-line programming, development of robot programming languages, programming industrial robots, importance of the physical characteristics of robots, positioning accuracy and repeatability in robots, performance specifications of industrial robots, robot safety and safety standards, safeguarding, robot applications for several industrial applications such as press loading / unloading, machine tool loading / unloading, spot welding, arc welding, spray painting, assembly, finishing etc. Assessment: Assignment 1 (survey article) (20%), assignment 2 (technical oral presentation) (10%), assignment 3 (robotics lab) (10%), examination (60%).


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS SEE326 Artificial Intelligence for Autonomous Systems g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SIT172 Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture (weeks 1-9), 1 one-hour tutorial (weeks 1-9), 1 threehour practical (weeks 8-13). This unit introduces the fundamentals behind Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the different AI applications. It examines the various AI methods including: “A*” and other path finding systems, flocking, pattern, fuzzy logic, rule-base, probability, Bayesian techniques, neural networks and genetic algorithms.

SEM322 Stress Analysis g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SEM223 or SEM224 SED302 Computer Aided Engineering g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SED202

I have really loved meeting people from other cultures. It’s great to talk to all the other students and find out about their cultures and beliefs. I began studying a short English course at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI), then transferred to the Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds for my course. I always felt I could ask for any help I needed, whether it was help with accommodation, health services or academic help. It’s a really friendly place. MARIA JOSE FRANCO, PEACE SCHOLAR | COLOMBIA

Assessment: Three assignments (20%, 30%, 50%) 100%.

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ENVIRONMENT UNITS OF INTEREST SQA101 Ecology and the Environment b g W t1 1CP Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour tutorial per fortnight. The unit presents the fundamental principles of environmental management (module 1) and introduces the basic concepts of ecology and its importance in the study of biodiversity (module 2). The environmental management module explores: environmental attitudes and values - influences on the development of environmental attitudes, range of environmental values and philosophies, history of the environmental movement; socioeconomic aspects of the environment - the influence of social and economic structures on the environment, history of environmental politics and law in Australia; current environmental issue - case studies of current environmental management issues, for example, ecological sustainable development, loss of biodiversity and freshwater management. The ecology module addresses: population ecology - species populations as the building blocks of biodiversity, population parameters, population growth and regulation, population interactions, applications of population ecology, impact of population loss on biodiversity; community ecology - community characteristics, communities as indicators of biodiversity, measuring diversity, community disturbance and homeostasis; ecosystems trophic structure, food webs, energy flow and materials cycling, human intrusion into ecosystems and threats to biodiversity, application of ecological principles to rehabilitate ecosystems and restore biodiversity. Assessment: Assignments (3 x 15%) 45%, oral presentation 10%, class tests (1 x 20%, 1 x 25%) 45%.

SQB261 Diversity of Fishes W t1 1CP

SQB220 Wildlife Ecology b t1 1CP

SQB309 Wildlife Conservation b T2 1CP

Prerequisite: One of SBB111, SBB131, SBB132, SQA101, SQB142. Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour practical and individual consultation with lecturer over a two-week period.

Prerequisite: SQA101 or SBB132. Contact hours: 1 one-hour lecture, 1 two-hour lecture per week.

Prerequisite: Two level 2 SQB, SBB or SQE units. Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures per week, 20 hours tutorial/practical per trimester (including fieldtrips).

This unit provides an introduction to the diversity, evolution, taxonomy and biology of sharks (elasmobranchs) and fishes (teleosts). Taxa present in both marine and freshwater systems will be introduced and their various adaptations discussed. Concepts of fish assemblages and communities will be introduced in marine, estuarine and freshwater habitats. Concepts of reproduction and variations found within various fish groups will be introduced. Various forms of fish behaviour will be described and discussed. Scientific methods used in studying fish biology will be presented, specifically aspects associated with feeding, age and growth. Assessment: Case study (approximately 1500 words) 25%, practical report 25%, examination 50%. SQB232 Freshwater Biology W t2 1CP Prerequisite: SQB144 Topics to be addressed in this unit include: biological and ecological features of all types of lakes, rivers and wetlands (including ephemeral/desert wetlands, tropical systems, lowland rivers, deep lakes, upland rivers); Freshwater plant communities (algae, macrophytes, riparian vegetation, detrital food chains, aquatic weeds); Zooplankton, macroinvertebrates and vertebrate animals in freshwaters (diversity, life histories, role in ecosystems); Physical origin and ecological consequences of environmental impacts such as salinisation, sedimentation, water extraction, riparian vegetation loss and nutrient enrichment. Assessment: Reading diary 20%, two class tests (20% each) 40%, laboratory assignment 20%, two laboratory reports (20% each) 20%.

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The objectives of this unit are to enable students to develop a strong understanding of theoretical population ecology. Students will cover areas such as: animals as individuals, animals in populations, dispersal, resources, limiting factors and regulating mechanisms, competition, predation and population estimation. An understanding of these areas will then be used to examine how we currently manage wildlife populations. Different approaches to wildlife management will be discussed in relation to theoretical population ecology. Students will then be encouraged to critically examine our current management practices and attempt to develop their own philosophy towards the management of our wildlife resources. Assessment: Mid-trimester test 20%, literature review 30%, examination 50% SQB310 Ecology of Pest Plants and Animals b t1 1CP Prerequisite: Two level 2 SQE, SQB or SBB units. Contact hours: 1 four-hour lecture/ practical per week. The damaging impacts of pest plants and animals on natural and productive systems are widely recognised, and in native ecosystems they pose a serious threat to the conservation of biodiversity. This unit focuses on the ecology and management of pest plants and animals, especially introduced species. Topics covered include reproduction, distribution, and persistence of pest species, and the relevant state and national legislation. Control strategies, including biological, chemical and mechanical techniques will be examined, and integrated pest management will be emphasised using case studies. Assessment: Examination 50%, four assignments (2 x 15%, 2 x10%) 50%.

Note: Attendance on field trips is compulsory. Students may be required to meet their own expenses in relation to food and accommodation while on field trips. Compulsory field trips may be run during the mid-trimester break or over weekends. This unit will focus on developing students’ knowledge and understanding of Australian wildlife, particularly in relation to the major issues concerning the conservation and utilisation of these species. The unit examines the theoretical and practical applications of conservation biology with an emphasis given to conservation problems and their potential solutions in an Australian context. Topics covered include endangered species recovery programs; wildlife policy and management plans; computer applications in wildlife management and population modelling; conservation genetics; indigenous use of native wildlife; applied problems in wildlife conservation, including harvesting/ exploitation of wildlife, control of overabundant native wildlife and conservation of threatened species; and human dimensions of wildlife management and decision making. Assessment: Two assignments (10% each) 20%, essay 2000 words 40%, examination 40%.


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS SQE114 Introduction to Parks and Wildlife Conservation b T2 1CP

SQE212 Ecotourism and Interpretation b t1 1CP

Contact hours: Intensive five-day lecture series in the two week period prior to the commencement of trimester 2, 1 four-day field trip, 1 two-hour tutorial per fortnight.

Contact hours: One three-hour practical/lecture per week.

The sound management of Australia’s urban, regional, and national parks and reserves relies on an understanding of the social, ecological, and economic dimensions of park management. This unit introduces students to an interdisciplinary approach to managing parks and reserves, and to core concepts such as: the meaning and purpose of protected areas, the role of policy and planning in protected area management, stakeholder participation, and protecting natural and cultural values. The unit provides an overview of the breadth and scope of park management as a field. Assessment: Two assignments (10%, 15%) 25%, one field trip report 35%, two class tests (20% each) 40%.

Topics to be addressed in this unit include: Module 1: Introduction (unit overview) - Ecotourism; recreation; interpretation; importance of natural areas. Module 2: Recreation - Trends in recreation (motivation/attitude/ interests); health and wellbeing (social/socio-economic); influences on behaviour (time/perceptions/ values). Module 3: Ecotourism: Criteria and Context - Types/ definitions/sustainability; emerging markets - paradigms and paradigm shifts; ecotourism environments - protected areas v ecotourism venues. Module 4: Environmental, Economic and Social Impacts of Ecotourism - Environmental impacts; economic impacts; social impacts. Module 5: Ecotourism as a Business - Structure of the ecotourism industry; business planning; business sector. Module 6: Interpretation: A Core Component - Key elements/ideas (Tilden); types of interpretation; visitors and interpretation; themes and linking; developing interpretative material. Assessment: Book review 20%, site appraisal 30%, ecotour proposal design 5%, ecotour proposal 45%. SQB216 Bushfire Management g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SQA101 or SQE112. Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures and 1 two-hour tutorial per week This unit focuses on fire behaviour, fire management, the ecological impacts of fire on fauna and flora, and the impact of fire on the community. Topics include fire behaviour in grass and forest, risk assessment, firefighter safety, factors affecting loss of lives and assets, community education, ecological responses of flora and fauna to both planned and unplanned fire, and current approaches to fire management planning.

SQP211 Waterways Management: Tools and Techniques W t2 1CP Prerequisite: SQA102 SBB204 Animal Biology b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SBB111 or SBB132 SQB321 Landscape Ecology b t1 1CP Prerequisite: Two level 2 SQE, SQB or SBB units SQB315 Vegetation Management b t2 1CP Prerequisite: Two level 2 SQE, SQB or SBB units SQB244 Aquatic Ecology and Research Methods W t1 1CP Prerequisite: One of SQP123 or MSQ171 and one of SQA101, SQB142 or SQB144 SQB263 Marine and Coastal Ecosystems b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: One of SEV131, SQE113, SQA101, SQA102, SQB144, SBB111, SBB131, SBB132 or SEV214 SQB334 Temperate Marine Ecology W t1 1CP Prerequisite: SQB255, SQB244 SQB350 Marine Wildlife b g W t3 1CP Prerequisite: Two level 2 SQA/SQB/ SQE/SBB-coded units SQB336 The Seas - Their Use and Misuse b g W t3 1CP Prerequisite: Any two level 2 SBB, SQB, SQE or SQP coded units or SEV214 and any one level 2 SBB, SQB, SQE or SQP coded unit See also: Science

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HEALTH + COMMUNITY SERVICES UNITS OF INTEREST HSH201 Health Promotion Principles and Planning b g W x t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS107 Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour workshop) per week. This unit will help students to understand and apply the range of principles, processes and strategies that are involved in health promotion program development. The first component examines the principles and approaches that underpin health promotion programs. Health promotion approaches are particularly important in helping to understand the range of strategies that can be used to enhance the health of individuals, communities and settings. The second component investigates various frameworks that can be employed to plan, implement and evaluate programs. The majority of this component will focus on planning processes and includes needs assessments, issue analysis, goal development and strategy formulation. Assessment: Assignment (2000 words) 45%, examination (2 hours) 55%.

HSH208 Health Communication b g W t1 1CP Contact hours: Average 3 hours per week (1 x 2 hour weekly lecture, fortnightly 2 hour computer practical or tutorial). This unit examines theoretical and practical aspects of health communication and marketing such as audience segmentation, message development and delivery, approaches to mass media, development of visual and written materials, use of shock tactics. Students will critically examine controversial and sensitive campaigns, as well as ‘health promotion disasters’. Students will also be introduced to the software applications such as PowerPoint in designing and implementing campaigns, presentations and messages during computer practical sessions. Topics include: understanding and working with the media; developing press releases; communication and behaviour change theories; Information, Education and Communication (IEC) approaches, including social marketing; conducting controversial or sensitive campaigns; conducting low budget campaigns in the community; global contexts, cultural appropriateness and sensitivity; working with CALD groups and engaging the community; communication skills and strategies; presenting, conducting meetings, forums and interviews; the role of communication strategies (e.g. advocacy, networking, building partnerships and building capacity) in promoting health; health online. Assessment: Students will work in syndicate groups to complete assessment. Assignment 1 - media based (equivalent 2000 words per student) 50%, assignment 2 communication based (equivalent 2000 words per student) 50%.

