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Course and Unit Handbook, 1999, page 220

University of Tasmania Handbooks website: www.admin.utas.edu.au/HANDBOOKS/handbooks.html

• staff Dr S Philpott • Hbt, int • 25% • sem 1 – 2 hrsweekly • prereq faculty requirements • assess 5,000-word essay, 2-day take home exam, seminarparticipation.Courses: R4A

Postmodern Politics: East and WestUnit enrolment code HMA412

(Hobart) Examines key themes in the theoreticalbackground, interpretation and practices ofpostmodern politics in contemporary Asia. The unitconsiders ideas of ‘deconstruction’, power andsubjectivity in their impact on political analysis, andintroduces examples of how these ideas are beingadapted to the study and practice of politics in Northand Southeast Asia.

• staff Dr T Narramore, Dr S Philpott •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2 hrs seminar weekly • assess 2x3,500-wordessays (45% ea), participation (10%).Courses: R3A C3C

Biochemistry – School ofMedicine

Biochemistry explores the functioning of livingorganisms from a molecular and cellular perspective. Itprovides an essential basis for detailed understandingof biology and medicine. The range of topics covered byunits in this Discipline includes:• DNA structure, replication, transcription and

translation; molecular biology and gene technology;• structure, function and metabolism of amino acids,

proteins, carbohydrates and lipids;• the integration and control of metabolism, by

hormonal and other means;• nutrition – energy turnover, macro- and micro-

nutrients, dietary guidelines;• metabolic basis of disease states.

(Not all these topics are presented in all the unitsmentioned below.)

MBBS candidates

MBBS candidates study the following:

Year 2

Biochemistry 2 (Medicine) 25% [fy] [H] CBA200

Bachelor of Pharmacy candidates

Bachelor of Pharmacy candidates study the following:

Year 2

Biochemistry (Pharmacy) 12.5% [fy] [H] CBA220

Bachelor of Agricultural Science candidates

Bachelor of Agricultural Science candidates study thefollowing:

Year 2

Biochemistry (Agriculture) 12.5% [1] [H] CBA235

Bachelor of Science candidates

Bachelor of Science candidates who wish to studybiochemistry should have a firm grounding inchemistry and biology. They begin the study ofbiochemistry with the second-year level course CBA250Biochemistry & Microbiology 2, and may then complete abiochemistry major by studying the third-year levelunit CBA327 Molecular Biochemistry: Techniques &Theory. This third-year level biochemistry unit may bestudied along with units of microbiology, immunology,chemistry, physiology, botany or zoology, but studentsare warned that timetable clashes may hinder somecombinations of units. Honours (CBA410) andpostgraduate studies in biochemistry are also offered.

Year 1

The following are prerequisites for students wishing to studybiochemistry at second year level (CBA250) in 1999:

KRA110 or KRA130Chemistry 1A 25% [fy] [H] KRA110Chemistry 1B 25% [fy] [H] KRA130

and KZA150 or KPA150Zoology 1G 25% [fy] [H] KZA150Botany 1G 25% [fy] [H] KPA150

Other units are chosen according to the candidate’s interests andintended major subjects, to make a total of 100% for the year.Students without the prerequisites are invited to discuss entryinto CBA250 with the unit coordinator (Dr DR Woodward).

Year 2

Biochemistry andMicrobiology 2 33.33% [fy] [H] CBA250

Examples of suitable complementary units include:Human Physiology 33.33% [fy] [H] CHP205Chemistry 2 33.33% [fy] [H] KRA200Analytical & Environmental

Chemistry 16.67% [2] [H] KRA203Chemistry for Life Sciences 16.67% [1] [H] KRA205Zoology 2 33.33% [fy] [H] KZA210Botany 2 33.33% [fy] [H] KPA200

Year 3

Molecular Biochemistry:Techniques and Theory 50% [fy] [H] CBA327

Examples of suitable complementary units include:

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On how to read the unit details, see page facing inside back cover. For an explanation of abbreviations, see inside back cover.

for a double major in biochemistry and microbiology

CJA308 and KLA309Medical Microbiology and

Immunology 25% [fy] [H] CJA308Microbial Ecology 25% [fy] [H] KLA309

for a double major in biochemistry and chemistry

KRA301 and KRA302, or one of these units together with(KRA303 and KRA305).Chemistry 3A 25% [fy] [H] KRA301Chemistry 3B 25% [fy] [H] KRA302Instrumental Analytical

Chemistry 12.5% [2] [H] KRA303Biosynthesis & Function of

Natural Products 12.5% [1] [H] KRA305

Double majors in biochemistry/physiology,biochemistry/botany, biochemistry/zoology and othercombinations are also possible.

Year 4 (Honours year)

Biochemistry 4 (BSc Honours) 100% [fy] [H] CBA410

Note: Biochemistry for Medicine (CBA200) is to be foundunder Medicine on page 478Biochemistry for Pharmacy (CBA220) under Pharmacy onpage 523Agricultural Biochemistry (CBA235) under AgriculturalScience on page 180.

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Biochemistry and Microbiology 2Unit enrolment code CBA250

Provides students with an introduction to thedisciplines of biochemistry [75% of the unit] andmicrobiology [25% of the unit], by means of lectures,practicals and tutorials. The biochemistry componentcovers molecular biology, metabolism and itsregulation, and nutrition. Core topics covered are: (a)nucleic acid structure, replication, transcription,translation, molecular biology, gene technology andapplications; (b) structure, function and metabolism ofproteins and aminoacids, carbohydrates, lipids; (c)effects of the hormones insulin, glucagon, andadrenalin; (d) integration and control of metabolism; (e)nutrition, energy turnover, macro- and micro-nutrients,dietary guidelines. The microbiology componentcovers: (f) history and significance of microbiology; (g)bacterial structure and function, (h) genetics andsystematics; (i) virology; (j) factors affecting microbialgrowth and death; (k) immunology and epidemiology.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in Science

• staff [Biochemistry, staff of Discipline ofBiochemistry] Dr MM Sale, Dr JD Sallis, Dr AK West,

Dr DR Woodward (Coordinator); [Microbiology, staffof School of Agricultural Science], Prof TA McMeekin,Dr MA Line. • Hbt, int • 33.33% • full year – 78 hrslectures, 78 hrs lab work, 14 hrs tutorials; comprising:[Biochemistry] 65 lectures, 13x3-hr practical sessions, 14tutorials; [Microbiology] 13 lectures, 13x3-hr practicalsessions. • prereq (KRA110 Chemistry 1A or KRA130Chemistry 1B) and one of (KZA150 Zoology 1G, KPA150Botany 1G). • m/excl this unit may NOT be included inBSc with CBA211 or KLA210. • assess [Biochemistry,]2-hr written paper at end of sem 1, and 3-hr writtenpaper at end of sem 2; [Microbiology] 2-hr writtenpaper and a practical exam at end of sem 2. Overall, theBiochemistry component comprises 75% of the marks,and the Microbiology component 25%.• req Stryer L, Biochemistry, 4th edn, Freeman, NY,

1995 or Mathews CK, van Holde KE, Biochemistry, 2nd

edn, Benjamin-Cummings, Redwood City, 1995.• rdg Alberts B, Bray D, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K,

Watson J, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3rd edn,Garland, NY, 1994

Brock TD et al, Biology of Microorganisms, 8th edn,Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1997.

Courses: S3G S3G(D2) S3G(v) S3G(D1)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Molecular Biochemistry: Techniquesand Theory

Unit enrolment code CBA327Provides students with (i) an understanding andapplication of contemporary techniques in proteinbiochemistry and molecular biology and (ii) anunderstanding of contemporary developments in theareas of biochemistry relating to hormones, signaltransduction and molecular biology, particularlyregulation of gene expression, cell division anddevelopment. Lectures cover: techniques in proteinbiochemistry and molecular biology including isolationof organelles and membrane proteins; measurement ofmembrane transport processes; isolation andpurification of proteins and enzymes; determination ofkinetic constants of enzymes; isolation of nucleic acids(DNA and RNA) from cells; in vitro manipulation ofnucleic acids; detection of sequences of definedcomposition and reintroduction of genes into bacterialand eukaryotic cells; transformation, transfection,transgenic animals, control of gene expressionincluding prokaryotic and viral regulatory mechanisms,eukaryotic transcription factor function, promoter andenhancer elements, and the role of chromatin structure;hormonal control systems; adrenergic control systems;insulin and insulin-like growth factors; receptors;phosphoinositol turnover and control of intracellular

Asian Studies–Biochemistry

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calcium; protein kinases; phosphoprotein phosphatases;covalent modification. Molecular mechanismsassociated with control of cell division, cell death andtumorigenesis will be explained, and there will be anoverview of molecular epidemiology as it relates tohuman disease. Practicals emphasise ‘hands-on’experience with contemporary biochemical techniques.The unit features a 10-week research project in thesecond semester.• staff Prof MG Clark, Dr MM Sale, Dr AK West •Hbt,int •50% •full year – 3 lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 11 hrspracticals weekly (26 wks) • prereq CBA250, CBA211 orequiv • assess 2-hr written exam in June, 3-hr writtenexam in Nov, with 30% of final mark from practicalassignments and projects.• req Alberts B, Bray D, Lewis J, Raff M, Roberts K and

Watson J, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3rd edn,Garland, NY, 1994.

• rdg Lewin B, Genes VI, OUP, Oxf, 1997other appropriate material will be indicated during the

year.Courses: S3G S3G(v)

HONOURS UNIT

Biochemistry 4 (BSc Honours)Unit enrolment code CBA410

Aims: (a) to provide students with the opportunity toplan, execute, interpret and analyse purposefulexperiments, appropriate to their research project, andto communicate their results; and to investigate andpresent on two areas, unrelated to their own researchtopic, but representing important contemporarybiochemical research in order to demonstrate their skillsin providing a condensed account of these areas ofresearch and in communicating their essential featuresin written and oral form; and (b) to provide a year’straining in research, in order to give successful studentsa competitive edge in seeking employment inbiochemical research laboratories. The unit testsabilities which were largely ignored in the earlier years.Students who excel in this Honours year are wellorganised, plan carefully, are intensely motivated, areinnovative thinkers, and express their ideas andfindings clearly.• N.B. for Science students only

•Hbt, int •100% •full year • prereq BSc includingCBA327 (or CBA323 and CBA324) • assess the year’sperformance is assessed from the research topic (thesis,60%; project seminar, 10%), and 2 assignments (10% forthe essay and 10% for the reading topic seminarpresentation), supervisor’s assessment (10%). There areno written exams or additional lectures, but studentsare expected to attend Discipline of Biochemistryseminars and those of their own research group.Courses: S4E

Biomedical Science – School ofBiomedical Science

Note: Cell Biology for Human Movement Studies is to befound under Human Movement on page 426Human Bioscience for Nursing under Nursing on page 506Histology for Aquaculture is to be found underAquaculture on page 202Note also, science units which are taught by otherSchools and which make up part of the Bachelor ofBiomedical Science degree course will be found undertheir respective discipline headings: Chemistry(Applied Science), Mathematics and Physics (AppliedScience).

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Anatomy and Physiology 1Unit enrolment code CRA172

Introduces a systematic study of the structure andfunctioning of the human body, including the skeletal,muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous,endocrine and reproductive systems.• staff Dr DG Wright, Dr PA Mooney, Mr RJ Phillips,Mr R Williams •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hrlectures, 3-hr practical/tutorial weekly (13 wks)• prereq CRA171 or 161 • assess continuousassessments (50%), final theory exam (50%).• req Marieb E, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4th

edn, Addison Wesley Longman, 1997.Courses: E3J M3E S3E(4) (+OC)

Cell BiologyUnit enrolment code CRA171

Introduces students to the fundamental unit of life, thecell. Concepts in basic biochemistry, cell biology,microbiology, molecular biology and genetics arecovered in this unit, and form a fundamental core ofknowledge to which students will refer throughouttheir further biological studies.• staff Ms TA Douglas, Dr P Mooney, Dr D Wright, MrR Phillips, Mr L Schmidtke •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 –2 hrs lectures, 3-hr lab/tutorial session weekly (13 wks)• coreq (for those students who do not have TCAChemistry) KJC161 • assess (theory) essay (15%), mid-sem test (20%), end-of-sem exam (45%); (practical)practical booklet (10%), practical report (10%).• req Tobin and Morel, Asking About Cells, Saunders

College, 1997.Courses: M3E S3E(4) S3E(9) (+OC)

HistologyUnit enrolment code CRA121

Covers the following topics in depth: fixation,decalcification, processing and section cutting of

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normal tissues; staining techniques to demonstratespecific structures; and the microscopic recognition oftissues and organs.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr B Gormley •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrslecture, 1-hr tutorial and 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq CRA101 • assess practical (50%), continuousassessment (10%), final exam (40%).• req Eroschenko VP, Di Fiore’s Atlas of Histology With

Functional Correlations, 7th edn, Lea and Febiger,Philadelphia, 1993.

Courses: M3E

Medical Laboratory PracticeUnit enrolment code CRA101

Provides the student with an understanding of the basicfunctions and interrelationships of the major laboratorydepartments within the clinical laboratory. At the endof this unit, students will be competent to carry out abroad range of laboratory techniques, use a vareity ofinstruments, and have a good understanding of thetheoretical principles on which these are based.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E and studentsin S3E undertaking the microbiology minor stream

• staff Mr LM Schmidke, Mr DJ Heathcote, Mr DAKunde •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 hrs lecture, 1-hrtutorial and 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks) • assesscontinuous assessment exams (45%), literature searchessay (10%), practical assigments (15%), practical exam(30%).Courses: M3E S3E(4)

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Anatomy and Physiology 2Unit enrolment code CRA273

Continues the study of the structure and functioning ofthe various systems of the human body begun inCRA172, including the cardiovascular and respiratorysystems, urinary system and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance, lyphatic and digestive systems.• staff Dr P Mooney, Dr DG Wright, Mr RJ Phillips, MrR Williams •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures,2-hr practical/tutorial weekly (13 weeks) • prereqCRA172 • assess continuous assessments (50%), finaltheory exam (50%).• req Marieb E, Human Anatomy and Physiology, 4th

edn, Addison Wesley Longman, 1997.Courses: E3J M3E S3E(4) (+OC)

Clinical Chemistry 1Unit enrolment code CRA251

Imparts a thorough knowledge of: quality assurance,including sources of error; use and establishment ofreference ranges; collection, preservation,transportation and storage of specimens for analysis;

preparation of laboratory method manuals. Thelaboratory investigation of the following is also studied:carbohydrate disorders including diabetes, porphyrinand bilirubin metabolism, renal function, faecal occultblood, and renal calculi.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practicalweekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC103 • coreq KJC263• assess assignment (10%), mid-sem test (10%), practicalreports (30%), practical exam (15%), final exam (30%).• req Kaplan LA and Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry

Theory, Analysis and Correlation, 3rd edn, Mosby, StLouis, 1996.

Courses: M3E

Haematology 1Unit enrolment code CRA231

Covers: normal haemopoiesis, haemostasis; the causesand classification of bleeding disorders; routinehaematological screening procedures, methodology andquality control; recognition of cells of the peripheralblood; and the recognition of normal and abnormalfeatures in peripheral blood smears.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr D Heathcote •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3hrs practical, 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq CRA101 • coreq KJC263 • assess mid-semand final exams combined with an assessment ofpractical reports and a practical exam.• req McKenzie SE, Textbook of Hematology, 2nd edn,

Williams and Wilkins, 1996.Courses: M3E

General and Medical MicrobiologyUnit enrolment code CRA241

Gives students detailed descriptions of microbialphysiology, taxonomy and genetics. The unit is stronglyfocused on microorganisms which are pathogenic tohuman beings and students are taught techniques forisolating and identifying those organisms. Interactionsbetween microbes and human beings are described, inparticular mechanisms of pathogenesis, and the role ofgenetic recombination in the development of newstrains.• N.B. formerly known as KQA226, General and MedicalMicrobiology

• staff Mr S Tristram, Mr L Schmidtke •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13wks) • prereq CRA276 or CRA101 • m/excl KQA207• assess practicals (25%), sem test (10%), 3-hr practicalexam in May (20%), 3-hr theory exam in June (45%).• req McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials

and Applications, 2nd edn, McGraw Hill, 1996.Courses: M3E S3E(4)

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HistopathologyUnit enrolment code CRA222

Includes theoretical studies and practical sessions in:the histological methods used to demonstrate bacterial,viral and fungal infections; infiltrations, endogenouspigments; enzyme histochemistry and immuno-cytochemistry; and teaches the microscope recognitionof some disease processes relevant to these.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr B Gormley •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 hrslecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq CRA121 • assess progressive assessment(20%), practical (45%), final exam (35%).• req Stevens A and Lowe J, Pathology, Mosby, 1995.Courses: M3E

Human Molecular BiologyUnit enrolment code CRA200

Introduces students to the concepts of molecularbiology and genetics and their relevance to thebiomedical sciences. Topics covered include: the role ofthe chromosome in the transmission of geneticinformation; the genetic basis of some commondiseases; the techniques used in molecular biology; and,the application of molecular biology in diagnosticmedicine.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Dr PA Mooney, Ms TA Douglas, Mr DA Kunde•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 6 hrs weekly – wks 1-5: 4hrs lectures and 2 hrs practicals; wks 6-13: 2 hrslectures, 4 hrs practicals • prereq CRA171 • coreqKJC263 • assess mid-sem exam (10%), assignment(10%), practical workbook and reports (30%), project(15%), final exam (35%).Courses: M3E

Microbiology and HealthUnit enrolment code CRA276

Builds on the knowledge of cell structures gained inCRA171; describes structure and function in viruses;and introduces eukaryotic parasites of human beings.Students gain an understanding of how microbes canbe both beneficial and harmful to human beings; howinfectious diseases are transmitted and how microbescan be controlled. Students are taught safemicrobiological techniques during the practicals.

