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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.

Aboriginal Studies – RiawunnaCentre for Aboriginal Education

The Aboriginal Studies major aims to develop a soundunderstanding of Australian Aboriginal history, cultureand society, encourage an understanding of the processof Aboriginal dispossession, and promote cross-culturalawareness of cultural diversity in Australian society.Traditional and contemporary Aboriginal societies arestudied, strong emphasis is given to the issue ofAboriginal identity, and study materials generated byboth Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people are used.The Aboriginal experience in Tasmania is a major focusin second and third years, and in some unitscomparisons are made with indigenous societies inother parts of the world. Emphasis is also given to thedevelopment of a range of academic skills, includingwriting, research, critical analysis, oral presentationsand problem-solving. All units are offered on-campusin Launceston and sufficient units to form a full majorare available by distance education. Riawunna is alsophasing in on-campus teaching in Hobart. In 1999, thefirst year program and four level 200/300 courseworkunits will be offered on campus in Hobart.

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Contemporary Indigenous AustraliaUnit enrolment code HAB102

Provides a detailed introduction to contemporaryAboriginal socio-economic experience on mainlandAustralia during the final decades of the 20th century.Issues addressed include the extent of Aboriginaldisadvantage; the experience of racism; some aspects ofcontemporary Aboriginal culture; child welfare issues,including the experience of the stolen generations; andhealth and education issues. All issues are examinedwithin the context of indigenous self-determination.The unit highlights both Aboriginal disadvantage andAboriginal achievement, and draws comparisons withIndigenous peoples in other parts of the world.

• staff Ms T Harper • Hbt, Ltn, int, dist.ed • 12.5%•sem 1 – 2 lectures and 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)(dist.ed. 2x1-day study schools) • assess (int) shortessay (10%), 1,500-word essay (40%), class participation(10%), exam (40%); (dist.ed) short essay (10%), 1,500-word essay (50%), exam (40%).• req Unit reader.Courses: R3A

Indigenous Australia to the 1950sUnit enrolment code HAB103

Offers a general survey of Indigenous history, societyand culture from the earliest times until the 1950s.The

unit is divided into two sections. The first sectionprovides an introduction to Aboriginal culture andsociety before the British invasion. Archaeological andanthropological sources are used to make an historicalstudy of indigenous spirituality, relations with the land,kinship systems and economy. The second sectionexamines the dispossession of the Aboriginal peoplesfrom 1788 until the 1950s. Topics includeAboriginal-explorer relations, colonial violence,Aboriginal resistance, and government policiesincluding segregation and protection.

• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int, dist.ed •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures and 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) (dist.ed. 2x1-day study schools) • assess (int) short essay (10%),1,500-word essay (40%), class participation (10%), exam(40%); (dist.ed) short essay (10%), 1,500-word essay(50%), exam (40%).• req Henry Reynolds, The Other Side of the Frontier,

Penguin, Melb, 1982Unit ReaderCourses: R3A

LEVEL 200/300 UNITS

Aboriginal Women Unit enrolment code HAB232/332

Provides students with an understanding of the roles,functions and status of women in past and presentAboriginal societies from Aboriginal womens’perspectives. Particular areas of study incorporatefeminism and racism, gender politics, Aboriginalwomen and power, and Aborigina1 women and socialissues.• N.B. may be taken as HAF261/361

• staff Ms T Harper •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 –3x1-hr lectures fortnightly, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)• prereq HAB102 or HAB103 • m/excl HAF261/361• assess 2,000-word essay (30%), 13-week journal (20%),tutorial participation (10%), exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Cape Barren Island 1850–1950 Unit enrolment code HAB204/304

Explores relations between Aboriginal Islanders andEuro-Tasmanian society between 1850 and 1950. Topicsfor consideration include the evolution of Islandercommunity structures, lifestyle, and economy; relevantlegislation and government policy; relations betweenAboriginal Islanders and CBI Reserve managers; theactivities of Euro-Tasmanian missionaries on the BassStrait Islands; expressions of scientific rascism incolonial Tasmania; the evolution of Islander activismand historical demands for land rights; and enforcedand voluntary migrations from the Bass Strait Islands in

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the 1940s and 50s. The unit develops in students aworking awareness of the idea of historical process, theability to conceptualise historical data, the developmentof bias detection skills, and an understanding of issuesin oral history.• N.B. may be used in a History major; not offered in 1999

Contemporary Indigenous Tasmania Unit enrolment code HAB206/306

Explores Tasmanian Aboriginal identity, activism, andsocio-economic experience since the 1970s. Issuesaddressed include Aboriginal socialisation processes;contemporary Tasmanian Aboriginal associations withthe land; the process of Aboriginal identityconstruction; media representations of Aboriginalactivism; contemporary attitudes to Aboriginal identity;institutional prejudice, especially relations with thelegal system; the level of access to government servicessuch as education, health, housing, and employment;the causes and concerns of Aborignal activism and theproliferation of Aboriginal political/communityorganisations; the impact of Aboriginal activism in bothAboriginal and non-Aboriginal Tasmania; and linkswith the influences of indigenous activism in otherAustralian states and elsewhere in the world. The unitmakes extensive use of materials generated byTasmanian Aborigines and includes lectures by visitingTasmanian Aborigines.• N.B. may be taken as HGE230/330; not offered in 1999

Dynamics of Indigenous Cultures Unit enrolment code HAB253/353

Compares the extant cultures of four contemporaryindigenous peoples. A particular focus will be theethno-linguistic bases of culture. Four peoples to bestudied will be drawn from Australian Aborigines; FirstNations of North America; the Saami people of theArctic; and the Karen people of Southeast Asia. Thisselection spans major racial groups and a diverse rangeof antiquity in order to examine origins and to compareand contrast the manner in which each group hasexperienced modernisation.• N.B. may also be taken as HGA278/378

• staff Dr A Onsman, Mr L Wilson • Hbt, Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 3x1-hr lectures fortnightly, 1-hrtutorial weekly • prereq HAB101 or HAB102 andHAB103 • m/excl HGA278/378 • assess minor 1,000-word essay (10%), major 2,000-word essay (20%), classparticipation (30%), exam (40%).Courses: R3A

History of the Indigenous Peoples ofNorth America

Unit enrolment code HAB254/354Provides an introduction to the historical experiences of

various indigenous peoples of North America, usingboth the work of non-indigenous historians and thewritings of indigenous peoples.

For a fuller description, see HTA275.• N.B. may be taken as HTA275/365

• staff Dr T Dunning •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hrlectures weekly, 1-hr tutorial fortnightly (13 wks)• prereq HAB101 or HAB102 and HAB103 • m/exclHTA275/375 • assess 3,000-word essay (40%), 2-hrexam in June (40%), tutorial participation (20%).Courses: R3A

Indigenous Justice Issues Unit enrolment code HAB208/308

Engages students in a detailed study of Indigenousexperience of Australian legal and justice systems, andof the historical interaction between Indigenous andAustralian law. Contexts in which these themes areexplored include the criminal justice system,Indigenous dispute settlement, child welfare and thestolen generations, land rights and native title, andindigenous ownership of intellectual and culturalproperty. Where appropriate, comparisons will bedrawn with the experience of Indigenous people inother places.

• staff tba •Ltn, int, dist.ed •12.5% •sem 2 – 3x1-hrlectures fortnightly, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks);dist.ed study schools tba • prereq HAB101 or HAB102and HAB103 • assess (int) 2,000-word essay (40%), classparticipation (20%), exam (40%); (dist.ed) introductorypaper (20%), 2,000-word essay (40%), exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Indigenous Life Histories Unit enrolment code HAB252/352

Pursues two related streams: an historical evidencestream, in which the focus in on historical and thematicanalysis of selected 20th-century personal andcommunity histories produced by Aboriginal writers;and an issues stream, in which several issues related tothe production of Aboriginal history are examined.

Students use selected themes to investigate the variousdepictions of Aboriginal experience presented in thetexts. The selected texts focus on Western Australia andNew South Wales, and involve comparison andcontrast of Aboriginal experience in the east and west ofthe continent. The themes have been developed toreflect and access the central concerns of Aboriginalhistorians. They include living on the fringe, livingplace, growing up, gender, identity, and family andcommunity.

In the issues stream, topics include: Aboriginal historyas the history of an oppressed indigenous minority; therelationship between traditional oral and modern

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Aboriginal history, and the use of oral methods in theproduction of contemporary histories; the role of theAboriginal historian in Aboriginal history, culture andcontemporary society; the contribution of Aboriginalhistorians and their work to constructions ofcontemporary Aboriginal identity; and the oftencontroversial question of who is qualified to writeAboriginal history.• N.B. may be taken as HTA282/382; not offered in 1999

Indigenous Tasmania to 1803 Unit enrolment code HAB255/355

Covers the period from the earliest times of Indigenousoccupation until the British invasion in 1803. Primarilyhistorical in its scope, the unit employs archaeological,geological, botanical and anthropological sources in anattempt to reconstruct the world of pre-invasionAborigines. Issues considered include: the history ofAboriginal interactions with nature; the debate aboutthe cultural status of Aboriginal society during the10,000 year, post-ice age period of geographic isolation;British ideologies about colonisation and race; andrelations between Aborigines and pre-invasionEuropean sailors.

• staff Dr S Breen •Ltn, int, dist.ed •12.5% •sem 1 –3x1-hr lectures fortnightly, 1-hr tutorial weekly; dist.ed:3x3-hr study schools in Ltn, Hbt and Brn • prereqHAB101 or HAB102 and HAB103 • m/excl HAB211/311 • assess (int) 2,000-word essay (40%), classparticipation (20%), exam (40%); (dist.ed) introductorypaper (20%), 2,000-word essay (40%), exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Indigenous Tasmania and ColonialDispossession

Unit enrolment code HAB256/356Examines Aboriginal experience from the time of theBritish invasion until the 1870s. Issues explored includethe British invasion of Aboriginal Tasmania; Aboriginalresponses to British occupation, especially the nature ofAboriginal resistance; changing historicalinterpretations of the Black War; the role of GARobinson and the conciliation process in the Aboriginaldispossession; and portrayals of Aboriginesencountered by the colonists. Based in the discipline ofhistory, the unit gives particular emphasis to thepractice of historical research and writing.

• staff Dr S Breen •Ltn, int, dist.ed •12.5% •sem 2 –3x1-hr lectures fortnightly, 1-hr tutorial weekly; dist.ed:3x3-hr study schools in Ltn, Hbt and Brn • prereqHAB101 or HAB102 and HAB103 • m/excl HAB211/311 • assess (int) 2,000-word essay (40%), classparticipation (20%), exam (40%); (dist.ed) introductorypaper (20%), 2,000-word essay (40%), exam (40%).Courses: R3A

Special Topic in Aboriginal Studies A Unit enrolment code HAB201/301

The Aboriginal Studies Special Topic can be taken onlywith the approval of the Head of School. Approvedstudents can enrol in both units (HAB201/301 andHAB202/302) to form a 25% unit. Normally each unitconsists of a research project involving structuredreading and writing on a topic agreed to by theindividual student and a supervisor. Students areexpected to employ the skills and conceptualknowledge acquired in earlier units to investigate anappropriate issue or topic in Aboriginal Studies.• N.B. can be taken only with the approval of the Director ofRiawunna

• staff HoS and Riawunna staff •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 • assess 3,500-word research paper (for thosecombining HAB201/301 and HAB202/302: 7,000-wordresearch paper).Courses: R3A

Special Topic in Aboriginal Studies B Unit enrolment code HAB202/302

See HAB201/301 above.• N.B. can be taken only with the approval of the Director ofRiawunna

• staff HoS and Riawunna staff •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 2 • assess 3,500-word research paper.Courses: R3A

Aboriginal Studies Reading SeminarUnit enrolment code HAB401

Currently, Riawunna does not offer an Honoursprogram in Aboriginal Studies. However, studentsenrolled in honours programs in other disciplines maynegotiate to include an Aboriginal Studies readingseminar as a 25% component of their honours program.In 1999 Riawunna will offer a reading seminar entitledRitual and Belief in Aboriginal Desert Cultures. For furtherinformation, please contact Dr Shayne Breen.

Accounting – School ofAccounting and Finance

The School of Accounting and Finance is committed touncompromising excellence in teaching and research inaccounting, finance and commercial law.

The School operates on both the Hobart and Launcestoncampuses. It is responsible for the accounting andfinance majors in the Bachelor of Commerce degree, theaccounting and finance program in the BCom(Hons)degree, the MCom (by coursework and dissertation),and research higher degrees (MCom and PhD) inaccounting and finance. An accounting major is offeredat the North West Centre.

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Accounting and finance skills are an essential elementin almost all fields of organisational economic activity.At the same time, the desire by governments for evergreater surveillance of business activities has addedfurther to those demands, whether in the field ofauditing, taxation, or in public regulation of companyaffairs.To become a Chartered Accountant (CA) or a CertifiedPractising Accountant (CPA) a person must be acceptedas a member of either the Institute of CharteredAccountants in Australia (ICAA) or the AustralianSociety of Certified Practising Accountants (ASCPAs).The Institute has over 25,000 members and the Societyover 73,000 members. Most members of the Institute arein public practice while most members of the Societyare in commerce, industry or government. To gainentry to either of these professional bodies, applicantsmust have completed an accredited degree with unitsspecified by the Institute or Society. The BCom, BEc andBCom-LLB (combined degree) are accredited degrees.

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Accounting Concepts for ManagersUnit enrolment code BFA130/230

Contact the School of Accounting and Finance fordetails.• N.B. may be taken at level 100 or 200; may not be countedas an elective for the BCom

•Ltn, int •12.5% •[?] – 2 hrs lectures, 1 hr tutorialsweekly • assess continuous assessment (50%), exam(50%).• req Atrill P and McLaney E, Accounting and Finance for

Non-Specialists, 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, Lond, 1997Atrill P and McLaney E, Management Accounting for

Non-Specialists, Prentice Hall, Lond, 1995.Courses: C3T C3U

Introductory Accounting AUnit enrolment code BFA101

For a description of this unit, please contact the School.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Mr P Collett; Ltn – Mrs J Austin •Hbt,Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – teaching pattern to beadvised • assess continuous assessment (40%), exam(60%).Courses: C3A C3H C3S C3C C3E

Introductory Accounting BUnit enrolment code BFA102

For a description of this unit, please contact the School.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Mr P Collett; Ltn – Mr J Pugh •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 2 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BFA101 • assess continuous assessment (40%),

exam (60%).Courses: C3A C3H C3C C3E

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Accounting Information SystemsUnit enrolment code BFA221

Provides students with an understanding andknowledge of the following topics: the role ofaccountants with respect to designing and usingaccounting information systems; procedures used insystem development for analysing, designing andimplementing computer-based accounting informationsystems; transaction processing systems and cycles inaccounting that produce accounting (and other) reports;internal control and computer and information systemsecurity; data management concepts and datamodelling.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – tba, Ltn – tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem2 – teaching pattern to be advised • prereq BFA102,BFA121 or BSA101 • assess continuous assessment(30%); exam (70%).Courses: C3C C3E C3S

Corporations LawUnit enrolment code BFA241

Deals with the law and practice relating to companiesincorporated under the Corporations Law. Variousaspects of this subject will be examined in some detail,together with relevant case authorities.• N.B. may be offered in Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Mr B Hicks; Ltn – Dr J Wong •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 1 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BMA141 • assess continuous assessment(30%), exam (70%).Courses: C3C C3E

Financial AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA201

Deals with issues in the theory and practice of corporatereporting in Australia, the regulatory environment ofcorporate reporting and, contemporary issues infinancial accounting.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Ms C Rundle; Ltn – Mr J Pugh •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 1 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BFA102 • assess continuous assessment (40%);exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E

Financial ManagementUnit enrolment code BFA281

Introduces the theory and practice of corporatefinancial management. Topics include: financial

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mathematics; methods of project evaluation; selection ofcapital projects; risk and the cost of capital; short-termand long-term sources of finance; lease evaluation;capital structure; dividend policy; working capitalmanagement; takeovers and international financialmanagement.• N.B. may be offered in Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Assoc Prof J English; Ltn – tba •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 1/2 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BSA101, BEA140 • assess continuousassessment (30%); exam (70%).Courses: C3C C3E C3S

International AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA206

Looks at various national accounting practices whichhave more to do with ideology than the country inquestion, including: Europe and its attempts toharmonise accounting reports; the Americas and thedichotomy between north and south; South-East Asiawith particular emphasis on Japan; and China’semergence into international trade and its accountingdecisions. The different accounting treatments requirethat foreign exchange transactions receive specialattention and that currency movements be hedgedagainst.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Investment AnalysisUnit enrolment code BFA285

A survey of the theory and practice of security analysisand portfolio management. Topics include risk andreturn, efficient market concepts, valuation, investmentstrategies, exchange-traded options, financial futures,portfolio composition, and portfolio performanceevaluation.

• staff Assoc Prof J English •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 –teaching pattern to be advised • prereq BFA281 • assesscontinuous assessment (30%); exam (70%).Courses: C3C C3E

Management AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA261

Enables students to understand the role of themanagement accountant, use management accountingtechniques in order to provide information for efficientresource allocation, and recognise possible problemsand limitations of applying management accountingtechniques. Topics include: advanced process costing;cost allocation; activity based costing; strategicmanagement accounting; standard costing and flexiblebudgeting; behavioural aspects of budgeting; tacticaldecision making; and decision making with scarceresources.• N.B. may be offered in Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – tba; Ltn – tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem2 – teaching pattern to be advised • prereq BFA121 orBSA101 • assess continuous assessment (30%); exam(70%).Courses: C3C C3E C3S

Personal Financial ManagementUnit enrolment code BFA205

Enables students to gain the knowledge and skillsrequired to effectively manage their personal finances.The unit surveys the principal issues in insurance,saving, borrowing, investment, taxation and retirement.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – teaching pattern to beadvised • assess continuous assessment (50%), exam(50%).Courses: C3C C3E

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Accounting TheoryUnit enrolment code BFA302

Examines significant historical influences on thedevelopment of accounting thought and topics ofcurrent interest in the financial accounting,professional, and academic research literature; theresearch methods followed in the development ofnormative accounting theories, capital market studiesinto the information content of accounting, and positivetheories about accounting policy choice; the argumentsfor and against regulation in accounting, and the policyprocess and political context within which accountingpolicy decisions are made; social issues in accounting,including behavioural research.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Ms K Gibson; Ltn – Mr J Pugh •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 2 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BFA201 • assess continuous assessment (60%);exam (40%).Courses: C3C C3E

Advanced Corporation LawUnit enrolment code BFA346

Is an advanced unit in the study of the control ofcorporations in Australia. It involves a detailedexamination of aspects of company law such ascorporate disclosure, insolvent trading, minorityoppression, takeovers and the duty of directors. It alsodeals with insider trading, ethics and the role of theAustralian Securities Commission.