HSH207 Socio-Economic Status and Health b g W x t1 1CP Contact hours: This is a blended face to face/DSO unit involving 6 lectures, 6 workshops sessions and online learning. One of the critical determinants of health in society is socioeconomic status (SES). This unit will explore the link between SES and health from individual and population perspectives. It will explore the way social processes interact with health and consider the latest research on the social gradient. Issues such as gender, poverty and affluence, social exclusion, inequalities in health, and inequity will be considered against issues across the life course (access and expectation) as well as the role of education and information. The role of political and social institutions (including the household) in creating supportive environments will be considered. Assessment: Assignment (750 words) 30%, report (1500 words) 30%, examination (2 hours) 40%. HSH204 Determinants of Population Health b t2 1CP Prerequisite: HSH205 Contact hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week. This unit focuses on Australia’s health, emphasising the health status of the country’s population, the range of factors which determine health status and, commonly used measures of population health. The Unit covers the biological, environmental, behavioural and social determinants of health and the impact of health policy and services on health outcomes. In doing so, students are introduced to the epidemiological approaches used to examine each of these areas. Specific case studies will consider the determinants and patterns of particular health problems such as obesity and cardiovascular disease and patterns of health and illness in particular population groups. Assessment: Assignment (2000 words) 50%, final examination (2 hours) 50%.

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HSH302 Politics, Policy and Health b t1 1CP Prerequisite: At least two level 2 Health Promotion units or equivalent. Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour seminar) per week. This unit assists students to analyse and appraise all aspects of Australian health policies and processes, and the policy context for health promotion in Australia. The unit investigates different forms of health policy and the political process as it relates to policy making. It explores the impact of ideologies, politics and other major forces on policy making and the skills necessary for the community and groups to develop policy and advocate change. It identifies the major mechanisms for implementing and evaluating health policy. Students will develop skills in describing, investigating, analysing and assessing health policy debate relating to a range of health issues and population groups. Assessment: Policy essay (2500 words) 50%, essay (1500 words) 40%, presentation (15 minutes) 10%. HSH313 Contemporary Health Issues b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS107 Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour workshop) per week. This unit explores contemporary health and social issues using a media case study approach. This will include gaining a comprehensive understanding of the role the media, popular culture and interest groups in addressing a range of health issues. Case studies will be chosen from areas such as mental health, sexuality, gender, drug use, homelessness, disability, youth suicide, family violence, genetic engineering, Indigenous health, refugee health and terrorism. Assessment: Weekly journal/media mapping (2500 words) 60%, critical essay (2000 words) 40%.


HSH206 Human Development and Healthy Families b t2 1CP Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week. This unit introduces students to human growth and development in the context of family environments and the factors affecting growth and development across the life span. Notions of ‘healthy families/ households’ are explored as they link to enhancing and/or inhibiting developmental processes. The unit is underpinned by the ecological perspective. It explores the interactions and interdependencies between individuals, families and households, and the community, specific issues which impact upon development, and notions of dependency and resilience. Assessment: Essay (1500 words) 30%, presentation of life span issue (1000 words) 20%, examination (2 hours) 50%. HPS202 Child and Adolescent Development b g W x t2 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week 8 x 2 hour practicals per trimester. The unit addresses the study of several aspects of child development (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, moral) from infancy to adolescence using a variety of theoretical orientations. Research evidence from various sources (naturalistic observation to laboratory experiments) is presented to show how basic information about the processes of development has implications for the understanding of real-life problems. Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, written assignment (2000 words) 50%. Prescribed texts: Berk, LE 2006, Child development, 7th edn, Pearson Education, Boston.

HDS110 Diversity At Work b x t2 1CP

HSO202 Occupational Dysfunction S t2 1CP

HSW235 Community Development b S x t1 1CP

Contact hours: Average of 3 hours.

Prerequisite: HSO102, HSO104 (or HSO101) HSE208, HSO207 (or HSE207). Contact hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Community development work assists community groups to determine their own needs and to obtain resources to meet those needs. It is a form of social work practice which focuses on collective efforts to improve community wellbeing, and is based on a critical understanding of inequality in our sociopolitical structures. The unit aims to provide an understanding of community development theory and practice perspectives, to examine links between direct social work practice and community development, to present different models of community work and to critically analyse the value and ideological underpinnings of community development practice.

The unit aims to provide students with an ecological framework with which to explore values and practices that promote diverse and inclusive workplaces. Students will be provided with information on models of best practice with particular emphasis placed on two groups traditionally marginalised from employment: older workers and those who have a disability. Topics to be addressed in this unit include: Demographic trends and implications for employment, diversity and organisations of choice, strategies for promoting organisational diversity, the concept of work ability and its importance for an ageing workforce, strategies for promoting work ability, equal opportunity, discrimination, multidimensional approach to assessment, transition to employment, job-match, personenvironment fit and programenvironment fit and strategies that promote employer satisfaction with employees who have a disability. Assessment: Assignment (2000 words) 50%, examination (2 hours) 50%.

This level 2 unit builds on the bioscience units and links them with occupational therapy theoretical and practice elements. Case scenarios drawn from health and human service practice are used to provide learning material about motor, cognitive, psychological, intellectual and social dysfunction. Topics to be addressed in this unit include: musculoskeletal, neurological, psychological, cognitive, affective, and social disorders and their effect on people’s occupations; an introduction to clinical reasoning; theoretical concepts and models of occupational therapy; the biomechanics of movement; person - environment - occupation model; client-centred processes - individual and group therapies. The students will address these issues through PBL workshops and resource sessions with expert practitioners.

Assessment: Project plan (1500 words) 30%, essay (3500 words) 70%.

Assessment: Case studies (2000 words) 40%, written assignment (1000 words) 20%, group presentation 40%. HSW111 Social Work Theory for Practice b S x t2 1CP Note: It is desirable that students have completed ASK101 or HSW101 and either ASC101 or HPS111. This unit aims not only to introduce students to the broad range of theories social workers use to explain and understand people in the social contexts, but also to practice effectively with them. The unit also aims to teach students the skills of generating knowledge and theory which is relevant to everyday changing practice. Some topics which will be covered include: social work practice theories and methods; the social work process and the contexts of practice. Assessment: Essay (2500 words) 60%, examination (1.5 hours) 40%.

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HEALTH + COMMUNITY SERVICES OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS HDS209 Diversity in Childhood and Adolescence b t1 1CP

HSE102 Functional Human Anatomy b S t2 1CP

HSO205 Occupational Development, Disability and Adaptation A S t1 1CP

HDS101 Communication and Diversity b S t1 1CP

Prerequisite: HSO102, HSO104 (or HSO101) HSH212 Professional Practice 2 b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HSH208 HSO206 Occupational Development, Disability and Adaptation B S t2 1CP Prerequisite: HSO102, HSO104 (or HSO101), HSO205 HBS107 Understanding Health b g W t1 W t2 b 1CP HBS110 Health Behaviour b S W t1 b t2 b S W 1CP

HDS106 Diversity, Disability and Social Exclusion b t2 1CP HBS109 Human Structure and Function b g W t1 b g W t2 b 1CP HSN102 Introduction to Food Science and Nutrition b g W t1 1C HSW221 Social Work Research in Ethical and Political Contexts S t1 1CP Prerequisite: ASK111 or HSW111 and ASK101 or HSW101 or Corequisite MLS231 Legal and Ethical Contexts of Social Work S t2 1CP Prerequisite: ASK101, ASK111, HSW101 or HSW111 HSW316 Critical Social Policy S t2 1CP Prerequisite: ASK314 or HSW314 HSN201 Principles of Nutrition b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS109 HSH111 Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion b t1 1CP

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HSH306 People, Health and Place b t2 1CP Prerequisite: HBS107 or completion of at least two level 1 Health Promotions units HSH105 Understanding Families and Health b t1 1CP ASC206 Sociology of Health g W t2 1CP See also: Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology and Sport


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY UNITS OF INTEREST SIT104 Web Development b g t2 1CP Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour practical per week. In this unit we introduce the techniques of creating Web content using HTML, XML and JavaScript. We also discuss how Web servers and Web browsers provide functionality. This unit focuses on developing the skills required for Web programming with markup languages, such as building quality Web pages, designing and maintaining a Web site, and investigating associated security issues. It introduces the concepts and technologies of the Web, the Internet and data networks, addresses how to use basic Internet services and tools, and discusses the potential future of Web/Internet applications, such as digital libraries, teamwork, electronic commerce and education. Assessment: Examination 60%, two assignments (15% and 25%) 40%. SIT162 Design of Interactive Media Systems b t2 1CP Contact hours: 1 three-hour workshop and/or 1 one-hour of online contact per week. Multimedia is the combination of the digital forms of text, images, sounds, video and animation. This unit aims to build on the theories and principles of multimedia and provide students with a theoretical and practical introduction to design criteria and the design process of information delivered by multimedia. The unit will cover user needs analysis and designing for the user; selection of suitable technology; designing for computerbased media; and the use of the major software tools and their accompanying skills. Assessment: Three assignments of equal weight 60%, portfolio 20%, presentation 10%, interview 10%.

SIT253 Audio and Visual Game Elements b g t2 1CP

SIT361 Multimedia Systems and Technology b t1 1CP

Prerequisite: Three SCC/SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-). Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour practical per week.

Prerequisite: Two SCC/SIT level 2 coded unit . Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour tutorial/ practical per week.

This unit requires students to develop the audio and visual elements for games design. The first part of the unit focuses on the audio elements and includes the basic skills required in terms of hardware and software, recording mixing and mastering and 3D audio. It then progresses to the fundamentals of audio design and includes audio engine terminology and functionality and processing, mixing and controlling sound for aesthetic effect. Students then study designing sound for interactivity, including sound effects, music and voice recording. The second part of the unit looks at the visual design fundamentals in game design such as composition, lighting and colour and graphic design. Specifically it looks at 2D and 3D elements as well as motion graphics such as animating, cinematography and camera angles and framing. This part of the unit also looks at textures, optimisation of real time 3D rendering and interface design. Finally students consider character design. In both sections of the unit, students also review the relevant standards of both elements.

Topics to be covered include Matlab as a multimedia processing tool; digital image and its features; enhancement of image quality; extraction of interesting objects; morphology; digital audio and its features; pitch tracking; speech synthesis and recognition; and data visualisation.

Assessment: Examination 60%, two assignments of equal weight 40%.

Assessment: Examination 60%, three assignments of equal weight 30%, practical test 10%. SIT202 Computer Networks b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: 3 SCC/SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-) Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour tutorial/practical per week. The unit covers networks and their goals; services provided to end-toend users; network architectures; the Internet protocol stack and the ISO/OSI reference model; the role of client - server model; communication at the application layer; end-toend communication; the transport layer; selecting a route; the network layer; dealing with errors; the data link layer; transmitting bits on a medium; local area networks and communication security and authentication. Students will learn the basic concepts and roles of communication and user-oriented protocols, be able to select a local area network and design simple protocols for a given environment, and be capable of tracking current and future trends in computer networks. Laboratory exercises will allow the student to acquire handson experience with networks based on Windows.

SIT251 Game Programming b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SIT102 and one other SIT coded unit. Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour practical per week. This unit covers all components that contribute to the development of a game from the concept to the design and includes the game balance (rules, penalties, rewards etc.) game theory (designing competitive versus cooperative environments) and the implications of the genre by studying real examples of game design. Students will build the narrative of the game with a storyboard, developing the characters in depth and deciding on the pathway the game will take. After the story is built, students then design the interface design, including the controls and the feedback and whether to follow a single pathway through the game or via an alternative world. This also includes decisions on the number of players, whether there are subgames or puzzles, mixing learning with progress through the game etc. Students must also design the game within the requirements imposed by the platform in mind. Also covered in this unit are concepts such as online/ network gaming and artificial intelligence in gaming, virtual world design. To ensure that the concepts work, students will undertake quality assurance by play testing. Assessment: Examination 60%, two assignments of equal weight 40%.

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SIT352 Game Programming 3 b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SIT151 and SIT252 Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture, 1 two-hour studio session per week. This unit shows students how to combine all the elements of game building into a finished product. Firstly it covers games production and looks at the development and participation of development teams, their roles and the documentation required to produce the games as a product. It also covers issues of project management and quality assurance. The second part of the unit looks at the role of games and society generally and more specifically computing games and society. This is also explored in terms of Government regulations, intellectual property, patents and copyright. This unit also looks at the ethical issues relating to games and gaming and investigates some of the issues involved in online gaming and gaming communities. Assessment: Three assignments of equal weight 60%, portfolio 20%, presentation 10%, interview 10%. SIT353 Development of Online and Multiplayer Games b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SIT252 and two SIT level 2 coded units Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour practical/tutorial per week. Part 1: Developing Multiplayer Computer Games; Game design essentials for MCGs; Basic architectures of MCGs; Developing MCG Components; Tools for MCG Development; Challenges for building massively MCGs; Current development of MCG architecture Part 2: Developing Online Games; Executive Considerations; Design and Development Considerations; Launching and Managing an Online Game. Assessment: Examination 50%, essay 20%, design documentation 10%, project 20%.