• staff Mr L Schmitdke, Dr C Burke •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practicalweekly (13 wks) • prereq CRA171 • assess practicalworkbook (15%), scientific report (10%), essay (15%),mid-sem test (10%), theory exam (50%).• req McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials

and Applications, 2nd edn, McGraw Hill, 1996.Courses: E3J S3E(4) S3E(9) (+OC)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Biomedical Science 1 (Nutrition &Neurobiology)Unit enrolment code CRA385

Students obtain an understanding of the energysystems in the human body such as the role ofcarbohydrates and fats in energy conversion, and therole of dietary proteins at rest and during exercise. Theyalso obtain a sound knowledge of brain function,including networking in the central nervous system,and how the special sense organs operate.• staff Dr P Mooney, Ms TA Douglas, Dr DP Geraghty•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial 2hrs practicals weekly (13 wks) • prereq CRA273 • assessfinal theory exam (50%), continuous assessment (50%).• req Williams MH, Nutrition for Fitness and Sport, Wm

C BrownThompson RF, The Brain: a Neuroscience Primer,

Freeman.Courses: S3E(4) E3J (+OC)

Biomedical Science 2 (Pharmacology &Pathophysiology)

Unit enrolment code CRA386Gives the student a good understanding of abnormalfunctions that may occur in the human body, and theuse of pharmacological agents to correct them. Aknowledge of receptor theory and pharmacokinetics aswell as the concepts of pathophysiology are given.

• staff Dr DG Wright, Dr DP Geraghty, Mr RJ Phillips•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrs lecture, 3 hrspractical/tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq CRA273,385 • assess mid-sem test, seminar presentation,assignment, final exam.• req McCance KL and Huether SE, Pathophysiology,

The Biological Basis for Disease in Adults and Children,3rd edn, Mosby, St Louis, 1998

Rang HP and Dale MM, Pharmacology, 2nd edn,Churchill Livingstone, Melb.

Courses: E3J S3E(4) (+OC)

Clinical Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code CRA352

Teaches the clinical significance of and the analyticalmethods employed for the following: electrolyte andacid/base balance; pancreatic and gastric function,including malabsorption; liver function; calcium andphosphate metabolism; purine synthesis and excretion;enzyme analysis; cardiac isoenzymes; and the use ofautomated clinical chemistry analysers.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical

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weekly (13 wks) • prereq CRA251 • assess practical andtheory exams (55%), laboratory report and assignments(45%).• req Kaplan LA and Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry


Courses: M3E

Clinical Chemistry 3 (Endocrinology)Unit enrolment code CRA353

Gives an understanding of the metabolism and functionof hormones; and includes: the laboratory investigationof disorders of hormonal function including thyroid,pituitary, adrenal, hypothalamic, ovarian, testicular andrenal hormones; the use of tumour markers inoncology; and other specialised aspects of clinicalchemistry tests such as therapeutic drug monitoring,toxicology, iron studies and lipid disorders.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr BR Day •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrslecture, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq CRA251, KJC263 • assess practical and theoryexams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%).• req Kaplan LA and Pesce AJ, Clinical Chemistry


Courses: M3E

General PathologyUnit enrolment code CRA312

Integrates the various biomedical science disciplinesfrom the viewpoint of disease processes and organsystems. The unit involves a laboratory report, researchproject, seminar and examination. Students arerequired to gain laboratory experience in recognisedclinical laboratories.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr L Schmidtke •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2• assess essay (30%), verbal presentation (25%),assignment (poster) (25%), theory exam in wk 7 (20%);and 4 wks professional practice completed tosatisfaction.Courses: M3E

Haematology 2Unit enrolment code CRA332

Is a systematic investigation of the anaemias,leukaemias, myeloproliferative disorders and otherblood dyscrasias, including laboratory identificationand investigations of these conditions.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr D Heathcote •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3hrs practical, 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly• prereq CRA231 • assess mid-sem and final exams,practical reports and practical exam.

• req McKenzie SE, Textbook of Hematology, 2nd edn,Williams and Wilkins, 1996.

Courses: M3E

Human Molecular BiologyUnit enrolment code CRA300

Introduces students to the concepts of molecularbiology and genetics and their relevance to thebiomedical sciences. Topics include: the role of thechromosomes in the transmission of geneticinformation; the mechanisms of genetic expression; thegenetic basis of some common diseases; some basictechniques used in molecular biology; and theapplication of molecular biology techniques indiagnotic medicine.• staff Dr PA Mooney, Ms TA Douglas, Mr DA Kunde•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 6 hrs weekly – wks 1-5: 4hrs lectures and 2 hrs practical; weeks 6-13: 2 hrslectures and 4 hrs practical • prereq CRA171 • coreqKJC263 • assess mid-sem exam (10%), assignment(10%), practical workbook and reports (30%), project(15%), final exam (35%).Courses: E3J S3E(4) (+OC)

ImmunologyUnit enrolment code CRA321

Gives students an understanding of the immune systemand its functions. Topics include: defence mechanismsagainst infectious agents; antigens, antibodies andrelated immunological substances; diseases of theimmune system; application of immunologicalreactions for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease;or identification of various substances.• staff Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2 hrs lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks), 3hrs practicals (9 wks) • prereq CRA171, or completionof one year of an approved degree • assess theoryexams (55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%).• req Weir DM and Stewart J, Immunology, 8th edn,

Churchill Livingstone, 1997or Peakman M and Vergani D, Basic and Clinical

Immunology, Churchill Livingstone, 1997.Courses: E3J S3E(4) (+OC)

Immunology (MLS)Unit enrolment code CRA311

Gives students an understanding of the immune systemand its functions. Topics include: defence mechanismsagainst infectious agents; antigens, antibodies andrelated immunological substances; diseases of theimmune system; the application of immunologicalreactions for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease;and the use of immunological techniques as analyticaltools in the clinical and forensic laboratory• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr BR Day, Mr DA Kunde •Ltn, int •12.5%

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•sem 1 – 2 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorial , 3 hrs practicalweekly (13 wks) • prereq CRA171, completion of oneyear of an approved degree • assess theory exams(55%), laboratory reports and assignments (45%).• req Weir DM and Stewart J, Immunology, 8th edn,

Churchill Livingstone, 1997or Peakman M and Vergani D, Basic and Clinical

Immunology, Churchill Livingstone, 1997.Courses: M3E

Medical Microbiology AUnit enrolment code CRA342

Introduces students to diagnostic medical bacteriology.Skills taught include: processing of clinical specimens,recognition of normal microbiota, identification ofpathogens and the undertaking of appropriateantimicrobial susceptibility tests. Students learn:aspects of laboratory safety, epidemiology,pathogenesis and control of infectious diseases;antimicrobial agents and development of resistance;infection control; rapid and automated diagnostictechnology; quality control; media preparation andwaste management.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr S Tristram •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 hrslectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq KQA226 • assess theory and practical exams,practical reports.• req Bailey WR, Bailey and Scott’s Diagnostic

Microbiology, Mosby, St Louis, 1994.Courses: M3E

Medical Microbiology BUnit enrolment code CRA343

Builds on CRA342, introducing students to otheraspects of diagnostic microbiology, with an emphasisbeing placed on virology, parasitology and mycology.Aspects of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, control andtreatment of infectious diseases are addressed; aknowledge of diagnostic laboratory proceduresincluding rapid and automated methods is developed;and good professional laboratory practice includinglaboratory safety, waste management and qualitycontrol are taught.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr S Tristram •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrslectures, 1-hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq KQA226 • assess practical reports; theory andpractical exams.• req Bailey WR, Bailey and Scott’s Diagnostic

Microbiology, Mosby, St Louis, 1994.Courses: M3E

Transfusion ScienceUnit enrolment code CRA333

Covers the major blood group systems of relevance totransfusion, as well as the theoretical basis of common

transfusion testing practices. The practical sessionsconcentrate on the skills of blood grouping, antibodyscreening and crossmatching. Additionally, thedonation of blood products and the management oftransfusion services are explored. Haemolytic disease ofthe newborn and the adverse effects of bloodtransfusion are also studied in detail.• N.B. restricted to students enrolled in M3E

• staff Mr D Heathcote •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hrpractical, 2-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)• prereq CRA311 • assess mid-sem and final exams,practical reports and practical exam.• req Quinley, ED Immunohaematology Principles and

Practice, 2nd edn, JB Lippincott, 1998.Courses: M3E

Chemistry – School of AppliedScience

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Chemistry 1Unit enrolment code KJC103

Is a core unit for the Chemistry major, and for Science,Medical Laboratory Science and Aquaculture students,providing them with the fundamental knowledge andconcepts in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.Inorganic Chemistry covers atomic structure, bondingtheories and the systematic chemistry of s- and p- blockelements. Organic Chemistry deals with thepreparation and reactions of the major classes oforganic compounds including industrial applications.Physical Chemistry involves a study ofelectrochemistry, equilibria, the behaviour of gases,kinetics, thermodynamics and solutions.• staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam, Dr B Reedy, Dr ASeen •Ltn, Brn, int •25% •full year – 3 hrs lectures, 3hrs practical weekly (26 wks) • prereq *CH856 orKJC162 • assess assignments (20%), practical work(20%), 3-hr and 2-hr end-of-sem exams (60%).• req McWilliam D, Organic Chemistry, Univ Tas (Ltn),

1997Brown TL et al, Chemistry: the Central Science, 7th edn,

Prentice Hall, NJ, 1997.Courses: C3A E3J M3E S3E(2) S3E(5) S3E(9)

Chemistry for AquacultureUnit enrolment code KJC171

Is for students with no previous knowledge ofChemistry who intend to study Aquaculture (see alsoKJC162). The unit provides the background andfundamental knowledge in chemistry required forAquaculture and highlights applications in this area. Inall other respects, this unit has the same objectives asKJC161.

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• staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial, 2 hrs practicalweekly (13 wks) • assess assignments (20%), practicalwork (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Bettelheim FA and March J, Introduction to

General, Organic and Biochemistry, 5th edn, SaundersCollege, NY, 1998.

Courses: S1A S2A

Chemistry for Life SciencesUnit enrolment code KJC161

Is for students with no previous knowledge ofChemistry who intend to study science, particularly thebiological sciences (see also KJC162). The unit providesthe background and fundamental knowledge inchemistry required for these areas and highlightsapplications in this area. It includes an introduction tothe properties and structure of matter, physical andchemical changes, and simple bonding theory. Solutionbehaviour, concentration and related calculations arecovered together with acids, bases and the pH scale.General reaction types, the properties of some commonelements, the gas laws, nuclear chemistry and oxidationand reduction are also covered.• staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial, 2 hrs practicalweekly (13 wks) • assess assignments (20%), practicalwork (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Bettelheim FA and March J, Introduction to


Courses: C3A E3J S3E(2)

Introduction to BiochemistryUnit enrolment code KJC162

Extends the concepts established in KJC161 (or KJC171)and applies them to biological systems, concentratingon biochemicals and their interconversions. The unitcovers basic organic chemistry, pH and buffers, the mainclasses of biochemicals, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates,DNA, and their synthesis and breakdown.• staff Dr SJ Edwards •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrslectures, 1 hr tutorial, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq KJC161 or KJC171 • assess assignments (20%),practical work (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Bettelheim FA and March J, Introduction to


Courses: C3A E3J S1A S2A S3E(2)

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Analytical and Environmental Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code KJC252

Encompasses a theoretical and practical treatment ofquantitative analytical chemistry. Methods for

sampling, digestion of samples and separation ofsample constituents are surveyed. Classical methods ofanalysis (gravimetric and titrimetric) are studied indetail throughout this unit. Students are introduced toinstrumental methods of analysis through a study ofselected techniques (ultraviolet-visible spectrometry,atomic absorption spectrometry, potentiometry, gaschromatography and liquid chromatography). Thelaboratory component provides experience in theanalysis of real and relevant samples in the monitoringof aquacultural operations, and includes some projectwork.

• staff Prof PW Alexander, Dr BJ Reedy •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrs lectures, 3 hrs practical/tutorialweekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC103 • assess practical/quizzes (40%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Harris DC, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 4th

edn, Freeman, 1995.

Analytical Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code KJC212

Encompasses a theoretical and practical treatment ofquantitative analytical chemistry. Methods forsampling, digestion of samples and separation ofsample constituents are surveyed. Classical methods ofanalysis (gravimetric and titrimetric) are studied indetail throughout this course. Students are introducedto instrumental methods of analysis through a study ofselected techniques (ultraviolet-visible spectrometry,atomic absorption spectrometry, potentiometry, gaschromatography and liquid chromatography). Thelaboratory component provides students withexperience in the analysis of real samples.

• staff Prof PW Alexander, Dr BJ Reedy •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrs lectures, 3 hrs practical/tutorialweekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC103 • assess practical/quizzes (40%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Harris DC, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 4th

edn, Freeman, 1995.Courses: C3A S3E(5)

Biochemistry 1Unit enrolment code KJC263

Is for undergraduates majoring in Chemistry, MedicalLaboratory Science and other life sciences. The unit isan in-depth study of the biochemistry of primarymetabolites (proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids andlipids) and metabolic reactions and pathways; enzymesand enzyme kinetics; biochemical and metabolicdisorders; bioenergetics. In the laboratory, analyticalbiochemical techniques are used to study biochemicalreactions. A concurrent or prior study of KJC231 wouldbe of great advantage to students taking this unit.

• staff Dr SJ Edwards •Ltn, int •25% •full year – 3 hrslectures, 3 hrs practical weekly (26 wks) • prereq

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KJC103 • assess 2 assignment/tests (5% each), end-of-sem exams (70%), lab work (20%).• req Lehninger AL, Nelson DL and Cox MM, Principles

of Biochemistry, 3rd edn, Worth, NY, 1997.Courses: C3A E3J E4J M3E S3E(2) S3E(9) S3E(5)

Biochemistry for AquacultureUnit enrolment code KJC262

Provides an abbreviated outline of the biochemistry offluid systems, and focuses on enzymes and metabolicpathways, biochemical energetics and biochemicalcontrol systems. Introductory laboratory exercises areselected to reinforce the subject matter.• staff Dr SJ Edwards •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 6 hrsweekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC103 • assess practicals andassignments (40%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req tba

Inorganic Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code KJC221

Builds on KJC103 and covers coordination chemistryincluding crystal field theory and an introduction toelectronic spectra. The organometallic chemistry ofmain group elements, redox chemistry of someimportant industrial processes, solid state chemistry,the phase diagram and X-ray diffraction are alsostudied.

• staff Dr A Seen •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrslectures weekly (13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (10wks) • prereq KJC103 • assess final exam (65%),continuous assessment including lab reports (35%).• req Shriver DF et al, Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd edn,

OUP, 1994.Courses: C3A S3E(5)

Organic Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code KJC231

Is designed for students who may later take moreadvanced chemistry units and possibly specialise inorganic chemistry, or for students majoring in the lifesciences and preparing for a course in biochemistry.The unit extends the chemistry of previously coveredfunctional groups and also includes polyenes andnucleophilic aromatic substitutions. Conformationalanalysis and stereochemistry are covered in conjunctionwith basic synthetic strategy and the chemistry of somebiologically important molecules. Spectroscopictechniques including UV, IR, NMR and MS areintroduced and used in structural determination.

• staff Dr J Ryan •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrslectures, 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks) • prereqKJC103 • assess assignment/test (5%), lab work (20%),mid-sem exam (15%), final exam (60%).• req McMurray J, Organic Chemistry, 4th edn, Brooks-

Cole, 1996

Laboratory Procedures and Experimental Techniques, 3rdedn, (School of Applied Science).

Courses: C3A S3E(5)

Physical Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code KJC242

Provides a theoretical basis for understanding thebehaviour of all chemical systems. Chemicalthermodynamics, equilibrium and kinetics arefundamental to all chemical disciplines, includingorganic, inorganic, analytical and industrial chemistry,because they answer questions about ‘how far’ and‘how fast’ a chemical reaction will proceed, if it willproceed at all. The unit also covers topics onequilibrium electrochemistry and its applications, aswell as providing an introduction to molecularspectroscopy. In the practical component of this unit,students are introduced to important kinetic,spectroscopic and electrochemical techniques, anddevelop the ability to analyse rigorously their datausing modern statistical and spreadsheet software.

