Australia

This course gives a general introduction to water resources, how these are linked the hydrological processes, and how engineering plays a role in the management of water resources. It covers the hydrologic cycle of water as a whole and its specific components including: geophysical flows of water throughout the environment, dynamics of precipitation formations, transformations into runoff, reservoir and lake dynamics, stream flow discharge, surface runoff assessment, calculation of peak flows, the hydrograph theory, ground water flows, aquifers dynamics, concept of water quality and water treatment methods and units. The topics mentioned will be covered in both qualitative and quantitative aspects. Use will be made of essential concepts of energy, mass and momentum conservation. 

This course examines the basics of making music for film and animation. Aspects of the function and crafting of music in film and animation including film scoring and the music dramatic narrative will be explored. 

This course examines major systems of the brain from the perspective of clinical neuroscience and covers behavior, cognition, emotion and development. It looks at theoretical models of the aetiology and neural mechanisms of clinical pathologies (such as anxiety, depression, psychosis), as well as considers wellbeing and cognition, and the research evidence supporting them. Research methods in clinical and cognitive neuroscience, including experimental, analogue, genetic, imaging, longitudinal and epidemiological studies will be covered to outline the strengths and limitations of these techniques. 

This course examines the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics required for data analysis. Topics include sampling; introduction to experimental design; review of simple probability; estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis testing including types of errors and power; inferences about means and proportions based on single and independent samples; matched pairs designs; introduction to nonparametric methods; contingency tables; regression; and analysis of variance.

This course examines the way that models of inheritance have impacted upon politics and society over the last two hundred years. It covers the disturbing biopolitical history of genetics right up to the present day, unpacking the relationship between science and politics whenever the idea of breeding better humans has been mooted. 

Drawing on methods developed by ground-breaking musicians, performers, dancers, writers and screen artists, students will be given practical strategies to take risks with their imagination. Hands-on workshops will provide students with the courage to discover through collaboration. 

This course examines artificial intelligence and its real-world applications. It aims to give students a historical overview of the development of AI and its underlying concepts, to understand its current and potential impact on individuals, organizations, and society, and to analyze and discuss the future of AI and its potential applications. Additionally, the course will equip students with the knowledge to use AI for productivity and creativity and to engage with AI responsibly, considering ethical considerations and responsibilities.

This course examines conceptual and technical principles of publication design. It emphasizes the development of skills using standard industry software, and the positioning of briefs in real world contexts. It covers the systematic processes that make designing publications more efficient. 

This course examines the basic principles of pharmacology with an emphasis on drug action from the molecular and cellular levels to tissue, organ and whole organism levels. It will provide an understanding of the principles of drug action (pharmacodynamics) in terms of drug chemistry, drug-receptor interaction, receptor theory and dose-response relationships. An introduction to receptor-mediated signal transduction, membrane receptors and autonomic pharmacology will be covered. The handling of drugs by the body through the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (pharmacokinetics) will be covered in some detail along with drug analysis and the adverse effects of drugs. 

This course examines key concepts and principles underpinning conservation and their application to conservation practice. Drawing on real-world examples from terrestrial and marine ecosystems, the course highlights the challenges and broader impacts of biodiversity conservation. It explores questions such as: Who owns wildlife? Who are the winners and losers of conservation interventions? Does it matter if tigers go extinct? Can hunting benefit conservation?