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SIT284 Introduction to IT Security Management b g t2 1CP

SIT222 Operating Systems Concepts b g t2 1CP

Prerequisite: Two SIT coded units at level 1. Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour practical.

Prerequisite: Two SIT coded units.

The unit covers basic security assessment of a business, including vulnerabilities and solutions. It deals with the determination of identification, access, authentication and authorization. Policy development and human management are an important component of the unit. Applications of electronic payment methods, including certificate schemes, PKI, digital cash and cheques are explained. Practicals will focus on platform security assessment and deployment of certificate and electronic payment schemes. Assessment: Examination 40%, two assignments of equal weight (15% each) 30%, project paper (3000 words) 30%. SIT222 Operating Systems Concepts b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: Two SIT coded units SIT313 Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SIT202, SIT222 SIT342 Development of Web and Mobile Applications b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SIT322 SIT322 Distributed Systems and Applications b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SIT202 and two SCC/ SIT level 2 coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39).

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SIT282 Computer Crime and Digital Forensics b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: Two level 1 SIT-Coded units Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures, 1 two-hour tutorial/practical/ workshop per week. In this unit students will learn how crime is manifested in the IT world, the laws that govern the IT domain, and approaches to investigating cyber-crime and cyberterrorism using forensic techniques. Regarding crime, this unit examines both criminal and terrorist activities, the nature of these activities and the people that initiate them. Regarding law, the unit examines laws that have been recently enacted to counter computer crime and terrorism, and the institutions responsible for implementing those laws; this includes watermarking techniques and copyright legislation. Regarding the solution of crime and forensic techniques, this unit examines the investigation process, types of evidence and retrieval of information. The ethical implications of crime and terrorism, law and investigations are also examined. Assessment: Assignments 40% (two individual work assignments of equal weight), examination 60%.


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS SIT182 Introduction to Computer Security b g t2 1CP SIT161 Principles of Interactive Media b t1 1CP SIT262 Authoring of Interactive Media b t1 1CP Prerequisite: Two SCC/SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-)

SIT252 Game Programming 2 b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SIT 204, SIT251 SIT263 Interface Design of Interactive Media b t1 1CP Prerequisite: Two SCC/SIT coded units SIT281 Introduction to Cryptography b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SIT192

SIT202 Computer Networks b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: 3 SCC/SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-) SIT364 Multimedia Delivery Systems b t1 1CP Prerequisite: Three SCC/SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19-, SIT29-, SIT39-) SIT362 Advances in Interactive Media b t2 1CP Prerequisite: One SCC/SIT level 2 coded unit SIT221 Classes, Libraries and Algorithms b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SIT131 and two SCC/SIT coded units (excluding mathematics units coded SIT19, SIT29, SIT39) SIT151 Game Fundamentals b g t1 1CP

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS UNITS OF INTEREST AIR220 Australia’s Foreign Relations b g t2 1CP

AIR109 Critical Issues in International Relations b g t2 1CP

AIR225 Global Environmental Politics b t2 1CP

AIR244 Conflict, Security and Terrorism b g t2 1CP

The unit introduces students to the study of Australian foreign policy. First, there is an investigation of foreign policy decision-making and the domestic and international settings. This is followed by an examination of Australian identities and alignments in foreign policy: as a ‘middle power’, ‘ANZUS ally’, and as ‘part of the region’. Contemporary foreign policy issues such as security, economic relations, environment and human rights are explored through these frameworks.

This unit examines a range of contemporary international issues, including US foreign policy, the Western world versus the rest of the world, the spread of democracy, the rise of China, ethics and foreign policy, secession, revolutions & anti-colonialism, Australia and the world, the global economy, the politics of environmental challenges, the United Nations, contemporary security issues, and the future of regionalism.

Global environmental problems are often regarded as part of a new agenda in international relations, potentially requiring a re-evaluation of traditional notions of international politics such as national sovereignty and political economy. This unit introduces students to the basic concepts necessary for students of international politics in examining how global environmental problems such as climate change, ozone depletion, hazardous waste and biodiversity loss are challenging and changing the world system. The unit pays particular attention to how states, multilateral organizations, transnational corporations and non-government actors shape the international system. This unit will enable students to develop the following skills:

This unit examines the key concepts in security studies: power, conflict, terrorism and the security of the nation state. We begin by looking at the evolution of strategic thought from classical times to the present. This leads into a discussion of alternative theoretical frameworks of analysis; realism, critical security and constructivism. We then focus on some of the current debates within the field: nuclear strategy (including the deterrence or defence debate arising from ballistic missile defence) proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, modern warfare (including terrorism and other forms of non-traditional warfare), and the revolution in military affairs.

Assessment: Tutorial presentation 500 words 15%, first essay 1200 words 25%, second essay 2000 words 35%, examination 25%. ASL208 Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Security g t2 1CP

Assessment: One 3000 word essay 65% (test of research and written communication skills), exam 35% (test of capacity to spontaneously respond to unseen arguments and statements concerning issues studies in the unit).

Topics to be addressed in this unit include: > A brief history of terrorism in the 20th and 21st centuries; > The problem of defining terrorism; > Forms of transnational crime including illicit drugs, money laundering and people smuggling; > Terrorism and transnational crime-a police or military problem; and > Australian and international responses to terrorism and other transnational crimes. Assessment: Tutorial participation (off campus online dso exercise) 10%, research essay 2500 words 50% and two-hour closed book examination 40%.

> develop deep learning and analytical skills > function within an assigned group; teamwork > solve problems independently > clarity in written communication Assessment: 1. Tutorial Participation (10%), 2. essay 2500 words (60%), one choice of seven essay questions dealing with particular environmental issues, 3. Final Exam: two hours (30%), made up of short questions and essays covering the trimesters work.

Assessment: Tutorial assignments 20%, 2000 word research essay 40%, 2 hour exam 40%. AIR243 International Relations of the Asia-Pacific b g t2 1CP This unit provides students with an introduction to the international politics of the Asia Pacific. It examines: the historical formation of the region, the role played by the Cold War in shaping regional dynamics; US interests and policy in the region; the regional position of China, and the interests and policy of Japan. It also examines TaiwanChina relations, the regional issues surrounding Korean reunification, ASEAN, APEC and economic cooperation, Indonesia’s regional role, UN peacekeeping missions in Cambodia and East Timor, the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98 and concludes with an overview of contemporary challenges to regional order. Assessment: One 2000 word essay 40%, one 1500 word essay 30%, one exam 30%.

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OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS AIR242 Theories of International Relations b g t2 1CP AIR245 American Foreign Policy b g t1 1CP This unit will provide students with an in-depth introduction to the forces shaping the role played by great powers in the international system. It will do so by examining the role played by the United States in a unipolar international system and the character of American relations with the other major powers in world politics. The focus is on the post-Cold War world, with special emphasis on the influence of the events of September 2001 on the international political system. The unit will identify competing interpretations of foreign policy behaviour of the United States and its relations with the UK, Russia and China. The aim is to provide students with a survey of the foreign policy of the United States and the analytical tools to assess the place of major powers in the international system. Assessment: One 2000 word essay 40%, one 1500 word essay 30%, examination 30%.

AIP246 European Union: Regional and Global Powerhouse b t1 1CP The EU has emerged as a regional powerhouse in global terms and a distinctive transnational federal body. The unit is designed to introduce students to the process of European integration that has transformed post-1945 Europe. It draws on an inter-disciplinary approach and is focused on exploring the foundational treaties, key institutions and governance systems of the union, with an emphasis on contemporary policy development and the EU today. Topics to be addressed in this unit include:

AIR205 The Rise of China b g t1 1CP AIR225 Global Environmental Politics b t2 1CP See also: Arts for Australian Studies, International Politics and History units

> Introduction to the European Union > Key treaties in the evolution of European Union > Key institutions and legal frameworks-The Constitution > Theoretical approaches to European Integration > Maastricht and beyond: towards economic and political union > Common agricultural policy > Economic and monetary union: from EMU to social policy > Europe as a Superpower: The EU as an international actor > Enlargement of the Union to Eastern and Central Europe and beyond > EU-Australia relations > Euroscepticism: How well is it working? > The future: the EU as a global force > Case studies from European Integration Assessment: Presentation of class seminar paper 20%, two assignments of 2000 words each 40% each.

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Law UNITS OF INTEREST MLC206 Marketing Law b g W t2 1CP

MLL215 Commercial Law b g W t2 1CP

MLL370 Law and the Internet b g t1 1CP

MLL377 International Law b g t2 1CP

Prerequisite: MLC101

Contact hours: 4 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Contact hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures per week.

Contact hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures per week.

The unit aims to broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of contract and to introduce them to the law relating to some of the more important commercial transactions. Topics include: assignment of contractual rights and liabilities; agency (creation and forms of agency, authority, principal’s relationship with third parties, agent’s relationship with third party, agent’s relationship with third party, relationship between principal and agent, termination); supply of goods within Australia (passing of property, implied terms, performance, remedies); the unconscionability provisions of the Trade Practises Act, insurance (nature and types of insurance, insurable interest, Insurance Contracts Act, insurance intermediaries, contribution, subrogation).

The unit examines legal regulation of online conduct and communications, and considers whether, and if so, to what degree, new regulatory paradigms are required to deal with the unique features of the online environment. In particular the unit will cover: the nature of the internet and the world wide web; the challenges of protecting intellectual property in cyberspace; online contracting and consumer protection; privacy and security threats posed by the new information technologies and responses to those threats, both legal and technical; internet content regulation; online defamation. Recent common law developments and legislative responses both in Australia and other jurisdictions will be considered.

The nature, principles, structure and institutions of public international law are studied to enable students to develop an understanding of past and current issues concerning international affairs from an international law perspective. Topics include: the history, nature, sources, and subjects of international law; jurisdictions and immunity; creation and recognition of states and governments; the United Nations and International Court of Justice; human rights; refugees and the use of force.

Contact hours: 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. The unit is designed to introduce students to competition and consumer issues in complex industrial societies and the implications for sales and product promotion courses. Particular reference is made to the Trade Practices Act Parts IV and V. Topics include: the law applying to advertising; product liability; distribution agreements; franchises and solus agreements; consumer credit and related pro-consumer obligations. Assessment: Assignment 3000 words 30%, three-hour examination 70%. MLL110 Law, Society and Civil Rights b g W t1 1CP Contact hours: 4 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. The unit aims to equip students with fundamental legal skills and knowledge, which are the cornerstone of an excellent legal education. Topics include: the nature of the law; legal history; development of the Australian legal system; legal reasoning; statute law; legal research; and legal communication and writing. Assessment: Legal research module/test 20%, presentation/ assignment 2000 words 20%, three-hour examination 60%.

Assessment: Assignment 3000 words 30%, three and a half hour examination 70%; or three and a half hour examination 100%. MLL344 Chinese Commercial Law b t2 1CP Contact hours: 1 x 3 hour seminar per week. The unit aims to enable students to develop an understanding of the Chinese legal system and its relationship to Chinese history and culture as well as to develop an awareness of Chinese commercial law in the context of foreign trade and investment. The unit covers China’s legal history and current legal system, law of contract, law of joint ventures and 100% foreignowned enterprises, foreign trade law, protection of foreign intellectual property, labour and employment issues in foreign investment enterprises and dispute resolution. Assessment: Essay 2500 words 30%, three and a half hour examination 70%; or three and a half hour examination 100%.

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Assessment: Research essay 3000 words 30%, three and a half hour examination 70%. MLL375 Environmental Law b t2 1CP Not offered in 2010 Prerequisite: MLL324 Contact hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures per week. The unit aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the environmental protection regime in Victoria under the Environmental Protection Act 1970. The unit also examines common law mechanisms that may indirectly protect the environment. Federal initiatives, including Australia’s new National Environment Protection Measures are also considered. An introduction to international regimes is undertaken in order to highlight the relationship between state, commonwealth and international measures. Assessment: Essay 3000 words 30%, three and a half hour examination 70%; or three and a half hour examination 100%.