• staff Dr BJ Reedy, Prof PW Alexander •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrs lectures, 4 hrs practical/tutorialsession weekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC103 and *MT841 orequiv • assess assignment (20%), practical work (20%),3-hr final exam (60%).• req Atkins PW, Physical Chemistry, 6th edn, OUP,

1998.Courses: C3A S3E(5)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Analytical and Environmental ChemistryUnit enrolment code KJC372

Examines the methods used by chemists in monitoringthe environment, sample collection and the preparationand preservation of gases, waters and solids for organicand inorganic chemical analysis; and gravimetric,volumetric and instrumental methods of chemicalanalysis. Topics include: particulates and exogenoussubstances in air; transfer mechanisms of air-bornesubstances into the water cycle; natural physical andchemical cycles for water, oxygen, carbon, nitrogen andsulphur; soil/water interactions; sources, nature andcontrol of exogenous substances; pollution; toxins,metallogens, fungicides, herbicides, pesticides,insecticides, piscicides, and disposed industrialdomestic and rural products; Eh, pH and dissolvedoxygen, measurement and data interpretation;electrochemistry, electrolytes, electrochemical cells,conductivity, principles of aqueous corrosion;techniques of control of corrosion of metals; andlaboratory procedures using atomic absorption, andUV/Vis spectrophotometers, ion selective electrodes,and conductivity bridge.

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• N.B. generally restricted to Aquaculture andEnvironmental Technology students

• staff tba •Ltn, int •12% •sem 2 – 2 hrs lectures, 3hrs practical weekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC162 • assessfinal exam (60%), continuous assessment including labreports (40%).• req Manahan SE, Environmental Chemistry, 6th edn,

Lewis, Boca Raton, 1994.Courses: N3M(EnvT) S2A

Inorganic Chemistry 3Unit enrolment code KJC322

Builds on KJC221 and involves extension of crystal fieldtheory and the detailed study of the electronic spectraof complexes. The reaction mechanisms of d-blockcomplexes, the organometallic chemistry of transitionmetals and applications in homogenous catalysis,bioinorganic chemistry, and mass balances in industrialprocesses are also studied.

• staff Dr A Seen •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrslectures weekly (13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (10wks) • prereq KJC221 • assess final exam (65%),continuous assessment including lab reports (35%).• req Shriver DF et al, Inorganic Chemistry, 2nd edn,

OUP, 1994.Courses: S3E(5)

Instrumental Chemistry 3Unit enrolment code KJC311

Provides students with a thorough knowledge ofmodern instrumental methods commonly used inAnalytical Chemistry. The chemical and physicalprinciples underpinning a wide range of instrumentaltechniques (e.g. computer methods UV, FTIR, MS, AAS,GFAAS, XRF, ISE, ASV, FIA, CFA, Polarography, TLC,GPC, IC, GC, HPLC and capillary electrophoresis) arestudied in depth. The laboratory program developspractical expertise with methods discussed in lectures.In addition, students are required to plan and carry outan environmental analysis using one or moreinstrumental techniques. Students gain an appreciationof the working principles, applicability, advantages anddisadvantages, sensitivity, sample requirements anderrors of the instrumental techniques covered in thisunit.

• staff Prof PW Alexander, Assoc Prof DC McWilliam,Dr BJ Reedy •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lectures,3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC212 • assesspractical work/assignments (40%), 3-hr final exam(60%).• req Skoog DA, Holler FJ and Niemann TA, Principles

of Instrumental Analysis, 5th edn, Saunders, 1998.Courses: C3A S3E(5)

Organic Chemistry 3Unit enrolment code KJC332

Is an extension of KJC231, with further studies inorganic chemistry. Topics include molecular structuredetermination by spectroscopic methods (UV, IR,C13NMR, MS), heterocyclic chemistry with reference tobiological examples and natural products, andadvanced synthetic strategy including retrosynthesisand organometallics. Pericyclic reactions,photochemistry, free radical chemistry, and mechanisticorganic chemistry are covered as well as applications inindustrial and pharmaceutical chemistry.

• staff Dr J Ryan •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrslectures and 3 hrs practical weekly (13 wks) • prereqKJC231 Organic Chemistry 2 • assess assignment/test(5%), lab work (20%), mid-sem exam (15%), final exam(60%).• req McMurray J, Organic Chemistry, 4th edn, Brooks-

Cole, 1996Laboratory Procedures and Experimental Techniques, 3rd

edn, (School of Applied Science).Courses: C3A S3E(5)

Physical Chemistry 3Unit enrolment code KJC341

Applies the thermodynamic and kinetic theorydeveloped in KJC242 to real chemical systems withindustrial applications. These include the surfacechemistry and kinetics of heterogenous catalysts andthe kinetics of both free radical and condensationpolymerisation. Other topics covered include non-equilibrium electrochemistry and a development of thetheory of molecular symmetry which is then applied tovibrational spectroscopy (infrared and Raman) and tomolecular bonding schemes. In the practical componentof the unit, students are exposed to the experimentalaspects of these topics and further develop their skillsin data handling and anlysis.

• staff Dr BJ Reedy, Prof PW Alexander •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lectures/tutorial session weekly(13 wks), 4 hrs practical weekly (8 wks) • prereq KJC242• assess assignment (20%), practical work (20%), 3-hrfinal exam (60%).• req Atkins PW, Physical Chemistry, 6th edn, OUP,

1998.Courses: C3A S3E(5)

Science Project (Chemistry)Unit enrolment code KJC353

Enables third-year students in the Chemistryprofessional major to use and develop their chemicalknowledge and analytical expertise in tackling anapplied or research project. It involves a search of thecurrent literature, a concentrated and extended period

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of laboratory work, and results in the production of adetailed written report.

• staff Assoc Prof DC McWilliam •Ltn, int, dist.ed•25% •full year – 6 hrs weekly (26 wks) • prereqKJC231, 221, 212, and 242 • coreq KJC332, 322, 311, and341 • assess seminar (15%), report (85%).Courses: S3E(5)

HONOURS UNITS

Chemistry Honours Full time/Part time(BAppSc)

Unit enrolment code KJC400/401The honours program aims to (a) develop written skillsto a level appropriate for the submission of a paper fora refereed journal; (b) develop oral communicationsskills to a level appropriate for the delivery of apresentation at a national conference; (c) develop theability to acquire relevant information on a particularsubfield from the published literature and to synthesisea systematic and logical review which identifies keyissues, concepts and theory; (d) provide practicalresearch training through a specialised project tofacilitate the design and conduct of futureinvestigations in the chosen subfield and related areas;and (e) prepare candidates for undertaking higherdegrees by research.

Content varies to accommodate staffing constraints andthe candidate’s individual program. However, allcandidates pursue a program of courseworkcomprising 40% of total assessment and a 60% researchcomponent as follows:

(a) Coursework – specialist lectures, seminars andassigned reading in areas of advanced Chemistry,specific both to the project and of a more generalnature;

(b) Research project – a clearly defined program oforiginal research in a field of Chemistry.

• staff Prof PW Alexander, Dr SJ Edwards, Assoc ProfDC McWilliam, Dr BJ Reedy, Dr J Ryan, Dr A Seen•Ltn, int •100%/50% •full year – weekly seminarsand/or consulation with supervisor; lab/fieldwork• prereq a sound bachelor degree with generally creditlevel or better in the final 3 sem of the Chemistry major(or an appropriate alternative background approved byFaculty) • assess coursework seminar (10%), 2x3-hrexams (30%), thesis (50%), seminar presentation ofthesis results (10%).• req tba, depending on subfield chosen.Courses: S4C

Chemistry – School of ChemistryThe units offered by the School of Chemistry providetraining both for those who wish to take up a career inchemistry and for those who wish to take chemistry tosupport specialist studies in another discipline. Tobecome professional chemists, students will normallycomplete study programs within the BSc degree, but itis also possible to take Chemistry units within the BA orBEc degree or the BSc-BE and BSc-LLB combineddegrees. For those interested in teaching chemistry, theBSc-BTeach or BSc(Hons)-BTeach combinations arerecommended.

Students wishing to major in chemistry will take as aminimum the following:

Unit title weight sem campus code

Chemistry 1A 25% [fy] [H] KRA110Chemistry 2 33.33% [fy] [H] KRA200

and at least 50% load of chemistry at third year; ORalternatively as follows:Analytical & Environmental

Chemistry 16.67% [2] [H] KRA203Chemistry for Life Sciences 16.67% [1] [H] KRA205Chemistry 3B 25% [fy] [H] KRA302Instrumental Analytical


Natural Products 12.5% [1] [H] KRA305

KRA110 or KRA130 are the required first-year units leading to amajor in chemistry. An alternative major commencing fromKRA130 has been introduced to allow students with a particularinterest in bio-organic and analytical chemistry to obtain a fullmajor in chemistry. In some circumstances students may beadmitted (on approval of the Head of School) to KRA200 aftersuccessful completion of KRA130 providing they satisfy theMathematics prerequisite for KRA110.

KRA110 has prerequisites TCE Chemistry C (*CH856) and TCEMathematics C (*MT841) or HSC equivalent; andKRA130 has prerequisites TCE Chemistry C (*CH856) and TCEMathematics (*MT730 or *MT841) or HSC equivalent.

Both fundamental and applied aspects of chemistry are covered inall units, but the following units are designed to cover appliedchemistry of value to both chemistry majors and students withinterests in other sciences:Analytical & Environmental

Chemistry 16.67% [2] [H] KRA203Instrumental Analytical


Natural Products 12.5% [1] [H] KRA305Chemistry for Life Sciences 16.67% [1] [H] KRA205

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Students intending to take Chemistry as a supportingsubject may enrol in KRA110 or KRA130.

For students who intend to become professionalchemists it is worthwhile keeping in mind therequirements of The Royal Australian ChemicalInstitute for corporate membership. The Institute,which is the only professional body representingchemists in Australia, requires at least three years studyof chemistry at an approved tertiary level, including, inthird year, the equivalent of at least 50% devoted to theprinciples of chemistry, or at least 16% devoted to theprinciples of chemistry plus at least 50% devoted toother chemistry based material. In addition, the coursemust include mathematics or physics to at least first-year level.

The school also offers programs of study leading to theBachelor of Science with Honours, the GraduateDiploma in Science (Chemistry), the Graduate Diplomain Science with Honours (Chemistry) and the Master ofScience Studies, as well as research programs for higherdegrees (Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy).

Assessment: Students will be notified of the methods ofassessment for each unit early in the year. Studentsshould note that considerable weight is placed on thepractical course associated with each unit. To pass theunit, a pass in the practical component is required.

N.B. Students are encouraged to consult with the ChemistryEnrolment Officer, Assoc Prof KJ Cavell, regarding timetableclashes, course problems, or questions in connection withprerequisites.

Note: Chemistry units for Agriculture are to be foundunder Agricultural Science on page 178, 181

Chemistry units for Pharmacy under Pharmacy onpage 522

Chemistry for Medicine under Medicine on page 477

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Chemistry 1AUnit enrolment code KRA110

Provides the essential elements of chemistry requiredby students intending to proceed to further studies inchemistry and is very suitable for students intending tomajor in the physical and biological sciences. Topicsquantify and explore in greater depth much of thematerial covered in TCE Chemistry and include:spectroscopy, physical and chemical equilibria,thermodynamics and kinetics; a quantum mechanicalapproach to bonding; solid state chemistry, descriptiveinorganic chemistry, the chemistry of organic functionalgroups and the chemistry of biologically importantcompounds, and separation techniques in analyticalchemistry. Laboratory sessions are designed to increase

students’ manipulative skills and, where possible, toreinforce the lecture program.

• staff Dr R Thomas (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •25%•full year – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (28wks), 8 assignments and weekly 3-hr lab (20 wks)• prereq *CH856 and *MT841 or HSC equiv • m/excl allother first year chemistry units • assess 1-hr mid-semtests – sem 1 (5%); sem 2 (5%); 3-hr end-of-sem exams –sem 1 (30%); sem 2 (30%); lab work (20%), assignments(10%).• req a) For students who intend to proceed to second

year chemistryAtkins PW, The Elements of Physical Chemistry, 2nd edn,

OUP, 1996Laboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of ChemistryMcMurry J, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 4th edn,

Brooks/ColeShriver DF, Atkins PW and Langford CH, Inorganic

Chemistry, OUP, 1990b) For students who do not intend to proceed to second

year chemistryAtkins PW and Jones LL, Chemistry, Molecules, Matter

and Change, 3rd edn, Freeman, NYLaboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of ChemistryMcMurry J, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 4th edn,

Brooks/Cole.Courses: S3G S3G(D1) S3G(D2) S3G(D3) S3G(i) S3G(ii)S3G(iv) S3G(v)

Chemistry 1BUnit enrolment code KRA130

Is primarily for those students who do not wish tomajor in bio-organic chemistry or for those notmajoring in chemistry but who wish to enhance theirunderstanding of the subject. Topics include:spectroscopy, equilibria in ionic solutions, kinetics andthermodynamics; bonding, biological inorganicchemistry, the chemistry of organic functional groupsand an introduction to the chemistry of biologicallyimportant compounds, and separation techniques inanalytical chemistry. Laboratory sessions are designedto increase students’ manipulative skills and, wherepossible, to reinforce the lecture program.

• staff Dr R Thomas (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •25%•full year – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (26wks), 8 assignments, weekly 3-hr lab (17 wks) • prereq*CH856 and (*MT730 or *MT841) or HSC equiv • m/excl all other first year chemistry units • assess 1-hrmid-sem tests – sem 1 (5%); sem 2 (5%); 3 hr end-of-semexams – sem 1 (30%); sem 2 (30%); lab work (20%),assignments (10%).• req Atkins PW and Jones LL Chemistry, Molecules,

Matter and Change, 3rd edn, Freeman, NYLaboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of ChemistryMcMurry J, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 4th edn,

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Chemistry of MaterialsUnit enrolment code KRA170

Develops a basic knowledge of chemistry and thechemical principles necessary for understanding theproperties and uses of materials in engineering. Theunit provides an introduction to chemical processes andillustrates the processes encountered by civil,mechanical and electrical engineers. Topics include anintroduction to chemical theory, solution chemistry,electro-chemistry and the chemistry of engineeringmaterials. Potential chemical hazards, relevant safetyprocedures, and selected chemical processes, arediscussed. The importance of chemistry in engineeringdesign, electrical engineering, control engineering, andmunicipal engineering are illustrated.• N.B. restricted to Engineering and Surveying students;taught by School of Chemistry

• staff Dr LA Dunn (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures weekly, 10x2-hr practicalclasses and 13 tutorials • prereq TCE Applied Science –Physical Sciences and *MT841 or HSC equiv • m/exclall other first year chemistry units • assess 3-hr end-of-sem exams (70%), lab (15%), 4 assignments (5%) mid-sem test (10%).• req Lewis R and Evans W, Chemistry, MacMillan, UKLaboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of ChemistryCourses: N3A N3M(E&C) N3M(EP)

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Analytical & Environmental ChemistryUnit enrolment code KRA203

Gives a sound introduction to the principles andpractice underlying quantitative analytical chemistry,including some important instrumental techniques.Topics include: chemistry and behaviour of importantelements and compounds in the environment, with anemphasis on marine chemistry; analytical chemistrywith an emphasis on aqueous systems relevant toenvironmental chemistry as well as industrial and otherapplications; analyses based on chemical equilibria(acid-base, solubility, complexation); spectroscopy (UV-Vis spectrophotometry, fluorimetry, atomic emissionand absorption using flames) and electrochemistry(potentiometry, ion-selective electrodes). Laboratorysessions complement lectures and provide practicalexperience in the analytical methods discussed.Particular emphasis is placed on achieving accurateresults and on the statistical analysis of these results.Some parts of this unit are taught by scientists of theCSIRO Marine Laboratories. The unit not only meetsthe needs of chemists but has direct relevance tostudents with interests in earth sciences, life sciences

and environmental studies.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with either tutorials or laboratory workshould please consult the Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Prof PR Haddad, Prof AJ Canty •Hbt, int•16.67% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures weekly, 13 tutorials,excursion to CSIRO Marine Labs, field work samplingtechniques excursion and 4-hr lab weekly (13 wks)• prereq KRA110 or KRA130 • assess 3-hr and 2-hrpaper, includes questions relating to lab work (75%),lab work (25%).• req Harris DC, Quantitative Chemical Analysis, 4th

edn, Freeman, 1995.Courses: S3G S3G(D2) S3G(D3) S3G(i) S3G(ii) S3G(v)