• staff Mr J Streeter •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 –teaching pattern to be advised • prereq BFA241 • assesscontinuous assessment (40%); exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E

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Advanced Financial AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA301

Deals with the theory and practice of accounting forcombinations and associations of business entities andselected current advanced topics in external reporting.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Ms K Gibson; Ltn – Mr C Ikin •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 1 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BFA201 • assess continuous assessment (40%);exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E

Advanced Management AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA366

Focuses on the design of management control systems.The unit enables students to gain knowledge, insights,and analytical skills related to how an organisation’smanagers go about designing, implementing, and usingplanning and control systems to put into effect anorganisation’s strategy. The unit emphasises (a) thetechniques of the management control process (e.g.responsibility centres, transfer pricing, budgetpreparation, and performance measurement), and (b)the behavioural considerations involved in the use ofthese techniques (e.g. motivation, goal congruence,relative roles of superiors and subordinates, the impactof national culture, and multinational organisations).• N.B. not offered in 1999

Advanced TaxationUnit enrolment code BFA396

Adds to basic tax knowledge in the areas of accountingfor more complex capital gains, fringe benefits andinternational business structures; and considers transferpricing and the foreign income accruals system.• N.B. not offered in 1999

AuditingUnit enrolment code BFA303

Examines the role of auditing in the assessment of thereliability of financial information in the context of theAustralian institutional and legal environment; reviewsthe fundamental concepts of auditing; and introducesbasic audit techniques and procedures, integrating therole of computer technology in audit practice.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Mrs S Hrasky; Ltn – Mr C Ikin •Hbt, Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 1 – teaching pattern to be advised• prereq BFA201, BFA221, BFA241 • assess continuousassessment (40%); exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E

Commercial LawUnit enrolment code BFA342

For details of this unit, contact the school.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Decision Support systemsUnit enrolment code BFA326

For details of this unit, contact the school.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Financial Risk ManagementUnit enrolment code BFA385

Develops an understanding of the use of derivativesecurities: risk management, portfolio management,arbitrage and speculation. Various environments areconsidered: exchange rate hedging, commoditymarkets, fixed income, and the sharemarket. Both thetheory and practice of pricing derivative securities areexamined.• staff Dr P Mansfield •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 –teaching pattern to be advised • prereq BFA285 • assesscontinuous assessment (40%), exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E C3S

Financial Services LawUnit enrolment code BFA347

Deals with the legal framework of the Australianfinancial system and the operation of banks andfinancial institutions; the legal relationship betweenbanker, financial institution and customer; negotiableinstruments and negotiability; cheques, paymentorders, bills of exchange, promissory notes; otherpayment systems; borrowing, lending and financetransactions; security over property; guarantees;equipment leasing.

• staff Mr B Hicks •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – teachingpattern to be advised • prereq BMA141 • assesscontinuous assessment (30%); exam (70%).Courses: C3C C3E C3S

Governmental Financial Management &Accounting

Unit enrolment code BFA306Provides an insight into the theory and practice offinancial management, accounting and accountability inpublic sector agencies; examines the regulatoryframework and the social and environmental pressuresfor financial reform; and considers aspects ofbudgeting, control and auditing relevant to governmentagencies.• N.B. not offered in 1999

International FinanceUnit enrolment code BFA384

Examines the environment in which internationalfinancial management decisions take place anddescribes and evaluates the impact of an internationalperspective on the firm’s financing decisions,investment decisions, and working capitalmanagement.

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• staff Dr P Mansfield •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 –teaching pattern to be advised • prereq BFA281 • assesscontinuous assessment (40%), exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E C3S

Personal Financial ManagementUnit enrolment code BFA305

Enables students to gain the knowledge and skillsrequired to effectively manage their personal finances.The unit surveys the principal issues in insurance,saving, borrowing, investment, taxation and retirement.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – teaching pattern to beadvised • assess continuous assessment (50%), exam(50%).Courses: C3C C3E

Social & Environmental AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA307

Examines the social dimension of accounting theoryand practice, and the potential impact of accountinginformation upon issues of social justice, ethics and thenatural environment. The unit covers social accounting,corporate social reporting, human resource accounting,ethics and ethical investment, green accounting andenvironmental auditing, and issues in critical theory.• N.B. not offered in 1999

TaxationUnit enrolment code BFA391

Examines the fundamentals of assessable income andallowable deductions as defined in the Income TaxAssessment Act; and tax planning for resident businessentities of sole traders, partnerships, trusts and privatecompanies.• N.B. may be offered in Burnie, Singapore and Malaysia

• staff Hbt – Ms CM Rundle; Ltn – Mrs J Austin •Hbt,Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – teaching pattern to beadvised • prereq BMA141, BFA102 • assess continuousassessment (40%), final exam (60%).Courses: C3C C3E

LEVEL 400 UNITS

Advanced Accounting TheoryUnit enrolment code BFA420

Studies accounting thought in relation to the researchparadigms that dominate accounting research. The unitinvolves an appraisal of the major strands of thescholarly research literature in financial accounting, andinvestigates the role of financial accounting in decisionsmade by individuals and markets. The unit is designedto enable students to evaluate critically and developspecific theories and evidence about financialaccounting practice. Normative, positive and criticaltheory approaches are examined.

• staff Prof J Godfrey •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 –teaching pattern to be advised • assess researchproposals (25%), participation (25%), exam (50%).Courses: C4C

Advanced Accounting InformationSystems

Unit enrolment code BFA425Constitutes a study of contemporary research inaccounting information systems. The focus is onresearch in accounting information systems withparticular emphasis on the semantic modelling ofaccounting phenomena and behavioural decision-making research.• staff Prof S Leech •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 –teaching pattern to be advised • assess researchproposals (30%), participation (20%), exam (50%).Courses: C4C

Advanced AuditingUnit enrolment code BFA408

Is an examination of the concepts of truth, fairness andindependence as they relate to the practice of auditing.Consideration of issues and empirical research inrelation to audit judgement, consensus and bias.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Advanced FinanceUnit enrolment code BFA424

Focuses on contemporary capital markets research. Theunit consists of a thorough examination of the researchliterature with a view to developing students’ skills inunderstanding and critically evaluating capital marketresearch.

• staff Dr P Mansfield •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 –teaching pattern to be advised • assess seminarpresentations (50%), term paper (30%), participation(20%).Courses: C4C


Is an examination of the concepts of truth, fairness andindependence as they relate to the practice of auditing.Consideration of issues and empirical research inrelation to audit judgement, consensus and bias.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Advanced Management AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA435

Provides a foundation for research in managementaccounting. The unit is divided into two maincomponents: (a) covers the main research frameworksappropriate to management accounting; (b) focuses onspecific areas of management accounting research.


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These areas include: issues in budgeting; participationin budgeting; and the use of accounting information forperformance evaluation.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Advanced Taxation AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA409

Focuses upon a thorough understanding of tax law as itrelates to both resident and non-resident companies.Topics include structures of business, industrialexpenditure deductions, capital gains tax, fringebenefits tax and international aspects of taxation.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Bachelor of Commerce Honours –Part time/Full time

Unit enrolment code BFA498/499See Course details , page 55.Courses: C4C

Corporate Governance andAccountabilityUnit enrolment code BFA429

Examines current developments in selected areas ofcorporate law and policy relevant to large publiccorporations in Australia including corporategovernance, directors’ and auditors’ duties, accountsand disclosure, regulation and enforcement and lawreform.

• staff Mr B Hicks •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – teachingpattern to be advised • assess research proposals (25%),participation (25%), exam (50%).Courses: C4C

DissertationUnit enrolment code BFA441

Candidates are required to present a dissertation ofapproximately 15,000 words.Courses: C4C

Government Financial ManagementUnit enrolment code BFA427

Is a review and examination of current financialarrangements and reform proposals relevant to publicsector entities. Issues in public sector accounting,accountability and audit.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Research MethodologyUnit enrolment code BFA410

Is designed to develop the research skills necessary forthe dissertation component of the degree. The materialcovered in the course includes: various research

methodologies used in accounting research; guidelinesfor developing a research proposal and methods forcollecting and analysing data.• N.B. not offered in 1999

LEVEL 700 UNITS

Accounting Research MethodsUnit enrolment code BFA710

Introduces research methods appropriate to thescholarly study of issues in accounting, finance, andrelated disciplines. The seminars are designed todevelop research skills so that students are well-equipped confidently and competently to critiqueacademic and professional studies in general, andaccounting and finance research studies in particular.The unit is also designed to provide students with skillsto conduct their own research in a rigorous manner.The material covered includes: approaches to theorybuilding; hypothesis development; importance of (andthreats to) internal and external validity; researchdesigns; research methods appropriate to alternativeresearch designs; data collection; statistics; dataanalysis; and writing up the research project.

• staff tba •Hbt, int •sem 1 – teaching pattern to beadvised • assess weekly assignments (60%), term paper(30%), participation (10%).Courses: C7C

Advanced Accounting TheoryUnit enrolment code BFA711

Studies accounting thought in relation to the researchparadigms that dominate accounting research. The unitinvolves an appraisal of the major strands of thescholarly research literature in financial accounting, andinvestigates the role of financial accounting in decisionsmade by individuals and markets. The unit is designedto enable students to evaluate critically and developspecific theories and evidence about financialaccounting practice. Normative, positive and criticaltheory approeahces are examined.

• staff Prof J Godfrey •Hbt, int •sem 1 – teachingpattern to be advised • assess presentations (30%), termpaper (30%), exam (40%).Courses: C7C

Advanced Accounting InformationSystems

Unit enrolment code BFA725Constitutes a survey of contemporary research ininformation systems, decision support systems, andexpert systems. Focus is on research methods, criticalevaluation, developments in database accounting andthe use of expert system methodologies as research

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tools in accounting.

• staff Prof SA Leech •Hbt, int •sem 1 – teachingpattern to be advised • assess research essay (20%),assignment case study (30%), exam (50%).Courses: C7C

Advanced AuditingUnit enrolment code BFA708

Examines the concepts of truth, fairness andindependence as they relate to the practice of auditing.Considers issues and empirical research in relation toaudit judgement, consensus and bias.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Advanced FinanceUnit enrolment code BFA724

Focuses on contemporary capital markets research. Theunit consists of a thorough examination of the researchliterature with a view to developing students’ skills inunderstanding and critically evaluating capital marketsresearch.

• staff Dr P Mansfield •Hbt, int •sem 2 – teachingpattern to be advised • assess seminar presentations(50%), term paper (30%), seminar participation (20%).Courses: C7C


Examines selected topics in financial accounting theory;and current issues in the development and regulation ofexternal financial reporting.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Advanced Managerial AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA735

Provides a foundation for research in managementaccounting. The unit is divided into two maincomponents: (a) covers the main research frameworksappropriate to management accounting; and (b) focuseson specific areas of management accounting research.These areas include issues in budgeting; participation inbudgeting; and the use of accounting information forperformance evaluation.

• staff tba •Hbt, int •sem 2 – teaching pattern to beadvised • assess seminar presentations (20%),assignment (80%).Courses: C7C

Advanced Taxation AccountingUnit enrolment code BFA709

Focuses on a thorough understanding of tax law as itrelates to both resident and non-resident companies.Topics include structures of business, industrialexpenditure deductions, capital gains tax, fringe

benefits tax and international aspects of taxation.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Corporate Governance andAccountabilityUnit enrolment code BFA729

Examines current developments in selected areas ofcorporate law and policy relevant to large publiccorporations in Australia including corporategovernance, directors’ duties, accounts and disclosure,regulation and enforcement and law reform.

• staff Mr BJ Hicks •Hbt, int •sem 2 – teaching patternto be advised • assess 2 essays (30%), seminarpresentations (20%), exam (50%).Courses: C7C

DissertationUnit enrolment code BFA741

Candidates are required to present a dissertation ofapproximately 30,000 words.Courses: C7C

Government Financial ManagementUnit enrolment code BFA727

Reviews and examines current financial arrangementsand reform proposals relevant to public sector entities;and issues in public sector accounting, accountabilityand audit.

• staff Mrs S Hrasky •Hbt, int •sem 2 – teachingpattern to be advised • assess seminar presentation(15%), essay (15%), research project (30%), exam (40%).Courses: C7C

ACCOUNTING (POSTGRADUATE BY RESEARCH)

Master of Commerce [by research] –Full time/Part time

Unit enrolment code BFA800/801These are the master codes for the Master of Commerce[by research]. For further information, see ResearchHigher Degrees Handbook.

Doctor of Philosophy –Full time/Part time

Unit enrolment code BFA900/901This is the master code for the Doctor of Philosophy.For further information, see Research Higher DegreesHandbook.


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Agricultural Science (andMicrobiology) – School of

Agricultural Science

A) Agricultural Science

For an outline of the Bachelor of Agricultural Science,see Schedule A on page 114 of this Handbook. For anoutline of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Agriculture)and the Bachelor of Applied Science (Horticulture), seeSchedules on pages 120, and 121.

B) Microbiology

Units in microbiology are offered by the School ofAgricultural Science and the Discipline of Pathologywithin the School of Medicine at Hobart.

Specimen Courses

BSc students planning to major in Microbiology mustinclude the following units in their course, within thegeneral framework prescribed in the BSc specifications:

Second year

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

Third year

Medical Microbiology andImmunology 25% [fy] [H] CJA308

Microbial Ecology 25% [fy] [H] KLA309

Note, also available isFood Microbiology 12.5% [1] [H] KLA303

A major in Biochemistry may include Microbiology units subjectto approval by the Head of the Discipline of Biochemistry (withinthe School of Medicine). Refer to ‘Biochemistry’ in this Unitdetails secton of the Handbook, and see also BSc Specifications(found in the Calendar, 1998).

Note: some semester-length units are shown as ‘fullyear’, because the semester they are taught in variesfrom year to year. Details of timetabling will beadvised at the commencement of studies.

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Agricultural Geology & Soil Science(Science)

Unit enrolment code KLA150Has the same broad objectives as KLA213.

• staff Mr RB Doyle (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•full year – sem 1 (Agricultural Geology) 1-hr lectureweekly (13 wks), 3-hr practical session weekly (12 wks)plus 4 1-hr tutorials, 3x1-day excursions; sem 2(Introductory Soil Science) 13 lectures, 9x3-hr practicalsessions; and 2x1-day excursions • assess (Agricultural

Geology) practical exam (25%), field work in sem 1(25%), 2-hr theory exam in June (50%); (IntroductorySoil Science) 2-hr theory exam (50%), practical workand field trip reports (50%).• req Skinner BJ and Porter SC, The Dynamic Earth,

Wiley, 1992.[p/b] Cox KC, Price NB and Harte B, An Introduction to

the Practical Study of Crystals, Minerals and Rocks,revised edn, McGraw Hill.

McLaren RG and Cameron KC, Soil Science, OUP, 1990.Leeper GW, Introduction to Soil Science, Melb Univ

Press.Courses: S3G(D1)

Business of Agriculture andHorticulture

Unit enrolment code KLA105Introduces principles and techniques relevant tofinancial and business management of agricultural andhorticultural enterprises. Aspects of financialmanagement include accounting techniques,accounting statements, gross margin and enterprisebudgeting and capital expenditure analysis. Emphasisis placed on planning, implementation and control ofbusiness enterprises. The University Farm is used as amodel to develop a framework for the study ofenterprise and business analysis. Other areas coveredinclude an introduction to aspects of law and taxationfor primary producers, business structures, riskmanagement, SWOT analysis and strategic planning.

• staff Prof RJ Clark (Coordinator), Dr PA Lane •Hbt,int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 lectures, 2 hrs tutorial or 3 hrspractical/excursion weekly (13 wks) • assess 3-hr exam(50%), 2 practical reports/class assignments (50%).Courses: S3B S3C

Chemistry 1 (Agricultural Science)Unit enrolment code KRA120

Emphasises the biological applications of chemistry,and includes: spectroscopy, equilibria in ionic solutions,kinetics and thermodynamics; bonding, biologicalinorganic chemistry, the chemistry of organic functionalgroups and an introduction to the chemistry ofbiologically important compounds, and separationtechniques in analytical chemistry. Laboratory sessionsare designed to increase students’ manipulative skillsand, where possible, to reinforce the lecture program.• N.B. restricted to Agricultural Science students; taughtby School of Chemistry

• staff Dr R Thomas (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •25%•full year – 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial weekly (26wks), 8 assignments, weekly 3-hr lab (7 wks) in sem 1,and weekly 3-hr lab in sem 2 (10 wks) • prereq *CH856,(*MT730 or *MT841) or HSC equiv • m/excl all otheryear-1 chemistry units • assess 1-hour mid-sem tests –

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sem 1 (5%); sem 2 (5%); 3-hr end-of-sem exams – 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 Chemistry.McMurry J, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, 4th edn,

Brooks/Cole.Courses: S3A

Chemistry 1 (Applied Agriculture)Unit enrolment code KRA121

Provides a basic knowledge of chemistry and itsapplications, introducing the interactions occurringbetween atoms and molecules and their effect on solids,liquids and gases; the physical chemistry of solutionsand the calculation of values such as equilibriumconstants and pH in aqueous solutions; and elementaryorganic chemistry including synthesis and reactions ofaliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, acidsand bases.• N.B. restricted to BAppSc(Agr) and BAppSc(Hort)students; taught by School of Chemistry

• staff Dr LA Dunn(Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 10x2hr practicalclasses and 21 tutorials • m/excl all other year-1chemistry units • assess 2-hr exam (60%), 10 wks lab(15%), assignments (15%), mid-sem test (10%).• req Lewis R and Evans W, Chemistry, MacMillan, UKLaboratory Manual, Univ Tas, School of ChemistryCourses: S3B S3C

Introduction to Agriculture andHorticulture

Unit enrolment code KLA100Introduces the major agricultural and horticulturalindustries in Tasmania and Australia and covers arange of agricultural and biological concepts whichrelate to these industries. Industry profiles arepresented for the fruit, vegetable, essential oil, poppy,cereal, legume, pasture and animal productionindustries. Practical work includes group discussions/tutorials, and excursions to the University Farm atCambridge, the Horticultural Research Centre, and toprivate farming enterprises.• staff Prof RJ Clark (Coordinator), Dr NJ Mendham,Mr SC Champion, Dr PH Brown, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lectures, 3 hrs lab/tutorial/excursion weekly (13 wks) • assess 3-hr exam (50%), 2practical reports/class assignments (35%), and seminar(15%).Courses: S3B S3C

Science of AgricultureUnit enrolment code KLA110

Outlines the application of basic scientific principles inagricultural production systems. Covers an elementary

study of some issues in agricultural engineeringincluding structures, tractor stability and safety, simplesurveying, hydraulics, pumping and irrigation systems.The second component of the unit deals withinformation access, data management systems,including elementary statistics, presentation andinterpretation of data, data acquisition using electronicsystems, and internet access and library systems.