Assessment: Essay 3000 words 30%, three and a half hour examination 70%; or three and a half hour examination 100%. MLL495 Migration and Refugee Law b g t1 1CP Contact hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures per week. Migration and refugee law are two of the fastest growing areas of law in Australia. Traditionally, migration agents represented individuals with migration or refugee related concerns. The increased complexity of these areas of law provides significant career opportunities for lawyers in these areas of law. This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of migration and refugee law and policy. The unit also analyses the substantive and procedural rules and principles governing these areas of law. Assessment: Assignment 3000 words 30%, three-hour examination 70%


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS MLL221 Business Organisations b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: MLL111 and MLL215 MLL323 Constitutional Law b g W t2 1CP Prerequisite: MLL110 or MLL216 MLL334 Evidence b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: MLL214 and MLL218 MLL391 Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: MLL111 MLL410 Intellectual Property b g T1 1CP

Some people when they leave Australia after staying here for only a small period of time bring back heaps of tangible souvenirs. But for me it was different, I lived here, what I brought back home from the land down under were memories of my good Aussie friends. I also brought back experience, being able to live in a different country, going to the market and knowing what brands of food are good to buy, or even knowing where the good bakery was. Being able to do all this really changes you, when you go to your home country you are more independent and more self sufficient. I’m so glad I went to Deakin University and I will definitely be back to work and live in Australia when I graduate from uni. ORLANDO VELEZ | USA

Prerequisite: MLL111 See also: Arts for Criminology units

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NURSING UNITS OF INTEREST HNN217 Nursing Settings in Community b S W t1 t2 1CP Prerequisite: HNN114, HNN122, HBS109 Contact hours: 4 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial, 1 x 1 hour laboratory) per week, 1 week clinical practicum. This unit integrates concepts of order/disorder, wellbeing and person-environment connection as it provides opportunities for students to explore the context and processes of nursing in the community, taking a population-based focus which looks at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of care. It will also examine emergent models for nursing as the profession strives to meet the increasing demands for community-based nursing and the health needs of the population in the twenty-first century. Particular emphasis will be directed towards Indigenous and multicultural health issues. Students will undertake a one-week clinical practicum where they will integrate and apply both newly acquired and previously learnt knowledge and skills to a community health setting. Assessment: Online tests x 4 = 50%, ie: 12.5% for each test. Each test comprises 20 questions, ie: a total of 80 questions for the unit and equivalent to 2 hours examination. One written assignment (1500 words) 50%. Clinical Assessment: Clinical 40 hours = Pass/Fail. Students must demonstrate competence in specific clinical skills prior to clinical placement. Failure in the clinical component will result in a recording of fail for the unit and may lead to exclusion.

HNN112 Principles of Nursing Care b S W t1 1CP Contact hours: 5 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial, 1 x 2 hour laboratory) per week, 1 week clinical practicum. This foundation unit integrates concepts of order/ disorder, wellbeing and the person-environment connection as it introduces students to the complex nature of nursing as a practice profession. The unit is designed to be thought provoking while introducing students to the fundamental central principles of nursing practice, the key concepts and processes of critical thinking, problem-based learning, and generic and discipline specific attributes which underpin the course. The clinical practicum (of one week duration) will provide students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply theory and skills learnt within an acute health care setting. Assessment: Essay (1500 words) 40%, examination (2 hours) 60%. Clinical Assessment: laboratory skills review pass/fail, clinical (40 hours) pass/fail. Failure of the clinical component will lead to a fail in this unit and may lead to exclusion. HNN120 The Discipline of Nursing: Contemporary Issues and Trends 1 b S W t1 1CP Contact hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week This unit aims to provide students with the opportunity to begin to examine and conceptualise key professional issues, requirements for practice in the discipline of nursing and the philosophical framework of ecological systems and wellness theories that underpin the curriculum. This is one of two units which will incrementally develop the students’ understanding of issues surrounding contemporary nursing practice and assist them in their transition from student to registered nurse. Assessment: Experiential exercise (800 words) 20%, assignment (2000 words) 50%, reflective exercise (1500 words) 30%.

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HNN122 Nursing Management and Interventions b S W t2 2CP Prerequisite: HNN112 Contact hours: 7 hours (1 x 3 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial, 1 x 2 hour laboratory) per week, 2 week clinical practicum. This is the second foundation nursing unit and is designed to build upon previous knowledge and skill development introduced in Foundations of Nursing Practice 1. This unit integrates concepts of order/disorder; wellbeing, and person-environment connection as it introduces students to fundamental concepts of teaching and learning, principles and foundational knowledge, and psychomotor skills associated with caring for an individual within an acute hospital setting such as principles of oxygen therapy and intravenous therapy, perioperative care, pharmacology and medication administration and asepsis. Students will integrate and apply knowledge safely and competently in the context of contemporary nursing practice during the two -week clinical placement. Assessment: Essay (2000 words) 50%, examination (two hours) 50%. Clinical Assessment: laboratory skills review (hurdle task), clinical (80 hours) pass/fail, FACT 1. As a requirement of this unit, students must demonstrate understanding and competence in selected skills prior to clinical placement. Failure of the clinical component will lead to a fail in this unit and may lead to exclusion.

HNN222 Mental Health Nursing b S t1 S1 2CP W t2 Prerequisite: HNN122 or HNN113, HNN114, HBS109 Contact hours: 4 hours tutorial per week plus 1 hour lecture for 6 weeks only then 2 hours tutorial for 3 weeks with a 4 week clinical practicum. This unit integrates concepts of order/disorder; wellbeing and person-environment connection to explore mental health nursing in the context of assisting people to seek, reach, and maintain their optimal level of health. Using a systematic approach, students are able to develop specific skills in mental health assessment, provide care to the mentally ill patient, and develop an awareness of the roles and responsibility of a mental health nurse while developing an appreciation of the dynamic and complex changes associated with mental health care. The clinical practicum of four (4) weeks will provide students with the opportunity to consolidate, integrate, and apply theory and skills learnt in this unit and all previous units within acute and community mental health care settings. Assessment: Essay (2000 words) 50%, examination (2 hours) 50%, Clinical Assessment: clinical hours (160 hours) pass/fail, individual service plan 1, participation in individual skills development laboratory 1. As a requirement of this unit, students must demonstrate understanding and competence in selected skills prior to clinical placement. Failure of the clinical component will lead to a fail in this unit and may lead to exclusion.


HNM213 The Woman During Pregnancy b S W t1 1CP

HNN227 Nursing Management and Interventions b S W t1 t2 2CP

HNM214 The Woman During Labour and Birth b S W t1 1CP

This unit contains content about the female and male reproductive anatomy and physiology; anatomy of the maternal pelvis, pelvic floor structures; anatomy of the fetal skull; recognition of pregnancy and estimated due date calculation; embryonic and fetal; investigate factors (genetic, chromosomal, environmental, prescribed and non prescribed medication, illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco) that impact upon human development; placental development; fetal circulation and the physiological changes occurring after birth; care of the woman during pregnancy, as well as identified health issues related to pregnancy and preparation for labour and birth encompassing the midwife’s role in health education, promotion, counselling, referral, advocacy responsibilities, and abdominal examination.

Prerequisite: HNN114, HNN122, HBS109 Contact hours: 6 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial, 1 x 2 hour laboratory) per week, 3 weeks clinical practicum.

This unit contains content about the physiological changes related to each stage of labour; care of the woman during each stage of labour; pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies used for pain relief; or prescribed medication use during labour (oxytocin); fetal and maternal landmarks used to assess labour; mechanism of labour; care of the woman during birth; maternal and fetal health assessment; third stage management, possible complications and their management; care of the woman and her newborn infant immediately following birth and physiological adaptation from intrauterine life to extrauterine.

Assessment: Online exercises (2 x 500 words each) 40%, examination (2 hours) 60%, clinical practice (40 hours) pass/fail, midwifery practice learning tools - pass/fail; midwifery practice portfolio - hurdle; midwifery practice record book- hurdle; continuation of follow-through of women’s experiences during pregnancy, birth, and following birth (30 hours each) - hurdle. Failure of the clinical component will lead to a fail in this unit and may lead to exclusion.

This unit integrates concepts of order/disorder, wellbeing and person-environment connection as they apply to nursing in the acute hospital setting. In the context of acute medical and surgical nursing practice, the unit aims to provide opportunities for students to develop a systematic body of knowledge that informs their problem-solving capabilities, skill development, and ability to work in a team. This unit further aims to provide students with an understanding of the professional, industrial, and social contexts of nursing and the need for ongoing professional development. The clinical practicum of three weeks will provide students with the opportunity to consolidate and apply theory and skills learnt in this unit and all previous units within an acute care setting.

Assessment: Written report (1000 words) 40%, examination (2 hours) 60%, clinical practice (40 hours) pass/fail, midwifery practice learning tools pass/fail; midwifery practice portfolio - hurdle; midwifery practice record book - hurdle; continuation of follow-through of women’s experiences during pregnancy, birth, and following birth (30 hours each).

Assessment: Essay - literature review (2000 words) 40%, examination (2 hours) 50%, group clinical laboratory activity 10%. Clinical Assessment: clinical (120 hours) pass/fail, FACT 3. As a requirement of this unit, students must demonstrate understanding and competence in selected skills prior to clinical placement. Failure of the clinical component will lead to a fail in this unit and may lead to exclusion.

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NURSING OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS HNM312 Health Concerns During Pregnancy and Birth b S W t2 2CP Prerequisite: HNM226 HNM323 Health Concerns and Newborn Infants b S W t1 1CP HNM311 Professional Midwifery Practice Development b S W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HNM111, HNM213, HNM214, HNM216, HNM226 HNM314 Contemporary Issues and Trends in Professional Midwifery Practice b S W t1 t2 1CP

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The combination of interning for a professional sports team in a foreign country is something that I could only have dreamed about and I definitely see it as the experience of a lifetime. I assisted with a review of the club’s business sponsorship arrangements as well as helping update some club promotional material. Doing this Internship through Deakin University let me experience parts of Australian life that I would never have seen. JOHNNY MCNANY | USA


NUTRITION UNITS OF INTEREST HSN204 Food Microbiology and HACCP b t1 1CP

HSN309 Food Policy and Regulation b t1 1CP

Prerequisite: SBB111 Contact hours: 5 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial, 1 x 2 hour practical) per week.

Prerequisite: HSN102 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 9 x 1 hour tutorials per trimester.

This unit will provide students with an understanding of the diversity of food spoilage agents and food pathogens involved in food-borne disease, along with skills in microbiological analysis of food processes in industry. Topics covered include: microbial taxonomy; growth and kinetics of food pathogens and food spoilage microorganisms; control of microbial load including predictive microbiology, as standard test methods; instrumental methodology and rapid molecular methods of detection and identification of microorganisms in foods using knowledge of food processes and techniques; modified atmosphere packaging, quality control and microbiological Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) analysis; mode of action of food preservatives; food sanitation and hygiene processes and water quality analysis.

This unit is designed to provide students with an understanding of how food policy affects the different components of the food system, including food production, processing and marketing. The unit also examines food regulation. Food regulation is used by governments to safeguard the community against potential adverse developments in the food system and is also a particularly powerful policy tool that can be used to promote public health outcomes by determining the composition and labelling of food products. Case studies including vitamin and mineral fortification/ food labelling, functional foods and the use of health claims on food products, and obesity prevention will be reviewed.

Assessment: Oral presentation of literature review 20%, examination (2 hours) 50%, two laboratory reports (500 words each) including test 30%. Students are required to attend 80% of lectures/laboratories (hurdle requirement).

HSH210 Social Diversity and Health b t1 1CP

Assessment: Class presentation and group report 25%, individual report 25%, examination (2 hours) 50%.

Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial) per week. This unit focuses on the health concerns and experiences of adolescents and young adults positioned within various sociocultural categories such as indigeneity, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and disability. Theories of difference within and between social categories will be considered in order to understand individual health and wellbeing, and the implications for health promotion.

HSN202 Lifespan Nutrition b g W t2 1CP

HSN205 Food Fundamentals b t1 1CP

Prerequisite: HSN201 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 9 x 1 hour tutorials per trimester.

Prerequisite: HSN102 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture/ tutorial per week, 1 x 3 hour laboratory per fortnight.

Provides students with an understanding of recommended dietary intakes across population groups. Students will gain an understanding of the nutritional issues relevant to stages across the life span: pregnancy, lactation, foetal development, infancy, childhood and ageing. Students will also gain an appreciation of the nutritional issues related to nutrition in exercise.

Provides students with a sound background to enable them to undertake careers in food-related industries. Students will gain an understanding of the manufacturing processes applied to basic food commodities such as cereals, vegetables, fruit, pulses, nuts, beverages, herbs and spices, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, fats and oils, and sugar. Products arising from these processes have characteristic properties and quality attributes that will be examined.

Assessment: Individual assignment 25%, four online tests 6.25% each, examination 50%. HSN301 Diet and Disease b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HSN201 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per fortnight.