Chemistry 2Unit enrolment code KRA200

Builds on KRA110 and consolidates the theoretical andpractical framework required by students who intendto major in chemistry or who need additional chemistryto support their studies in other science areas. Emphasisis placed on the application of modern techniques in theelucidation of chemical structure, the physical andchemical properties and synthesis of organic, bio-inorganic, inorganic and organometallic compounds(especially coordination complexes and elements in themain group), an introduction to solid state chemistryand the mechanisms of chemical reactions. The physicalchemistry lectures provide some of the necessarytheoretical background in kinetics, thermodynamicsand electrochemistry required to understand thebehaviour of chemical systems. The laboratory programreinforces concepts introduced in lectures and givesstudents experience in good laboratory practice.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with either tutorials or laboratory workshould please consult the Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Dr MA Hitchman (Coordinator) •Hbt, int•33.33% •full year – 3x1-hr lectures weekly (28 wks), a1-hr tutorial, 4-hr lab (27 wks) • prereq KRA110 orKRA130 with prior approval of HoS for exceptionalstudents • assess end-of-sem exams – sem 1, 2x2-hrpapers (35%); sem 2 – 2x2-hr papers (35%), labassessment (25%); assignments and tests (5%).• req Atkins PW, The Elements of Physical Chemistry,

2nd edn, OUP, 1997Laboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of Chemistry, 1998Morrison RT and Boyd RN, Organic Chemistry, 7th edn,

Prentice Hall 1998Shriver DR, Atkins PW and Langford CH, Inorganic

Chemistry, 2nd edn, OUP, 1994Smart L and Moore E, Solid State Chemistry, Chapman

& HallWilliamson KL, Macroscale and Microscale Experiments,

DC Heath, 2nd edn, 1994.Courses: S3G S3G(ii)

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Chemistry for Life SciencesUnit enrolment code KRA205

Covers organic and inorganic aspects of chemistry, withparticular emphasis on the interrelationship ofchemistry with the life sciences. Lectures includeaspects of spectroscopic techniques applicable to a widerange of chemical studies, followed by lectures in:stereochemistry; advanced functional group chemistry,particularly relating structure to properties; bio-organicchemistry and principles of bio-inorganic chemistry.The unit is of interest to students majoring in bio-organic chemistry or those wishing to strengthen theirchemical background for further studies, particularly inthe biochemical, biological and microbiological areas,and is a suitable prerequisite for KRA305, for studentsnot enrolled in KRA200. Laboratory sessions includeexperiments illustrating specific lecture topics,identification, and small scale preparation of organicand inorganic compounds.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with either tutorials or laboratory workshould please consult the Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Dr AJ Blackman (Coordinator) •Hbt, int•16.67% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures weekly, 12 tutorials,4-hr lab weekly (13 wks) • prereq KRA110 or KRA130• m/excl KRA200, KRA222, KRA262 • assess 3-hr and2-hr paper (75%), lab assessments (20%), assignments(5%).• req Laboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of

ChemistryBruice PA, Organic Chemistry, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall,

1998Williamson KL, Macroscale and Microscale Experiments,

2nd edn, DC Heath, 1994.Courses: S3G S3G(D2) S3G(i) S3G(v)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Biosynthesis & Function of NaturalProducts

Unit enrolment code KRA305Highlights the chemistry of important naturallyoccurring organic and inorganic compounds from boththe terrestrial and marine environment. The principlesof biosynthesis of the major groups of secondarymetabolites and the chemistry and properties ofselected natural products (marine natural products andthe alkaloids) are introduced. The role that thesecompounds play in the natural environment areemphasised (chemical ecology). Aspects of biologicalinorganic chemistry are included. The laboratoryprogram is devoted to the testing for, and the isolationand identification of, natural products found inTasmania. An excursion will illustrate collecting and

testing in the field.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with laboratory work should please consultthe Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Dr AJ Blackman (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 28x1-hr lectures, 4-hr lab weekly (10 wks), anexcursion • prereq KRA200 or KRA205 or KRA236 orKRA222 • assess 2-hr end-of-semester exam (65%), labassessment (35%).• req Laboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of

ChemistryMann J, Chemical Aspects of Biosynthesis, Oxford

Chemistry Primers, 1994.Courses: S3G S3G(ii)

Chemistry 3AUnit enrolment code KRA301

Is a core unit in chemistry of interest to chemistrymajors, especially those proceeding to higher degreesand to employment as professional chemists. Somebasic computing skills are desirable but not essential forthis unit, which provides students with a firm grasp ofmodern chemical theory and industrial chemistry, andcovering selected areas of both physical and inorganicchemistry. Topics are selected from surface chemistry,extractive metallurgy, pulp and paper chemistry;kinetics and catalysis; molecular thermo-dynamics;electrochemistry; advanced thermodynamics; electronicstructure and bonding in transition metal compounds;symmetry and group theory; chemistry of main groupelements; and solid state theory.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with laboratory work should please consultthe Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Dr MA Hitchman (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •25%•full year – 42x1-hr lectures, 126 hrs lab • prereqKRA200 • assess end-of-sem exams – sem 1 2-hr exam(32.5%), sem 2 2-hr exam (32.5%), lab assessment (30%),assignments (5%).• req Atkins PW and Jones LL, Chemistry, Molecules,

Matter and Change, 3rd edn, Freeman, NYShriver DR, Atkins PW and Langford CH, Inorganic

Chemistry, 2nd edn, OUP, 1994.Courses: S3G S3G(ii)

Chemistry 3BUnit enrolment code KRA302

Rounds out students’ basic training in organic andorganometallic chemistry and emphasises theincreasing interaction between inorganic and organicchemistry. Topics are selected from: advancedspectroscopy and its use in structure elucidation; thechemistry of reactive intermediates; organic synthesis;heterocyclic chemistry; organometallic chemistry; andaspects of homogeneous catalysis. This unit is of

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interest to chemistry majors and students studyingbiochemistry, microbiology and the biological sciences.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with laboratory work should please consultthe Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Dr BF Yates (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •25% •fullyear – 41x1-hr lectures, 126 hrs lab • prereq 33.33% fromyr-2 units • assess 2-hr exam at end of each sem (65%),lab assessment (30%), assignments (5%).• req Laboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of

ChemistryMorrison RT and Boyd RN, Organic Chemistry, 6th edn,

Prentice Hall 1992Moody CJ and Whitham GH, Reactive Intermediates,

OUP, 1992Silverstein RM, Bassler GC and Morrill TC,

Spectrometric Identification of Organic Compounds, 5thedn, Wiley, 1991

Williamson KL, Macroscale and Microscale Experiments,2nd edn, DC Heath, 1994.

Courses: S3G S3G(ii)

Instrumental Analytical ChemistryUnit enrolment code KRA303

Concentrates on giving a sound foundation to thetheory and application of modern instrumentaltechniques, explaining how these are applied tochemical analysis. Topics are selected from:chromatographic separation techniques – ionchromatography, high performance liquidchromatography, solid phase extraction, capillaryelectrophoresis and gas chromatography;electroanalytical methods – voltammetry andamperometry; spectroscopy – atomic absorption/emission, flameless techniques and hyphenatedmethods; flow analysis – flow injection, and on-lineprocess stream analysis; and the application of qualityassurance principles in an analytical laboratory.• N.B. Students who would like to do this unit but have atimetable problem with laboratory work should please consultthe Head of School or unit coordinator.

• staff Prof PR Haddad, Dr BV O’Grady •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 2x1-hr lectures and 4-hr lab weekly(13 wks) • prereq KRA252 or KRA203 or KRA200• assess 3-hr end-of-sem exam (65%); lab assessment(35%).Courses: S3G S3G(ii)

HONOURS UNITS

Chemistry (Honours) Full time/Part time Unit enrolment code KRA400/401

Consists of advanced coursework and research in oneor more of physical or inorganic or organic chemistry oran approved sub-field of chemistry. Approval may alsobe given for joint courses of study between chemistry

and another discipline. Coursework covers advancedareas of chemistry, and the Head of School mayprescribe further studies chosen from third-year units.The laboratory work consists principally of researchunder supervision as approved by the Head of School.The School produces a booklet each year describing theprojects available.• N.B. Honours may be commenced early in the year, ormid-year

• staff Dr MA Hitchman (Coordinator) •Hbt, int•KRA400: 100%/KRA401: 50% •full year – 4x11-hrcourses in sem 1; full-year research project • prereqChemistry major (50% of third year chemistry)including one of KRA301 or KRA302 • assess exams(40%), thesis and seminar (60%).Courses: S4E S6X

POSTGRADUATE CHEMISTRY UNITS

Graduate Diploma in Science withHonours (Chemistry)

Unit enrolment code KRA500/501Has the same objectives as KRA400/401. Full time/parttime ‘umbrella’ code.Courses: S6X

Honours unitUnit enrolment code KRA583

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Science(Chemistry) course who undertake units fromChemistry honours courses use this code if enrolling inan 8.33% (3 point) unit.Courses: S6D


Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Science(Chemistry) course who undertake units fromChemistry honours courses use this code if enrolling intwo 8.33% (3 point) units or a single 16.67% (6 point)unit.Courses: S6D


Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Science(Chemistry) course who undertake units fromChemistry honours courses use this code if enrolling inunits with a total weight of 25% (9 points).Courses: S6D

ProjectUnit enrolment code KRA580

For details of this unit, contact the School of Chemistry.Courses: S6D

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Chinese – School of AsianLanguages and Studies

Coordinator: Dr Mobo CF Gao.The School of Asian Languages and Studies at Hobartoffers two undergraduate courses in Chinese.

1) Diploma in Modern Languages (Chinese)

For those with or without degrees who wish to upgradetheir language competence. Students must consult thehead of the Chinese section before enrolling. They willneed to have successfully completed HMC100 or TCEChinese Stage 4 (HA), or equivalent. The courseconsists of two or three years part time study andinvolves 50% at 200 level in Chinese, and 50% at 300level in Chinese.

2) Major in Chinese for students enrolled ina bachelor degree

The student who has successfully completed the major(i.e. to third year) will have competence in speakingand understanding modern standard Chinese and inreading modern books, journals and newspapers.Though simplified characters, which are used inmainland China, are taught as a priority, traditionalcharacters are also introduced gradually so that thestudent will be able to read original materials that arepublished in Hong Kong and Taiwan.

HMC100 and HMC200 are intended to teach thestudent the four basic and essential macro-skills(speaking, listening, reading and writing modernstandard Chinese).The level 300 units HMC301 and HMC302 build on theskills from levels 100 and 200 Chinese and are intendedto bring the student’s competence in the four macro-skills to a higher level; HMC303 is intended tointroduce basic elements of Chinese culture andcontemporary society and at the same time to furtherdevelop language skills; HMC304 is intended to teachthe skills of decoding the Chinese mass media;HMC305 is a vocational unit developing skills inbusiness Chinese using computers; HMC306 teachesthe student classical Chinese; and HMC307 is a modernChinese literature unit.

Agreements have been reached between the Universityof Tasmania and two Chinese universities, Nankai andJiangxi Normal, to run a summer course from mid-December to mid-February. Students will have theopportunity to undertake an eight-week intensivecourse of Chinese language, plus culture and socialactivity studies. There are two summer courses: one at alower level for students who have passed HMC100, andone at a higher level for students who have passedHMC201 and HMC202. Upon successful completion,students of the lower level course will be credited with

HMC201 (25%) and/or HMC202 (25%); and students ofthe higher level course will be credited with HMC301(25%) and/or HMC302 (25%).

Students with a high score in TCE Chinese Stage 4 orequivalent, upon recommendation of the Coordinatorof the Chinese section, should enrol in level 200 Chineseunits, but this does not automatically mean thatstudents so enrolled will receive credit for level 100units. Advanced and native (including dialect), oradvanced speakers enrol in level 300 units inconsultation with the Head of the Chinese section.

Units offered in 1999


100 level

Chinese 1 25% [fy] [HL] HMC100

200 level

Chinese 2 Language Skills A 25% [fy] [HL] HMC201Chinese 2 Language Skills B 25% [fy] [HL] HMC202

300 level

Chinese Speaking andListening Skills 25% [fy] [HL] HMC301

Chinese Reading andWriting Skills 12.5% [1] [HL] HMC302

Chinese Mass Media [a] 12.5% [1] [HL] HMC304Computer-Related Chinese

Business and Office Writing 12.5% [2] [Hf] HMC305Classical Chinese 25% [fy] [Hf] HMC306Modern Chinese Literature 12.5% [2] [HL] HMC307

[a] HMC100 is a sufficient prerequisite for HMC303 forstudents from other faculties or Schools.

Students undertaking a major in Chinese may progressaccording to one of the following three routes:

Route (a):

HMC100 (25%), HMC201 (25%), HMC202 (25%),HMC301 (25%), HMC302 (12.5%)

Route (b):

HMC201 (25%), HMC202 (25%) + 62.5% at the 300 level

Route (c) Double major:

112.5% at 300 level of units in Chinese.

Students wishing to undertake a double major inChinese will be required to take, in addition to theirmajor in Chinese, a further 62.5% at level 300. Priorconsultation with the Coordinator of Chinese section isrequired.Notes:

Degree students may not enrol in a lower and higherlevel of the same language concurrently.Degree students may not enrol in a lower level afterthey have passed a higher level of the same language.

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LEVEL 100 UNIT

Chinese 1Unit enrolment code HMC100

(Hobart and Launceston) Develops competence inbasic spoken and written Chinese (simplifiedcharacters). Oral/aural classes, language laboratorysessions and video classes as well as reading andwriting classes feature in the learning of Chinese.• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •25% •full year – 3x1-hrlectures , 3x1-hr tutorials weekly (26 wks) • assessweekly exercises (20%), continuous assessment ofaural/oral work (25%), midyear oral exam (10%), 1-hrtest in June (10%), final aural/oral (15%), 2-hr exam inNov (20%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Chinese 2 Language Skills AUnit enrolment code HMC201

(Hobart and Launceston) Further develops the twomacroskills of listening and speaking.• N.B. may be taken as HMA234/334

• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •25% •full year – (4 hrs) 2lectures, 2 tutorials weekly, (26 wks) • prereq HMC100or TCE Chinese Stage 4 (HA), or equiv • m/exclHMA234/334 • assess classwork (20%), continuousaural and oral assessment (40%), 2-hr exam in June(20%), 3-hr exam in Nov (20%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C

Chinese 2 Language Skills BUnit enrolment code HMC202

(Hobart and Launceston) Further develops the twomacroskills of reading and writing.• N.B. may be studied as HMA235/335

• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •25% •full year – 5 hrsfortnightly (26 wks) • prereq HMC100 or TCE ChineseStage 4 (HA), or equiv • coreq HMC201 • m/exclHMA235/335 • assess continuous aural and oralassessment (40%), 2-hr exam in June (20%), 3-hr exam inNov (40%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Chinese Speaking and Listening SkillsUnit enrolment code HMC301

(Hobart and Launceston) Builds on the competencyachieved by students in HMC201 and HMC202. This unitis obligatory for students who wish to major in Chinese.• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •25% •full year – 3 hrsweekly (26 wks) • prereq HMC201 and HMC202, or

equiv • assess classwork (20%), continuous aural-oralassessment (40%), aural-oral exam in June (20%), aural-oral exam in Nov (20%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C R6F

Chinese Reading and Writing SkillsUnit enrolment code HMC302

(Hobart and Launceston) Builds on the competencyachieved by students in HMC201 and HMC202. This unitis obligatory for students who wish to major in Chinese.• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 hrsweekly (13 wks) • prereq HMC201 and HMC202, orequiv • coreq HMC301 • m/excl HMC202 • assessclasswork (20%), continuous assessment (40%), writtenexam in June (40%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C R6F

Chinese Culture and SocietyUnit enrolment code HMC303

(Hobart and video-link to Launceston) Introduction ofessential elements of Chinese culture and contemporarysociety and further consolidation of the language.• N.B. may be studied as HMA227/327; not offered in 1999

Chinese Mass MediaUnit enrolment code HMC304

(Hobart and video-link to Launceston) Introduction ofessential skills in decoding the Chinese mass media andfurther opportunity to acquire the language.• N.B. rotating unit

• staff Dr CF Gao •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •12.5%•sem 1 – 2 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq HMC201 andHMC202, or equiv • assess classwork (20%), continuousassessment (40%), written exam in Nov (40%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C R6F

Computer-Related Chinese Businessand Office Writing

Unit enrolment code HMC305(Hobart) Provides students with practical writing skillsin dealing with various Chinese business and officialsituations. Skills in word-procssing, spreadsheet andstatistical applications in Chinese are developed.Varieties of official business writing, including productintroduction, news reports, memoranda, tenders,contracts, etc., are covered.• staff Dr T Zheng •Hbt, int, flexible •12.5% •sem 2 –3 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq HMC201 or HMC202, orequiv • assess 6 written assignments (60%), 2-hr examin Nov (40%).Courses: R1A R3A

Classical ChineseUnit enrolment code HMC306

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Classical Chinese from discussing analysis of texts.Through the analysis of selected texts, the unit alsoprovides students with a knowledge of aspects ofClassical Chinese culture such as Chinese philosophy,religion, and ethnic issues.

• staff Dr CF Gao, T Zheng •Hbt, int, flexible •25%•full year – 3 hrs weekly (26 wks) • prereq HMC301and HMC302, or equiv • assess 2 papers (60%), 3-hrexam in Nov (40%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C R6F

Modern Chinese LiteratureUnit enrolment code HMC307

(Hobart, video-link to Launceston) Is a survey of 20th-century Chinese literature as it developed under theinfluence of Japanese, European and Americanliterature. Students read some novels and poetry eachweek.