• staff Mr S Wilson (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2 lectures, 2 hrs tutorial weekly (13 wks)• assess 3-hr exam (70%), class assignment (20%), tests(10%).Courses: S3B S3C

Sustainable Resource ManagementUnit enrolment code KLA115

Covers ecological principles including energy flow andnutrient cycling in natural and managed ecosystems.Features of managed ecosystems includingmaintenance of soil fertility, control of competingorganisms (diseases, pests, weeds), and productivityare also covered in systems ranging from shiftingcultivation in the tropics to intensive horticulture. Theecological, economic and social sustainability of thesesystems is considered in relation to diversity, intensityof management, and productivity. Environmentalissues in agriculture such as vegetation, land and waterdegradation, wildlife diversity, pests and weeds,pesticide use, and biological control are discussed.Examples of horticultural, forestry, animal productionand cropping systems will be used to illustrate majorprinciples covered in the unit.

• staff Dr NJ Mendham, Dr PH Brown •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lectures, 3 hrs lab/tutorial/excursion weekly (13 wks) • assess 3-hr exam (60%), 3practical reports/class assignments (40%).Courses: S3A S3B S3C S3G

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Agricultural Geology & Soil ScienceUnit enrolment code KLA213

Consists of two parts: (a) Agricultural Geology, whichis offered by the School of Earth Sciences andintroduces earth materials, the concepts of mineralogyand petrology, sedimentology, and groundwater; and(b) Introductory Soil Science, which deals with themain features of soil profiles, soil formation factors, soiloccurrence in Tasmania and the basic nutrient cycles insoils. Practical work and 2 full-day excursions look atthe basic physical and chemical properties of soilsunder several different climatic and geologicalconditions.

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Wiley, 1992[p/b] Cox KC, Price NB and Harte B, An Introduction to

the Practical Study of Crystals, Minerals and Rocks,revised edn, McGraw Hill

McLaren RG and Cameron KC, Soil Science, OUP, 1990Leeper GW, Introduction to Soil Science, Melb Univ Press.Courses: S3A

Agronomy (Agriculture)Unit enrolment code KLA223

Develops the principles of crop and pasture production,both as individual enterprises and as components offarming systems. Crop agronomy examines howenvironmental factors interact with managementpractices to affect growth and development, and henceproductivity of crops in different farming systems.Pasture agronomy covers the role of pastures infarming systems, factors affecting the productivity andpersistence of sown pastures and problems associatedwith their use, pasture establishment and specialist usesof pasture and other forage crops. Project workconcentrates on developing an understanding of cropand pasture production in extensive farming systems.

• staff Dr NJ Mendham, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 26 lectures, 39 hrs practicals • assess 3-hrtheory exam (60%), assignments (40%).Courses: S3B

Agronomy (Horticulture)Unit enrolment code KLA243

Develops the principles of crop and pasture production,both as individual enterprises and as components offarming systems. Crop agronomy examines howenvironmental factors interact with managementpractices to affect growth and development, and henceproductivity of crops in different farming systems.Pasture agronomy covers the role of pastures infarming systems, factors affecting the productivity andpersistence of sown pastures and problems associatedwith their use, pasture establishment and specialist usesof pasture and other forage crops. Project workconcentrates on developing an understanding ofintensive crop production systems, including thecomplementary role of pastures in rotation.

• staff Dr NJ Mendham, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int •12.5%

•sem 1 – 26 lectures, 39 hrs practicals • assess 3-hrtheory exam (60%), assignments (40%).Courses: S3B

Biochemistry (Agriculture)Unit enrolment code CBA235

Provides students with an introduction to biochemistry,by means of lectures and tutorials. Core topics coveredare: nucleic acid structure, replication, transcription,translation, molecular biology, gene technology andapplications; structure, function and metabolism ofproteins and aminoacids, carbohydrates, lipids; effectsof the hormones insulin, glucagon, and adrenalin;integration and control of metabolism.• N.B. restricted to Agricultural Science students; taughtby Discipline of Biochemistry

• staff Dr MM Sale, Dr JD Sallis, Dr AK West, Dr DRWoodward (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 3lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • prereq KRA120and KPZ120 • m/excl may not be included in BAgScwith CBA230 • assess 3-hr written paper at end ofsem 1.• 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 and

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

Courses: S3A

Crop and Plant PhysiologyUnit enrolment code KLA214

Covers the basic mechanisms of plant function, fromthe molecular level through to whole plant and cropphysiology. The unit covers plant water relations,photosynthesis, respiration, mineral nutrition, andregulation of plant growth and development. Study ofcrop physiology includes how genetic, environmentaland management factors affect crop development orprogression through the lifecycle, and growth orincrease in photosynthetic area and weight of the wholecrop or individual organs. Important factors includeinterception and use of solar radiation by the cropcanopy, water relations and mineral nutrition.

• staff Dr S Shabala •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 26lectures, 39 hrs practicals • prereq KPA120 or equiv• assess 3-hr theory exam (60%), assignments (40%).Courses: S3A S3B S3C

Entomology 1 (Science)Unit enrolment code KLA252

Has the same broad objectives as KLA330.

• staff Dr GR Allen, Dr M Hurley •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2 lectures/tutorials and 1 lab class/excursionweekly • prereq one of KPZ120, KZA150, KZA151 or

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equiv • assess continuous assessment (practicals,reports etc) (25%), practical exam (15%), insectcollection (25%), 3-hr theory exam (35%).• req dissecting instruments, hand lens, entomological

forceps. Entomological pins and nets will be issued tostudents on request.

Courses: S3G(D1)

Field AgricultureUnit enrolment code KLA215

Involves an initial five days of coursework andexcursions based at the University’s North West Centreand practical classes in principles of taxonomy of plantsand insects, and disease diagnosis. Students investigateagricultural production systems with an emphasis onthe practical application of scientific principles in cropproduction and animal husbandry. The unit providesan introduction to the classification, diversity andcollection of insects and plants of agriculturalimportance, and to the diagnosis and management ofcommon agricultural diseases.

• staff Dr PA Lane (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 3/1 – 5 days field study, equiv to 10 hrs lecturesand 30 hrs practicals, 13x3-hr practical on plant andinsect identification and disease diagnosis • prereqKLA161 or equiv • assess field report (60%), practicalasignments (40%).Courses: S3B S3C S3G

Grazing Animal NutritionUnit enrolment code KLA222

Examines the digestive physiology of ruminants; basicnutrition (protein, energy, water, vitamins, minerals,etc.); the development of feeding systems and rationcomputations; feed analysis; aspects of grazingmanagement.

• staff Mr SC Champion, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 26 lectures, 39 hrs practicals • prereq KZA105• assess 3-hr theory exam (60%), assignments (40%).Courses: S3B

Horticultural Production SystemsUnit enrolment code KLA242

Provides students with an overview of Australianhorticultural production, including study of ecologicalaspects of fruit and vegetable production in Australia,growth and development of the major horticulturalcrop species, and principles underlying horticulturalpractice including canopy management, flowering andfruit development, and crop regulation.

• staff Dr PH Brown •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 26lectures, 39 hrs practicals • prereq KLA100 or equiv• assess 3-hr theory exam (60%), assignments (40%).Courses: S3C

Introductory MicrobiologyUnit enrolment code KLA265

Focuses on agricultural and applied topics of relevanceto Applied Science students. The practical componentprovides students with skills in microscopy and in thecultivation and identification of microorganisms. Topicsinclude: bacterial structure and function, bacterialidentification, microbial genetics, factors affectinggrowth and death of microbial populations, rumenmicrobiology, introduction to virology and microbialecology, interactions between microorganisms andplants, antibiotics; microbial cycling of carbon andnitrogen; waste disposal; bioremediation.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin, Dr MA Line •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 32 lectures (11 wks) and 2 labsessions weekly (9 wks – 54 hrs practical) • prereqKLA130 and 162 • assess 3-hr exam (70%), practicalexam during the last week of sem 2 (30%).Courses: S3B S3C

Microbiology 1Unit enrolment code KLA210

Provides students with a basic knowledge of thesignificance of microbiology, and covers virology;immunology; the history, structure, function, geneticsand systematics of bacteria and fungi and a brief outlineof bacterial and fungal diseases of plants and animals.The practical component gives students skills in thecultivation and identification of microorganisms.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin, Dr MA Line, Dr CMohammed •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 27 lectures, 60hrs practical • assess 3-hr theory exam in Nov (70%),practical exam during last week of sem 2 (30%).Courses: S3A

Organic Chemistry (AgriculturalScience)

Unit enrolment code KRA222Covers organic aspects of chemistry, placing particularemphasis on the interrelationship of organic chemistrywith the life sciences. Initial lectures include thefundamentals of spectroscopic techniques applicable toa wide range of chemical studies, followed by lecturesin: stereochemistry; functional group chemistry,particularly relating structure to properties; and bio-organic chemistry. Laboratory sessions includeexperiments illustrating specific lecture topics,identification, and small scale preparation of organiccompounds.• N.B. restricted to Agricultural Science students; taughtby the School of Chemistry

• staff Dr AJ Blackman (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 34 lectures and 10 tutorials, 24 hrs lab• prereq KRA120 • m/excl KRA200, KRA203, KRA262


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• assess 3-hr exam (75%), lab assessment (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: S3A

Pasture and Animal ScienceUnit enrolment code KLA211

Provides an introduction to grazing animal systemscovering a range of topics in the areas of pastureagronomy, animal physiology and nutrition, andgrazing management. Practicals provide experience inpasture sampling techniques and laboratory methodsfor analysising the quality of feeds.

• staff Dr PA Lane, Mr SC Champion •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 26 lectures and 39 hrs practical • prereqKPZ160 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam (60%),practical assigments (40%).Courses: S3A

Plant Pathology 1 (Science)Unit enrolment code KLA251


• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed •Hbt, int•8.33% •sem 1 – 13 lectures or self-learning sessionsand 13 lab classes/excursions • prereq KPA100,KLA230 or equiv • assess 2-hr theory exam (50%),practical work including exam (50%).• req lab coat and dissection set (including hand lens)Waller JM, Ritchie BJ and Holderness, Plant Clinic

Handbook, CAB International, 1998and one ofAgrios GN, Plant Pathology, 4th edn, Academic Press,

1997Brown JF and Ogle HJ, Plant Pathogens and Plant

Disease, Rockvale Publ, Armidale, 1997.Courses: S3G(D1)

Soil Science 1 (Science)Unit enrolment code KLA253


• staff Mr RB Doyle •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 28lectures and 84 hrs practical • prereq KLA213, KYA130,KRA120 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam (50%),practical work (50%).• req Brady NC, The Nature and Properties of Soils, 10th

edn, MacMillan.McLaren RG and Cameron KC, Soil Science, OUP, 1990.Courses: S3G(D1)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Agricultural Microbiology 2Unit enrolment code KLA300

Consists of two components: (a) Food Microbiology –providing students with an appreciation of the role ofmicroorganisms in the production and deterioration offoods, including the study of: contamination; effect ofvarious factors on growth and decline of microbialpopulations; microbial fermentations; microbialhazards associated with foods; and (b) MicrobialEcology – introducing microbial ecology, interactions ofmicroorganisms, and of microorganisms andeukaryotes; transformations of significant elements;microbial degradation of natural and xenobioticcompounds.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin, Dr MA Line •Hbt, int•16.67% •full year – 28 lectures, 78 hrs practicals, 3tutorials • prereq KLA210 • m/excl KLA309 • assess2x2-hr exams (70%), continuous practical assessmentplus a practical report (30%).Courses: S3A

Agronomy 1Unit enrolment code KLA350

Develops the principles of crop and pasture production,both as individual enterprises and as components offarming systems. The agronomy and physiology of themain field crops, including cereals, legumes, oilseeds,fibre and industrial crops are examined, with their rolein farming systems and use of their products also beingconsidered. Pasture production gives emphasis to therole of improved pastures in farming systems, problemsassociated with their use and pasture/animalrelationships. A whole farm planning approach is usedto integrate crop and animal enterprises intosustainable systems including native vegetation forshelter, erosion control and ecosystem maintenance.

• staff Dr NJ Mendham, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int •8.33%•full year – 18 lectures and 39 hrs practical • prereqKLA212 • assess 2x2-hr theory exams (60%), 3 practicalreports (40%).Courses: S3A S3G


Gives an overview of the current status of crop andpasture research, including breeding, physiology andmanagement.

For a fuller description, see KLA431.• N.B. for BSc students; offered subject to adequate studentenrolment

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•16.67% •full year – 26 lectures and 84 hrs practical• prereq KLA350 • assess 3-hr and 2-hr theory exam(60%), report on project (20%), seminar and essay (10%ea).Courses: S3G

Animal Physiology & NutritionUnit enrolment code KLA313

Consists of two components: (a) Animal physiology –providing students with an appreciation of thehomeostatic mechanisms of the body including theregulation of blood circulation, respiration, acid/basebalance, kidney function and digestive physiology;(b) Animal nutrition – dealing with the requirements ofthe animal with respect to body size and physiologicalstate and the development of feeding systems.

• staff Mr SC Champion •Hbt, int •16.67% •sem 2 –42 lectures and 39 hrs practical • prereq KPZ160 andCBA230 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam (60%),practical assignments (40%).• req Eckert R, Randall D and Augustine G, Animal

Physiology: Mechanisms and Adaptations, 3rd edn,Freeman, NY.

Courses: S3A

Animal ProductionUnit enrolment code KLA341

Includes animal breeding, wool production andprocessing; lamb and beef production, dairy cattle.


• staff Mr SC Champion •Hbt, int •16.67% •full year– 52 lectures , 42 hrs practical (including field trips)• prereq KLA313 or equiv • m/excl KLA441 • assess 3-hr theory exam (60%), practical assignments (40%).Courses: S3G

Animal Production BUnit enrolment code KLA367

For a description of this unit, contact the School

•Hbt, int •16.67% •full year.Courses: S3B

Business of Agriculture & Horticulture CUnit enrolment code KLA361

Consists of BMA251 Principles of Marketing, offered bythe School of Management. This unit provides thetheory base of marketing and develops in students theability to describe the key concepts and principles ofmarketing; an understanding of the market place; anability to analyse the components of the marketing mixand to identify the role of marketing in the organisationand in society. The balance of this unit involves the

preparation of a ‘business plan’ on a topic chosen by thestudent, but related to the ‘industry placement’ or‘specialisation’ described elsewhere ( see also KLA369).

• staff School of Management; Dr PA Lane(Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67% •full year – sem 1Principles of Marketing; sem 2 Business Plan • prereqKLA261 • assess see BMA251 for Principles ofMarketing (75%), business plan report (25%).Courses: S3B S3C

Crop ProtectionUnit enrolment code KLA307

Studies the principles of management of plant diseases,insects, weeds and related organisms.

For a fuller description, see KLA407.• N.B. for BSc students

• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed, Dr M Hurley•Hbt, int •8.33% •sem 1 – 13 lectures or self-learningsessions, 13 practical classes/tutorials/excursions• assess 3-hr theory exam (55%), assignments andpractical work (45%).• req Carlile, WR, Control of Plant Diseases, 2nd edn,

CUP, 1995.Courses: S3G

Crop Protection BUnit enrolment code KLA363

Studies the principles of management of plant diseases,insects, weeds and related organisms; biology andecology of pests and the integration of soundagricultural, forest and other practices with chemicaland biological approaches to control; how pesticideswork, their application and safe use; physical damageto crops and protection measures.

• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed, Dr S Wilson,Dr GR Allen, Dr M Hurley •Hbt, int •16.67% •fullyear – 26 lectures/self-learning sessions, 26 practicalclasses/tutorials/excursions • assess 3-hr theory exam(55%), assignments and practical work (45%).• req Carlile, WR, Control of Plant Diseases, 2nd edn,

CUP, 1995.Courses: S3B S3C

Entomology 1Unit enrolment code KLA330

Provides an introduction to the classification, diversity,structure, function and general biology of insects. Partof the unit assessment requires students to make aninsect collection to be submitted at the end of the unitrepresenting at least 12 orders and 60 different familiesof insects. Specimens submitted in the collection may beretained, if needed, by the school for teaching purposes.Information on collection and preservation can befound in most general entomology texts but a concise


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• staff Dr GR Allen, DR M Hurley •Hbt, int •8.33%•sem 2 – 18 lectures, 13 lab classes/excursions • prereqone of KPZ120, KZA150, KZA151 or equiv • assesscontinuous assessment (practicals, reports, etc.)(15%),practial exam (15%), insect collection (25%), 3-hr theoryexam (45%).• req dissecting instruments, hand lens, entomological

forceps. Entomological pins and nets will be issued tostudents on request.

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Provides an overview of insect ecology.


• staff Dr GR Allen, Dr M Hurley •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 1 lecture, 1 lab session weekly (26 wks)• prereq KLA330 or equiv • assess practicals (15%),seminar (10%), long term sampling project (30%),tutorials (10%), 3-hr theory exam (35%).• req Gullen PJ and Cranston PS, The Insects: an outline

of entomology, Chapman & Hall, 1994dissecting instruments, hand lens, entomological

forceps.Courses: S3G

Entomology 2 (Science)Unit enrolment code KLA352

Has the same broad objectives as KLA451.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Dr GR Allen, Dr M Hurley •Hbt, int •12.5%•full year – 1 lecture, 1 lab session weekly (26 wks)• prereq KLA330 or equiv • assess continuousassessment (practicals, seminars, tutorials, etc.) (35%),long term sampling project (30%), 3-hr theory exam(35%).• req Gullan PJ and Cranston PS, The Insects: an outline

of entomology, Chapman & Hall, 1994Dissecting instruments, hand lens, entomological

forceps.Courses: S3G(D1)

Experimental Design & Computer UsageUnit enrolment code KLA332

Enables students to plan investigations; to selectstatistical methods and relevant computing tools andapply them in the analysis of designed experiments; tointerpret statistical findings; and, to build skills in the

effective presentation of statistical findings.

•Hbt, int •8.33% •sem 2 – 4 hrs teaching weekly (13wks), including lectures, tutorials and possiblycomputing lab sessions. Assessment sessions areincluded • assess internal assessment – see lecturer fordetails.Courses: S3A

Food MicrobiologyUnit enrolment code KLA303

Provides students with an appreciation of the role ofmicroorganisms in the production and deterioration offoods. Topics include mechanisms of contamination,microbial ecology of foods (effect of temperature, wateractivity, pH and other factors affecting the growth anddecline of microbial populations); microbialfermentations; and, microbial hazards associated withfoods.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 –21 lectures, 7 tutorials and 13x3-hr practicals (somelectures may be converted into projects) • prereqKLA210 or CBA250 • m/excl KLA300 • assess 3-hrtheory exam in June (70%), continuous assessment ofpractical work plus a practical report (30%).Courses: S3G

Horticultural Science 1Unit enrolment code KLA336

Includes the study of: ecological aspects of fruit andvegetable production in Australia; growth anddevelopment in major horticultural crops withemphasis on fruit and flower morphogenesis; andprinciples underlying horticultural practice includingmacro- and micro-propagation, canopy management,pruning and crop control.

• staff Dr PH Brown •Hbt, int •8.33% •sem 1 – 13lectures and 39 hrs practical, excursions, and tutorials• prereq KLA230 • assess 2-hr theory exam in June(60%), seminar and assignment (20% ea).Courses: S3A S3G


Studies physiological processes in plants and plantproducts.