Assessment: Examination 50%, one assignment 30%,two multiple choice tests 20%. Students are required to attend all practicals (hurdle requirement).

Concentrates on the major nutritionrelated diseases affecting the health of developed nations. Topics include: the metabolic syndrome, obesity (regulation of energy balance, health consequences, best practice dietary interventions); cardiovascular disease (atheroma pathophysiology, lipoprotein metabolism, dietary management); type 2 diabetes (T2D) (the role of diet and physiological mechanisms in the pathogenesis and treatment of T2D); osteoporosis (dietary strategies for prevention and management); mental health and cancer (dietary components as indicators, promoters or protective agents). Assessment: Assignments 40%, examination 60% .

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NUTRITION HSN306 Product Development and Processing b t2 1CP Prerequisite: HSN204 or HSN205 Contact hours: 5 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 3 hour laboratory) per week. This unit aims to provide students with an understanding of the steps involved in developing food products, including functional foods, through a knowledge of product formulation, processing, packaging and marketing. Topics covered include: the process of developing a new food product from concept to market; innovative product formulation; the role of alternative ingredients; packaging; scale-up from the laboratory to the food factory; basic principles of food processing (e.g. mass balance, fluid flow and heat transfer); commercial scale processing techniques (e.g. pasteurisation, drying and ultrafiltration). Throughout the unit, the importance of food safety, quality control and environmental impact will be stressed. Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, individual contribution to team project report (2000 words per student) 50%. Students are required to attend all practicals (hurdle requirement).

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HSN201 Principles of Nutrition b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS109 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per fortnight. This unit will provide students with an understanding of human nutrient requirements and how these are met through the digestion, absorption and metabolism of food. Content covers the major macronutrients of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins; nutrient transport and storage; energy use by the human body, and control of energy balance. The importance of the micronutrients of vitamins and minerals in normal cell functioning; building bones; allowing enzymes, muscles and nerves to function and water balance and electrolyte regulation will be covered with attention paid to the health consequences of micronutrient deficiencies. Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, weekly online multiple-choice questions 25%, one individual assignment (1200 words) 25%. See also: Health + Community Services.

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PSYCHOLOGY UNITS OF INTEREST HPS206 Psychology in the Criminal Justice System b g t2 1CP

HPS202 Child and Adolescent Development b g W t2 1CP

Contact hours: 3 hours per fortnight (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour practical).

Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week 8 x 2 hour practicals per trimester.

This unit provides students with an overview of how psychology informs and assists the criminal justice system. It also provides students with an understanding of the various applied roles that psychologists play within the criminal justice system. The unit is divided into three parts. The first briefly reviews the ways that psychologists, psychological research and theory contribute to the functioning of the criminal justice system. The second part of the unit provides an overview of: (a) theories of offending and their application, (b) why people commit various violent and sexual crimes, and (c) ways of dealing with offenders based on psychological research. Finally, the unit describes how psychological research into legal decision making has contributed to the understanding and processing of alleged criminal behaviour. Assessment: Examination (1.5 hours) 50%, assignment (1500 words) 20%, 3 self-directed learning exercises (500 words each 10%) 30%.

The unit addresses the study of several aspects of child development (cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, moral) from infancy to adolescence using a variety of theoretical orientations. Research evidence from various sources (naturalistic observation to laboratory experiments) is presented to show how basic information about the processes of development has implications for the understanding of real-life problems.

HPS304 The Social Psychology of Relationship b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: HPS201 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical per fortnight.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, written assignment (2000 words) 50%.

In this unit, students will gain an advanced understanding of social psychological research into interpersonal relationships and group processes. Students will learn about various topics such as: attachment and attitudinal processes, the formation and dissolution of relationships, reactions to social inequality and social justice processes, prejudice and social influence. Concurrently the unit will extend students’ understanding of some major debates that have shaped the study of relationships and groups.

Prescribed texts: Berk, LE 2006, Child development, 7th edn, Pearson Education, Boston.

Assessment: Written assignment (2000 words) 50%, examination (2 hours) 50%.

HPS204 Introduction to Social Psychology b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per fortnight This unit covers the main theories and research methods of social psychology. Topics include: ethical issues in social psychology; social knowledge; attribution; nature and measurement of attitudes; changing attitudes; social influence; group processes and decisionmaking; prejudice; aggression; affiliation, attraction and love; and prosocial behaviour.

HPS307 Personality b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 Contact hours: 3 hours per week (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 2 hour practical bi-weekly). This unit provides students with an opportunity to explore a range of theoretical frameworks which are used in the study of personality. It will provide students with a sound knowledge of the nature of personality theories, and the major themes, assumptions and issues involved in this area. Students will analyse the psychoanalytic, learning, phenomenological, dispositional and cognitive approaches, in order to assess their practical usefulness and scientific status. Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, essay (2000 words) 50% Prescribed texts: Pervin, LA, Cervone, D & John OP 2005, Personality: Theory and Research, 9th edn, Wiley, New York.

Prescribed texts: Brown, R 1999, Group Processes, 2nd edn, Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA Fletcher, GJO & Clark, MS 2001. Blackwell Handbook of Social. Psychology: Interpersonal Processes, Blackwell Publishing, Malden, MA.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, assignment (2000 words) 50%. Prescribed texts: Vaughan, G & Hogg, M 2005, Introduction to Social Psychology, 4th edn, PrenticeHall, Sydney.

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PSYCHOLOGY OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS HPS308 Psychopathology b g W t2 1CP

HPS395 Clinical Neuroscience b t1 1CP

Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 Contact hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour practical) per week.

Prerequisite: HPS205 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical per fortnight.

This unit will provide students with an introduction to abnormal and clinical psychology from a descriptive, theoretical and experimental perspective. A critical examination and evaluation of abnormality will be presented within biological, psychological, and social frameworks. Topics covered will include a history of abnormality, models and theories of abnormality, diagnosis and classification, as well as an examination of major disorders. Where appropriate, there will be a discussion and evaluation of therapeutic interventions and ethical issues pertaining to intervention.

This unit is designed to provide an advanced examination of current issues, theories, methods, and applications relevant to the area of clinical neuroscience. The unit represents an extension of the principles introduced in HPS105 Behavioural Neuroscience to clinical disorders with a biological basis. Topics covered include: neural trauma and recovery neurodegenerative disorders; psychopharmacology and the principles of drug action; the biological treatment of schizophrenia, depression and anxiety; psychophysics and neuropsychological assessment; theories and disorders of sensation, perception, and action; higher-level functions.

Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 60%, essay (2000 words) 40%. Prescribed texts: Barlow, D. & Durand, V.M. 2005, Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach, 4th edn, Belmont, CA, Wadsworth.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours) 60%, written assignment (1500 words) 40%

HPS111 Introduction to Psychology A b g W t1 1CP HPS121 Introduction to Psychology B b g W t2 1CP HPS205 Behavioural Neuroscience b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 HPS302 Pathways Through Adulthood b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111, HPS121 HPS201 Research Methods in Psychology A b g W t2 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 HPS203 Cognitive Psychology A b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HPS111 and HPS121 HPS309 Psychological Testing and Measurement b g W t2 1CP Prerequisite: HPS101

Thanks for a magnificent trimester at Deakin. When I arrived everything was well-thought out and planned. I settled in nicely and have no negatives experiences from my trip except the bittersweet goodbyes I have to say to the people I’m leaving. I suppose that’s nothing to complain about though. Again, thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the international program here. It’s a first-rate program! AMY REIS | USA

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SCIENCE UNITS OF INTEREST SBB132 Biology: Form and Function b g t2 1CP

SBB206 Molecular Cell Biology b t2 1CP

SBB370 Evolution b t1 1CP

SBB339 Human Genetics b t2 1CP

Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures per week, 6 three-hour practical classes per trimester.

Prerequisite: SBB111

Prerequisite: Any two level 2 SBB coded units. Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures and 1 two-hour tutorial/workshop per week.

Prerequisite: SBB213 plus one level 3 SBB coded unit. Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures per week, 5 five-hour practical classes per trimester.

Topics to be addressed in this unit will include the historical and social context in which Darwin proposed his theory of evolution; the differences between science, non-science and pseudo-science; mechanisms of evolutionary change including mutation, natural selection and genetic drift; adaptation; sexual selection; mechanisms of speciation; the origin of life; macroevolutionary patterns; reconstructing evolutionary trees; molecular clocks; human evolution including the role of evolution in understanding questions of human health.

This unit concentrates on modern molecular aspects of human genetics and includes the following areas: application of Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics to human genetic diseases including inheritance of complex traits, the molecular basis of genetic diseases; mapping, linkage and isolation of human disease genes. Transgenic models of human genetic diseases; aspects of gene therapy; the human genome project and its implications will be covered. Prenatal diagnosis, carrier detection of genetic diseases using cytogenetics and molecular techniques and aspects of genetic counselling will be taught by input from guest lecturers from Genetic Health Services Victoria and other institutions as appropriate. Aspects of the forensic use of DNA technologies and molecular analysis of human evolution will also be presented.

This unit provides an introduction to plant and animal systems, and ecology. The first topic explores the relationships between animal structures and their functions, and investigates the physiological processes that enable animals to adjust to environmental changes. The second topic examines the structure and function of plants and will include morphology and growth, reproductive biology, nutrient acquisition and transport, and modification of plants through genetic manipulation. The third topic looks at the ecology of populations, communities and ecosystems. Behavioural ecology and human impacts on the environment will also be discussed. Assessment: Class test 23%, examination 47%, practical exercises 30%. SBB204 Animal Biology b g t1 1CP Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures per week and 6 three-hour practical classes per trimester. This course of animal evolution is illustrated by examining aspects of the biology of a range of animal phyla. Major themes are: the development of multicellularity; important aspects of body plan including body layers, body cavities and metameric segmentation; and adaptation to particular environments and lifestyles. The evolutionary succession of major invertebrate and vertebrate animal groups is discussed. Assessment: Practical book 20%, 5 on-line tests (2% each) 10%, midtrimester test 15%, assignment 5%, examination 50%.

This unit will include coverage of the following topics: universal features of cells; diversity of genomes; origin or eukaryotic cells; the structure of DNA and chromosomes; DNA replication and gene expression; the cell membranes; membrane transport; intracellular compartments and protein sorting; vesicular trafficking; mitochondria and chloroplasts; cell communication; the cytoskeleton; the cell cycle and apotosis; cell division; cell junctions. Assessment: Five online tests (4% each) 20%, five practical sessions 30%, examination 50%. SBB234 Microbiology b g t1 1cp Prerequisite: SBB111 Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures per week and 1 one-hour tutorial per fortnight, 18 hours of practical classes per trimester (Geelong: 4 four-hour practical classes, 1 two-hour practical class; Melbourne: 6 three-hour practical classes). Topics to be addressed in this unit will include microscopy and staining, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell anatomy, bacterial growth and its measurement and how it is influenced by environmental factors; the biology of viruses with special reference to bacteriophage, and microbial genetics including conjugation, transformation, transduction and transposition; and an introduction to the use of prokaryotes in genetic engineering.

Assessment: Examination 60%, two essays (10% each) 20%, oral presentation 10%, assignment 10%.

Assessment: Examination 50%, practical projects 30%, class test 20% .

Assessment: Practical test 20%, class test 15%, assignment 15%, examination 50%.

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science SBB222 Biochemical Metabolism b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SBB212 Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week. This unit covers carbohydrate metabolism including a study of glycolysis, Kreb’s cycle, electron transport chain, oxidative phosphorylation, glycogen synthesis and degradation and pentose phosphate pathway; lipid metabolism including fatty acids, triglycerides and ketone bodies; amino acid metabolism, characteristic metabolism of liver, muscle and adipose tissues discussed in terms of metabolic control; urea cycle reactions; and regulation and control of metabolism, including genome factors. Assessment: 2 Class tests (25% each) 50%, examination 50%.

SBB334 Medical Microbiology and Immunology b t2 1CP

SBF111 Fundamentals of Forensic Science g t2 1CP

Prerequisite: SBB141 or SBB234

Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures per week, 3 two-hour practical sessions per trimester.

Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures per week and 1 three-hour practical class per fortnight. This unit will cover aspects of microbiology and immunology relevant to understanding infection disease. The unit will commence with an introduction to the history of infectious disease leading into the modern views of the principles of infectious disease. The unit will then introduce the biology of bacteria, viral and parasitic pathogens of global importance and those of importance to specific populations within Australia. Host defence mechanisms, immunisation and vaccine technologies, and the management of the spread of infectious disease within Australian communities and healthcare settings will be introduced in the context of specific diseases. Problem based learning sessions will be used to enhance the students understanding of epidemiology of emerging infectious diseases, the development of candidate vaccines and the identification of pharacological targets for antimicrobial therapeutics. Assessment: Class tests 25%, assignment 10%, laboratory report and literature review 15%, examination 50%.