• staff Dr CF Gao •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •12.5%•sem 2 – 2.5 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq HMC301 andHMC302, or equiv • assess 2,500-word essay (25%), 2tutorial papers (25%), 3-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R1A R3A

Computer Science – Centre forComputer Science and Software

Engineering, School ofEngineering

The Centre offers a computer science curriculum inHobart that aims to produce graduates with knowledgeand skills for a range of careers. In particular, graduateswill have the background to adapt and learn new skillsduring the rapid change expected next century. Aparallel aim is to ensure that graduates have personaland practical skills needed by the computing professionwhen they graduate from the University.The primary focus of the computer science teaching is abasic grounding followed by in-depth development ofspecialist knowledge and skills. Two streams of studyare available. Both streams emphasise a rigorousfoundation in computer science and mathematics andaim to develop sound principles and skills for softwaredevelopment for a broad range of application types.Within this range, the software engineering streamemphasises the development of business andgovernment applications, while the computer andcommunications technology stream emphasisestelecommunications and defence applications.The computer science curriculum is typically includedin a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor ofEngineering (Software Engineering) (BE) or Bachelor ofInformation Systems (BIS) degree course, but isavailable in several other degree programs including

the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Economics.Apart from the BE, these courses take three years tocomplete at pass degree standard, and students whoperform well are eligible for the honours year, which ishighly recommended. All courses allow you to combinecomputer science curriculum with elective units inother disciplines. It is worthwhile considering somemanagement, accounting or other business-relatedmaterial; possibly some languages like Japanese or evengraphic design to provide skills in developinginnovative user interfaces. A full range of other scienceteaching is also available on the Hobart campus.Graduate Diploma courses of one year full-timeequivalent study are also available in softwareengineering or computer and communicationtechnology.

Professional Knowledge and Skills

Software engineering is a term that describestechniques for building complex software systems tomeet the needs of people, business, government orother organisations. The process of building the systemwill involve identifying requirements, deciding how therequirements will be met by the system, designingsuitable software and/or hardware components, andimplementing the system. This has to be done in atimely and cost-effective way, resulting in a finalproduct that meets the agreed specifications and qualitystandards.A graduate from one of the specialisations in computerscience will be a professional with knowledge and skillsrelevant to the design, implementation and delivery ofsophisticated software systems. They have an ability totackle complex problems and produce high-qualitysolutions on time and to budget. This background issuitable preparation for a move into management ofsophisticated software development projects.

Studying Computer Science

The curriculum provides in-depth knowledge and skillsin programming, currently in the programminglanguages Java and C++; algorithms; specification anddesign; communications networks and qualityassurance amongst many other topics. Case studies,practical work and a commitment to a personalsoftware process will develop your personal timemanagement skills, communication skills and ability towork effectively within a team.Other Computer Science units are available to augmentthis core knowledge with coverage of more specialisedtopics such as image processing and intelligent systems.

Careers

Graduates often start their careers in technical positionssuch as programmer or system administrator. Thesejobs may involve software and hardware configuration,implementation and client support. With further

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experience the career path leads to project leader andcomputer system manager. There are also manydifferent types of specialised jobs such as systemstrainer or sales consultants for those with particularaptitude and interest.

Note: the following computer science units arearranged in alphanumeric order of unit codes

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Computer ProgrammingUnit enrolment code KCA151

Programming – Programming in an imperativelanguage: basic data types and language constructs;functions and parameters; input-output. Structuredprogram design and construction. Applications usingsimple graphical user interfaces.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 2-hr labfortnightly (13 wks) • prereq *MT841 or *MT730 • m/excl KCA122, 123, 124, 173 • assess practical work andassignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-sem exam (60%).Students must achieve at least 40% credit in both thepractical and exam components.Courses: C3S S3G S3G(D1) S3G(D2) S3G(iii) N3A(+OC)

Software Process 1Unit enrolment code KCA152

Fundamentals of Software Engineering – Analysis,functional specification, software design, programmingtechniques and tools. Software development life cycles.Software version control. Systematic approach totesting. Data structures and algorithms – Arrays, lists,queues, stacks and trees. Abstract data types. Classesand objects. Introduction to algorithm complexity.Personal Software Process – Tracking, prioritisationand management of time. Period planning, productplanning.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly, 4x3-hr lab sessions (13 wks) • prereqKCA151 • m/excl KCA122, 123, 125, 260 • assesspractical work and assignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-semexam (60%). Students must achieve at least 40% creditin both the practical and exam components.Courses: S3G S3G(D1) S3G(iii) N3A C3S (+OC)

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Software AnalysisUnit enrolment code KCA251

Object-oriented Programming – classes, inheritance,information hiding, class libraries, reusability of objects.Data structures and algorithms – asymptotic analysis

and big-Oh notation, ordered and unordered datastructures. Data models and associated algorithms:tables, heaps, graphs and advanced use of trees.Analysis of algorithms for sorting. Dynamicprogramming and greedy algorithms. Introduction tointractable problems and approximation.• N.B. from 2000, KCA152 will be a prerequisite forKCA251

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly, 3-hr lab fortnightly (13 wks) • prereqKCA122 or KCA123 or KCA124 or KCA151 • m/exclKCA236 • assess practical work and assignments (40%),3-hr end-of-sem exam (60%), Students must achieve atleast 40% credit in both the practical and examcomponents.Courses: C3S S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Computer Systems 1Unit enrolment code KCA252

Operating Systems – Introduction to multi-useroperating systems, process scheduling, file storemanagement, memory management, resourceallocation and security. Shell scripting. Unix operatingsystem commands and file system. CommunicationSystems – Introduction to networks; overview oflayered protocols; client-server architectures;application layer programming. Systems performance– analysis and measurement of workloads;performance prediction; real-time systems; latency andresponse time; safety and reliability issues.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 2-hr labfortnightly (13 wks) • prereq KCA122 or KCA123 orKCA124 or KCA151 • m/excl KCA220 • assess practicalwork and assignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-sem exam(60%), Students must achieve at least 40% credit in boththe practical and exam components.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) N3A C3S (+OC)

Software DesignUnit enrolment code KCA253

Object-oriented Design – The object-orientedparadigm, object diagrams, classes, inheritance,reusability of objects. Life cycle modelling. Designpatterns. Mapping designs into code. Managing object-oriented projects, effective reuse strategies. Human-computer Interfaces – Theory and practice of humaninteraction with software systems. Design,implementation and class libraries for graphical userinterfaces. Personal Software Process – Managingschedules and commitments. The need for a softwareprocess and for recording defects.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly, 3-hr lab session fortnightly (13 wks)• prereq KCA122 or KCA123 or KCA125 or KCA152• coreq KCA251 • m/excl KCA260 • assess practical

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work and assignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-sem exam(60%), Students must achieve at least 40% credit in boththe practical and exam components.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Microprocessors and Data AcquisitionUnit enrolment code KCA254

Is designed for students interested in the fundamentaloperation of microprocessors, micro-controllers and theinterfacing of these devices to the real world. The unitbuilds from the realisation of gate circuits and theimplementation of Boolean functions, to the design andimplementation of sequential circuits. Fundamentalprogramming of microprocessors and micro-controllersis developed and hardware and software aspects ofhow these devices are connected to memory systemsand other peripheral systems. Methods of conversionbetween analog and digital signals are developed.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq KCA122 or KCA123or KCA125 or KCA152 • m/excl AEA216, AEA303• assess practical work and assignments (40%), 3-hrend-of-sem exam (60%), Students must achieve at least40% credit in both the practical and exam components.• req Mano M, Computer System Architecture, 3rd edn,

Prentice Hall, orWakerley JF, Digital Design Principles and Practices,

Prentice Hall.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) N3A C3S (+OC)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Intelligent SystemsUnit enrolment code KCA341

Is intended for all engineering and science students andaims to acquaint students with intelligent systems andprovide them with a working knowledge for buildingthese systems. Expert systems – knowledgerepresentation, a comprehensive overview for buildingexpert systems using an expert system shell. Uncertainreasoning – fuzzy set theory, building fuzzy expertsystems illustrating the theory through examples, fuzzyknowledge and other methods for dealing withuncertainty. Artificial neural networks – the humanneural system, pattern classification and clusteringalgorithms, neural net topology and training,applications of neural nets.• N.B. KCA341 Intelligent Systems is designed for third-year students in the BSc and other degree courses

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr labsession fortnightly • prereq KCA122 or KCA123 orKCA124 or KCA151 • m/excl AEA413 • assess 2assignments (20%), project (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Durkin, J. Expert Systems Design and Development,

Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1994.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Image Processing and Computer VisionUnit enrolment code KCA342

Is a first course in image processing and computervision and aims to provide students with sufficientbackground to develop their own processing software.The unit gives an introduction to the human visualsystem, standard video systems and video acquisitionhardware and software systems. Students are thengiven a comprehensive background in varioustechniques in image spectral analysis, enhancement,and compression, useful for visual communications andelectronic commerce. The unit also covers techniques inobject recognition and computer vision, useful formanufacturing and quality assurance processes.• N.B. KCA342 Image Processing and Computer Vision isdesigned for third-year students in the BSc and other degreecourses

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly, 3-hr lab session fortnightly • prereqKMA102 or KMA152 or KMA156 • m/excl AEA414• assess 2 lab reports (20%), 1-hr mid-term test and anassignment (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Gonzalez and Woods, Digital Image Processing,

Addison Wesley, 1992.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Computer ArchitectureUnit enrolment code KCA343

Builds on KCA254, developing basic technology andorganisational concepts. Multiprocessing, pipeliningand parallel computing are discussed and modelled.Memory systems, including cache memory, memorymanagement, overlapping memory and paging;overlapping I/O and I/O handling, process schedulingand context switching are examined. Aspects of staticand dynamic interconnection configurations arecovered. Bus classifications, bus arbitration and theeffects of bus width are examined.• N.B. KCA343 Computer Architecture is designed forthird-year students in the BSc and other degree courses

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq KCA220 or KCA252and AEA216 • m/excl AEA316 • assess practical workand assignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-sem exam (60%);students much achieve at least 40% credit in both thepractical and exam components.• req Gibson Glenn A, Computer Systems: Concepts and

Design, Prentice Hall orHwang Kai, Advanced Architecture: Parallelism,

Scalability, Programmability, McGraw Hill.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

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Computer Systems 2Unit enrolment code KCA351

Digital Communication Systems – The emphasis is onprotocols and protocol architectures, especially withrespect to local area networks (LANs). Topics includedigital communication standards; the ISO 7-layermodel; local and wide area network technologies; realprotocols, such as TCP/IP and SNA; networkmanagement systems and protocols; network protocolmodelling; management of security; firewalls.Distributed systems – Client-server; distributed objectmodels; component software; inter-object modelcommunication; CORBA; IIOP.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq KCA220 or KCA252• m/excl KCA320 • assess practical work andassignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-sem exam (60%),Students must achieve at least 40% credit in both thepractical and exam components.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Software Process 2Unit enrolment code KCA352

Contemporary Software Engineering Environments –Software architectures and the role of specialised toolsin software development. Standard compilerarchitecture and lab-based introduction to compilerdevelopment tools. Software Quality Assurance –Factors affecting software quality. Software process,documentation, measurement and improvement. Studyand comparison of different methodologies andstandards. Case study. Analysis Techniques – Formaldescription of static and dynamic program behaviour.Program verification and validation. Tools to supportthese activities. Personal Software Process – Finding,avoiding, estimating and the economics of defects.Personal commitment to process and product quality.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial, 2-hr lab session weekly (13 wks) • prereqKMA155 and (KCA260 or KCA251) • m/excl KCA360• assess practical work and assignments (40%), 3-hrend-of-sem exam (60%), Students must achieve at least40% credit in both the practical and exam components.• req Appel AW, Modern Compiler Implementation in

Java, CUP, NY, 1998.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Computing ProjectUnit enrolment code KCA353

Project – A medium-scale computing project, createdby small teams of students. The projects will includevarious applications, communications or distributedsystems. All aspects of the development process will beconsidered: requirements, specification, system design,

implementation, integration, documentation, testingand quality assurance. Associated plans for acceptancetesting and maintenance will also be required.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 1-hr lecture, 2-hr workshopweekly (13 wks) • prereq (KCA220 and KCA260) orKCA253 • coreq KCA352 • m/excl KCA318, BSA302• assess Practical work and assignments (100%).• req Texel PP and Williams CB, Use Cases Combined

with Booch, OMT, UML: Process and Products, PrenticeHall, 1997.

Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Communications and Data NetworksUnit enrolment code KCA354

Provides sufficient knowledge of current and evolvingtechnology and international standards in order to planand design a corporate computer network. Theemphasis is on data communications and datacommunications networking. Topics covered includedata transmission, data encoding, digital datacommunications, data link control, multiplexing, circuitswitching, packet switching, local area networks(LANs), metropolitan area networks (MANs), wide areanetworks (WANs), and integrated services digitalnetworks (ISDN).

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly, 3x3-hr lab sessions (13 wks) • prereqKMA102 or KMA152 or KMA156 • assess 2 lab reports(20%), 1-hr mid-term test and an assignment (20%), 3-hrfinal exam (60%).• req Stallings W, Data and Computer Communications,

4th edition, McMillan, 1994.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

Advanced Programming TechniquesUnit enrolment code KCA355

Applied Techniques – Functional programming inimperative, object and functional languages; appliedtype systems; objects, encapsulation and closures;control flow abstraction; data abstraction; simulatedgarbage collection; design patterns. Advancedprogramming languages – Types in programminglanguages including parametric polymorphism,subtyping and dynamic typing. Behavioual aspects:inheritance, subclassing and subtyping, evaluationstrategies, operational semantics. Intensional aspects:analysis, optimisation and binding time.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq KCA251 • assesspractical work and assignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-semexam (60%), Students must achieve at least 40% creditin both the practical and exam components.Courses: S3G S3G(iii) (+OC)

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LEVEL 400 UNITS

Advanced Lambda CalculusUnit enrolment code KCA421

For details of this unit, contact the School of Engineering.•Hbt, int •12.5%.Courses: N3A

ConcurrencyUnit enrolment code KCA422


UNIXUnit enrolment code KCA423


Software Engineering ManagementUnit enrolment code KCA427

For details of this unit, contact the School of Engineering.

•Hbt, int •12.5%.Courses: N3A

Intelligent SystemsUnit enrolment code KCA441

Aims to acquaint students with intelligent systems andprovide them with a working knowledge for buildingthese systems.

For a fuller description, see Intelligent Systems under‘Computer Science’ ( KCA341)• N.B. designed for fourth-year students in the BE degree

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr labsession fortnightly • prereq KCA122 or KCA123 orKCA124 or KCA151 • m/excl AEA413 • assess 2assignments (20%), project (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Durkin, J. Expert Systems Design and Development,

Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1994.Courses: N3A

Image Processing and Computer Vision Unit enrolment code KCA442

Provides students with sufficient background todevelop their own processing software.

For a fuller description, see Image Processing andComputer Vision under ‘Computer Science’ ( KCA342).• N.B. designed for fourth-year students in the BE degree

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly, 3-hr lab session fortnightly • prereqKMA102 or KMA105 or KMA152 or KMA156 • m/exclAEA414 • assess 2 lab reports (20%), 1-hr mid-term test

and an assignment (20%), 3-hr final exam (60%).• req Gonzalez and Woods, Digital Image Processing,

Addison Wesley, 1992.Courses: N3A

Computer ArchitectureUnit enrolment code KCA443

Builds on KCA254, developing basic technology andorganisational concepts.

For a fuller description, see Computer Architecture (KCA343).• N.B. designed for fourth-year students in the BE degree

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hrtutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq (KCA220 or KCA252)and (KCA254 or AEA216) • m/excl AEA316 • assesspractical work and assignments (40%), 3-hr end-of-semexam (60%); students much achieve at least 40% creditin both the practical and exam components.• req Gibson Glenn A, Computer Systems: Concepts and

Design, Prentice Hall orHwang Kai, Advanced Architecture: Parallelism,

Scalability, Programmability, McGraw Hill.Courses: N3A

Software Engineering ProjectUnit enrolment code KCA444

For details of this unit, contact the School ofEngineering.

•Hbt, int •25% •full year.Courses: N3A

Computing – School ofComputing

The School of Computing is responsible for allComputing courses and for majors and minors inComputing which are taken as part of other degreeprograms available at Launceston and the North WestCentre.

Students should consult the School’s booklet, whichprovides more detailed information about unitselection, and should discuss their proposed programswith the course coordinator.

Computing

Computing is a discipline which is involved withrapidly-developing technology. The Bachelor ofComputing is a comprehensive three year course in thebroad area of computer science with an appliedorientation.