For a fuller description, see KLA461.• N.B. is for BSc students; offered subject to adequatestudent enrolment

• staff Mr S Wilson (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 36 lectures, 108 hrs practical • prereqKLA336 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam in June(35%), lab reports and reviews (30%), term paper inNov (35%).Courses: S3G

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Horticultural TechnologyUnit enrolment code KLA370

Examines the technological aspects of horticulturalproduction. The unit covers the equipment used in landpreparation, propagation and planting, crop growth,and harvesting. Emphasis is given to the machinery andtechnology used in Tasmania’s horticultural industries.

• staff Dr PH Brown (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •8.33%•sem 1 – 12 lectures, 16 hrs practical sessions/excursions or seminars • prereq KLA269 • assessinternal assessment – term paper (70%), 2 practicalreports (30%).Courses: S3C

Horticulture CUnit enrolment code KLA369

Examines the major horticultural crops and productionregions in Australia, with particular emphasis on cropsgrown in Tasmania. A second section of the unit coversaspects of plant nutrition, including physiological ratesof nutrients, and sampling and testing methods fornutrient analysis. The final component is an industryproject: students are required to undertake a 4-weekplacement in a horticultural industry of their choice andto prepare a detailed report which includes a literaturereview and detailed analysis of an area ofspecialisation.

• staff Dr PH Brown (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •33.33%•full year – 52 lectures, 52 practical sessions or equiv• prereq KLA269 • assess major report (industryplacement, literature review, specialisation) (62.5%),internal assessment (plant nutrition) (12.5%), internalassessment (see lecturer for details) (25%).Courses: S3C

Microbial EcologyUnit enrolment code KLA309

Considers topics in aquatic microbiology;transformations of significant elements; microbialdegradation of natural and xenobiotic compounds; roleof autotrophs in microbial transformations;microbiology of extreme environments; industrialmicrobiology and bacterial evolution.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin, Dr MA Line •Hbt, int•25% •full year – 42 lectures 70 hrs practicals, 6tutorials and 50 hrs self-directed learning • prereqCBA250 • m/excl KLA300 • assess 2x3-hr theory exams(1 in June, 1 in Nov) (70%), continuous practicalassessment plus a practical report (30%).Courses: S3G S3G(v)

Plant Nutrition & Soil FertilityUnit enrolment code KLA318

Studies the principles of soil fertility and plant nutrition

and their application to producing agricultural,horticultural and forestry crops.

For fuller description, see KLA418.• N.B. for BSc students only

• staff Dr S Shabala, Dr P Smethurst •Hbt, int •8.33%•full year – 18 lectures and 54 hrs practical • prereqKLA230 and KRA120 or equiv • m/excl KLA418• assess term paper in Nov (50%), lab report by lastweek sem 2 (30%), notes on specific topics duringsemester (20%).Courses: S3G

Plant Pathology 1Unit enrolment code KLA306

Is an introduction to the pests and diseases of plants ofeconomic significance; their identification andclassification; the interaction between pests anddiseases and environmental factors. Students arerequired to become familiar with diagnostic techniquesto distinguish between damage caused by insects,pathogens and abiotic disorders.

• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed •Hbt, int•8.33% •sem 1 – 13 lectures or tutorials sessions and13 lab classes/excursions • prereq KPA100, KLA230 orequiv • assess 2-hr theory exam (50%), practical exam(50%).• req lab coat and dissection set (including hand lens)Waller JM, Ritchie BJ and Holderness, Plant Clinic

Handbook, CAM International, 1998.Courses: S3A S3G

Plant Pathology 2 (Science)Unit enrolment code KLA351


• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed •Hbt, int•16.67% •full year – 26 lectures and self-learningsessions, 26 hrs practical/excursion • prereq KLA306 or307 • assess 3-hr theory exam (30%), practical work andassignments (70%).Courses: S3G(D1)

Plant Production BUnit enrolment code KLA366

Covers the principles of crop and pasture productionboth as individual enterprises and as components offarming systems. (a) The agronomy ond physiology ofthe main field crops, including cereals, legumes,oilseeds, fibre and industrial crops are examined, withtheir role in farming systems and use of their productsalso being considered. (b) Pasture production givesemphasis to the establishment and role of improvedpastures in farming systems, some problems associatedwith their use and pasture/animal relations. (c) A


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component on whole farm planning is included tointegrate crop and animal enterprises into sustainablesystems including native vegetation for shelter, erosioncontrol and ecosystem maintenance. (d) A topic ofspecialisation is undertaken to develop the students’interest and knowledge in the general area of plantproduction. The topic is related to the ‘LiteratureReview’ or ‘Industry Placement’ components describedelsewhere ( see also KLA369).

• staff Dr NJ Mendham, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int•16.67% •full year – 18 lectures and 39 hrs practical• prereq KLA266 • assess (a, b, c) 2x2-hr theory exams(60%), 3 practical reports (40%). This represents 75% ofthe whole, with the specialisation assessed internally(25%).Courses: S3B

Post-Harvest PhysiologyUnit enrolment code KLA371

Examines the post-harvest treatment of horticulturalproducts and the technology associated with post-harvest handling. Emphasis is given to the post-harvestmanagement of the major Tasmanian horticulturalcrops.• staff Dr PH Brown (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •8.33%•sem 1 – 12 lectures, 16 hrs practical sessions/excursionsor seminars • prereq KLA269 • assess internal assessment– term paper (70%), 2 practical reports (30%).Courses: S3C

ProjectUnit enrolment code KLA368

For a description of this unit, contact the School ofAgricultural Science

•Hbt, int •16.67% •full year.Courses: S3B

Soils BUnit enrolment code KLA362

Provides an introduction to the basic physical, chemicaland biological properties of soils in relation to soilmanagement in dry land and under irrigation. Asection on soil fertility in relation to soil solution,essential nutrient supply and fertilisers is conducted asin KLA418.The practical work will focus on soilchemical and physical experiments to be undertaken ontwo soil profiles and their interpretation and relevanceto soil management. The practical work for the soilfertility section involves a glasshouse pot trial and soilnutrient analysis.

• staff Mr RB Doyle (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year • assess 3-hr theory exam (50%), practicalwork (50%).• req as for KLA323.Courses: S3B S3C

Soil Science 1Unit enrolment code KLA323

Provides an introduction to the basic physical, chemicaland biological properties of soils in relation to soilmanagement in dry land and under irrigation. Thepractical work will focus on soil chemical and physicalexperiments to be undertaken on two soil profiles andtheir interpretation and relevance to soil management.

• staff Mr RB Doyle •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 28lectures and 84 hrs practical • prereq KLA213, KYA130,KRA120 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam (50%),practical work (50%).• req Brady NC, The Nature and Properties of Soils, 10th

edn, MacMillan.McLaren RG and Cameron KC, Soil Science, OUP, 1990.Courses: S3A S3G


Develops the skills needed to undertake and interpretsoil survey and land evaluation maps and reports (landcapability and suitability).

For a fuller description, see KLA481.• N.B. is for BSc students; offered subject to adequatestudent enrolment

• staff Mr RB Doyle (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 36 lectures and 108 hrs practical/excursions • prereq KLA323 or equiv • assess 2x2-hrtheory exams (1 in June, 1 in Nov) (50%), practical work(50%).Courses: S3G

Soil Science 2 (Science)Unit enrolment code KLA353


• staff Mr RB Doyle (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 36 lectures and 108 hrs practical/excursions • prereq KLA323 or equiv • assess 2x2-hrtheory exams (1 in June, 1 in Nov) (50%), practical work(50%).Courses: S3G(D1)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE HONOURS

Refer to Bachelor of Agricultural Science: Schedule A(year 4) on page 114.

Students wishing to enrol in honours must arrange aninterview with the degree coordinator beforeenrolment.1) Prospective honours students must average a 2.5

weighted grade average (WGA) or higher in the3rd year of their degree.

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2) Honours students usually carry a 100% load intheir 4th year, but those with less may still beallowed to enrol.

3) Honours students are required to take three ofthe usual four 16.67% unit electives of the 4thyear. The honours project is weighted 16.67%.

4) The formal coursework grade will be assessed ona weighted grade average (WGA).WGA = ∑(G x W)/ 84 where G values are: HD =4; DN = 3; CR = 2; PP = 1The same formula applies to students notcarrying the full formal coursework load. Astudent in this latter situation may elect to enrolin additional subjects, to make up the full 4th-year load.

5) Assessment of honours: formal coursework(60%), project thesis (40%).

6) Three copies of the thesis must be submitted tothe degree coordinator by the first week inDecember. The honours thesis should becompleted according to the notes andinstructions available from the degreecoordinator.

7) There shall be the following grades of honours:1st Class; 2nd Class, Upper Division; 2nd Class,Lower Division.

Students may withdraw from Honours up to the end ofsemester 1, without penalty. However, to completetheir degree, they must, in semester 2, enrol in asuitable unit weighted either 16.67% or 8.33%. In thelatter case they must also complete an extensiveliterature review which will be subject to anexamination, including a viva voce. (The topic of theliterature review is to be decided after consultation withthe degree coordinator.)

HONOURS UNITS

Agricultural EngineeringUnit enrolment code KLA406

Provides an introduction to some aspects andapplications of engineering in agriculture. The majortopic to be covered is a consideration of weather andclimate in relation to the design of systems forprotection and management of stock and crops. In thesecond part of the unit aspects of practical agriculture,including irrigation system design and management,and tractor design and operation, are considered interms of elementary hydraulics, surveying andmechanics.• staff Mr SJ Wilson (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •8.33%•sem 2 – 28 lectures, 5x3-hr lab sessions or excursions• assess 2-hr theory exam (50%), internal assessment(50%).Courses: S3A

Agricultural Microbiology 3Unit enrolment code KLA411

Comprises components of marine, industrial andecological microbiology. Topics include microbialgrowth and survival in marine ecosystems, includingantarctic habitats; associations with marine macrofloraand fauna; bacterial evolution; autotrophs and theirsignificance; degradation of xenobiotics andhydrocarbons; microbial transformations of sulfur,phosphorus, metals, methane and hydrogen.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin, Dr MA Line •Hbt, int•16.67% •full year – 28 lectures, 78 hrs practicals, 3tutorials • prereq KLA300 • m/excl KLA309 • assess2x3-hr theory exams (70%), continuous practicalassessment plus a practical report (30%).Courses: S3A

Agricultural Science Honours ThesisUnit enrolment code KLA490

The Honours thesis is to be completed in accordancewith the notes and instructions available from thedegree coordinator, and submitted to the degreecoordinator by the first week in December.

•Hbt, int •16.67% •full year.


Gives an overview of the current status of crop andpasture research, including breeding, physiology andmanagement. Plant breeding is examined in depth insemester 1, including objectives and methods ofimprovement of yield, quality, adaptability andresistance to diseases and pests. In semester 2, a seriesof case studies is made of current research and practicein farming systems. This includes work with individualcrop and pasture species and topics such as tillagesystems, crop rotations, pasture decline, grazingmanagement and pasture plant improvement.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Dr NJ Mendham, Dr PA Lane •Hbt, int•16.67% •full year – 26 lectures and 84 hrs practical• prereq KLA350 • assess 3-hr and 2-hr theory exam(60%), report on project (20%), seminar and essay (10%ea).Courses: S3A

Animal ProductionUnit enrolment code KLA441

Consists of fixed and variable components. The fixedcomponents include: animal breeding (the applicationof quantitative genetics to animal breeding programs);nutrition and grazing management for woolproduction, clip preparation and wool processing;factors affecting lamb and beef production; factors


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affecting dairy cattle performance and production.Other topics may be determined following consultationbetween staff and participating students. Field trips willexamine various aspects of the production system.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Mr SC Champion •Hbt, int •16.67% •full year– 52 lectures , 42 hrs practical (including field trips)• prereq KLA313 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam(60%), practical assignments (40%).Courses: S3A

Crop ProtectionUnit enrolment code KLA407

Studies the principles of management of plant diseases,insects, weeds and related organisms; biology andecology of pests and the integration of soundagricultural, forest and other practices with chemicaland biological approaches to control; how pesticideswork, their application and safe use.• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed, Dr M Hurley•Hbt, int •8.33% •sem 1 – 13 lectures or self-learningsessions, 13 practical classes/tutorials/excursions• assess 3-hr theory exam (55%), assignments andpractical work (45%).• req Carlile, WR, Control of Plant Diseases, 2nd edn,

CUP, 1995.Courses: S3A


Provides an overview of insect ecology and looks atlife-history strategies, insect behavioural ecology, insectmating systems, insect-plant interactions, specialistareas such as medical, veterinary, forest and forensicentomology, and pest management. A long term insectsampling project looking at collection techniques andhabitat diversity is also undertaken.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Dr GR Allen, Dr M Hurley •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 1 lecture, 1 lab session weekly (26 wks)• prereq KLA330 or equiv • assess practicals (15%),seminar (10%), long term sampling project (30%),tutorials (10%), 3-hr theory exam (35%).• req Gullen PJ and Cranston PS, The Insects: an outline

of entomology, Chapman & Hall, 1994dissecting instruments, hand lens, entomological

forceps.Courses: S3A

Farm Management & ExtensionUnit enrolment code KLA421

Farm Management: Introduces principles andtechniques relevant to financial and businessmanagement of agricultural and horticulturalenterprises. Aspects of financial management includeaccounting techniques, accounting statements, gross

margin and enterprise budgeting and capitalexpenditure analysis. Emphasis is placed on planning,implementation and control of business enteprises.Extension: Introduces the philosophy and role ofextension in agriculture; an introduction to ruralsociology, research – farm communication andextension methods. Students are required to present aseminar on a topic of their choice which has beenapproved by the Unit Coordinator.• staff Prof RJ Clark (Coordinator), Mrs A Fulton •Hbt,int •8.33% •sem 2 – 18 lectures and 54 hrs practical/seminars • prereq BEA270 or equiv • assess 3-hr exam(60%), 2 practical assignments (20%), seminar (20%).Courses: S3A


Is the study of physiological processes in plants andplant products. Establishes the relationship betweenaspects of physiology and biochemistry of plant growthand development and management of horticulturalcrops. Topics include post harvest physiology, flavoursand fragrances, crop development and regulation andresponses to environmental stresses.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Mr S Wilson (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 36 lectures, 108 hrs practical • prereqKLA336 or equiv • assess 3-hr theory exam in June(35%), lab reports and reviews (30%), term paper inNov (35%).Courses: S3A

Immunology & Microbiology (Honours)Unit enrolment code KLA417

Is taught in the Discipline of Pathology, where studentsundertake a research project in immunology, medicalmicrobiology or neuropathology under the supervisionof a member of that Discipline. Three copies of aresearch thesis are to be submitted. Research projectsare chosen from the interests of the Discipline ofPathology, which include: tumour escape from theimmune system; activation of suppressor cells; antigen-presenting cells; immunology of the skin; tumourbiology; auto immunity; ultraviolet light and theimmune system; medical microbiology topics includinginfective diarrhoeas; pathogenicity of Aeromonasspecies and aspects of public health microbiology;neuropathology areas such as Alzheimers disease.Students participate in a series of advanced tutorials.• staff Prof HK Muller, Prof JM Goldsmid, Assoc ProfSM Kirov, Dr GM Woods •Hbt, int •100% •full year –research project and thesis, advanced tutorials • prereqBSc with major in CJA308 or other approvedbackground • assess research thesis and ongoingassessment.Courses: S4E

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Literature ReviewUnit enrolment code KLA483

For details of this unit, contact the School.• N.B. subject to degree coordinator’s approval

•Hbt, int •8.33% •full year.Courses: S3A

Marine, Freshwater and AntarcticBiology (Honours) Full time/Part time

Unit enrolment code KLA455/456Have the same objectives as KPA450, 451.

•Hbt, int •100%/50%.

Microbiology 4 (Honours) (Science)Full time/Part time

Unit enrolment code KLA415/416Students are expected to undertake advanced level,formal study of selected topics or other relevant units asdirected by the supervisor; they are required to presenta reading thesis on an approved topic and carry outindependent research as directed by the supervisor.

• staff Prof TA McMeekin, Dr MA Line •Hbt, int•100%/50% •full year • prereq BSc with major inMicrobiology (or approved alternative background)• assess research thesis and ongoing assessment.Courses: S4E S6X

Plant Nutrition & Soil FertilityUnit enrolment code KLA418

Studies the principles of soil fertility and plant nutritionand their application to producing agricultural,horticultural and forestry crops. Topics include soil andplant diagnostic criteria, uptake and translocation,estimation of soil nutrient supply, and principles offertiliser use.

• staff Dr S Shabala, Dr P Smethurst •Hbt, int •8.33%•full year – 18 lectures and 54 hrs practical • prereqKLA230 and KRA120 or equiv • m/excl KLA318• assess term paper in Nov (50%), lab report by lastweek sem 2 (30%), notes on specific topics duringsemester (20%).Courses: S3A

Plant Pathology 2Unit enrolment code KLA470

Is an advanced study of viral and fungal organismseconomically important to agriculture and horticulture.Lecture topics will be negotiated with enrolled studentsbut may include: host/pathogen relations, viral/fungal– plant biotechnology, mechanisms of pathogendispersal, genetics and evolutions of plant pathogens,and gourmet and medicinal mushrooms.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Dr CR Wilson, Dr CL Mohammed •Hbt, int•16.67% •full year – 26 lectures and self-learningsessions, 26 hrs practical/excursion • prereq KLA306 or307 • assess 3-hr theory exam (30%), practical work andassignments (70%).• req Deacon JW, Modern Mycology, 3rd edn, Blackwell

Science, 1997.Courses: S3A


Aims to develop the skills needed to undertake andinterpret soil survey and land evaluation maps andreports (land capability and suitability). The unitexamines factors controlling the spatial distribution ofsoils in Australia, pedology (study of soil formation),and their will be a small focus on soil conservationprinciples, soil structure and strength, nitrate retentionand leaching and heavy metals in soils. A soil surveyand land evaluation research report make up 30% of theinternal assessment. There will be an opportunity foreach student to research and present a seminar in anarea of special interest.• N.B. offered subject to adequate student enrolment

• staff Mr RB Doyle (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •16.67%•full year – 36 lectures and 108 hrs practical/excursions • prereq KLA323 or equiv • assess 2x2-hrtheory exams (1 in June, 1 in Nov) (50%), practical work(50%).Courses: S3A

POSTGRADUATE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE STUDIES

Graduate Diploma of Agricultural ScienceUnit enrolment code KLA520/521

All candidates, Pass and Honours, enrolling in theGraduate Diploma of Agricultural Science, use this‘umbrella’ codes: KLA520 for full time and KLA521 forpart time.

Graduate Diploma in Science withHonours (Immunology and

Microbiology)Unit enrolment code KLA517

Has the same objectives as KLA417. Full time‘umbrella’ code.Courses: S6X

Graduate Diploma in Science withHonours (Microbiology) Unit enrolment code KLA515/516

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For a description of this unit, contact the School. Weight25%.

Research Project (Pass)/(Honours) Unit enrolment code KLA500/510

For a description of these units, contact the School.