Topics to be addressed in this unit include: general introduction to forensic science including an overview of forensic science in Australia; principles of forensic science including Locard’s Exchange Principle, Principle of Individuality, comparative analysis, class and individual characteristics; overview of the forensic process from crime scene to court; introduction to forensic analysis including chemical, biological and physical techniques; introduction to the legal system including how law is developed, criminal vs. civil law, the laws of evidence. Assessment: Two class tests (30% each) 60%, two assignments (10% each) 20%, two laboratory exercises (10% each) 20%. SBB213 Genetics b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SBB111 Contact hours: 2 one-hour lectures per week, 4 three-hour practical class per trimester This unit will cover aspects of both classical and modern molecular genetics. The topics covered will include Mendelian genetics, sex linkage and determination, the chemical nature of genes, gene expression, mutations, structure and abnormalities of chromosomes, multi-factorial inheritance and population genetics. Assessment: 5 class tests (5% each) 25%, practical exercises 20%, final examination 55%.

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SBC214 Organic Chemistry g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SBC111 or SBC131 and SBC121 or SBC152 plus any two other level 1 units. Contact hours: 3 one-hour lectures and 1 one-hour tutorial per week, 4 four-hour practical classes per trimester. This unit encompasses the typical reactions and interconversions of the common functional groups (alkenes, alkynes, benzene, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers amines carboxylic acids, and carboxylate derivatives) as well as theoretical aspects of organic chemistry (including structure, bonding, resonance, stereochemistry and the simple mechanisms that underpin the interconversions). Assessment: Three class tests (20% each) 60%, practical work 30%, literature based assignment 10%.


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS SBB203 Plant Biology b t1 1CP Prerequisite: One of SBB111, SBB132 or SQA101

SBB205 Vertebrate Structure, Function and Evolution b t2 1CP Prerequisite: SBB204 or SQB220

SBB221 Anatomy and Physiology b g t2 1CP

SBF208 Forensic Biology 1 g t2 1CP

Prerequisite: SBB211 or SBB232

Prerequisite: Any four level one units

SBB222 Biochemical Metabolism b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: SBB212 SQB237 Biogeography b t2 1CP Prerequisite: One of SQA101, SQA102, SQB143, SQE136, SBB111 or SBB132

SBC152 Chemistry of Life b g t2 1CP Prerequisite: One of SBC131 or SBC101 or SBC132 or SBC143 or SBC111 See also: Environment

SBB346 Molecular Basis of Disease b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SBB206, SBB221 or SBB222 SBB212 Biochemistry b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: One of SBC121, SBC142, SBC152 SBB334 Medical Microbiology and Immunology b g t1 1CP Prerequisite: SBB141 or SBB234

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Sport OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS MMS308 Sport Marketing t2 1CP Prerequisite: MMK277 Contact hours: 1 x 1.5 hour lecture, 1 x 1.5 hour tutorial per week. The unit examines techniques and strategies applicable to the marketing of sport as well as marketing through sport. The unit will focus on sport as a service and the unique characteristics of the sport product, the sport consumer, and hence the sport marketing mix. A special emphasis is placed on customer service and retention. A key learning outcome for students will be the development of a strategic sport marketing plan. Assessment: Seminar presentation 20%, assignment 4000 words 40%, three-hour examination 40%. HSE203 Exercise Behaviour b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS110 or ESH204 Contact hours: 2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week This unit deals with aspects of sport performance and healthrelated physical activity in their social contexts. Concepts from the behavioural and social sciences will be considered as potential ways to explain some key differences in performance and participation. Selected social and contextual issues are examined. These may include factors which influence opportunities to be more active, and the personal perceptions and attitudes of competitors, participants, the general public and specific age, gender or social groups. Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 50%, tutorial paper (2000 words) 50%.

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HSE212 Physical Activity Promotion and Evaluation b g W t2 1CP

HSE205 Advanced Sport Coaching Theory and Practice b t1 1CP

HSE316 Physical Activity and Population Health b g W t2 1CP

Prerequisite: HSE203 Contact hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Prerequisite: HSE105 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour laboratory each week.

Prerequisite: HSE203

This unit will provide students with an understanding of the processes involved in planning, implementing and evaluating physical activity promotions at a community level. A range of community setting, including workplaces, schools and general practice, and approaches, including mass-media, sponsorship, policy and environmental approaches will be considered. Students will also gain skills in using a variety of methods to evaluate community physical activity promotion initiatives.

The aim of this unit is to enable students to further advance the theoretical knowledge, competencies and skills that are appropriate to consistent success at the advanced coaching level. Students will learn how to devise, conduct and evaluate various skills, practices, tactical simulations and performance tests. The unit will look at strategies and tactics of human behavioural research and examine the theoretical aspects of the science of coaching and apply this to the practical situation. Students are required to conduct practical coaching sessions.

Assessment: Group written assignment (1000 - 1500 words per group member) 40%, group oral presentation of evaluation design 10%, examination (2 hours) 50%. HSE105 Principles of Sport Coaching b t1 1CP Contact hours: 3 hours per week (2 x 1 hour lectures and 1 x 1 hour practical/tutorial class) The main aims of this unit are to enable students to develop a coaching philosophy, examine the theoretical aspects of the science of coaching, develop coaching models as a basis for the planning and execution of coaching sessions, develop communication skills with individuals and groups, and develop a repertoire of the necessary coaching behaviours required for effective coaching. Assessment: Examination (2 hours) 60%, assignment (1200 words) 30%, coaching practical examination 10%. Each component must be passed for a pass in the unit.

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Assessment: Coach evaluation assignment 15%, practical coaching session 15%, coaching review report (1200 words) 15%, participation 15%, final written examination (2 hours) 40%.

HSE301 Principles of Exercise Prescription b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HSE201 or HSN201 HSE302 Exercise Programming b t2 1CP Prerequisite: HSE301 HSE304 Physiology of Sport Performance b t2 1CP Prerequisite: HSE201 HSE303 Exercise Metabolism b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HSE201 HSE304 Physiology of Sport Performance b t2 1CP Prerequisite: HSE201 HSE309 Behavioural Aspects of Sport and Exercise b t1 1CP HSE313 Understanding Children’s Physical Activity b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS107


UNITS OF INTEREST HSE316 Physical Activity and Population Health b g W t1 1CP Prerequisite: HSE203 HSE305 Issues in Sport Coaching b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HSE205 HSE106 Introduction to Sport Coaching Practice b t2 1CP HSE201 Exercise Physiology b t1 1CP Prerequisite: HBS109 or SBB131

MMS201 Sport in Society b t2 1CP

MLC310 Sport and the Law b t1 1CP

Prerequisite: MMS100 Contact hours: 1 x 1.5 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Contact hours: 3 x 1 hour lectures per week.

MMS202 Management of Sport Performance b t1 1CP

This unit is designed to give students an understanding of those principles of law which specifically affect sport and its administration. In particular, the unit will focus on the following areas: the legal structures which may be adopted by sporting clubs, the athlete player relationship; rights of an athlete to negotiate contractual arrangements; liability of sports personnel in contract and tort; drug abuse by athletes and the protection of an athlete from discrimination in its various forms; the protection of an athelete’s reputation, name, image and likeness; and finally the sale of broadcasting rights of sporting events.

Prerequisite: MMS100 Contact hours: 1 x 2 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week.

Assessment: Assignment 3000 words 30%, three and a half hour examination 70%.

The unit explores social sciences and their application to sport studies. Methodologies of history and sociology will be considered and applied to prominent issues in Australian and international sport. The social significance of sport in Australian culture and the need for sport managers to be sensitive to that significance are examined. Assessment: Paper 3000 words 30%, class participation 25%, twohour examination 45%.

The unit examines the sport sciences and their application, in particular their application to sport performance and athlete welfare and wellbeing. Implications for sport management will be a focus of this unit. Assessment: Paper 3000 words 30%, test 20%, class participation/ discussion 10%, two-hour examination 40%.

MMS307 Sport Facility and Event Management b t1 1CP Prerequisite: MMS100 Contact hours: 1 x 1.5 hour lecture, 1 x 1.5 hour tutorial per week. This unit focuses on operational issues involved in the management of sporting and recreational facilities and major events. Issues include planning and design; staffing; organisational structures; and programming and fiscal control as it applies to local, state and national standard sporting facilities and events. Assessment: Tutorial simulation exercise 4000 words 50%, group assignment equivalent to 30004000 words per student 50%.

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VISUAL, PERFORMING + CREATIVE ARTS INTERNSHIPS ACD321 Performing Arts Internship - Dance b t1 t2 1CP

ACP321 Performing Arts Internship - Drama b t1 t2 t3 1CP

Prerequisite: ACD101 or ACD201, ACD102 or ACD202, and two of ACD203, ACD204, ACD205 or ACD206.

Prerequisite: ACP101 or ACP177 or ACP201, ACP102 or ACP202, and two of ACP203, ACP204, ACP279, ACP280, ACP205 or ACP206

After briefing sessions, the content of the unit is the internship itself, which is placement in a mutually arranged, supervised position where students will undertake a project for the workplace and report on it to the workplace and the University. The methodologies that need to be utilised in the project are dependant upon the type of placement. In this particular unit students will be expected to complete the following tasks:

After briefing sessions, the content of the unit is the internship itself, which is placement in a mutually arranged, supervised position where students will undertake a project for the workplace and report on it to the workplace and the University. The methodologies that need to be utilised in the project are dependant upon the type of placement. In this particular unit students will be expected to complete the following tasks:

> an in-depth focus on a performing arts specific discipline (dance) and a demonstrated knowledge of the other areas that are not studied in detail;

> an in-depth focus on a performing arts specific discipline (drama) and a demonstrated knowledge of the other areas that are not studied in detail;

> produce a folio of work completed (if applicable);

> produce a folio of work completed (if applicable)

> produce a report of the placement based on the experiences gained, interviews with appropriate personnel and supported by research from other authoritative sources.

> produce a report of the placement based on the experiences gained, interviews with appropriate personnel and supported by research from other authoritative sources.

Assessment: Written report in two parts 3000 words 70% (student journal of internship experience 20%, research element: interview with expert practitioner; profile of the organisation/workplace setting and brief evaluation of the placement 50%), performance 30%.

Assessment: Written report in two parts 3000 words 70% (student journal of internship experience 20%, research element: explain in detail the tasks completed whilst on placement with reference to relevant theoretical applications, profile of the organisation/ workplace setting, and brief evaluation of the placement 50%), performance folio, show reel 30%.

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ACM321 Media Arts Internship b t1 t2 t3 1CP

ACV309 Visual Arts Internship b W t1 t2 t3 1CP

Prerequisite: Must have passed 6 credit points in level 1 ACM or level 2 ACM units.

Prerequisite: ACV101, ACV102, ACV203, ACV204, ACV205 and ACV206

After researching and selecting a Host Organisation, students devise a mutually agreed upon supervised project and/or undertake a supervised position within a workplace setting. During the Internship students will be required to:

After briefing sessions, the content of the unit is the internship itself, which is a placement in a mutually arranged, supervised position where students will undertake a project for the workplace and report on it both to the workplace and the university. In this particular unit students will be expected to complete the following tasks:

> develop a profile of the organisation or workplace setting and conduct interviews with expert practitioners; > develop a project, outline a sequence of specified tasks, and assess the process and outcomes of the project and/or Internship experience. Assessment: Profile of organisation 750 words, 15% profile of practitioners 1750 words, 35% journal of internship experience, 2500 words, 50%.

> an in-depth focus which could range from, considering the placement, arts management, curating, publishing or community arts activities and a demonstrated knowledge of the other areas that are not studied in detail; > produce a folio/journal of work completed; > produce a report of the placement. The content of the tasks does depend on the location and form of placement. Assessment: Written project report 2500 words 50%, folio 50%.


UNITS OF INTEREST ACD203 Contemporary Dance Practice and History A b t1 1CP

ACD105 Ballet for Contemporary Movers b t1 1CP

ACD307 Specialised Technique and Dance Performance b t1 1CP

ACM225 Special Effects and Motion Graphics b t1 1CP

Prerequisite: ACD102

Prerequisite: ACD102 or appropriate experience in ballet as approved by Unit Chair.