It produces computing professionals with the ability toapply new and emerging computing technologies tocreate solutions in the workplace. The Computingprogram combines modern computing topics such asthe internet, multimedia, artificial intelligence, and

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spatial systems, with traditional computer sciencetopics such as programming (in C++, Java), systemsand networks. All computing students are also requiredto undertake a substantial software project for localclients.

Students choose from a range of specialist computingelective units according to their areas of interest .Students must also study at least four non-computingunits, and may study up to eight non-computing units.The school recommends that these non-computingunits be taken as a minor or major study, which can bechosen from those offered in Launceston by theFaculties of Arts, Commerce and Law, Science andEngineering.

The Computing degree can also be combined with adegree in Commerce. The combined degree providesstudents with the opportunities to maximise theircareer options.

Graduates are able to change the emphasis of theircareers as opportunities and interests develop or topursue higher studies at the honours, master, ordoctoral level.

Majors and minors

The school offers computing majors and minors forBachelor degrees in Applied Science, InformationSystems, Commerce, Arts, and Education. Studentsundertaking a major in computing study a total of eightcomputing units from both core and electives. A minorstudy of four core units provides students with anintroduction to computing theory and practice.

Note: the following computing units are arrangedin alphanumeric order of unit codes

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Computing for Human MovementUnit enrolment code KXA111

Provides students with an understanding of the latestcomputer technology. It provides a description of thevarious parts of a computer a student is likely toencounter and the applications which are suited tocomputerisation. The systems development process isconsidered and a study made of the main trendsconcerning application of small computers to theworkplace. The practical component impartsknowledge of word processing, spreadsheets,presentation programs and the use of data bases. Theywill gain experience in the use of Internet facilitiesincluding the World Wide Web, Email and discussiongroups via the Schools computer network.• N.B. restricted to Human Movement Students

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – 2-hr lecture, 1-hr lecture,

1 hr tutorial weekly • m/excl KXA101, 121, 122, 123,124, 131, BFA212, BSA101 • assess in-semester (50%),end-of-sem exam (50%).Courses: E3J

Computing PracticeUnit enrolment code KXA124

Provides students with an understanding of the latestcomputer technology. It provides a description of thevarious parts of a computer a student is likely toencounter and the applications which are suited tocomputerisation. The systems development process isconsidered and a study made of the main trendsconcerning application of small computers to theworkplace. The practical component impartsknowledge of word processing, spreadsheets,presentation programs and the use of data bases. Theywill gain experience in the use of Internet facilitiesincluding the World Wide Web, Email and discussiongroups via the Schools computer network.• N.B. restricted to Nursing students

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – 2-hr lecture, 1-hr lecture,1 hr tutorial weekly • m/excl KXA101, 121, 122, 123,124, 131, BFA121, BSA101 • assess in-semester (50%),end-of-sem exam (50%).Courses: H3D

Computer ApplicationsUnit enrolment code KXA131

Is designed to introduce students to the latest computertechnology. The unit provides a description of thevarious hardware components a student is likely toencounter and the software that will run on thathardware. Students will be introduced to personalproductivity software including word processing,spreadsheets, presentation programs and the use ofdata bases. They will gain experience in the use ofInternet facilities including the World Wide Web, Emailand discussion groups via the Schools computernetwork. Students will be introduced to a variety ofways computer technology can be applied.• N.B. is also available for Applied Science andAquaculture, students. Available Burnie sem 1 only.

•Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 (sem 1 [B]) – 2-hrlecture, 1-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly • m/exclKXA101, 121, 122, 123, 124, 131, BFA212, BSA101• assess in-semester (50%), end-of-sem exam (50%).Courses: E3H(PRE) S1A S2A S3E(2) S3E(6i) S3E(9) S3FS3F(X) S6J (+OC)

Programming & Problem SolvingUnit enrolment code KXA132

Students will learn to write computer programs in ahigh level language such as C++ which solve problemsdefined by a program specification. This includes the

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use of top down design methods to produce wellstructured, modular algorithms which can be readilyconverted into source code. Students will master thefundamental concepts of imperative programming;control structures (sequence, branch, loop); modularorganisation of code; storage of data in simple andstructured types; interactive and batch input andoutput; data communication between programmodules. Students will be expected to use systematicmethods to plan, document, debug, and test theirprograms. Programming exercises will be introduced inthe context of small problems.• N.B. available in Brn, sem 1 only

•Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 (sem 1 [B]) – 3-hrlecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly • m/excl KXA102, 222• assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) S3E(9) S6J C3K (+OC)

Professional ComputingUnit enrolment code KXA133

Provides practical experience and understanding of thebroad structure of various interactive computingsystems, particularly operating systems, the Internetand its multimedia applications, and interpretivesystems for computations and artificial intelligence.Reviews the historical development of computing andthe computing profession. Discusses the social, legaland ethical aspects of the computing industry, anddevelops skills appropriate to professional computingemployment.

•Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hrtutorial weekly • coreq KXA131 • assess in-semester(30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S6J C3K (+OC)

Fundamentals of ComputingUnit enrolment code KXA134

Introduces students to some of the mathematicalfoundations of computing, taking an integratedapproach to emphasise the link between the relevantmathematical concepts and their application incomputing. The (discrete) mathematical concepts to beunderstood and applied will be in the areas of:mathematical induction, lists, sets, graphs,combinatorics, and probability. Students will developprograms (in C) related to the mathematical concepts,using iteration, recursion, arrays and linked lists asappropriate, and will analyse, in O() terms, the runningtime of such programs.

•Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hrtutorial weekly • prereq KXA132 or KXA102 • m/exclKXA104 • assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam(70%).Courses: S3F C3K (+OC)

Computer ConceptsUnit enrolment code KXA135

Introduces the components and operations used bycomputers beginning at the hardware level andprogressing through machine instructions to theprocessing of higher level language commands. Theunit covers topics such as: digital logic, architecture;microprogramming; machine and assembly languages;input-output; operating system concepts; reducedinstruction set computers; and parallel architectures.

•Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hrtutorial weekly • m/excl KXA105 • assess in-semester(30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S6J C3K (+OC)

Software ConstructionUnit enrolment code KXA136

Builds on the skills and knowledge developed inKXA132 Programming & Problem Solving to include aconsideration and experience of the processes necessaryin the construction of software systems of high quality.Students will consider problems which lead to poorquality in systems and methods which can overcomethese problems. Topics covered will include; writingcode which matches the conceptual program design;methods of implementation of a modular approach;persistence of data structures; dynamic allocation anddeallocation of memory storage; testing of software; useof tools in the programming environment; cooperationbetween people working on large projects. Practicalexperience in these topics will be developed in thecontext of a model real world system.

•Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hrtutorial weekly • prereq KXA132 or KXA102 • assessin-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S6J C3K (+OC)

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Programming and Problem SolvingUnit enrolment code KXA222

Students will learn to write computer programs in ahigh level language such as C++ which solve problemsdefined by a program specification. This includes theuse of top down design methods to produce wellstructured, modular algorithms which can be readilyconverted into source code. Students will master thefundamental concepts of imperative programming;control structures (sequence, branch, loop); modularorganisation of code; storage of data in simple andstructured types; interactive and batch input andoutput; data communication between programmodules. Students will be expected to use systematic

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methods to plan, document, debug, and test theirprograms. Programming exercises will be introduced inthe context of small problems.• N.B. restricted to engineering and Bachelor of Technologystudents

•Ltn, int •8.9% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • m/excl KXA102, 132 • assess in-semester(30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: N3A N3M(EnvT)

Objects & AlgorithmsUnit enrolment code KXA231

Object oriented programming methods in Java areintroduced and used throughout the unit. The approachtaken is that of data abstraction, with emphasis placedon practical aspects but including, where appropriate,underlying theory. The unit covers the concept of levelsof data abstraction; descriptions of data structures at thelogical and implementation levels; the implementationof the algorithms which perform the creation andmanipulation of essential data structures such as linkedlists, stacks, queues, trees, and graphs, and thedevelopment, manipulation and application of moregeneral abstract data types. Students will learn how todefine, manipulate and apply their own abstract datatypes and to make effective choices when faced withseveral ways of representing or accessing data.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA132 or KXA102 • m/excl KXA202• assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) S6J C3K (+OC)

Multimedia & Internet TechnologiesUnit enrolment code KXA232

Students of this unit should be able to understand theprinciples used in multimedia and internet technologiesand the issues in the construction of multimedia andinternet application packages. Fundamental issuescovered include human computer interface, creationprocess of a multimedia title, intellectual propertyissues, crossplatform and quality issues. The study ofmultimedia applications covers media types like stillimages, graphics, audio, video and animation;multimedia tools; authoring techniques and deliveryissues. Internet applications investigated are the worldwide web, protocols, HTML programming, commongateway interface, an introduction to Perlprogramming, Java and Java scripts. Future Directionsinclude virtual classes, security and social issues.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA132 or KXA102 • assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) S6J C3K (+OC)

Software SpecificationUnit enrolment code KXA233

Students will be shown the criteria needed to select anappropriate methodology for developing softwareapplications for artificial intelligence, multimedia andobject oriented systems. The unit will provide studentswith a range of tools and techniques that will beessential for developing software using thesemethodologies. This includes managing softwareprojects, analysis, design and data modelling concepts,system testing methods, implementation andmaintenance.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2-hr lecture, 1-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly • prereq KXA132 or KXA102 • m/excl KXA201 • assess in-semester (30%), end-of-semexam (70%).Courses: S3F S6J C3K

Artificial IntelligenceUnit enrolment code KXA234

Introduces the basic principles of knowledgerepresentation and search which underly symbolicArtificial Intelligence and illustrates these principles byenabling students to represent and manipulateknowledge in small AI systems, using the Prologcomputer language. The unit also describes theapplication of these principles in applied AI sub-fields,including expert systems, natural languageunderstanding, planning, machine learning, intelligentagents, computer vision and robotics. Students willexamine the assumptions underlying the symbolicapproach to AI and compare them with those ofalternative approaches.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA132 or KXA102 • m/excl KXA305• assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) S3E(9) S6J C3K (+OC)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Information Systems for ManagementUnit enrolment code KXA306

Develops an understanding of how informationsystems are used in managing an enterprise. Topicsinclude: managing with information, strategic, tacticaland operational systems; data processing, andtransaction processing systems, managementinformation, decision support, strategic information,and office information systems, expert, and end-usersystems, centralised and distributed systems; anddeveloping systems for corporate advantage.• N.B. This unit is offered by the School of InformationSystems, and is available to Applied Computing students

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorial

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weekly • prereq KXA106 • m/excl BSA303 • assesscontinuous assessment (60%), exam (40%).Courses: (+OC)

Advanced Systems DevelopmentUnit enrolment code KXA313

Enables students to understand and use advancedsoftware development techniques and CASE software.The unit builds on KXA201 and KXA203. Working fromthe logical system design produced in KXA201, eachstudent learns to transform logical process and datamodels into the physical equivalents necessary forimplementation. Practical work to carry thedevelopment process through to completion includesdatabase schema generation, user interface prototyping,generation and production of system documentation,and source code generation. Students complete aphysical system design project and prepare anddistribute a discussion paper on an approved currenttopic.• N.B. This unit is offered by the School of InformationSystems, and is available to Applied Computing students

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrs lectures, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA203 • assess continuousassessment (100%).Courses: (+OC)

Computing Project AUnit enrolment code KXA331

Students undertake a significant project, using skillsacquired in the rest of the course. The project is a groupor team effort and part of the learning is thedevelopment of the ability to work together on asubstantial task. Students explore various managementstyles through their interaction with clients. Apart fromdeveloping the skills to work successfully in a teamstudents are able to: analyse a problem involving theuse of computers; interact successfully with an adviser(an expert or a client) in the analysis; and specify acomputer product to solve the client’s problem.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – a series of 2-hr lectures,individual and group meeting/presentations scheduledwhen necessary, formal and information meeting withproject supervisors and clients • prereq KXA133, 136,233; at least 12 units passed including 8 computing coreunits • m/excl KXA301 • assess test based on lecturematerial plus satisfactory completion of the PreliminaryDesign Report is required to proceed to Project B.Courses: S3F C3K

Computing Project BUnit enrolment code KXA332

The work in this unit is to implement the computersystem designed and specified in KXA331. Students

produce a working product and present a preliminaryand final demonstration of the product. They alsoprepare appropriate user and technical documentation.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – individual and groupmeeting/presentations scheduled when necessary,formal and informal meetings with project supervisorand clients • prereq KXA133, 136, 233, 331 • m/exclKXA302 • assess based on quality of final product(including presentations and documentation).Courses: S3F C3K

Computer SecurityUnit enrolment code KXA333

Students of this unit examine the problems and tasksinvolved in maintaining secure computer systemstogether with the techniques available to help withthese tasks. Computing techniques such as those builtinto operating systems for access control, the conceptsof encryption, and the associated protocols are studied.These are then placed into the context of the overalloperation of an organisation. This leads to anexamination of secure methods of using private andpublic networks, business continuity planning, andapplication examples including the Internet andelectronic commerce.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA135 or KXA105 • m/excl KXA304• assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) C3K S6J (+OC)

Principles of Operating SystemsUnit enrolment code KXA334

The approach is based on theoretical issues andpractical work. Lectures will review computerarchitecture, with an emphasis on new technologies andtrends, cover the concepts of processes, mutualexclusion and deadlocks, and discuss generalalgorithms for scheduling, memory management andI/O processing. Practical work will includeprogramming with concurrency, use of a simulator toexperiment with scheduling algorithms, and some otheroperating system functions. Upon successfulcompletion of this unit the student should be able todemonstrate and understand the architecture ofoperating systems, to understand the functions ofoperating system components, to explain therelationships between the operating system modules,and to design and implement some of the operatingsystems functions.

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• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA135, KXA231 or KXA105, KXA202• m/excl KXA303 • assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) C3K S6J (+OC)

Knowledge-Based SystemsUnit enrolment code KXA335

Introduces the principles underlying the developmentof expert or knowledge-based systems and providesstudents with the knowledge engineering skills neededto develop a medium-scale expert system, using anappropriate development tool. The unit coversbackward-chaining, forward-chaining and object-oriented expert systems and introduces a range ofmanual and semi-automated knowledge acquisitionmethods. Reasoning techniques for handling uncertainknowledge are discussed and the unit concludes withan examination of several large distributed expertsystems which have been fielded in Australia.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA234 • assess in-semester (30%),end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) C3K S6J (+OC)

Digital NetworksUnit enrolment code KXA336

Provides students with a broad understanding ofcomputer networks and digital communications.Instructs students in the various ways data may betransmitted through various media, and in particularwith the various methods for encoding data digitallyfor transmission. Informs students about proceduresand protocols under which data communication isorganised and managed, about the interfacing andcontrol of data links and about the various standardswhich are widely accepted as a basis for datacommunications as well as the OSI architecture modeland key industry architectures. Gives students practicein installing, operating, and managing networkedcomputer systems.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture weekly; 7x2-hrtutorials • coreq KXA334 or KXA303 • m/excl KXA308• assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) C3K S6J (+OC)

Programming SystemsUnit enrolment code KXA337

Enables students to understand the characteristics andappropriate uses of different styles of programminglanguages: imperative, object-oriented and functional.The unit also introduces the topics of programminglanguage description and translation. It furthersunderstanding of the language styles previouslyencountered (imperative and object-oriented),explaining in more depth the underlying mechanisms.Students will develop programs in C, C++, ML andScheme, with the last two being used to introducestudents to functional programming.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.


Computer Graphics & AnimationUnit enrolment code KXA338

Looks at the creation and use of 2- and 3-dimensionalgraphical information, user interfaces, and animations.The mathematical and algorithmic techniques used ingenerating computer graphics are covered as well asthe programming methods to build the tools needed toimplement them. Emphasis is placed on object-orientedprogramming techniques.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.


Computer Assisted LearningUnit enrolment code KXA339

Looks at the development of computer assisted learningmaterials using authoring systems, including designguidelines for multimedia and web-based applications.Lectures cover the ability of people to learn in terms ofhuman development, learning styles, gender, etc.Processes used in the development of educationalsoftware are studied including: screen design;storyboard design; iterative design methods; thedevelopment of support materials; and evaluation andtesting. The principles of human computer interfacedesign are studied and applied. Students are madeaware of current developments in multimedia andinternet applications and will use at least one authoringtool.