Anatomy & Physiology – Schoolof Medicine

Anatomy and Physiology are the study of the structureand function of living organisms – at the molecular,subcellular, cellular and tissue level, in order tounderstand function at the integrated level of the wholeorganism, particularly of the human being.

Within Anatomy and Physiology there are specialistinterests in developmental neurobiology, response toinjury (central nervous system), molecularneurobiology, acute phase reaction, comparativephysiology, exercise physiology, comparative anddevelopmental aspects of visual, olfactory andsomatosensory systems; the role of hypothalamicregions in cardio respiratory regulation. Collectivelythese studies rely on a wide variety of anatomical,neuroanatomical, physiological, immunological,biochemical and molecular techniques;electronmicroscopy, Golgi impregnation,histochemistry, antero- and retrograde tract tracing,degeneration, radioautography, tissue culture,immunocytochemistry, vascular casting,electrophysiology, morphometry, in situ hybridisation,immunoelecrophoresis, radiotelemetry of in vivophysiological recordings (cardiorespiratory, bloodgases, etc) and image analysis. Molecular techniques: insitu hybridisation, Northern blot analysis, protein andcarbohydrate chemistry.

MBBS candidates study Integrated Structure andFunction (CHG110) in their first year, Structure andFunction – Clinical Correlations in their second year,and CHP320 (Pharmacology) and CHP310(Neuroscience) in the third year of their course.

Units available to science students are Human Biology(1st year), Human Physiology (2nd year), NeuroscienceA and B, Pharmacology, Applied Physiology and CellBiology (3rd year). These units are complementary toother disciplines such as biochemistry or life sciences.They become more research oriented as studentsprogress from the 2nd to the 3rd year of their studies,and may lead to 4th year Honours and otherpostgraduate degrees.

The following are specimen courses for students

intending to obtain a combined subject degree whichincludes physiology and related disciplines in Anatomy& Physiology.

Year 1

CHG100 and (KZA150 or KZA151) and (KRA110 or KRA130)together with units to make a total of 100%Human Biology (Science) 25% [fy] [H] CHG100Zoology 1G 25% [fy] [H] KZA150Zoology 1E 25% [fy] [H] KZA151Chemistry 1A 25% [fy] [H] KRA110Chemistry 1B 25% [fy] [H] KRA130

Year 2

Human Physiology 33.33% [fy] [H] CHP205

and either (CBA250 and 33.33% from other units) or(KZA210 and 33.33% from other units) – among the ‘otherunits’ those recommended are Year 2 units in Chemistry(KRA2-) or Plant Science (KPA2-), to make a total of 100%.Biochemistry and

Microbiology 2 33.33% [fy] [H] CBA250Zoology 2 33.33% [fy] [H] KZA210

Year 3

CHP311 and CHP312 and/or CHP321 and/or CHP330and/or CHN310 and/or CBA327Neuroscience A 12.5% [1] [H] CHP311Neuroscience B 12.5% [2] [H] CHP312Pharmacology (Science) 25% [fy] [H] CHP321Applied Physiology 12.5% [2] [H] CHP330Human Cell Biology 12.5% [2] [H] CHN310Molecular Biochemistry:

Techniques and Theory 50% [fy] [H] CBA327

Students are encouraged to consult the Head of Anatomy andPhysiology Assoc Prof SC Nicol, Human Physiology (CHP205)course organiser, about courses offered by Anatomy andPhysiology. Apparent timetable clashes can often be avoided byflexible course planning.

Note: Anatomy and Physiology units for Medicine areto be found under Medicine on page 467; and the unitfor Pharmacy under Pharmacy on page 523.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY UNITS

Applied PhysiologyUnit enrolment code CHP330

Provides the opportunity for students to expand theirknowledge of physiology by advanced studies inparticular areas. Applied aspects of respiratory,comparative and sports physiology are given particularemphasis through a series of advanced lectures andseminars supported by tutorials. Following these thestudents will concentrate on one area for a major projectwhich will include the presentation of a seminar, awritten report and a literature review.

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• staff Dr JT Walls (Coordinator), staff of Anatomy &Physiology •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 3 lectures/seminars, 1 tutorial and 3-hr practical/project timeweekly (13 wks) • prereq CHP205, CBA250, or KZA210• assess 2-hr written exam (40%) written report andseminar (60%).• req Berne RM and Levy MN, Physiology, 3rd edn,

Mosby, 1993, orGanong WF, Review of Medical Physiology, 17th edn,

Lange, 1995.Courses: S3G

Human Biology (Science)Unit enrolment code CHG100

Builds a foundation for subsequent studies inbiomedical/life sciences, areas such as physiology,biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, zoology andpharmacy. Studies cover: (a) the basic facts andconcepts relating to the human body’s structural andfunctional organisation at different levels (cells, tissues,organs, systems), and the constituent regions, parts andorgans of all the several body systems and theirfunctional interactions; (b) the range of normalvariation in human anatomy and physiology, includingthose aspects showing important developmental andfunctionally related changes and the variety ofrelationships between structure and function; and(c) anatomical and physiological terminology whichenables students to discuss, orally or in writing, facts,concepts, problems and biomedical issues relating tothe structural and functional organisation of the body.Students define a self-directed program of independentstudy of a topic in human biology that encompassesboth structural and functional aspects. Studies includepractical computing, word processing, elementary datahandling and statistical evaluation.• N.B. From 1999 Human Biology will be a prerequisitefor CHP205 Human Physiology.• staff Assoc Prof M Maskrey, Dr L Weller;(Coordinators); and staff of Anatomy & Physiology•Hbt, int •25% •full year – up to 7 hrs contact timeper student weekly (lectures, seminars, tutorials andpractical sessions) • prereq *CH856 and (*PH866 or*MT841) • assess mid-sem 1 test (10%), sem 1 exam(20%), end-of-year exam (30%), assignments (20%) andproject (20%).• req Totora GJ and Grabowski SR, Principles of

Anatomy and Physiology, 8th edn, Harper Collins,1996.

Practical manuals (for which a small levy is made).Essential equipment includes a clean, white lab coat.Courses: S3G

Human Cell BiologyUnit enrolment code CHN310

Emphasises the principles of cell biology sufficient tomeet the needs of students planning a career in

teaching and/or research in human anatomy,physiology, biochemistry or molecular biology. It dealsexclusively with mammalian cell biology and focuseson human cell biology. Plant cell biology is not coveredin this unit. Topics include cell structure, histochemistryand immunocytochemistry, tissue culture, culturedcells in the study of physiological processes, structureand function of cell membranes, cytoskeleton,organisation of organelles, regulation of geneexpression, cell division and the environmentalregulation of the cell cycle, cell junctions, hormones andendocrine signalling, paracrine communication, signaltransduction events and cell motility. Stress is placed onthe relevance of the subject to many common diseaseswhere the cellular and biological basis of the disorder isunderstood. Skills taught include light and electronmicroscopy and tissue culture. The unit is supported bystudents’ evaluation of current scientific literature tosearch for the most up to date information in a givensubject.

• staff Assoc Prof CFL Hinrichsen (Coordinator), staffof Anatomy & Physiology •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 –3 lectures, 1 tutorial and 3-hr practical time weekly (13wks) • prereq CHP205, CBA250, or KZA210 • assesswritten exam (65%); written research paper on reviewof current literature (35%).• req Goodman SR, Medical Cell Biology, Lippicott,

1994.• rdg Kleinsmith LJ and Kish VM, Principles of Cell

Biology, Harper & Row, 1988Alberts B, Molecular Biology of the Cell, 3rd edn,

Garland, 1994.Courses: S3G

Human PhysiologyUnit enrolment code CHP205

Builds on Human Biology ( CHG100), giving students anunderstanding of the function of the main physiologicalsystems and their integration and interaction in thehuman body. They learn how to collect and interpretrelevant information in order to develop logical ways ofdealing with problems associated with the function andcontrol of physiological systems; and are given theopportunity to develop their oral, written and computerliteracy skills.

The unit includes the study of: the cardio vascular,respiratory, gastrointestinal and renal systems;integrated physiology; and the patho-physiologicalconsequences of disease in these systems. Some projectwork will be carried out at the Royal Hobart and otherhospitals.

• staff Assoc Prof SC Nicol, Dr J Walls (Coordinators);staff of Anatomy & Physiology and Clinical staff fromappropriate departments at the Royal Hobart Hospital•Hbt, int •33.33% •full year – 63 lectures, 28 tutorials,

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Williams & Wilkins, 1998Ganong WF, Review of Medical Physiology, 16th edn,

Lange, 1993West JB, Best and Taylor’s Physiological Basis of Medical

Practice, 12th edn, Williams & Wilkins, 1991 and Jacobsen ED and Levine JS, Clinical Physiology for

the Exam Taker, WB Saunders, 1994.A practical manual (for which there is a small levy) is

supplied.Courses: S3G

Neuroscience AUnit enrolment code CHP311

Provides a substantial basis for understanding theintegrated structure and function of the nervoussystem. Following introductory sections on propertiesof neurons, glia and synapses the unit deals with majorfunctional systems (motor control, vision, other sensorysystems, speech and homeostatic mechanisms) that arewell understood, with special emphasis on normalfunction and effects of experimental and pathologicallesions. Particular emphasis is given to experimentalmethods and the evidence on which currentunderstanding is based. The core lecture series isamplified by structured tutorials and practical classeswith both a structural and functional orientation.Opportunities for understanding applied aspects ofbasic neuroscience are provided by studies of modelclinical cases. An important component of the unit is awritten project report on aspects of neuroscienceselected by students after discussion with thecoordinators.

• staff Prof NR Saunders (Coordinator), staff ofAnatomy & Physiology and visiting lecturers •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 2/3 lectures, 1 tutorial and 3/4-hrpractical/project time weekly (13 wks) • prereqCHP205, CBA250 • assess 2-hr written and 1-hrpractical mid-sem test (20%); a lab report (5%), a projectreport (15%), a 3-hr written and a 1-hr practical reportat the end of sem 1 (60%).• req Bear MF, Connors BW and Paradiso MA,

Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Williams & Wilkins,1996

Reference texts, Atlas and CD ROMs (optional):Nicholls JG, Martin AR and Wallace BG, From Neuron to

Brain, 3rd edn, Sinauer, 1992.Kandel ER, Schwartz JH and Jessell TM, Principles of

Neural Science, 3rd edn, Elsevier 1991.Jennes L, Traurig HH, Conn PM, Atlas of the Human

Brain, JB Lippincott. 1995.

CD ROMs: Brainstorm, Mosby, 1995The Digital Anatomist, Interactive Brain Atlas, Univ of

Washington Med Sch, 1994.Courses: S3G

Neuroscience BUnit enrolment code CHP312

Follows on directly from Neuroscience A. It deals withgeneral areas of neuroscience not included inNeuroscience A, namely development, cognition andother higher functions of the nervous system. Theseareas of neuroscience are used to develop students’understanding of the nervous system and their abilityto analyse and present experimental data as well asbuilding on the structural and functional approachdeveloped in Neuroscience A. The unit consists of aseminar series supported by tutorials and practicalclasses and project work. A project is an essentialcomponent of the unit; it may be of a theoretical or apractical nature.

• staff Assoc Prof KM Dziegielewska (Coordinator),staff of Anatomy & Physiology and visiting lecturers•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2/3 lectures, 1 tutorial and3/4-hr practical/project time weekly (13 wks) • prereqCHP311 • assess oral project report (25%), writtenproject report (40%), end-of-sem 2-hr theory and 1-hrpractical exams (35%).• req Bear MF, Connors BW and Paradiso MA,

Neuroscience: Exploring the Brain, Williams & Wilkins,1996

Reference texts, Atlas and CD ROMs (optional):Nicholls JG, Martin AR and Wallace BG, From Neuron to

Brain, 3rd edn, Sinauer, 1992Kandel ER, Schwartz JH and Jessell TM, Principles of

Neural Science, 3rd edn, Elsevier 1991CD ROMs: Brainstorm, Mosby, 1995The Digital Anatomist, Interactive Brain Atlas, Univ of

Washington Med Sch, 1994Gazzaniga MS, The Cognitive Neurosciences, MIT Press,

1995.Courses: S3G

Pharmacology (Science)Unit enrolment code CHP321

Examines fundamental pharmacokinetics andpharmacodynamics of different classes of drugs withparticular emphasis on the mechanism of action ofdrugs. The lecture series covers the main groups ofpharmacological compounds and their actions on majortissue and organ systems. Strong emphasis is placed onexperimental methods. The lecture series is amplifiedby weekly tutorials and a series of laboratory practicals.

• staff Prof NR Saunders, Dr GW Knott (Coordinators),staff of Anatomy & Physiology and visiting lecturers•Hbt, int •25% •full year – 3 lectures/seminars, 1

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tutorial and 3-hr practical/project time weekly (28 wks)• prereq CHP205, CBA250, or KZA210 • assess end-of-sem 1, 1-hr exam (15%), end-of-year 3-hr written exam(60%), in-course assessment includes reports on labpracticals (10%), research report (15%).• req Rang HP, Dale MM and Ritter JM, Pharmacology,

Churchill Livingstone, Melb, 3rd edn, 1995, orPage CP, Curtis MJ, Sutter MC, Walker MJA and

Hoffman BB, Integrated Pharmacology, 1st edn, Mosby,1997.

Courses: S3G

Physiology 4 (BSc Honours)Full time/Part time

Unit enrolment code CHP415/416Provides students with an experience of an education inlaboratory based research.This is achieved mainly bystudents working on a specific research project. Withappropriate guidance from their supervisor (a memberof the academic or research staff of the division),students plan, execute, interpret, analyse andcommunicate the results of their experimental work. Inorder to broaden the scope of their research experience,students will also contribute to their research in thediscipline by collaboration with other research oracademic staff, once the students have acquiredresearch skills of their own. They may also be requiredto make a theoretical study on a topic not immediatelyrelated to their main project. The results of thisadditional study will be presented orally or in a writtenreport. Modern physiological research involves a widerange of techniques from the molecular to working withwhole animals and human subjects and including awhole range of methods in cell biology, immunology,physiological system monitoring, morphological andbiochemical techniques.

The main areas of research within the Discipline are:developmental neurobiology, comparative physiology,cardiorespiratory physiology (SIDS), human exercisephysiology, molecular physiology. A successfulHonours year is hard work but enjoyable forappropriately motivated students. Students are stronglyadvised to have detailed discussion with the supervisorand other staff and especially students in the laboratorythey are contemplating going to, before making adecision on an Honours year. They should, if possible,spend some time working in that laboratory prior to afinal decision.

• staff Assoc Prof KM Dziegielewska and staff ofAnatomy & Physiology •Hbt, int •CHP415 100%/CHP416 50% •full year – research project, seminarsand thesis • prereq BSc • assess main research projects,thesis (60%), lab work during the year (20%), seminar(10%), and other research activities (10%).Courses: S4E

Psychology 4 (Honours)Unit enrolment code CHN415

Is for students enrolling for honours in the School ofPsychology who wish to include a laboratory-basedcomponent of neuroscience in their honours program.The unit introduces them to research inneuroanatomical science through active pursuit of aresearch project and the critical review of relevantliterature. Students prepare and submit a thesis whichis based on research undertaken within Anatomy &Physiology in the field of neuroanatomy.

• staff Dr I Chuah (Coordinator), and staff of Anatomy& Physiology •Hbt, int •46% •no formal periods ofinstruction are given • prereq KHA399 or CHN350• coreq KHA400 or KHA401 or KHA415 or KHA416• assess thesis.Courses: S4G

Ancient Civilisations – School ofHistory and Classics

Head of Discipline: Assoc Prof P Davis.

A. Ancient CivilisationsThe units in Ancient Civilisations survey the history,literature, philosophy and artistic and material remainsof the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean,particularly Greece and Rome. Historical documentsand literary works are studied in translation so that noknowledge of the original languages is required.However there is no doubt that students willsignificantly deepen their knowledge and appreciationof these cultures so important for the understanding ofcontemporary Western society by acquiring somecapacity in the languages in which the Greeks andRomans expressed themselves.

A major sequence (100%) is offered in the Bachelor ofArts degree consisting of Ancient Civilisations 1 (25%),and 6 units (each 12.5%) taken over two years fromoptions available at 200 level and 300 level (75%). N.B.Students who enrolled before 1993 are required to complete 2units (12 points) at 200 level and 3 units (18 points) at 300level.

B. Ancient Greek and LatinA major sequence (100%) in each language is usuallyoffered in the Bachelor of Arts degree consisting ofunits at first year (25%) second year (37.5%) and thirdyear (37.5%) levels. Students are taught these languagesand gain the ability to read some of the classics of Greekand Roman literature in their original form. In each casethe first year unit is designed for those who have noprior knowledge of the language. Some advanced unitsin ancient Greek and Latin, that is HTG200 AncientGreek 2 (37.5%), HTG300 Ancient Greek 3 (37.5%),

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HTL200 Latin 2 (37.5%) and HTL300 Latin 3 (37.5%)may not be offered depending on student enrolmentsand the availability of staff.It is essential that students wishing to enrol in AncientGreek 1 should consult Assoc Prof Peter Davis inAugust 1998.Students intending to take Advanced Greek and Latinshould see Assoc Prof Peter Davis as early as possibleand no later than December 1998.

A table of units in Ancient Civilisationsbeing offered in 1999

Unit title weight sem campus code

Level 100

semester 1Ancient Civilisations 1A: Introduction to

Greek and Roman Literature12.5% [1] [H] HTC101semester 2Ancient Civilisations 1B: Introduction to

Greek and Roman History 12.5% [2] [H] HTC102

Levels 200/300

semester 1Archaic & Classical Greek Art12.5% [1] [H] HTC208/308Roman Empire: Tiberius to

Hadrian 12.5% [1] [H] HTC202/302Classical Tragedy: Euripides

and Beyond 12.5% [1] [H] HTC213/313semester 2Roman Republic 133–31 BC 12.5% [2] [H] HTC201/301The Later Roman Empire 12.5% [2] [H] HTC206/306Greek and Roman Mythology 12.5% [2] [H] HTC223/323

C. Classics 4An Honours course, Classics 4, is offered in fourth year.Courses at this level (400) require as a minimum anability in Latin at 100 level.Students gaining a good four-year Honours degree inClassics should note that the School accepts candidatesfor the Graduate Diploma in Humanities and for thedegrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.Research supervision is available in the fields of Greekand Roman history and literature. Qualified studentsintending to pursue postgraduate research in any ofthese fields should consult the Head of Discipline forfurther details.Students should be aware of other aids to study whichthe program offers. The John Elliott Classics Museum,exhibited in the University Centre, forms a majorcollection of antiquities comprising representativeexamples of the art and artefacts of the civilisationsstudied in the Classics program. The study area of theMuseum also contains slides and some reference worksavailable for student use.

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Ancient Civilisations 1A: Introduction toGreek and Roman Literature

Unit enrolment code HTC101(Hobart) First-year Ancient Civilisation units examinethe civilisation of ancient Greece and Rome, especiallyAthens in the age of Pericles and Rome in the age ofAugustus. HTC101 presents a wide variety of textsproduced by the Greeks and Romans (epic and didacticpoetry, tragedy, philosophy, the novel) andconcentrates on issues involving gender representationand political ideology in classical literature.