Prerequisite: ACD204 or equivalent studies approved by the Unit chair.

Prerequisite: ACM101 and ACM102 or ACM111 and ACM112 or ACM132 and ACM133

Practical classes in contemporary dance technique will focus on developing eclectic movement language, idiosyncratic interpretation of modern and contemporary dance forms, and increasingly dynamic physicality. Workshops in choreography will address the development of choreographic craft, movement invention and the solo form, and students will develop skills in refining their own movement languages and choreographic forms. Readings in dance history and theory will contextualise contemporary dance techniques and choreographic work in terms of a critical analysis of the history of C20th modern dance in Europe, America and Australia, and the modernist meta-narratives of dance inherent in this history. Assessment: Ongoing development in contemporary dance technique according to stated criteria 35%, three examined choreographic studies 35%, essay 2000 words 30%.

In this unit ballet and contemporary dance techniques will be examined side by side. Studio classes in ballet will focus on the application of contemporary understandings of the dancing body, including mindbody imagery, functional anatomy and the Laban Movement Analysis. Classes in contemporary dance will explore the relationships and tensions between ballet technique reinterpreted in this way and contemporary dance practices. Students will develop skills in written dance analysis and criticism with an emphasis on understanding the tension between ballet and contemporary dance as ideologies. Students will examine methods of dance teaching and professional performances currently presented in Melbourne from this perspective. Assessment: Ongoing development in contemporary dance and ballet techniques 60%, written exercise in dance analysis 750 words 10%, performance review 2000 words, 30%.

Students will undertake regular technique classes in specialised contemporary dance techniques including ideokinetic, image based and release work. In addition, improvisation and choreographic workshops aim to develop each student’s personal style and skills as a dance-maker and performer. Readings in contemporary dance aesthetics, performance contexts, cross-arts collaborations, and socio-political issues arising in contemporary dance practice will inform and support the practical studies of this unit. Assessment: Ongoing progress and development in contemporary dance technique 35%, two examined choreographic presentations and contribution to workshops 35%, one essay in dance theory 2,500 words 30%. ACD308 Choreographic Research and Performance b t2 1CP Prerequisite: ACD307 Students will undertake continuing studio development in contemporary dance technique and choreography with emphasis on improvisation and/or investigative practices in process and performance. Students will design individual choreographic research projects comprising a performance work and accompanying written exegesis. Through self-directed reading and consultation with the Unit Chair, students will write an exegesis which contextualises and reports on their own choreographic process in relation to available research in the field. Assessment: Ongoing progress and development in contemporary dance technique and contribution to choreographic workshops 45%, choreographic research project 55%.

The unit aims to develop skills in the techniques of creating, manipulating and interacting with images and sound through the use of special effects and titling. The aim is to understand the range of possible outcomes provided by new and emerging digital production methods such as motion graphics. Topics covered will include strategies for integrating disparate source material, audio and video systems, sampling and sequencing, the nature of computer based and noncomputer based outputs. Exercises in the creation of various digital content will be accompanied by research into the way such disparate content is used across mediums. Assessment: Research reviews 20%, exercises 20%, major production 60%. ACM101 Still Images b t1 or t2 1CP This unit provides students with an introduction to photographic practice and camera handling techniques using 35mm format. Students will study the work of Australian and International photographers with consideration to both historical and contemporary practice. The prescribed assignments will allow students to reflect the skills, concepts and ideas discussed in lectures, tutorials, gallery visits and readings and as well as providing the opportunity for students to develop and express their own views and concepts. Assessment: Two preliminary projects 30%, thematic project and 250 word statement 25%, major project and 500 word statement 40%, exhibition review 250 words 5%.

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VISUAL, PERFORMING + CREATIVE ARTS INTERNSHIPS ACM204 Contemporary Photography b t1 1CP

ACM240 3d Animation 2: Character and Performance b t2 1CP

ACP177 Modern and Postmodern Drama b t2 1CP

ACM335 Studio and Professional Photography b t2 1CP

Prerequisite: ACM101 and ACM102

Prerequisite: ACM238

Prerequisite: ACP101

Prerequisite: ACM101 and ACM203

This unit focuses on photography in the context of Australian and international contemporary art. Students will undertake a number of practical exercises including the development of a folio project. Students will also present a research paper reflecting issues and ideas discussed in lectures and seminars as well as critiquing current exhibitions. Working methods and equipment choice will be dictated by the project and students may choose from a range of camera formats including digital, medium format and 35mm colour or black and white. Critique sessions will be held regularly to discuss work in progress and offer feedback to students.

This unit can be taken either with a Practical or a Research focus.

This subject studies the relationships between modernism, postmodernism and the Western drama of this century, so that students will be closely familiar with the main authors, forms and geopolitical sites that constitute the mainstream of the modern and postmodern paradigms of theatre and drama. The unit explores contemporary theories of the stage and identifies the problems involved in thinking of drama as both text and stage performance. It will also examine the political and cultural dimensions of theatre and drama in the modern and postmodern periods.

In this unit students are shown how the Photographic Studio is a constructed and stylised space separate from the external found world. The studio offers a potential for synthetic visualization plus an element of experiential and professional practice not found in other units. From its origins of portrait painting, through the postwar period of creative advertising and arriving in the contemporary tableau and psycho-dramatic style, studio photography is a technical and artistic discipline for students with professional and creative aspirations. Topics in this unit include:

Assessment: One 2000 word research essay 40%, seminar/ workshop presentation 20%, practical scene study 40%.

> the conventions of the portrait: formal, informal, experimental and nude.

Assessment: Two preliminary projects 30%, major folio 40%, research paper 1250 words 25%, gallery review 250 words 5%. ACM239 Digital Animation b t2 1CP Prerequisite: ACM133 This unit will survey various animation techniques including cell animation, collage, time-lapse, 2-D animation, puppets, plasticine etc. and critically assess their uses in various settings through advertising, film titles and trailers to short films and web sites. Students will undertake a short project that will focus on character development, timing and movement and will incorporate Lip sync, with a special emphasis on the use of sound. The main project may be 1 minute segment of a speech, monologue by a character of choice. Students will focus on the creation of believable character movement through acting, emotion and story. Assessment: Exercises 30%, research essay (1000 words) 25%, animation project and storyboard 45%.

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> Practical: This unit is recommended for students who have been introduced to 3D computer animation and wish to extend their skills in organic modelling, character rigging and animation. The focus will be on the exploration of 3D character and performance. > Research: Students will individually identify an area of research relevant to the topic of 3D animation and concepts of character and performance. They will self direct their research with regular contact and feedback from tutors and from practical 3D students. Research outcomes may be presented in a variety of formats, including visual and written. Assessment: Research essay 800 words 20%, folio of original works 60%, research journal 20%. ACP101 Principles of Live Performance b t1 1CP Prerequisite: entry by audition This unit introduces students to the theory and practice of the fundamental principles of theatrical performance including stage design and the creation and depiction of character. Through practical workshops students will study improvisation, neutral mask technique, characterisation and both historical and contemporary approaches to physical comedy. Students will be introduced to various aspects of theatrical design and will establish a foundation in design skills. The reading and written work will focus on the critical analysis of theatrical performance, the relationship between the performer and the audience, and the roles played by the theatre within the community. Assessment: Practical exercises 60%, short essay and journal equivalent 1000 words 20%, class work and journal 20%.

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ACP205 Performance for Alternative Spaces b t1 1CP

> still-life and table-top techniques > tableau and constructed space

Prerequisite: ACP101 and ACP177 or ACP102

> the found studio

Beginning with the question, ‘When does an ordinary space become a performance arena?’ this unit will provide a program of lectures and workshops which explore a series of definitions of space: locational, social, interactional, relative space, and proxemics. The principles discovered through the preliminary stage of the unit will be applied through a series of small performance tasks set in alternative performance spaces, and established techniques and theatrical elements used in outdoor performance will be closely considered. The unit will provide a comparative study between studiobased performance techniques and the demands inherent in performance-making processes for external settings.

Assessment: Lighting Workshop 20%. Genre Recreation 20%. Research Paper: Origin and Contemporary (1000 words) 20%. Studio Project: production and criticism (800 words) 40%.

Assessment: Research essay 1500 words 30%, performance task 1, 30%, performance task 2, 40%.

> genre recreation.


OTHER SUGGESTED UNITS ACV203 Studio Art: Visual Narrative b W t1 1CP

ACM203 Photographic Practice b t1 1CP

This unit will include analysis and discussion of a wide range of visual narratives employed in visual images in the twentieth century. Like cinema, illustration has implemented visual narratives, via sequential imagery and established potent relationships between representations and text. Advertising, cartoons, picture story/books and comics communicate through image and word combinations. This unit will prioritise the structural and imaginative strategies significant to the development of visual narratives in singular (i.e. cartoons and advertisements) and sequential imagery (i.e. comics and picture story books). Analysis will focus on the development of figure/ characters, locations/settings and visual narration via story boarding.

Prerequisite: ACM101

Assessment: Story book mockup suitable for submission to a publisher 70%, journal of notes, collected material, drafts and resources 30%. ACV204 Studio Art: Graphic Novels and Artists’ Books b W t1 1CP Activities in this unit will include exploring practical and theoretical considerations which effect the development of multiple, non-linear narratives. Contemporary narration in such visual art forms as comics and graphic novels has explored complex issues such as feminism, ecology and other socio-political agendas as well as recasting familiar comic book characters. Students will be able to explore forms of narration through a series of small practical projects relating to comics, advertising and storyboard images, which will be supplemented by excursions to galleries.

ACD109 Community Dance: Developing Kinaesthetic and Aesthetic b t1 1CP ACD206 Dance Production and Analysis b t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACD203 ACV101 Studio Art: Introductory Painting and Drawing A b g W t1 1CP ACV102 Studio Art: Introductory Painting and Drawing B b g W t1 1CP ACV307 Studio Art: Diversity in Practice A b W t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACV205 or ACV206 or equivalent

ACV110 Texts and Images 1: Ways of Seeing, Reading and Telling Stories b g t1 1CP ACT203 Art and the Politics of Censorship b W t1 1CP ACT201 Art and Cultural Production b t1 1CP ACP279 The Integrated Performer b t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACP101 and ACP177 ACN107 Foundations of Design b t1 1CP ACD110 Dance Improvisation and Body Awareness b t1 1CP ACT204 Art and Technology b t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACT101 or ACT102 or equivalent See also: Communication and Media

ACV308 Studio Art: Diversity in Practice B b W t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACV307 ACV205 Studio Art: Pluralism A b W t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACV101 or ACF101 or equivalent ACV206 Studio Art: Pluralism B b W t1 1CP Prerequisite: ACV102 or ACV205 or equivalent

Assessment: Folio of work exploring a range of mediums and practices 70%, journal of notes, collected material and directed research 30%.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS Students who have completed two trimesters of full-time study outside Australia with a GPA of 2.6 out of 4 (or equivalent) will be considered for entry. You may also be eligible for entry following completion of secondary studies in your home country. Units of study that have prerequisites will only be approved where appropriate previous studies have been successfully completed.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS If English is not your first language or the language of instruction at your home institution, you must provide documentary evidence of one of the following for undergraduate study: see insert Postgraduate students should check the website for English language requirements. 1. An overall band score of 6 or better in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test (Academic module) with no individual band score less than 6. 2. A score of 213 or better (essay rating 4.5) in the computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL CBT). 3. A score of 79 or better (writing score 21) in the internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT). 4. A score of 550 or better (writing score 4.5) in the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). 5. Satisfactory completion of secondary education, to the equivalent of Australian year 12, where English is the language of instruction and assessment in at least the last two years of the program. 6. Satisfactory completion of a post secondary qualification where English is the language of instruction and assessment for at least two academic years of the program.

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7. Satisfactory completion of at least one academic year of full time study in an Australian university degree program in Australia. 8. General Certificate of Education (GCE) A-level: a grade of C or better in the General Paper (English). 9. International Baccalaureate: a minimum of 4 in the English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard level) or a minimum of 5 in English B (Higher level). 10. Obtain the following grade in English no more than 4 years preceding the enrolment: Denmark > Studentereksamen with a grade of 8 for English. Germany: > Abitur with at least a 3 in English and/or a minimum of B in all sections of the DAAD language test. The Netherlands: > Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with a score of at least 6 (pass) for English. Norway: > Vitnemal den Videregaende Skole with a score of at least 4 in English. weden: S > Avgangsbetyg with a score of at least 4 in English A or B, or Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan with at least a VG in English.