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• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA232 • m/excl KXA310 • assess in-semester (30%), end-of-sem exam (70%).• req tbaCourses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) C3K S6J (+OC)

Spatial Data SystemsUnit enrolment code KXA340

Introduces students to the concepts and characteristicsof computing systems that use spatial data. Commondata structures for these systems are examined togetherwith the study of their implementation and use,especially for spatial analysis. The problems associatedwith the nature of the data, particularly inherent error,and with linkages to attribute data via databases areinvestigated, together with spatial analysis techniques.The unit also introduces the principles used in remotesensing systems and discusses the mechanisms forlinking these to other spatial systems.• N.B. Offered from 2000. Students should consult theSchool of Computing for information on 3rd-year unitsoffered in 1999.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorialweekly • prereq KXA234 • assess in-semester (30%),end-of-sem exam (70%).Courses: S3F S3F(X) S3E(6i) S3E(9) C3K S6J (+OC)

LEVEL 400 UNITS

Computation and FunctionalProgramming

Unit enrolment code KXA412Investigates the computational aspects of numericalproblems using functional programming techniques;and introduces a functional programming language toinvestigate different number representations, basicarithmetic operations and their effect on errors. Thelanguage is further developed through investigatingalgebraic functions, and their differential and integrals.Studies also include: solution of equations, errorreduction, and use of numeric series.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrs lectures or seminarsweekly as advised by the lecturer • assess 3computational papers.Courses: S6R S7K

Advanced Expert SystemsUnit enrolment code KXA414

Provides students with the knowledge and skillsneeded to develop a medium-scale expert system

within an industrial or commercial environment and toundertake applied research work aimed at improvingexisting expert systems tool and techniques. The unitfocuses on forward-chaining and frame-based expertsystems and introduces a range of manual and semi-automated knowledge acquisition methods. A varietyof reasoning techniques designed to deal with uncertaininformation, including probabilistic reasoning and truthmaintenance, are introduced. The unit concludes with adiscussion of knowledge validation and verificationtechniques.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lectures or seminarsweekly as advised by lecturer • m/excl KXA335 • assessexam (70%), in-semester (30%).Courses: S6R S7K

Spatial Information SystemsUnit enrolment code KXA415

Provides students with a basic understanding of spatialinformation systems and the computing conceptsunderlying them. The unit introduces computingtechniques and data structures commonly used withinspatial information systems; and examines currentimplementation issues. The integration of spatialinformation systems with remote sensing systems, andthe role that artificial intelligence techniques can play inthe future development of these integrated systems, arediscussed.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lectures or seminarsas advised by lecturer • assess exam (70%), in-semester(30%).Courses: S6R S7K

Applications of AIUnit enrolment code KXA416

Provides the knowledge and skills needed to developAI-based systems, and includes in-depth discussion ofselected topics such as artificial neural networks, man-machine interface, searching methods and approximatereasoning systems. Students use intuition andexperiment as a basis for the discussion of the bestmethods for solving real-world problems. The unitintroduces the formal treatment of the theory behindintelligent programs; and includes the creation ofresearch directions and motivation for students to beinvolved in effective and productive research topics.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources


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Advanced Computer SecurityUnit enrolment code KXA418

Provides a detailed exploration of the techniquesavailable to protect computer systems against possiblethreats and to develop further methods of analysing asystem’s vulnerabilities. Topics include: secure systemdesign, operating system features, applicationarchitectures, security packages, encryption andnetwork security. Students have the opportunity toexplore current issues in security and to developresources to enable them to keep abreast of changes.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources


Multimedia & Internet ApplicationsUnit enrolment code KXA430

Introduces the principles of multimedia, including theacquisition and preparation of still images, animation,digital video, and audio, and the production ofmultimedia titles using various authoring tools.Students are given the opportunity to develop theirknowledge of multimedia applications through theproduction of a multimedia title, for example, aninformation kiosk, using various delivery mechanisms.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lectures or seminarsweekly as advised by lecturer • assess designpresentation (10%), project presentation (20%), finalreport (70%).Courses: S6R S7K

Machine LearningUnit enrolment code KXA431

Provides students with sufficient understanding of thekey current ideas and techniques in machine learning toapply them to practical problems and to participate inresearch in the area. The major focus of the unit is onclassifier learning and its evaluation. The types ofclassifiers studied will include: decision trees, rule sets,instance-based, naive Bayesian and neural networks.Other topics include continuous value prediction andinductive logic programming.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3 hrs lectures, tutorials orseminars weekly as advised by lecturer • assess exam(70%), in-semester (30%).Courses: S6R S7K

Java ApplicationsUnit enrolment code KXA433

Provides an understanding and an appreciation ofadvanced programming techniques using the Javaprogramming language. Students will implement asystem using Java in a World Wide Web environment.• N.B. offered in 1999 subject to student demand andavailability of resources

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 hrs lectures or seminarsweekly • assess practical work (50%), project (50%).Courses: S6R S7K

Computing Honours Full timeUnit enrolment code KXA450

Comprises the whole of the academic requirements forthe Bachelor of Computing with Honours viz – acoursework component (40%) and a thesis component(60%). Coursework is selected from a number of unitson advanced topics including advanced computersecurity; advanced expert systems; applications of AI;computation and functional programming; javaapplications; machine learning; multimedia andinternet applications; and spatial information systems.To complete the thesis component, students willundertake research work and will produce a thesisdocument which reports and discusses the findingsfrom this research.• N.B. Availability of units depends on resources anddemand.

•Ltn, int •100% •full year.Courses: S4D

Computing Honours Part timeUnit enrolment code KXA451

Comprises one half of the academic requirements forthe Bachelor of Computing with Honours viz – acoursework component (40%) and a thesis component(60%). Coursework is selected from a number of unitson advanced topics including advanced computersecurity; advanced expert systems; applications of AI;computation and functional programming; javaapplications; machine learning; multimedia andinternet applications; and spatial information systems.To complete the thesis component, students willundertake research work and will produce a thesisdocument which reports and discusses the findingsfrom this research.• N.B. Availability of units depends on resources anddemand.

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Cultural Studies (Multi-disciplinary) – Schools of English

and European Languages andLiteratures, and Sociology and

Social WorkCoordinators: Mr E de la Fuente, Dr P MeadThe aim of the major in Cultural Studies is to allowstudents to engage in a cross-disciplinary exploration ofthe cultural field drawing on a body of scholarshipwhich belongs to Sociology, English and otherdisciplines that have engaged with and contributed to‘Theory’ but which cannot successfully be studiedwithin the confines of any single discipline. With theinclusion of the newly revised Literature & Environmentunit (HAC209/309) and units cross-listed from ArtHistory and Cultural Theory, the program extends itsdisciplinary range to include methods and perspectivesfrom Geography, Environmental Studies, and ArtTheoryThe direction of Cultural Studies is not so muchinterdisciplinary as anti-disciplinary or post-disciplinary, marked by a desire to foreground personaland social experience; a linking of the economic, theethnographic and the political in an account of diversemodes of cultural production; a challenge tooppositions of high and popular, public and private,self and subject, global and local; a critique of theoryand resistance to totalising narratives; an exploration ofthe problematic of social identity and culturaldifference, and a focus on minorities and the marginal.Students wishing to complete a major in CulturalStudies must take units with a combined weighting of25% at the 100 level and 75% at the 200 and 300 levels(i.e. passes in any six units at 12.5% chosen from the listof Cultural Studies options following).Note: As the 100 level requirements for the major incultural studies have been amended, students enrolledbefore 1999 can progress through the major accordingto the pre-1999 course structure. This means thatstudents enrolled prior to 1999 can take HAC101 asHAC201/301 (i.e. as a 200/300 level unit).Please note: as these units are also constituents ofmajors in other disciplines they may not be countedtwice as constituents of two different disciplines.Students who have already done any of these units(which may have been coded and named differently),or who are enrolled in any of these units as part ofanother discipline, must choose other units to make uptheir Cultural Studies percentages. Full details ofmutual exclusions are given in the unit details whichfollow.Continuing students are advised to consult the BAschedule in the ‘Course details’ section of this

Handbook for details of the structure of the variousmajors and the requirements for the BA.

Listed below are the Cultural Studies units offered in1999, and the requirements for the completion of themajor in Cultural Studies.


100 levelChoose two units:Cultural Studies: an

Introduction 12.5% [2] [H] HAC101

and one of:Introduction to Visual

Studies 1 12.5% [1] [L] FFA100Introduction to Visual

Studies 2 12.5% [2] [L] FFA101Introduction to Art and

Design Theory 1A 12.5% [1] [H] FST101Introduction to Art and

Design Theory 1B 12.5% [2] [H] FST102English 1A 12.5% [1] [H] HEA103English 1B 12.5% [2] [H] HEA104Sociology A 12.5% [1] [HLBd] HGA101Sociology B 12.5% [2] [HLBd] HGA102

200/300 levelsChoose 6 units (at least two from List 1 and two from List 2)

List 1

Cultural Studies: anIntroduction 12.5% [2] [H] HAC201/301

Critical Theory 12.5% [1] [H] HAC204/304The Legend of King Arthur 12.5% [2] [H] HAC205/305Popular Fiction: Texts and

Audiences 12.5% [2] [H] HAC247/347Crossing Text, Music and

Image 12.5% [1] [H] HAC248/348Power, Pleasure and

Perversion 12.5% [1] [H] HAC249/349

List 2

Change and Order inContemporary Society 12.5% [2] [H] HAC345

Science, Technology &Contemporary Society 12.5% [1] [H] HAC223/323

Sociology of Music 12.5% [1] [H] HAC232/332Sport, Leisure and Tourism 12.5% [1] [H] HAC228/328Sociology of Nature 12.5% [2] [H] HAC243/343

List 3

Politics, Literature and Film 12.5% [2] [H] HAC244/344Postmodernism and

Visual Culture 12.5% [1] [H] HAC250/350Heresy and Inquisition in Medieval

Europe AD 1100–1500 12.5% [2] [H] HAC253/353

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Cultural Encounters in theEighteenth Century 12.5% [1] [H] HAC254/354

Australian Art of the 1970sand 1980s 12.5% [1] [H] HAC255/355

Picturing the Wilderness 12.5% [2] [H] HAC258/358Contemporary Craft and

Design 12.5% [2] [H] HAC259/359Art as a Way of Life: Romantics, Rebels,

Academics and Aesthetes 12.5% [2] [H] HAC270/370Spells of Enchantment: Fairy Tale

and Fable in Recent Cinema 12.5% [2] [H] HAC271/371Has the World Gone Mad? Surrealist

Art Between the Wars 12.5% [2] [H] HAC272/372Ensemble 1 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC260/360Ensemble 2 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC261/361Performance for Composers 1 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC262/362Performance for Composers 2 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC263/363Performance for Composers 3 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC264/364Music Theory 1 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC265/365Aural and Listening 1 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC266/366Music Technology 1 12.5% [fy] [H] HAC267/367The Body in Art 12.5% [1] [L] HAC285/385Landscape and Issues of Postcolonialism

in Australian Art 12.5% [2] [L] HAC286/386Research Seminar 25% [fy]

12.5% [1/2] [L] HAC287/387The Arts & Cultural Context 112.5% [fy] [L] HAC290/390Drama 1 25% [fy] [L] HAC291/391Musicology 12.5% [fy] [L] HAC294/394Performing Arts Elective 1 12.5% [1/2] [L] HAC295/395Performing Arts Elective 2 12.5% [1/2] [L] HAC296/396Performing Arts Elective 3 12.5% [1/2]

or [fy] [L] HAC297/397

LEVEL 100 UNIT

Cultural Studies: an IntroductionUnit enrolment code HAC101

In order to provide as broad an introduction as possibleto the very diverse field of cultural studies, this unitwill be issues-based, but institution-focused.

For a fuller description, see HEA274.• N.B. may be taken as HEA274/374 or FST250/350

• staff Dr I Buchanan (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 1-hr lecture, 2-hr seminar weekly • m/exclHAC201/301, HEA274/374, FST250/350 • assessinternal assessment (60%), 2-hr exam (40%).• req Cunningham S and Turner G (eds), The Media in

Australia: Industries, Texts, AudiencesFrow J and Morris M (eds), Australian Cultural Studies:

A Reader.Courses: R3A

LEVEL 200/300 UNITS

A Brief History of 20th-Century ArtUnit enrolment code HAC280/380

Addresses the history of European visual art from theearly 20th century to the 1990s.

For a fuller description, see FFA202.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Art and Design Theory 2/3 Unit enrolment code HAC200/300

Explores a range of theoretical issues confronting visualartists and designers in the postwar period (1940-1970)and investigates the relationship between modernist arttheory and practice.

For fuller description, see FST200.

• staff Assoc Prof JH Holmes •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1– 1-hr lecture, 1-hr Art Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST200/300• assess 2,000-word essay, tutorial presentation withassociated 1,500-word tutorial paper.Courses: R3A

Art as a Way of Life: Romantics, Rebels,Academics and Aesthetes

Unit enrolment code HAC270/370Artists associated with movements such asromanticism, realism, impressionism, symbolism,aestheticism and post-impressionism are discussed.

For a fuller description, see FST208.

• staff Assoc Prof JH Holmes •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2– 1-hr lecture, 1-hr Art Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST208 • assess2,000-word essay, tutorial presentation with associated1,500-word tutorial paper.Courses: R3A

Aural and Listening 1Unit enrolment code HAC266/366

Is an introduction to sound as the basis for musicthrough the use of various listening approaches andimprovisation.

For a fuller description, see FCL100.• N.B. may be taken as FCL100 or FST286/386

• staff Dr M Grenfell •Hbt, int •12.5% •full year –2x1-hr lectures, 1-hr Aural/Listening Workshop, 2x1-hrtutorials (1x1-hr for some groups) • m/excl FCL100,FST286/386 • assess Aural tests during the year (35%),end-of-year viva voce exam in Aural (35%); Listeningassignments at end of each sem (15% ea).Courses: R3A

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Australian Art of the 1970s and 1980s Unit enrolment code HAC255/355

Covers certain key survey exhibitions of the period.For a fuller description, see FST201.• staff Assoc Prof JH Holmes •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1– 1-hr lecture, 1-hr Art Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST201 • assess2,000-word essay, tutorial presentation with associated1,500-word tutorial paper.Courses: R3A

Change and Order in ContemporarySociety

Unit enrolment code HAC345Examines the changes that have taken the advancedsocieties beyond the familiar structures of modernindustrial society.For a fuller description, see HGA302.• N.B. may be taken as HGA302 or FST262/362

• staff Mr E de la Fuente •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/excl HGA302,HAC221/321, HAC232/332, HGA205/305, HGA257/357, FST262/362 • assess minor 1,000-word assignmentor test (10%), major 2,000-word assignment (40%), final2-hr exam (50%).Courses: R3A

Cinema Unit enrolment code HAC256/356

Looks at artistic form and production techniques ofcinema and applies the knowledge gained to theexperience of looking at feature films in order tounderstand what those films are saying and how theysay it.


• staff Mr EJ Colless •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 1-hrlecture, 1-hr Art Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly; regularfilm screenings (13 wks) • prereq FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST202 • assess film treatment, script and‘storyboard’ presentation of between 1,500-2,000 words;a critical 500 to 1,000-word evaluation of a feature filmstudy during the term.Courses: R3A

Contemporary Craft and Design Unit enrolment code HAC259/359

Looks at ideas and influences which have shaped craftand design practice in Australia in the post-war periodand places it in the context of contemporaryinternational craft and design.


• staff tba •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 1-hr lecture, 1-hrArt Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq

FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST206 • assess 2,000-wordessay, tutorial presentation with associated 1,500-wordtutorial paper.Courses: R3A

Critical Theory Unit enrolment code HAC204/304

Provides an introductory survey of 20th-centuryliterary theory and criticism, including Marxism, theFrankfurt School, semiotics, structuralism,deconstruction, psychoanalysis, feminism, NewHistoricism, postcolonialism, Queer theory, post-foundational ethics and cultural policy.


• staff Dr I Buchanan (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 1 – alternating 2-hr and 3-hr seminars weekly• m/excl HEA260/360, FST251/351 • assess 2,000-wordessay (60%), take-home exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Crossing Text, Music and Image Unit enrolment code HAC248/348

Investigates interconnections and interactions betweenliterary texts, music and visual art with particular focuson literature at the turn of the 20th century.


• staff Dr E McMahon •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 1-hrlecture, 2-hr seminar weekly • m/excl HEA256/356• assess 3,000-word essay (60%), 2-hr exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Cultural Encounters in the EighteenthCentury

Unit enrolment code HAC254/354Issues of historical method, explanation andinterpretation are explored through two 18th-centurycase studies of cultural imperialism, and associatedcultural interaction.

For a fuller description, see HTA219.• N.B. may be taken as HTA219/319 or FST253/353

• staff Dr RG Ely •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hrlecture-seminar weekly, 1-hr lecture fortnightly • m/excl HTA219/319, FST253/353 • assess 2x1,000-wordessays (35%), tutorial-seminar participation (15%), 2-hrexam in June (50%).Courses: R3A

Cultural Studies: an IntroductionUnit enrolment code HAC201/301

In order to provide as broad an introduction as possibleto the very diverse field of cultural studies, this unitwill be issues-based, but institution-focused.

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• staff Dr I Buchanan (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 1-hr lecture, 2-hr seminar weekly • m/exclHAC101, HEA274/374, FST250/350 • assess internalassessment (60%), 2-hr exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Cultures and Societies of SoutheastAsia

Unit enrolment code HAC229/329Examines similarities and divergences of socialorganisation, culture and experience among peoples ofSoutheast Asia.