• staff Assoc Prof PJ Davis (Coordinator) •Hbt, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly • assess2,000-word tutorial paper (50%), 3-hr exam in June(50%).Courses: R3A

Ancient Civilisations 1B: Introduction toGreek and Roman History

Unit enrolment code HTC102(Hobart) Examines the economic, political and socialhistory of the Greek and Roman societies withparticular attention to the development of empire andimperial ideology. The approach is primarily throughliterary sources in translation, although other types ofevidence are introduced when relevant.

• staff Dr PA Gallivan (Coordinator) •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2 lectures, 1 tutorial weekly • assess 2,000-word tutorial paper (50%), 3-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A

LEVEL 200/300 UNITS

Advanced Ancient Greek A Unit enrolment code HTC216/316

Consists of a study of selected Ancient Greek texts.Before the beginning of the semester, intendingstudents will be notified which texts are to be studied.Texts will be provided by the School. Qualified studentsshould see the Head of Discipline in December 1998.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqAncient Greek 1 • assess 2,000-word essay (40%), 3-hrexam in June (60%).Courses: R3A

Advanced Ancient Greek B Unit enrolment code HTC218/318

Consists of a study of selected Ancient Greek texts.Before the beginning of the semester, intendingstudents will be notified which texts are to be studied.

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Texts will be provided by the School. Qualified studentsshould see the Head of Discipline in December 1998.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqAncient Greek 1 • assess 2,000-word essay (40%), 3-hrexam in Nov (60%).Courses: R3A

Advanced Latin A Unit enrolment code HTC217/317

Consists of a study of selected Latin texts. Before thebeginning of the semester, intending students will benotified which texts are to be studied. Texts will beprovided by the School. Qualified students should see theHead of Discipline in December 1998.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqHTL100 or HTC215/315 • assess 2,000-word essay(40%), 3-hr exam in June (60%).Courses: R3A

Advanced Latin B Unit enrolment code HTC219/319

Consists of a study of selected Latin texts. Before thebeginning of the semester, intending students will benotified which texts are to be studied. Texts will beprovided by the School. Qualified students should see theHead of Discipline in December 1998.

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqHTL100 or HTC215/315 • assess 2,000-word essay(40%), 3-hr exam in Nov (60%).Courses: R3A

Archaic & Classical Greek Art Unit enrolment code HTC208/308

Deals with the developments and achievements ofGreek art from its beginnings in the eighth century BCto the end of the High Classical period in 400 BC.Concentrating on the major forms of architecture,sculpture and vase-painting, it will examine thedifferent stylistic approaches of artists to formalism,naturalism and idealism and the ways in which artistswere influenced by, or reacted to, changing historical,social, economic and political conditions.

• staff tba •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lecturesweekly, tutorial fortnightly • prereq HTC100 • assess2,000-word essay (50%), 2-hr exam in June (50%).Courses: R3A

Classical Tragedy: Euripides andBeyond

Unit enrolment code HTC213/313Examines the handling of Greek myth in Euripides,Seneca and Racine. The unit starts with a number of

5th-century Greek tragedies which have provedparticularly influential in European culture and thenexamines how they have been rewritten by tragediansin the classical tradition.• N.B. can be taken as an English unit

• staff Assoc Prof PJ Davis •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 –2 lectures weekly, tutorial fornightly • prereq HTC100 iftaken as part of Ancient Civilisations • assess 2,000-word essay (50%), 2-hr exam in June (50%).Courses: R3A

Greek and Roman Epic Unit enrolment code HTC210/310

In the classical world epic poetry was not only the mostprestigious literary form, but also a major medium forthe examination of moral and political issues. This unitexamines Homer’s Iliad, the first work in the westerntradition, Virgil’s Aeneid, the central literaryachievement of the Romans, Ovid’s Metamorphoses, anextraordinary poem which encompasses the entireworld of Graeco-Roman mythology, and Lucan’sPharsalia, a powerful denunciation of the RomanImperial system.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Greek and Roman Mythology Unit enrolment code HTC223/323

Is a study of the role of myth in Greek and Romanculture. The emphasis will be on the treatment of mythin classical literary texts, but some attention will be paidto oral tradition, religion, ritual and art, to classicalmythology in later literature and art, and to moderndiscussions of myth and its functions.• N.B. may be taken as an English unit

• staff tba •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 lecturesweekly, tutorial fortnightly • prereq HTC100 if taken asan Ancient Civilisations unit; HEA100 if taken as part ofEnglish • assess 2,500-word essay (50%); 2-hr exam inNov (50%).Courses: R3A

Greek Moral Philosophy Unit enrolment code HTC224/324

Greek moral philosophy was essentially practical.Philosophers aimed to establish and justify a particularsystem of conduct. The kinds of questions thatinterested them were: How should we lead our lives?What is the highest human good? How can we behappy? Such questions are of interest to all of us andthe Greeks initiated a lively and continuing debate. Thisunit will provide an introduction to the moralphilosophy of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, the Epicureansand the Stoics largely through a selection of the ancienttexts.• N.B. not offered in 1999

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Consists of a study of varous major tragedies ofAeschylus, Sophocles and Euripides. Particularattention is paid to the development of the tragic formand the change in the nature and characteristic concernsof tragedy in 5th-century Athens.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Later Greek & Roman Art Unit enrolment code HTC209/309

Examines the evolution of ancient art after the Classicalperiod, concentrating on architecture, sculpture,painting and mosaics. The unit examines how artistsduring the Hellenistic period and then under Romeresponded to new expressive demands resulting fromthe changing social, cultural and political conditions.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Latin 1Unit enrolment code HTC215

– as a year-2 unit, has the same objectives as HTL100.• N.B. can be taken as an English unit

• staff tba •Hbt, int •25% •full year – 4 hrs weekly• prereq HTC100 • m/excl HTL100 and HTC315• assess weekly language and unseen exercises (40%),2x3-hr exams in Nov (60%).Courses: R3A

Medieval Latin and the ClassicalTradition

Unit enrolment code HTC226/326Examines a wide variety of Latin texts producedbetween 400 and 1400 AD. Students read in Latinspecimens of important historical, technical and generalliterature, including poetry both secular and sacred.Particular attention is paid to the relationship betweenmedieval texts and their classical ancestors. There isalso a workshop in basic palaeography in whichparticipants will themselves handle authenticmanuscripts.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Philip II, Alexander the Great andMacedonian Imperialism Unit enrolment code HTC200/300

Concentrates on the history and politics of Greece andMacedonia during the period 359 to 322 BC, focusingon relations between Athens and Kings Philip II andAlexander III (‘the Great’) of Macedonia as well as theexploits and conquests of Alexander the Great.Athenian domestic policy is also studied, and specialattention is paid to the leading statesman and oratorDemosthenes and his policy of opposition toMacedonia. Various controversies which arise from this

period are also considered.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Reading the Classics: Ovid andChaucer

Unit enrolment code HTC225/325Examines the relations between two major authors ofthe western canon, classical Ovid and medievalChaucer.For a fuller description, see HEA224.• N.B. may be taken as HEA224/324 or HAF224/324; notoffered in 1999

Roman Empire: Tiberius to Hadrian Unit enrolment code HTC202/302

Examines the institutions, organisation and society ofthe Roman Empire during the first century AD to thebeginning of the second century. The approach to theperiod will be primarily through literary sources intranslation, including especially Tacitus and Suetonius.• N.B. can be taken as a History unit

• staff Dr PA Gallivan •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2lectures weekly, tutorial fortnightly • prereq HTC100 iftaken as an Ancient Civilisations unit • assess 2,000-word essay (50%), 2-hr exam in June (50%).Courses: R3A

Roman Imperial Society Unit enrolment code HTC203/303

Deals with the social, economic and administrativestructure of the Roman imperial system during its fullperiod of development from the end of the 1st centuryto the mid-3rd century AD. The unit concentrates ontopics such as social structure, slavery, the role of cities,agriculture, the Roman imperial army, and elite careers.The approach is thematic and does not include acontinuous narrative of historical events. The sourcesused will be predominantly documentary, includinginscriptions, coins and, where appropriate,archaeological material, but will also include a widerange of literary sources.• N.B. not offered in 1999

Roman Republic 133–31 BC Unit enrolment code HTC201/301

Covers the Roman Republic from the period of Romanexpansion in the Mediterranean to the end of the civilwars. The unit will concentrate on the political andsocial structures underlying this process, withparticular emphasis on the Roman aristocracy, theindividuals and forces which led to the fall of theRepublic.• N.B. can be taken as a History unit

• staff Dr PA Gallivan •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures weekly, tutorial fortnightly • prereq HTC100 iftaken as an Acient Civilisations unit • assess 2,000-

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word essay (50%), 2-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A

The Later Roman Empire Unit enrolment code HTC206/306

Deals with selected aspects of the history of the RomanEmpire during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD. Particularattention is given to the following topics: the ‘crisis’ ofthe 3rd-century; Diocletian; Constantine; the rise ofChristianity; religion and society; theories of declineand fall. The source material used is based on bothliterary and documentary evidence. Materials notreadily available will be supplied as required.• N.B. can be taken as a History unit

• staff Dr PA Gallivan •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures weekly, tutorial fortnightly • prereq HTC100 orany level 100 HTA unit • assess 2,000-word essay(50%), 2-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A

Written Women: Gender in RomanErotic Poetry

Unit enrolment code HTC222/322Roman love elegy is the only genre of classical literaturein which women play a central role by definition. Thisunit will examine all four of the major Roman lovepoets, Catullus, Propertius, Tibullus and Ovid. It will beparticularly concerned with such issues as therepresentation of male and female, sexual politics, thenature of desire (both heterosexual and homosexual)and the extent to which these texts are genuinelywoman-centred.• N.B. may be studied as HAF222/322; not offered in 1999

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Latin 1Unit enrolment code HTC315

– as a third-year unit, has the same objectives asHTL100.• N.B. can be taken as an English unit

• staff tba •Hbt, int •25% •full year – 4 hrs weekly• prereq HTC100 • coreq one of the series HTC200 – 224• m/excl HTL100, HTC215 • assess weekly languageand unseen exercises (40%), 2x3-hr exams in Nov (60%).Courses: R3A

HONOURS UNITS

Classics 4 (Honours) Full time/Part time Unit enrolment code HTC400/401

Consists of two semester-length units of coursework ontopics to be determined plus a special reading courseand a thesis.

•Hbt, int •100%/50% •full year – 2-hr seminarweekly (26 wks) and 2x1-hr reading classes weekly (13wks) in one semester. • prereq Major in ancientCivilisations (including Latin 1 – HTL or equivalent)OR a Major in Latin and satisfaction of the FacultyGrade-Point Average • assess essays as prescribed ineach unit of coursework, 2x3-hr exams in June, 2x3-hrexams in Nov, 3-hr exam in either June or Nov, a thesis(maximum 15,000 words).Courses: R4A

ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS – CROSS-LISTED UNITS

Appropriate non-Classics units with a weight of up to25% in total may be counted towards a major in AncientCivilisations. In 1999, the following units are availableto Classics students:


The Legend of King Arthur 12.5% [2] [H] HEA277/377Shakespeare: Comedy and

Romance 12.5% [1] [H] HEA223/323Elizabethan and Jacobean

Tragedy 12.5% [1] [H] HEA225/325The Early Middle Ages: From

Rome to the MillenniumAD 410–1000 25% [fy] [H] HTA201/301

Late Medieval and RenaissanceEurope 25% [fy] [H] HTA202/302

Heresy and Inquisition in MedievalEurope AD 1100–1500 12.5% [2] [H] HTA225/325

Ancient Greek – School of Historyand Classics

Ancient Greek is intended for those who have no priorknowledge of Ancient Greek. It is designed to provide arapid survey of ancient Greek accidence and syntaxsufficient to enable students to read easy prescribedportions of selected classical Greek authors.Because of limited staff numbers, the School does notoffer the unit from its own resources in Hobart. Instead,the unit will be studied externally. Students wishing toenrol in the unit will be required to participate in afour-day residential school in April. (Funding will beavailable for some pre-honours and postgraduatestudents to enable them to participate in the residentialschool. Other students may enrol but no guarantee offunding can be given to them.)Students undertaking this unit will be grantedautomatic credit to their University of Tasmaniadegrees.It is essential that students intending to enrol in this unitnotify the Head of Discipline in August 1998.

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assessment: course work (40%) 3-hr exam in June, 3-hrexam in Nov (60%).required reading[p/b] Reading Greek: Grammar, Vocabulary and Exercises

CUP[p/b] Reading Greek: Text CUP.

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Advanced Ancient Greek AUnit enrolment code HTG216

Consists of a study of selected Ancient Greek texts.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •0% •sem 1 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqAncient Greek 1 • coreq HTG218, 220 • assess 2,000-word essay (40%), 2-hr exam in June (60%).Courses: R3A

Advanced Ancient Greek BUnit enrolment code HTG218


•Hbt, int •0% •sem 2 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqAncient Greek 1 • coreq HTG216, 220 • assess 2,000-word essay (40%), 2-hr exam in June (60%).Courses: R3A

Ancient Greek 2Unit enrolment code HTG200

Consists of a study of selected Ancient Greek texts(both poetry and prose) plus revision of the grammarcovered in Ancient Greek 1. Before the beginning ofeach semester, intending students will be notifiedwhich texts are to be studied. Texts will be provided bythe School.

Note: The course of study (37.5% combined weight)consists of three corequisite units. A result is given forthe course as a whole, rather than for the constituentunits.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •37.5% •full year • prereq Ancient Greek 1• coreq HTG216, 218, 220.Courses: R3A

Intermediate Ancient Greek GrammarUnit enrolment code HTG220

Consists of a study of intermediate Ancient Greekgrammar.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •0% •full year – 2 hrs weekly • prereqAncient Greek 1 • coreq HTG216, 218 • assess weeklyexercises and unseens (50%), 3-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Advanced Ancient Greek AUnit enrolment code HTG316


•Hbt, int •0% •sem 1 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqHTG200 • coreq HTG318, 220 • assess 2,000-word essay(40%), 2-hr exam in June (60%).Courses: R3A

Advanced Ancient Greek BUnit enrolment code HTG318


•Hbt, int •0% •sem 2 – 2.5 hrs weekly • prereqHTG200 • coreq HTG316, 220 • assess 2,000-word essay(40%), 2-hr exam in Nov (60%).Courses: R3A

Advanced Ancient Greek GrammarUnit enrolment code HTG320

Consists of a study of advanced Ancient Greekgrammar.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •0% •full year – 2 hrs weekly • prereqHTG200 • coreq HTG316, 318 • assess weekly exercisesand unseens (50%), 3-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A

Ancient Greek 3Unit enrolment code HTG300

Consists of a study of selected Ancient Greek texts(both poetry and prose) plus advanced study of AncientGreek grammar. Before the beginning of each semester,intending students will be notified which texts are to bestudied. Texts will be provided by the School.

Note: The course of study (37.5% combined weight)consists of three corequisite units. A result is given forthe course as a whole, rather than for the constituentunits.• N.B. may not be offered in 1999

•Hbt, int •37.5% •full year • prereq HTG200.Courses: R3A

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Antarctic and Southern OceanStudies – Institute of Antarcticand Southern Ocean Studies

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HONOURS UNITS

Bachelor of Antarctic Studies withHonours

Unit enrolment code KSA410/411Contact the school for details.Courses: S4G

POSTGRADUATE UNITS

Graduate Diploma in Science (Antarcticand Southern Ocean Studies) with

Honours Unit enrolment code KSA510/511

Full time/part time ‘umbrella’ code.Courses: S6X

Graduate Diploma in Science (ASOS) Unit enrolment code KSA505/506

Full time/part time ‘umbrella’ code.Courses: S6D

Applied Biology – School ofApplied Science

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Fauna of TasmaniaUnit enrolment code KJB113

Introduces students to a diverse range of unicellularorganisms as well as the major multicellularinvertebrate phyla. In the last five weeks the focus shiftsto Sub-phylum Vertebrata. Field trips to terrestrial andfresh-water habitats, a littoral zone and one to observenative Tasmanian vertebrates are undertaken.

• staff Prof A W Osborn •Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 1– 2 hrs lectures, 3 hrs practical (some in the form of fieldtrips) weekly (13 wks), an all-day weekend field trip• assess an invertebrate collection (15%), practicalassignments/exam (35%), final exam (50%).• req Dorit RL, Walker WF and Barnes RD, Zoology,

Saunders College, 1991.Courses: S3E(3)

GeneticsUnit enrolment code KJB122

Covers fundamental aspects of genetics which includeMendelian genetics, population genetics and moleculargenetics. The unit introduces basic principles ofheredity and variation as well as essential theories andconcepts of gene replication, expression, mutation,regulation and genetic engineering. Lectures providestudents with a broad background in genetics.Practicals/tutorials are designed to complement andenhance the lectures and to develop students’ abilitiesto solve practical problems in genetics.

• staff Dr Y Li •Ltn, Brn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 hrslectures, 3 hrs practical/tutorial weekly (13 wks)• assess practical reports and assignments (30%), finalexam (70%).• req Klug WS and Cummings, Essentials of Genetics,

2nd edn, Prentice Hall, 1996.Courses: C3A S2A S3E(2) S3E(3) S3E(4)

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Forest EcosystemsUnit enrolment code KJB227

Introduces the ecology and evolutionary history ofTasmania’s native forests in relation to the distributionof vegetation. Principles of forest ecology and processeswhich sustain plant and animal interactions withinforest environments are discussed. Practicalimplications for forest management and silviculture arepresented through comparative sampling and analysisof forest environments, species diversity and biologicalproductivity in selected native forests and plantations.Ecosystem processes which contribute to the dynamicsof forests, e.g. regeneration and ageing, succession andresponse to disturbance, are examined in preparationfor subsequent studies in Agroforestry ( KJB307).• staff tba •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 5 hrs weekly (13wks), including lectures, practical/tutorial sessions andfieldwork • prereq KJB205, KJB113; other entry statusmay be approved by the School • assess practicalreports and assignments (40%), final exam (60%).• req Kirkpatric JB (ed), Tasmanian Native Bush: a

Management Handbook, Tas Environment Centre,Hobart, 1990.

Recher HF, Lunney D and Dunne I, A Natural Legacy –Ecology in Australia, 2nd edn, Pergamon, Syd, 1986.