11. O btain the following grade in English: ong Kong: H > A grade of C or better in the Use of English examination in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination. India: > All India Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)English requirement is 60% > Indian School Certificate awarded by the India Council for School Examinations (ICSE)-English requirement is 60% > Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) awarded by State Secondary School Boards-English requirement is 65% 12. C ompletion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 program at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) with a final assessment result of 60% or higher within the twelve month period prior to enrolment. 13. S atisfactory completion of the DUELI test of English language competence within the six months prior to enrolment. 14. Other evidence of English language competence deemed acceptable by the Chair of the Academic Board. If you do not meet the English language requirements to undertake a Study Abroad program you may study at the Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) on either the Burwood or Geelong campuses. Students who successfully complete DUELI’s English for Academic purposes 3 program are eligible for direct admission into a Deakin Study Abroad program.


APPLYING ARTS. TO DEAKIN CONDITIONS OF ENTRY INTO AUSTRALIA

INTERNSHIPS

ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURES

Students are advised to talk with their Study Abroad office at their home institution before applying to Deakin University. You may be advised to apply directly to Deakin, or through your home institution study abroad office or through a representative/program provider. Depending upon the way you apply, the costs and services vary. You will also need to liaise with your home institution regarding credit transfer if you intend to apply directly to Deakin University. Students applying for an Internship will be contacted by relevant faculty internship staff who may request further information.

As soon as a decision is made on your eligibility, you will be informed This unit concentrates on several of the outcome. main themes in American history > If youitsare successful, you will during long rise to global receive a Letter of Offer dominance from the Civil stating War you have of the the units 1860softostudy the ‘civil wars’ to The enrolthemes in, tuition fee of approval the 1960s. to be and Overseas Health studied include: Student general American Cover history; information. political changing blackwhite relations; the economic > The Letter of Offer may be development of the United States conditional or unconditional. from the ‘robber baron’ era of the If you receive a conditional offer, nineteenth century to the affluent you must fulfil the conditions consumer society in the postoutlined in the Letter of Offer Second World War boom; the rise (such as undertaking an English of the United States as a global language course or showing power; social change from the era original documents). You will of slavery through prohibition and then receive an unconditional the Great Depression to the sexual offer. Once you are made an revolution of the 60s. unconditional offer, you have met all the admission requirements.

For On-Campus Students To be granted a student visa, you are required to:

> You will also receive information outlining the process of accepting an offer and the steps you need to take before coming to Australia. You should accept your offer by paying fees as soon as possible, as places in some courses are limited.

Please note that entry to Australia on a student visa is only permitted for applicants undertaking full-time on-campus study. For more information about visas, go to www.immi.gov.au/students.

HOW TO APPLY > Complete the application form at the back of this book. > Include certified/notarised evidence of your academic qualifications and English language proficiency. > Send, e-mail or fax your application form and documents to: Study Abroad Office Deakin University Melbourne Campus at Burwood 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood Victoria 3125 AUSTRALIA Tel +61 3 9244 5016 Fax +61 3 9241 7754

> Your Letter of Offer will contain details about accessing predeparture information including the forms to use to accept your Offer, how to pay your fees, accommodation information and requesting arrival services.

PROTECTION OF YOUR RIGHTS

> have an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) from Deakin University > show evidence of sufficient financial capacity to cover all expenses during the entire stay in Australia, including living costs and return airfares > be genuinely seeking temporary entry for study purposes only and agree to leave Australia when the course is completed > undergo a medical examination with a medical practitioner approved by the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country (if required).

As An Overseas Student As an overseas student, you must study with an education provider and in a course that can be found on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and the education provider at which you study meet the high standards necessary for overseas students. As a CRICOSregistered education provider, Deakin ensures that all its courses comply with those standards as set out in the ESOS legislative framework. In addition, as an overseas student, you have certain rights that are protected under the ESOS framework, as well as certain obligations that you have to adhere to while studying in Australia. For more information, visit www.deakin.edu.au/international or go to www.dest.gov.au/esos.

HEALTH INSURANCE (OSHC The Australian Government requires all international students (and any dependants accompanying them) to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). The health cover provides medical and hospital care within Australia from the date of your arrival until the end of your studies in Australia. It is your responsibility to ensure your OSHC is valid and kept up-to-date while you hold a student visa. Your Letter of Offer will detail the OSHC fees you are required to pay.

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REFUND POLICY REFUND POLICY FOR FEE-PAYING

REFUND POLICY FOR 2010

REFUND POLICY FOR DUELI STUDENTS

International Students Fees for international students apply to persons living in Australia with temporary residence status (provided that there is no limitation on study), and to persons living abroad who are not Australian citizens and do not have permanent residency in Australia. This policy complies with the Australian ViceChancellors’ Committee’s guidelines on fees for international students.

For new international students:

For information on DEULI’s fee refund policy, including conditions, methods of refund, transfer fees and attendance requirements, visit: www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/ international/dueli/fees.

This policy and its related schedule apply to all international on-campus students, irrespective of who pays the fees.

For those withdrawing having paid their fees> 90% refund is payable if the student withdraws from unit(s) at least 4 weeks prior to start of trimester; > 50% refund is payable if the student withdraws between 4 weeks prior to the start of trimester and the census date of the relevant unit(s); and > No refund is payable if the student withdraws after census date. Please visit our website for the most up to date information www.deakin.edu.au/international.

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Application for Study Abroad + Exchange

Return this form and attachments to Study Abroad Coordinator Deakin University Melbourne Campus at Burwood Building C1.05 221 Burwood Highway Burwood Victoria 3121 AUSTRALIA

Program details Commencement

February – June (Trimester 1)

July – October (Trimester 2)

ovember – February N (Trimester 3)

Number of trimesters

One trimester (six months)

Two Trimesters (one year)

Summer

Year of study

2010

2011

Campus

Geelong Campus at Waurn Pond

Geelong Waterfront Campus

Melbourne Campus at Burwood

Warrnambool Campus

Study Abroad (fee-paying) place

Exchange place

This application is for a Personal details Family name

Given name (s) Preferred name

Gender

Female

Date of birth day month year

Male

Country of citizenship Country of birth

Yes

Do you have a disability for which you may require additional assistance at Deakin?

No

(If yes, please attach a page outlining your requirements)

Will you have accompanying family members staying for the duration of your study?

Yes

No

Permanent postal address (no PO Box numbers) Full address

Tel Fax

Country Email Please ensure that the email address is correct and that you will be able to access this email address until your arrival at Deakin. Some correspondence and pre-departure information will be sent directly to this address. Current enrolment details I am currently completing high school/upper secondary

I am currently enrolled at university

Provide details of all the courses/subjects you will have completed prior to studying at Deakin. Provide certified copies of all academic results obtained to date. If you have completed tertiary studies at an institution other than your current institution, transcripts must be provided. Please also list any courses/subjects which you are currently studying if they are not listed on your transcript. Home institution

Year level

Country

Cumulative GPA

Major/Course of study

Last trimester GPA

Subject code and title (subjects to be taken prior to study at Deakin, not listed on current academic transcript) Code

Title

Code

Title

Code

Title

Code

Title

Code

Title

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B

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Application for Study Abroad + Exchange Family name Given name (s) This unit concentrates on several main themes in American history during its long rise to global dominance from the Civil War of the 1860s to the ‘civil wars’ English language details of the 1960s. The themes to be Tick the box that describes you I will be applying to study at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) studied include: general American English is the language of instruction at my home university political history; changing English is myblackmain/first language white relations;The theresults economic of my IELTS/TOEFL test are attached* development of the United Other EnglishStates proficiency results as per agreement* from the ‘robber baron’ era of theincluding original or certified copies must be attached) (*documentary evidence, nineteenth century to the affluent Home institution approval (for exchange applications) consumer society in the postSecond World boom; the rise program. This student has been approved to study in the DeakinWar University Exchange of the United States as a global Name of Institution power; social change from the era Name of Exchange/International Coordinator of slavery through prohibition and the Great Depression to the sexual Email revolution of the 60s. Exchange/International Coordinator’s signature

Academic transcript information Provide the details of who your official academic transcript should be sent to when you complete your studies at Deakin University. Name

Position

Street address

Tel Fax

Country Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) The Australian Government requires all international students to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the complete duration of their stay in Australia. The health cover provides for medical and hospital care within Australia from the date of students’ arrival until the end of their studies in Australia. Acceptance letters and visa documentation will NOT be processed until this payment has been received. In 2009 the fees for a single policy are as follows > 6 months (one trimester) A$180 > 1 year (two trimesters) A$360 For 2010 costs refer to www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/study-abroad or our nominated provider BUPA Australia at www.overseasstudenthealth.com Payment of OSHC by bankdraft or credit card to Deakin International By bankdraft in Australian dollars (made payable to Deakin International) or by credit card (please tick) Credit card number

Expiry date

Country Cardholder name

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B

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Signature

Visa

Mastercard


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Family name Given name (s)

Proposed study program Please indicate in the ‘Required’ column of the course selection form if the unit selected is a necessary requirement for your home institution. TRIMESTER 1 (February–June) Unit code and name

Campus

Required

Eg. AIX290 Australia Today

Geelong

No

Unit code and name

Campus

Required

Eg. AIX290 Australia Today

Geelong

No

Unit code and name

Campus

Required

Eg. AIX290 Australia Today

Geelong

No

Approval signature

(Give reason and alternative subject if not approved)

TRIMESTER 2 (July–October) Approval signature

(Give reason and alternative subject if not approved)

TRIMESTER 3 (November–January) Approval signature

(Give reason and alternative subject if not approved)

If the units you have nominated have prerequisite units, please indicate how you meet these requirements (refer to the handbook for details of prerequisites).

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B

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Family name Given name (s)

Internships I am interested in applying for an internship

Yes

No

I will be eligible to transfer credit for the internship to my home degree

Yes

No

If yes, indicate number of hours required for internship in order to transfer credit > Include unit code for selected internship in Proposed study program table (previous page). > Provide resumÊ/CV highlighting computer and language skills and any relevant work or volunteer experience. > Include cover letter providing a brief explanation of why you want to do an internship and detail the skills you will bring to an internship placement. > Include two written references: one work-related and the other from an academic staff member from your home institution endorsing your application for an internship. > Include a folio (either on CD or transparencies), if applying for a graphic design or visual arts internship. Declaration I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information I have supplied in this application and the documentation supporting it is correct and complete. I will provide original documentation as required and acknowledge that the provision of incorrect information or documentation or the withholding of relevant information or documentation relating to this application may result in cancellation of any offer of enrolment or actual enrolment by Deakin University. I have read and understood the sections of this guide relating to the courses I have selected, admission procedures, fees and refund policy. I undertake to make timely payments of any fees or associated costs for which I am liable. I am aware of the likely costs of my stay in Australia and have the necessary financial capacity to meet such costs for the duration of my course. Deakin University contracts with third parties to provide specialised assistance in its operations. It may be necessary for Deakin University to provide to its contractors personal information about you (including your name, email address, home address and date of birth). Deakin University makes every effort to ensure that your personal information is handled in accordance with Australian Privacy laws and principles of confidentiality and requires its contractors to enter into confidentiality agreements. By submitting this application to Deakin University, you acknowledge that you have consented to the release of your Personal Information to Deakin University’s contractors. Date

Applicant’s signature

Checklist Have you Completed all sections of the application form Attached an official transcript of results, including certified translation if relevant Attached a Statement of Purpose (one page, word processed) explaining why you want to study abroad Attached a passport sized photo of yourself Attached evidence of English proficiency Completed the online housing preference form Provided relevant documents for an internship application (if applicable)

Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B CRICOS Course Number Study Abroad Program 016887B, Student Exchange Program 031768F

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Notes


GEELONG

WARRNAMBOOL

MELBOURNE

Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds Deakin International Deakin Central Level B, Room jb2.306 Administration Building Pigdons Road Geelong Victoria 3217 AUSTRALIA Tel +61 3 5227 1014 Fax +61 3 5227 2411

Warrnambool Campus Deakin International Lower Ground Floor, B Building Princes Highway Warrnambool Victoria 3280 AUSTRALIA Tel +61 3 5563 3486 Fax +61 3 5563 3420

Melbourne Campus at Burwood Deakin International Building C1.05, Postal 221 Burwood Highway Burwood Victoria 3125 AUSTRALIA Tel +61 3 9244 5016 Fax +61 3 9251 7754

www.deakin.edu.au/international Published by Deakin University August 2009. While the information published in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details of course offerings and other information published here. Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code 00113B


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