For a fuller description, see HGA254.• N.B. may be taken as HGA254/354 or HMA217/317; maynot be offered in 1999

• staff Dr N Cook •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/exclHAC229/329, HMA217/317 • assess minor assignmentor test (10%), major assignment (40%), final exam (50%).Courses: R3A

Drama 1Unit enrolment code HAC291/391

Develops an awareness, knowledge and appreciation ofsome representative works (plays) by Australianplaywrights and those of classical Greece and Rome.

For a fuller description, see FPB110.• N.B. may be taken as FPB110 or FFA291/391

• staff Assoc Prof JE Lohrey, Dr S Kent •Ltn, int •25%•full year – 4 hrs weekly (26 wks) • m/excl FPB110,FFA290/391 • assess written work, participation in thepresentation of selected pieces, and a written exam.Courses: R3A

Ensemble 1Unit enrolment code HAC260/360

Provides experience in the rehearsal and performanceof music for various instrumental and/or vocalensembles.

For a fuller description, see FCE100 Ensemble Study.• N.B. may be taken as FCE100 or FST280/380

• staff Mr C Wojtowicz (Coordinator), other staff,depending on ensemble •Hbt, int •12.5% •full year –rehearsals, tutorials and performances up to 6 hrsfacilitated time weekly throughout the year (hrs for anyspecific ensemble activity may vary) • m/excl FCE100,FST280/380 • assess an average of 4 performances orpresentations a year (or equivalent group activities)(50%); lecturer’s report (50%). A combined result isgiven. Students must pass both components.Courses: R3A

Ensemble 2Unit enrolment code HAC261/361

Has the same broad objectives as FCE100.• N.B. may be taken as FCE200 or FST281/381

• staff Mr C Wojtowicz (Coordinator) •Hbt, int•12.5% •full year – rehearsals, tutorials andperformances up to 6 hrs facilitated time weeklythroughout the year (hrs for any specific ensembleactivity may vary) • m/excl FCE200, FST281/381• assess as for FCE100, HAC261/361.Courses: R3A

Fantasy Decor Unit enrolment code HAC273/373

Presents an overview of the most extreme examples of‘decor’, including the delirious rococo interiors of 18th-century Europe, the ruinously expensive 19th-centurypalaces built by Bavaria’s mad King Ludwig, and 20th-century dreamscapes like Disneyland and virtualfantasy worlds.

For a fuller description, see FST212.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Fashioning the Body Unit enrolment code HAC251/351

Focuses on the body as a site of cultural transformation.

For a fuller description, see FST207.• N.B. may be taken as FST207/307 or HAF212/312; notoffered in 1999

Feminist Aesthetics Unit enrolment code HAC252/352

Examines the impact which feminism has had oncontemporary art theory and practice.

For a fuller description, see FST209.• N.B. may be taken as FST209/309 or HAF211/311; notoffered in 1999

Gallery StudiesUnit enrolment code HAC282/382

Teaches the full range of theoretical and practical skillsrequired by curators in the development of exhibitionproposals for traditional gallery spaces and alternativeways to present art and art events.

For a fuller description, see FFA234.• N.B. this unit is taught outside normal teaching hours

• staff Ms G Greenwood •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 –8-day intensive workshop, and weekend session• prereq FFA100 or 101 • m/excl FFA234 • assess formalassignment (70%), participation in practical sessions(30%).Courses: R3A

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Has the World Gone Mad? Surrealist ArtBetween the Wars

Unit enrolment code HAC272/372Looks at the large number of literary and theoreticaldocuments associated with Surrealism as well asanalysing Surrealism’s direct impact in the variousvisual arts.For a fuller description, see FST211.

• staff tba •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 1-hr lecture, 1-hrArt Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereqFST101, FST102 • m/excl FST211 • assess 2,000-wordessay, tutorial presentation with associated 1,500-wordtutorial paper.Courses: R3A

Heresy and Inquisition in MedievalEurope AD 1100–1500 Unit enrolment code HAC253/353

Traces the growth of heretical movements in Europe,and explores the development of the Inquisition – themost notorious means by which orthodox belief wasasserted.

For a fuller description, see HTA225.• N.B. may be taken as HTA225/325 or FST263/363

• staff Dr M Cassidy, Prof MJ Bennett •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 2x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorialfortnightly • m/excl HTA225/325, FST263/363 • assess2,000-word essay (40%), 2-hr exam in Nov (40%),tutorial participation (10%).Courses: R3A

Landscape and Issues ofPostcolonialism in Australian Art

Unit enrolment code HAC286/386Issues of contemporary cultural theory are applied tothe analysis of Australian art.

For a fuller description, see FFA241.

• staff Dr I McLean •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2x1-hrlectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq FFA100or 101 • m/excl FFA241 • assess 2,500-word essay(50%), tutorial (30%), slide test (20%).Courses: R3A

Literature and Environment Unit enrolment code HAC209/309

Provides a study of contemporary fiction, poetry andnon-fiction within the literary/historical framework ofRomantic concepts of Nature, the discipline ofenvironmental studies and the theory and practice ofGreen social thought.

For a fuller description, see HEA265.• N.B. may be taken as HEA265/365 or KGA272/372 orKGN265/365 or FST255/355; not offered in 1999

MusicologyUnit enrolment code HAC294/394

Enables students to develop an overview of the manyfactors involved in the development of contemporarymusic.• N.B. may be taken as FPH201 or FFA294/394

• staff Mr MH Mumford, Mr JM Lade •Ltn, int•12.5% •full year – 2 hrs weekly (26 wks) • m/exclFPH201, FFA294/394 • assess end-of-yr exam, listeningtests and research projects.Courses: R3A

Music Technology 1Unit enrolment code HAC267/367

Provides students, through compositional realisationand research, skills for exploring the technical andartistic potential of the electronic/digital medium. Theunit is comprehensive and covers the following topics:sound synthesis/sampling, MIDI studio techniques,digital recording, tape composition, and interactivecomputer music.• N.B. may be taken as FCB190 or HAC267/367

• staff tba •Hbt, int •12.5% •full year – 1.5 hrs weekly(22 wks) • m/excl FSC190, HAC267/367 • assess classparticipation (10%), 2 projects (50%), exam in each sem(40%).Courses: R3A

Music Theory 1Unit enrolment code HAC265/365

Stimulates individual creativity in written music skillsthrough an exploration of the basic structuresunderlying all music. Study of a wide range ofmaterials leads to: an understanding of the skillsinvolved in the composition of two- and three-partmusic theories of rhythm and texture; basic elements ofharmonisation, including studies of plagal andauthentic harmonic movement; modulation; and adiscovery of the fundamentals of music theory and itsrelationship to sound and the analysis of functionalharmony.• N.B. may be taken as FCT100 or FST285/385

• staff Dr M Grenfell, Mr R Marcellino •Hbt, int•12.5% •full year – 2x1-hr lectures weekly (22 wks)• m/excl FCT100, FST285/385 • assess weeklyassignments during the year (70%); end-of-year exam(30%).Courses: R3A

National Shakespeare Unit enrolment code HAC246/346

Provides a study of some contexts of Shakespeareandrama and theatrical practices in Elizabethan andJacobean England, as well as the literary, cultural and

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critical traditions that Shakespeare’s work inauguratedin Britain in later centuries and in other national andpolitical contexts, eg. the US, Australia and India.For a fuller description, see HEA262.• N.B. may be taken as HEA262/362 or FST256/356; notoffered in 1999

Performance Unit enrolment code HAC257/357

Introduces the critical theories and techniques ofperformance art.For a fuller description, see FST204.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Performance for Composers 1Unit enrolment code HAC262/362

Provides practical performance experience and trainingfor students whose principal study is composition.Students select an area of study from the instrumentalor vocal range offered for Principal Study as available.• N.B. may be taken as FCC150 or FST282/382

• staff various •Hbt, int •12.5% •full year –individual tuition and master classes equiv 13 hrs overthe year • coreq FCC100 • m/excl FCC150, FST282/382• assess lecturer’s report (20%); 15-min practical tests atthe end of each sem (40% each).Courses: R3A



• staff various •Hbt, int •12.5% •full year –individual tuition and master classes equiv 13 hrs overthe year • coreq FCC200 • m/excl FCC250, FST283/383• assess lecturer’s report (20%); 15-min practical examat end of sem 1 and 2 (40% ea).Courses: R3A



•Hbt, int •12.5% •full year – individual tuition andmaster classes equiv 13 hrs over the year • coreqFCC300 • m/excl FCC350, FST284/384 • assesslecturer’s report (20%), mid-year 15-min practical test(40%), end-of-year 15-min practical test (40%).Courses: R3A

Performing Arts Elective 1Unit enrolment code HAC295/395

The Centre for Performing Arts offers students a varietyof performing arts electives by negotiation with theCentre. Contact the Centre for details.• N.B. may be taken as FPS200 or FFA295/395

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – 4 hrs weekly (13 wks)• m/excl FPS200, FFA295/395.Courses: R3A


The Centre for Performing Arts offers students a varietyof performing arts electives by negotiation with theCentre. Contact the Centre for details.• N.B. may be taken as FPS201, FFA296/396

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – 4 hrs weekly (13 wks)• m/excl FPS201, FFA296/396.Courses: R3A


The Centre for Performing Arts offers students a varietyof performing arts electives by negotiation with theCentre. Contact the Centre for details.• N.B. may be taken as FPS300, FFA297/397

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1/2 or full year – 4 hrs weekly(13 wks) or 2 hrs weekly (26 wks) • m/excl FPS300,FFA297/397.Courses: R3A

Picturing the Wilderness Unit enrolment code HAC258/358

Looks at the history and theory of landscape art withparticular emphasis being given to the ways in whichartists have worked with wilderness and naturalenvironment themes.


• staff Assoc Prof JH Holmes •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2– 1-hr lecture, 1-hr Art Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST205 • assess2,000-word essay, tutorial presentation with associated1,500-word tutorial paper.Courses: R3A

Politics, Literature and Film Unit enrolment code HAC244/344

A dominant understanding in the teaching of politicscontends that political understanding is reeducible toscientific method. By contrast, this unit seeks toexamine politics as an art, the art of government, andmore precisely, the role that particular modes ofdiscourse have constituted that art.

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For a fuller description, see HSA204.• N.B. may be taken as HSA201/301 or FST257/357

• staff Dr WL Kwok, Dr DM Jones •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 • m/excl HSA204/304, FST257/357 • assesstutorial presentation (10%), 500 to 1,000-word review oftext (15%), 2,200-word essay (25%), exam (50%).Courses: R3A

Popular Culture and the Mass Media Unit enrolment code HAC225/325

Reviews sociological conceptions of culture, considersvariants of ‘mass culture theory’ and seeks to identifymajor forms of contemporary popular culture.

For a fuller description, see HGA225.• N.B. may be taken as HGA225/325 or FST259/395; notoffered in 1999

Popular Fiction: Texts and Audiences Unit enrolment code HAC247/347

Through a close reading of a number of differentpopular fiction texts such as the horror story, the Mills& Boon romance, the crime story as well as sciencefiction and fantasy, this unit will try to determine whatthe key characteristics of the various popular fictiongenres.


• staff Dr I Buchanan (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 1-hr lecture, 2-hr seminar weekly • m/exclHEA267/367, FST258/358 • assess internal assessment(60%), 2-hr exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Postmodernism and Visual Culture Unit enrolment code HAC250/350

Looks at recent widespread questioning of the value ofthe project of high art, a challenge which is central towhat has become known as the postmodern sensibility.


• staff Dr L Negrin •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 1-hrlecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly • m/excl HEA254/354,FST203/303 • assess 2,000 word tutorial essay (40%), 2hr exam (60%).Courses: R3A

Power, Pleasure and Perversion Unit enrolment code HAC249/349

Investigates the way the categories of power, pleasureand perversion have been deployed as hermeneuticdevices in the latter half of the 20th century.

For a fuller description, see HEA254.• N.B. may be taken as HEA254/354 or HAF226/326 orFST264/364

• staff Dr I Buchanan •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 1-hrlecture, 2-hr tutorial weekly • m/excl HEA254/354,HAF226/326, FST264/364 • assess internal assessment(60%), 2-hr exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Professional PracticeUnit enrolment code HAC281/381

Equips artists with essential skills for their professionaldevelopment within the arts industry.

For a fuller description, see FFA233.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Research SeminarUnit enrolment code HAC287/387

Is a research-based unit by individual supervision.Students are required to develop a research plan for atopic relevant to arts practice.

• staff Dr IA McLean (Coordinator) •Ltn, int •25%/12.5% •full year sem 1/2 • prereq FFA200, FFA201,FFA202, FFA233, FFA234, FFA240 or FFA241 • m/exclFFA300/301 • assess full year: 6,000-word essay; sem:3,500-word essay.Courses: R3A

Science, Technology & ContemporarySociety

Unit enrolment code HAC223/323Provides an understanding of the main dimensions ofthe relations between science, technology and society,and an overview of the development of the sociology ofscience and technology.

For a fuller description, see HGA220.• N.B. may be taken as HGA220/320 or FST260/360

• staff Dr B White •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2lectures, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/excl HGA220/320,FST260/360 • assess minor 1,000-word assignment ortest (10%), major 2,000-word assignment (40%), final 2-hr exam (50%).Courses: R3A

Sociology of Music Unit enrolment code HAC232/332

Explores the social construction of music in modernwestern societies. The starting point for the unit is thetradition of the sociology of music – including suchauthors as Weber, Adorno, Becker – but also consideredare anthropological, semiological and philosophicalanalyses of music.

For a fuller description, see HGA276.• N.B. may be taken as HGA276/376 or FST267/367

• staff Mr E de la Fuente •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/excl

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Sociology of Nature Unit enrolment code HAC243/343

Introduces students to the sociology of nature andprovides a solid understanding of human relations withthe natural world.

For a fuller description, see HGA261.• N.B. may be taken as HGA261/361 or KGN261/361 orFST266/366

• staff Dr AS Franklin •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/exclHGA261/361, KGN261/361, FST266/366 • assessassignment (40%), final 2-hr exam (60%).Courses: R3A

Spells of Enchantment: Fairy Tale andFable in Recent Cinema Unit enrolment code HAC271/371

Looks at ‘spells of enchantment’ in post-war cinema.

For a fuller description, see FST210.• N.B. films subject to availability

• staff Mr EJ Colless •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 1-hrlecture, 1-hr Art Forum, 1-hr tutorial weekly; regularfilm screenings (13 wks) • prereq FST101, FST102 • m/excl FST210 • assess submission of academic andpractical work responding to exercises in narrative androle relevant to the screenings list.Courses: R3A

Sport, Leisure and Tourism Unit enrolment code HAC228/328

Investigates the prominent positions that sport, leisureand tourism occupy in contemporary society.

For a fuller description, see HGA251.• N.B. may be taken as HGA251/351 or KGN251/351 orFST265/365

• staff Dr A Franklin •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/exclHGA251/351, KKGN251/351, FST265/365 • assessassignment (40%), final exam (60%).Courses: R3A

The Arts & Cultural Context 1Unit enrolment code HAC290/390

Requires students to identify, discuss and compareprinciples and conventions underlying performances intheatre, music, visual art and film.

For a fuller description, see FPC100.• N.B. may be taken as FPC100 or FFA290/390

• staff Mr M Edgar, Mr PR Hammond, Assoc Prof JE

Lohrey, Dr S Kent •Ltn, int •12.5% •full year – 2 hrsweekly (26 wks) • m/excl FPC100, FFA290/390 • assesstutorials, reviews of live performances and exhibitions,a seminar, and an exam.Courses: R3A

The Body in Art Unit enrolment code HAC285/385

Analyses a major theme in Western art – the depictionof the body.

For a fuller description, see FFA240.

• staff Dr I McLean •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hrlectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereq FFA100or 101 • m/excl FFA240/340 • assess 2,500-word essay(50%), tutorial (30%), slide test (20%).Courses: R3A

The Legend of King Arthur Unit enrolment code HAC205/305

An introduction to the legend in medieval literatureand beyondfocusing on Sir Thomas Malory’s Le MorteD’Arthur.


• staff Dr J Mead (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – alternating 2-hr and 3-hr seminars weekly• m/excl HEA277/377, FST261/361 • assess 2,000-wordessay (40%), take-home exam (60%).Courses: R3A

Wilderness and Natural Environment:Walls of Jerusalem and Dixons

KingdomUnit enrolment code HAC284/384

Introduces the history of ideas associated with theperception and representation of natural environment.

For a fuller description, see FFA235.• N.B. to be offered in the summer semester only; enrolmentrestrictions apply; may be taken as FFA235 or KGN253/353

• staff Prof VF McGrath; other staff may include Dr IAMcLean, Ms C Berg, Mrs G Greenwood, Mr DWHamilton, Mr G Leong, Ms P Mason, Prof CCMacknight, Dr D Huon, Dr CA Cranston, Prof AWOsborn •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 3 – lecture, tutorialfieldwork • m/excl FFA235, KGN253/353 • assessminor project (assessed at conclusion of field trip)(20%), major fieldfwork component (assessed on finalday of exhibition) (80%).• req a list of equipment, provisions and other

materials will be provided at the commencement ofthe unit

Courses: R3A

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