Courses: S3E(3)

Plant PhysiologyUnit enrolment code KJB205

Is a study of metabolic and ecophysiological processeswhich sustain the growth of vascular plants. The unitincludes theoretical and practical investigation of plant

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structure and function, including an introduction tomineral nutrition and water uptake, regulation anddevelopment of plant growth, and whole-plantphysiology. Practicals focus on analysis of plant growthand plant-environment relations, e.g. plant waterrelations, photosynthesis and gas exchange.• staff tba •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 hrs lectures, 3hrs practical/tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereqrecommended completion of CRA171 or either first-year Chemistry or KJC161 plus KJC162. Other entrystatus may be approved by the School • assess practicalreports and assignments (30%), final exam (70%).• req Raven PH, Evert RF and Eichorn SE, Biology of

Plants, 5th edn, Worth, NY, 1992.Courses: S3E(3)

LEVEL 300 UNITS

AgroforestryUnit enrolment code KJB307

Is a study of principles and techniques for integration offorestry and agriculture in rural land management ofnorthern Tasmania and elsewhere. Ecological andeconomic benefits of combining sustainable farm forestmanagement with agriculture are emphasised in fieldvisits and individual projects. History and causes ofrural tree decline and rural land degradation; fungaland insect vectors of forest disease and plant/animalinteractions are examined in their ecological context.Insect and vertebrate pests of farm trees are identifiedand methods of control are introduced. Principles ofwhole-farm planning are outlined and other topics forstudy include site amelioration and environmentalimpact of trees on farms, species selection, treeestablishment and forest silviculture in combinationwith agriculture, use of wood and non-wood products,marketing and profitability.• staff Prof AW Osborn, and tba •Ltn, int •25% •fullyear – 5 hrs weekly (26 wks), including practicals andexcursions • prereq 1st and 2nd year of Applied Biologymajor or equiv • assess practical assignments (20%),seminar (10%), mid-year test (20%), final exam (50%).• req Cremer KW (ed), Trees for Rural Australia,

CSIRO/Inkata, Melb, 1990.Courses: S3E(3)

Plant BiotechnologyUnit enrolment code KJB308

Demonstrates the power of biotechnology in relation toplants. The unit covers specialised areas of genetics andmolecular biology. The unit combines (a) Plant TissueCulture (KJB315): students practise modern, aseptictechniques for in vitro micropropagation such asestablishment of callus, shoot, root, protoplast andsuspension cell cultures; and (b) An Introduction toGenetic Engineering (KJB316): students practisemodern, aseptic techniques for in vitro

micropropagation such as establishment of callus,shoot, root, protoplast and suspension cell cultures; and(b) An Introduction to Genetic Engineering (KJB316):basic gene techniques are introduced which includeDNA isolation and purification, electrophoresis,restriction analysis, PCR, Western blot, and genetictransformation. Lectures provide basic principles anddiscuss recent development of plant biotechnology inrelation to career paths or postgraduate studies.Practicals develop essential skills in plant tissue cultureand genetic engineering.• staff Dr Y Li •Ltn, int •25% •full year – 2 hrslectures, 3 hrs practical weekly (26 wks) • prereqKJB122, KJB205; a microbiology unit is stronglyrecommended • assess in each semester: researchproject and practical reports (40%), final exam (60%).• req Brown TA, Gene Cloning: an Introduction, 3rd edn,

Chapman & Hall, 1995.• rdg (highly recommended) Alberts B, Bray D, Lewis

J, Raff M, Roberts K and Watson JD, Molecular Biologyof the Cell, 3rd edn, Garland Publ, 1994

Stafford A and Warren G, Plant Cell and Tissue Culture,Open Uni Press, 1991

Courses: S3E(3)

HONOURS UNITS

Applied Biology HonoursFull time/Part time

Unit enrolment code KJB400/401The honours program provides the candidate with afoundation to undertake independent research. Aliterature review is undertaken and a report presenteddemonstrating that a systematic and logical review hasbeen effected and that the candidate has identified thekey issues, concepts and theory to this point in time. Aresearch proposal is presented and undertaken. Amanuscript appropriate for submission to a refereedjournal will be presented for assessment. An honoursthesis is handed in for assessment. Through a series ofthree seminars, oral communication skills aredeveloped to the level required for presentation of ascientific paper at a national conference. Overall theprogram is designed to provide the practical andtheoretical background needed to provide thesuccessful candidate with the basis upon which todesign and conduct future investigations in similarfields and to provide a suitable foundation for aresearch higher degree. All candidates are to pursue acoursework component comprising 40% of the totalmarks and a research project worth the remaining 60%.• staff Prof A Osborn, Dr Y Li and others. Dependingon the topic approved, a co-supervisor may beappointed. •Ltn, int •100%/50% •full year – weeklyseminars and/or consultation with supervisor; lab andfieldwork • prereq major, including satisfaction of theFaculty Grade-Point Average (or an appropriate

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background approved by Faculty) • assess essay (10%),literature review (10%), seminar (coursework)(10%), 2-hr exam (10%), thesis (50%), research seminar (10%).• req tba, depending on chosen field.Courses: R4A S4C

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LEVEL 100 UNITS

Aquatic Ecology IUnit enrolment code KQA121

Examines the ecology of freshwater and marineenvironments with emphasis upon primary productionand food webs, community organisation and nutrientdynamics, and the interaction of physical and bioticfactors of the environment. The objective is to provide abasic understanding of general ecological principleswith respect to aquatic environments, and to lay theground work for more specific examination, insubsequent units, of the ecology of aquaculture systemsand species.• staff Dr T Pankhurst, Prof NW Pankhurst •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 2 – 2-hr lecture weekly (13 wks) 8x3-hrlab sessions and 2x3-hr field trips • prereq KQA110• assess practical reports (30%), assignments (20%), 3-hrexam (50%).• req Barnes RSK and Mann KH (eds), Fundamentals of

Aquatic Ecology, 2nd edn, Blackwell Scientific, Oxf,1991.

Courses: C3A S1A S3E(2) S3K

Introductory Aquaculture TechnologyUnit enrolment code KQA124

Introduces students to workshop management,occupational health and safety issues, buildingmaterials, tank and pipe construction, metal and plasticwelding, fibreglassing, concreting, principles ofelectrical applications, glass aquaria, water qualitytesting, filters, small engines and pumps.• staff Dr M Powell, Mr D Planko, Mr M Hilder •Ltn,int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly(13 wks) • assess practical reports (30%), practical andtheory tests (30%), final theory exam (40%).Courses: C3A S1A S3E(2) S3K

Zoology for AquacultureUnit enrolment code KQA110

Provides a general introduction to the biology ofaquatic animals, and investigates phylogeneticassociations, morphology and aspects of physiologyand reproduction of invertebrates and vertebrates ofimportance to aquaculture.• staff Dr T Pankhurst •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-

hr lectures, 3-hr lab session weekly (13 wks) • assesspractical reports (20%), tests (15%), assignments (15%),3-hr exam (50%).• req Ruppert E and Barnes R, Invertebrate Zoology, 6th

edn, Saunders, Philadelphia, 1991.Courses: C3A S1A S3E(2) S3K

LEVEL 200 UNITS

Applied AlgologyUnit enrolment code KQA220

Teaches students the underlying principles of algalgrowth and investigates the physiological andbiochemical responses of algae to light, temperatureand nutrients. Students are taught the theory andpractice of growing algae in test tubes to productionscales. The nutritional value of micro algae to marinebivalve larvae is reviewd. Skills acquired in this unit aredirectly applicable in the hatcheries and nurseriesservicing aquaculture industries. Techniques used toculture seaweeds, used in human and/or marineanimal consumption are discussed.• staff Dr P Thompson •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks) • coreqKJC162 • assess final theory exam (40%), mid-semtheory exam (20%), practical reports (40%); pass marksin both practical and theory components are required.• req O’Meley CM and Daintith MJ, Algal Cultures for

Marine Hatcheries: Aquaculture Sourcebook , TurtlePress, Hobart, 1993.

Courses: S1A

Aquatic Ecology IIUnit enrolment code KQA212

Gives a comprehensive overview of importantecological issues in the aquaculture industry. Thecontent builds on basic ecological principles covered inKQA121 and equivalent units. The unit concentrates onpopulation ecology, environmental monitoring,community surveys and the impact of aquaculture onthe environment. Special emphasis is placed on in-shoremarine and freshwater environments.• staff Dr J Purser, Prof N Pankhurst, Dr BF Nowak•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practicalweekly (13 wks) • prereq KQA121 or equivalent• assess end-of-sem theory exam (40%), tests (10%),practical reports and assignment (50%).Courses: C3A S1A S3E(2) S3K

Crustacean & Zooplankton CultureUnit enrolment code KQA243

Provides an understanding of biological and technicalaspects of culture strategies for crustaceans or non-crustacean zooplankton species that are of commercialor experimental significance.

• staff Dr J Purser •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 5 hrs

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weekly (13 wks) • assess final theory exam (30%), mid-sem exam (20%), practical exam (15%), continuousassessment (35%).• req Daintith M, Live Feeds for Marine Aquaculture: A

Training Guide, Aquaculture Sourcebook, Turtle Press,Hobart, 1993.

Courses: S1A

Finfish CultureUnit enrolment code KQA241

Examines the culture of salmonid fish and otherfreshwater and marine species which are growncommercially or are deemed to have potential foraquaculture.

• staff Dr J Purser, Dr C Carter •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem2 – 5 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq KQA110 • assessfinal theory exam (30%), mid-sem exam (20%), practicalexam (15%), continuous assessment (35%).Courses: S1A

General and Medical MicrobiologyUnit enrolment code CRA226

Gives students detailed descriptions of microbialphysiology and genetics. The unit is strongly focusedon microbes which are pathogenic to human beings.Students are taught techniques for isolating andidentifying microbes. Interactions between microbesand human beings are described, in particularmechanisms of pathogenesis, and the role of geneticrecombination in the development in new strains.

• staff Mr S Tristram •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2-hrlecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks) • prereq CRA171• m/excl KQA207 • assess practicals (25%), sem test(10%), 3-hr practical exam in May (20%), 3-hr theoryexam in June (45%).• req McKane L and Kandel J, Microbiology: Essentials

and Applications, 2nd edn, McGraw Hill, 1996.Courses: M3E S3E(9)

General MicrobiologyUnit enrolment code KQA207

Is an introduction to microbial groups with specialemphasis on their roles in disease and aquatic ecology.Microbial form, function, nutrition and metabolism,habitats and interrelationships are discussed in thecontext of aquaculture. Examples of microbial diseasesof aquatic animals are considered.

• staff Dr C Burke •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hrlectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks) • assesspractical reports (25%), 1,500-word essay (10%),semester test (10%), final 3-hr theory exam (40%), 3-hrpractical exam (15%).• req Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J, Biology of

Microorganisms, 8th edn, Prentice Hall, 1997.Courses: C3A S1A S3E(2) S3K

Histology for AquacultureUnit enrolment code CRA223

Teaches basic tissue dissection, processing, sectioncutting and staining techniques on a range of fishtissues and organs; the recognition of their normalmicroscopic structure; and special staining techniquesto demonstrate bacterial and fungal infections.• N.B. taught by Biomedical Science

• staff Mr B Gormley •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 1-hrlecture, 2 hrs practical, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks)• prereq KQA110, or KQA225 • assess practical (40%),continuous assessment (20%), exam (40%).

Intensive Algal CultureUnit enrolment code KQA201

Teaches students the underlying principles of algalgrowth and investigates the physiological andbiochemical responses of algae to light, temperatureand nutrients. Students are taught the theory andpractice of growing algae in test tubes to productionscales. The nutritional value of micro algae to marinebivalve larvae is reviewed. Skills acquired in this unitare directly employable in the hatcheries and nurserieswithin the aquaculture industry. Techniques used toculture macrophytes (seaweeds) are presented.• staff Dr P Thompson •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hr lectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks) • assess finaltheory exam (40%), mid-sem theory exam (30%),practical reports (30%); pass marks in both practical andtheory components are required.• req O’Meley CM and Daintith MJ, Algal Cultures for

Marine Hatcheries, Aquaculture Sourcebook, TurtlePress, Hobart, 1993.

Courses: C3A S3E(2) S3K S6C S7C

Intensive Crustacean & ZooplanktonCulture

Unit enrolment code KQA228Provides an understanding of biological and technicalaspects of culture strategies for crustaceans and non-crustacean zooplankton species that are of commercialor experimental significance.• staff Dr J Purser •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 5 hrsweekly (13 wks) • prereq degree students – KQA110and KQA201 • assess final theory exam (30%), mid-semexam (20%), practical exam (15%), continuousassessment (35%).• req Daintith M, Live Feeds for Marine Aquaculture: A

Training Guide, Aquaculture Sourcebook, Turtle Press,Hobart, 1993.

Courses: S3E(2) S3K S6C C3A S7C

Management and AquacultureUnit enrolment code BMA296

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Molluscan CultureUnit enrolment code KQA242

Outlines the biology of and commercial andexperimental techniques for relevant molluscan species.

• staff Dr N Moltschaniwskyj •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2– 5 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq KQA110 • assess finaltheory exam (30%), mid-sem exam (20%), practicalexam (15%), continuous assessment (35%).Courses: S1A

Technology for AquacultureUnit enrolment code KQA214

Introduces students to important concepts in aquatictechnology involving the construction and operation offarm components. Trips to farming facilities in the Stateare used to demonstrate the varieties of technologiesused. This unit is essential for understanding thehusbandry Intensive Culture units.

• staff Dr M Powell, Dr J Purser •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 – 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical equiv weekly (13wks) • assess end-of-sem theory exam (25%), mid-semtheory exam (25%), practical exam (15%), practical book(15%), farm visits (5%), practicals/assignments (15%).• rdg Lawson TB, Fundamentals of Aquacultural

Engineering, Chapman & Hall, NY, 1995.Courses: S1A S3E(2) S3K S6C S7C C3A

LEVEL 300 UNITS

Advanced Aquaculture TechnologyUnit enrolment code KQA325

Covers specialist technological fields, machinery andmethods; and examines their design and workingprinciples. Topics include: the advanced design andoperation of broodstock, hatchery and grow-outsystems, the hydrodynamics and automated waterquality monitoring of these systems, drug deliverysystems, electron microscopy, image analysis, the use ofradioactive and stable isotopes, flow cytometry andenvironmental impact assessment techniques. The focusof the unit is on developing technologies, consequentlyits content will be reviewed regularly in the light ofdevelopments.

• staff Dr M Powell, Dr J Purser, Prof N Pankhurst, DrB Nowak, Dr T Pankhurst, Dr C Carter •Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 2-hr lecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13wks) • prereq KQA214 • assess practical components(25%), sem tests (15%), assignments (20%), final theoryexam (40%).Courses: S3K

Animal Health in AquacultureUnit enrolment code KQA362

Creates an awareness of the relationship betweenaquatic animals, the environment, pathogens and theexpression of disease. Emphasis is placed on the role ofmanagement in relation to animal health and in theprevention and control of diseases of farmed aquaticorganisms.

• staff Dr B Nowak •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2-hrlecture, 1-hr tutorial, 2-hr practical weekly (13 wks)• prereq KQA110 • assess 3-hr theory exam (50%),continuous assessment (50%).Courses: S2A

Applied and EnvironmentalMicrobiology

Unit enrolment code KQA318Describes the population dynamics of microbial growthand its application in fermentation technology, togetherwith the activities of microbes in the food industry. Theunit examines the roles of microbes in biogeochemicalcycling, and the use of microbes in the degradation ofpollutants. Students are introduced to standardlaboratory techniques.

• staff Dr C Burke •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2-hrlecture, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks) • prereq KQA207or CRA226 • assess practical reports (25%), project(15%), sem test (10%), final 3-hr theory exam (50%).• req Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J, Biology of

Microorganisms, 8th edn, Prentice Hall, 1997.Courses: C3A S3E(2) S3E(9)

Aquatic Animal HealthUnit enrolment code KQA321

Provides students with detailed understanding ofanimal health issues. Disease diagnosis and treatmentare discussed with the main emphasis placed on healthmanagement. Host environment and pathogenrelationships are examined. The unit coversimmunology of aquatic animals. Problem solvingexercises provide case histories for a variety of species.

• staff Dr B Nowak •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2x1-hrlectures, 1-hr tutorial, 2-hr practical weekly (13 wks), 1full-week residential ‘block’ practical • assess final 3-hrtheory exam (60%), continuous assessment (40%).Courses: C3A S3E(2) S3K S6C S7C

Aquatic MicrobiologyUnit enrolment code KQA309

Describes the characteristics of aquatic microbes andtheir habitats. Emphasises microbial processes and theirinteractions with aquatic environments, and describesthe roles of aquatic microbes in biogeochemical cyclingand their impacts on aquaculture.

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• staff Dr C Burke •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2x1-hrlectures, 3-hr practical weekly (13 wks) • prereqKQA207 or CRA226 • assess practical reports (10%),2,000-word essay (20%), project (15%), semester test(10%), final 3-hr theory exam (45%).• req Madigan MT, Martinko JM and Parker J, Biology of

Microorganisms, 8th edn, Prentice Hall, 1997.Courses: C3A S3E(2)

Intensive Finfish CultureUnit enrolment code KQA320

Examines the culture of salmonid fish and otherfreshwater and marine species that are growncommercially or are deemed to have potential foraquaculture.• staff Dr J Purser, Dr C Carter •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem2 – 5 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq degree students –KQA201 and KQA124 • assess final theory exam (30%),mid-sem exam (20%), practical exam (15%), continuousassessment (35%).Courses: C3A S3E(2) S6C S7C S3K

Intensive Molluscan CultureUnit enrolment code KQA303

Outlines the biology of and commercial andexperimental farming techniques for relevantmolluscan species.• staff Dr N Moltschaniwskyj •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2– 5 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess final theory exam(30%), mid-sem exam (20%), practical exam (15%),continuous assessment (35%).Courses: C3A S3E(2) S3K S6C S7C

Nutrition of Aquatic OrganismsUnit enrolment code KQA319

Provides students with a detailed understanding ofaquatic nutrition and the relationships to farmingpractice, feed formulation and the physiology andbiochemistry of aquatic organisms. Feeding, growthand nutrition of aquatic organisms, the production ofcommercial aquaculture feeds and methods of analysisare discussed.• staff Dr C Carter •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 5 hrsweekly (13 wks) • prereq KJC262 or KJC263 • assesscontinuous assessment (50%), theory exam (50%).Courses: C3A S3E(2) S6C S7C S3K

Nutrition of Farmed OrganismsUnit enrolment code KQA361

Provides students with a detailed understanding ofaquatic nutrition and the relationships to farmingpractice, feed formulation and the physiology andbiochemistry of farmed organisms. Feeding, growthand nutrition of farmed organisms, the production ofcommercial aquaculture feeds and methods of analysisare covered.

• staff Dr C Carter •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 5 hrsweekly (13 wks) • prereq KJG162 • assess continuousassessment (50%), theory exam (50%).Courses: S2A

Physiology of Aquatic OrganismsUnit enrolment code KQA330

Exposes students to a detailed examination of thephysiology of aquatic organisms, with an emphasis onfish. Development, growth, respiration, osmoregulationand excretion, reproduction, endocrinology andsensory physiology are discussed in relation to theeffects of natural and artificial environmental changeson physiological processes.

• staff Dr B Nowak, Dr C Carter, Dr T Pankhurst, ProfN Pankhurst •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – a total of 13x2-hr lectures, 13x3-hr practicals • assess theory exam(60%), continuous assessment (40%).Courses: C3A S3E(2) S3K S6C S7C

Physiology of Farmed OrganismsUnit enrolment code KQA351

Exposes students to a detailed examination of thephysiology of farmed organisms, focusing on fish.Physiological processes regulating existence and theeffects of environmental variables and farmingpractices on these processes are examined.

• staff Dr B Nowak, Dr C Carter, Dr T Pankhurst, ProfN Pankhurst •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – a total of 13x2-hr lectures, 13x3-hr practicals • prereq KQA110,KJC162 • assess theory exam (60%), continuousassessment (40%).Courses: S2A

PracticumUnit enrolment code KQA311

Students must spend at least 8 weeks during theAquaculture Degree course carrying out workexperience to fulfil the requirements of the Degree.They must not spend less than two weeks at any onecommercial farm. They may work on farms, inlaboratories or in factories engaged in aquaculturalactivities. Activities such as participation in scientificexpeditions or attending vocational training courses(diving, first aid, coxswain’s ticket, etc.) may also beconsidered after prior approval by the unit coordinator.The choice of several venues will broaden perspectivesand experience of at least one commercial operation isessential. On successful completion of this unit,students should be capable of: (a) appreciating the dailyroutine on an aquaculture installation; (b) discussingculture and managment problems associated with theaquaculture enterprises or institutions visited;(c) comprehending management procedures; and(d) putting aquaculture and scientific theory into practice.

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• staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator); Dr J Purser, Dr MPowell, Dr P Thompson, Dr N Moltschaniwskyj •Ltn,int •0% •full year • assess is made on a pass/failbasis.Courses: C3A S3E S3K

PracticumUnit enrolment code KQA312

Students must spend at least 8 weeks during theAquaculture Diploma course carrying out workexperience to fulfil the requirements of the Diploma.They must not spend less than two weeks at any onecommercial farm. They may work on farms, inlaboratories or in factories engaged in aquaculturalactivities. Activities such as participation in scientificexpeditions or attending vocational training courses(diving, first aid, coxswain’s ticket, etc.) may also beconsidered after prior approval by the unit coordinator.The choice of several venues will broaden perspectivesand experience of at least one commercial operation isessential. On successful completion of this unit,students should be capable of: (a) appreciating the dailyroutine on an aquaculture installation; (b) discussingculture and managment problems associated with theaquaculture enterprises or institutions visited; (c)comprehending management procedures; and (d)putting aquaculture and scientific theory into practice.

• staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator); Dr J Purser, Dr MPowell, Dr P Thompson, Dr N Moltschaniwskyj •Ltn,int •0% •full year • prereq successful completion ofYear 2 of Diploma • assess includes seminarpresentation and attendance, and is made on a pass/failbasis.Courses: S2A

Project in AquacultureUnit enrolment code KQA306

Develops the work ethic, reliability and reportingrequired by the aquaculture industries by givingstudents hands-on project-work supervised by a staffmember. The aim is to provide experience of workingas a part of a group in order to achieve long-term goals.• N.B. restricted to Aquaculture (Diploma Year 3) students

• staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator) •Ltn, int •12.5%•sem 1 – average of 6 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assessindividual contribution to project tested by viva orequiv (as specified by project group supervisor) (50%),and project report file (50%).Courses: S2A

Project in Aquaculture OperationsUnit enrolment code KQA326

Provides an opportunity to work as part of a group onan advanced project relevant to commercial practice oraquaculture research in order to develop practical,

team-work, presentation and reporting skills. Projectsmay include the propagation and maintenance ofaquaculture organisms, the development and testing oftechnology or the detailed sassessment of an aspect ofcommercial aquaculture.

• staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator); and other School staff•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 6 hrs weekly (13 wks)• assess individual project report file (70%), individualseminar (15%), group project poster (15%).Courses: S3K

Scientific Analysis and Presentation forAquaculture

Unit enrolment code KQA302Students are taught the general principles of scientificwriting for scientific reports, papers, theses or grantapplications. The theory and practice of statistics over arange of topics from distributions, normality,homoscedasticity, t-tests, ANOVA, power analysis,correlation, regression and multivariates are covered.Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of theconcepts and assumptions on which statisticalprocedures are based. An introduction to experimentaldesign, word processing, spreadsheets and a statisticalpackage (currently JMP) is included.• N.B. restricted to Aquaculture students

• staff Dr P Thompson •Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 4hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq KXA165 • assess practicalreports (20%), oral presentation (10%), writtenassignment (15%), mid-term theory exam (25%), finaltheory exam (30%).Courses: C3A S3E(2) S3K S6C S7C

HONOURS UNITS

Aquaculture Honours (BAppSc)Full time/Part time

Unit enrolment code KQA401/403The Honours course in Aquaculture is designed toprovide training in skills, methods and knowledge ofAquaculture, and science in general beyond thoseobtained in an undergraduate degree program, and toprepare students for further research and learning. Thecourse has been designed with 4 objectives: 1. To enablestudents to develop their science communication skills.By the end of the course, a student should be capable ofwriting a scientific report or paper to a standardacceptable to a scientific journal, and of delivering apaper at a meeting of an a scientific society. 2. Toprovide students with experience of relevant field andlaboratory procedures/techniques so that they possesssufficient technical skills to permit them to conduct anin-depth study of some specialised aspect ofaquaculture. 3. To ensure that students are able to

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locate published information within a prescribed fieldof aquacultural knowledge, and are able to evaluateand summarise that information in order to identify keyissues, trace historical developments and producegeneralisations. 4. To provide students with theopportunity to conduct a scientific investigation and, inparticular, to train them to plan and conduct a programof study within constraints imposed by time, moneyand technical resources, and develop an understandingof scientific approaches to problem solving.• staff Dr C Carter (Coordinator), Prof N Pankhurst(HoS), Dr C Burke, Dr N Moltschaniwskyj, Dr BMunday, Dr B Nowak, Dr T Pankhurst, Dr M Powell,Dr J Purser, Dr P Thompson •Ltn, int •100%/50%•full year – equiv 1 hr weekly group discussions,consultations with supervisor, field and lab basedresearch • prereq bachelor degree generally with creditor better in the final 3 sem of Aquaculture major (orappropriate alternative background approved byFaculty) • assess literature review (pass/fail), grantproposal (8.3%), seminar (25%), research thesis (66.7%).Courses: S4C(2)

POSTGRADUATE AQUACULTURE, BIOLOGY UNITS

Literature ReviewUnit enrolment code KQA817

The student reviews a specific topic of interest whichhas been approved by a supervisor. The review is to bewritten as a scientific review incorporating materialfrom the literature.•Ltn, int •25% •sem 1/2 – minimum of 6 wks librarystudy and writing, with at least 5 hrs weekly staffcontact • coreq coursework as in the Graduate Diplomaprogram • assess review paper, assessed by at least twostaff members (60%), the topic is also presented to theSchool as a seminar (40%).Courses: S7C

Research Dissertation Part A/Part B Unit enrolment code KQA818/819

Require the student to undertake a research projectunder the supervision of at least one staff member fromthe School of Aquaculture although programs may beundertaken in conjunction with other Schools. Theproject should be undertaken on-campus althoughpermission may be given for off-campus programs. Theresearch is submitted in the form of a dissertation, andas a conference poster.•Ltn, int •25%/50% •sem 1/2 – at least 5 hrs contacttime weekly (minimum of 20 wks); project workundertaken is in addition to any required for GraduateDiploma subjects • prereq Graduate Diploma ofApplied Science (Aquaculture) from this University to alevel approved by the Faculty • assess dissertation,evaluated by at least two staff members and an external

assessor (80%), poster, assessed on a presentation day(20%).Courses: S7C

Specialist Practical Skills Part A/Part B Unit enrolment code KQA820/821

The student spends 8 weeks obtaining ‘hands on’experience on an aquaculture farm or in a researchlaboratory. In the latter situation, the proposed workexperience program must be approved by the Head ofSchool.•Ltn, int •0% •sem 1/2 – minimum of 38 hrs weeklyat an aquacultural facility (8 wks); at least 2 of the 8 wksshould be spent on a farm if the preference is for lab-based work • prereq Graduate Diploma of AppliedScience (Aquaculture) from this University to a levelapproved by the Faculty • assess written account ofexperience gained (outline provided by Schoolsupervisor). Feedback, from the manager of the facility,in relation to the student’s performance will be takeninto account. Although a University staff memberwould normally be involved in arranging the workexperience position for the student, and would liaisedirectly with the manager of the facility to helpovercome any problems which might occur, therewould not usually be any on-site supervision by aUniversity staff member.Courses: S7C

Architecture and EnvironmentalDesign – School of Architecture

and Urban Design

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Building Technology in Design 1Unit enrolment code KDA115

The studio introduces site analysis and designresponses to environmental factors and human comfort.It considers the physical relationship between peopleand their environment. Space and form are looked at interms of the human perception of heat, light and soundand their effect on one’s existence and comfort.Methods of environmental control are examined withemphasis on energy and resource conservation. Theunit enables students to demonstrate an understandingof: basic issues concerning ecologically sustainablearchitecture; energy transfer processes in the terrestrialenvironment; perception and response to heat, light andsound; the sensory dimensions of architectural space;and the use of building fabric for selectiveenvironmental filtering. The computer is used tointroduce concepts of computer use in design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – studio, lecture and seminar;

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4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess review of submittedportfolio containing all project work, assignments andtests.Courses: D3A


Is a continuation of KDA115. The unit introduces therole of materials and structures in built form. Materialsare classified and their responses to environmentalinfluences are identified. The forces acting uponstructures are examined. The interactions betweenforces and materials are shown in order to indicateappropriate forms and assemblies for buildingstructures. Understanding of the derivation ofstructural systems is assisted by reference to historicalexamples and contemporary practice. The unit enablesstudents to demonstrate an understanding of: theclassification and properties of materials; the originsand nature of forces; and the performance of structuralelements and systems.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – studio, lecture and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess review of submittedportfolio containing all project work, assignments andtests.Courses: D3A

Environmental Design 1AUnit enrolment code KDA111

Students develop their design appreciation and designskills through a series of exercises which explore spaceand form as well as aesthetic concepts such asproportion, balance, harmony, colour, texture, andcontrast, etc. Presentation work is subject to critique bystaff and student peers. Work is presented throughgraphic media such as freehand drawing, perspectivedrawing, architectural drawing, comper graphics,information processing, photography, model making,and one to one building. Communication skills aretaught in conjunction with design project work.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture, studio and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess by review of submittedportfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A

Environmental Design 1BUnit enrolment code KDA112

Introduces students to landscape and cultural issuesaffecting and influencing design intervention. In thisunit students investigate both natural and artificialenvironments. The study forms a basis for site analysisand the corresponding design responses. Students learnof the ecological issues associated with design. Thepresentation work is subject to critique by staff andstudent peers. Work is presented through graphicmedia such as freehand drawing, perspective drawing,architectural drawing, computer graphics, information

processing, photography, model making, and one toone building. Communication skills are taught inconjunction with project work.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture, studio and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks). • assess by review of submittedportfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A

Environmental Design 2AUnit enrolment code KDA121

Is a continuation of KDA111, but with strongerarchitectural emphasis. The unit presents more complexdesign projects in terms of the coordination betweensite information, technology and design. Designprojects are in response to a range of environments.Graphic presentation and communication skills aretaught at a higher level appropriate to the designprojects.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture, studio and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess by review of submittedportfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A

Environmental Design 2BUnit enrolment code KDA122

Is a continuation of KDA112. The complexity of projectsincreases and students are expected to deal with theissues of landscape, culture and design in greaterdepth. Urban, suburban and natural environments areexplored. Ecological and environmental issues arefurther investigated. Graphic presentation andcommunication skills are taught at a higher level,appropriate to the design projects.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture, studio and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq KDA111, 112 & 113• assess by review of submitted portfolio containing allproject work and assignment.Courses: D3A

History & Theory in Design 1Unit enrolment code KDA114

Consists of lecture/seminar and studio components.The lecture/seminar component covers the principalperiods in the history of Western Architecture up to the18th century, including its links with Western Asia andNorth Africa. The unit also gives some appreciation ofthe largely separate architectural tradition of East Asia.It stresses the relationships between buildingconstruction and architectural form and space, betweenarchitecture and its cultural context, and betweenarchitecture and urban and landscape design. Thestudio component deals with the application ofknowledge and understanding of architectural historyand theory to the practice of design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture, seminar and studio;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess seminar presentations,

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written and graphic assignments, tests; and by reviewof submitted portfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A


Covers the principal periods in the history of WesternArchitecture from the 18th century to the mid-20thcentury. The unit also gives some appreciation of thelargely separate architectural tradition of East Asia. Itstresses the relationship between building constructionand architectural form and space, between architectureand its cultural context, and between architecture andurban and landscape design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess seminar presentations, writtenand graphic assignments and test.Courses: D3A

LEVEL 200 UNITS


Builds on KDA125 Building Technology in Design 2. Thisstudio is a study of building materials and elements todevelop an understanding of their properties andselection in the contemporary design context. The unitenables students to demonstrate an understanding of:the development of domestic construction in Australia;the selection and assembly of domestic scale buildingcomponents; the construction processes involved fortimber-framed domestic building; the principles andpractice of domestic structural design in timber; and theprinciples of services provision at domestic scale.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – studio, lecture and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess review of submittedportfolio containing all project work, assignments andtests.Courses: D3A


Builds on KDA213 Building Technology in Design 3.Constructional concepts and constructiondocumentation skills are developed in the continuingstudy of building technology at domestic scale. The unitenables students to demonstrate an understanding of:the constructional properties of concrete and masonry;the principles of footings for domestic construction; theprinciples of aperture design – doors, windows, ductsand conduits; and servicing and energy strategies fordomestic-scale architecture.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (12 wks). • assess review of submitted portfoliocontaining all project work, assignments and tests.Courses: D3A

Design Studio 3Unit enrolment code KDA211

Develops fundamental skills in architectural design,including design investigation, design communication,schematic design and design development. Studentsexplore and attempt to integrate design criteriaincluding contextual response, activity support andconstruction principles. Students need to demonstratean ability to design domestic scale buildings andsuccessfully integrate them with their sites. Studiocomponents of History and Theory in Design 3 andBuilding Technology in Design 3 will extend the practiceof studio design in both unit areas in accordance withunit descriptions KDA212 and KDA213.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture, studio and seminar• prereq KDA121, 122, 123 • assess by review ofsubmitted portfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A


Develops an understanding and skill in the devisingand detailing of construction for buildings of mediumscale. Students are expected to develop fundamentalskills at a greater level of competence and complexitythan in KDA211. Project work focuses on the creation ofarchitectural and constructional concepts, and theanalysis and synthesis of a variety of design concerns.Studio components of History and Theory in Design 4 andBuilding Technology in Design 4 will extend the practiceof studio design in both unit areas in accordance withunit descriptions KDA222 and KDA223.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture, studio and seminar• prereq KDA211 • assess by review of submittedportfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A


Covers the important architectural developments andmovements of the 20th century, with some emphasis onthe post-World War II period. The unit develops anunderstanding of the connections and disjunctionsbetween the architecture of this period and earlierperiods. It stresses the relationships between buildingconstruction and architectural form and space, betweenarchitecture and its cultural context, and betweenarchitecture and urban and landscape design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess seminar presentations, writtenand graphic assignments.Courses: D3A


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establishing the transfer and modification of ideas fromelsewhere, especially from Europe and North America,and regional responses to the Australian environment,as a foundation for the critical discussion of issuesfacing architecture in Australia today.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess seminar presentations, writtenand graphic assignments.Courses: D3A

Specialised Studio 1Unit enrolment code KDA214

Is the first in a series of units (including KDA214,KDA224, KDA314, KDA324), taken over 4 semesters.The units offer students the opportunity to focus indepth on a specialised area of design. They reflect theresearch interests and knowledge of the staff, and maycover the following areas: (a) Landscape inArchitecture; (b) Computer Use in Design; (c) AsianArchitecture; (d) Wood in Architecture; (e) UrbanDesign; (f) Environmental Design; nad (g) Colour inArchitectural Design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – studio, lecture and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess by review of submittedportfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3A


Is the second in a series of studio units, taken over 4semesters. For details of the unit, see KDA214 above.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – studio, lecture and seminar• assess by review of submitted portfolio containing allproject work.Courses: D3A

LEVEL 300 UNITS


Builds on the unit KDA223 Building Technology inDesign 4. This studio studies the principles ofconstruction for medium-scale buildings. The unitenables students to demonstrate an understanding of:the commissioning-designing and production ofmedium-scale buildings; systems and structure formedium-scale building, including steelwork, reinforcedconcrete and foundations; and servicing and energystrategies for medium-scale buildings.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess review of submitted portfoliocontaining all project work, assignments and tests.Courses: D3A


Builds on the unit KDA313 Building Technology inDesign 5. This studio continues the study ofconstruction for medium-scale buildings and developsan understanding of the influence of technology inarchitecture. The unit enables students to demonstratean understanding of: performance specifications;legislative control of the building process; health, safetyand amenity; definition and design of major elements –roofs, floors, walls; and design strategies for medium-scale buildings, innovation and system.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess review of submitted portfoliocontaining all project work, assignments and tests.Courses: D3A


Enables students in third year to demonstrate aproficiency in design analysis, design synthesis, designjudgement and design communication as they pertainto the architectural design process. The scale of projectsin the third year will range from small to relativelylarge. Studio components of History & Theory in Design5 and Building Technology in Design 5 will extend thepractice of studio design in both unit areas inaccordance with unit descriptions KDA312 and KDA313.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 4 hrs weekly (13 wks)• prereq KDA221 or KDU221 • assess by review ofsubmitted portfolio containing all project work andstudio presentations.Courses: D3A


Consolidates the objectives of KDA311. The choice ofstudio-based project work is appropriate to thedemonstration of skills in design investigation, briefformulation, sketch design, design development, reportwriting and final design presentation. Studiocomponents of History & Theory in Design 6 and BuildingTechnology in Design 6 will extend the practice of studiodesign in both unit areas in accordance with unitdescriptions KDA322 and KDA323.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 4 hrs weekly (13 wks)• assess by review of submitted portfolio containing allproject work, and studio presentations.Courses: D3A


Consists of lecture/seminar and studio components.The lecture/seminar component focuses on theinterrelationships between: (a) the man-madeenvironment; (b) human perception, values and

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behaviour and (c) design. Some cross-culturalcomparisons are made. Students are introduced to therole of the architect. The studio component deals withthe application of knowledge and understanding ofarchitectural theory to the practice of design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture seminar and studio;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess assignments, and byreview of submitted portfolio containing all projectwork.Courses: D3A


Involves the study of important 20th-centuryarchitectural theory in order to give a deeperunderstanding of recent practice. The unit complementsKDA212 (in which emphasis is given to the study ofactual buildings) & KDA312 (in which the theory isbased on principles of social science rather than on thespecific design theory generated by architectsthemselves). The unit concentrates on those ideas mostrelevant to current practice and aims to assist studentsin developing their own design philosophy.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess seminar presentations, writtenand graphic assignments.Courses: D3A


Is the third in a series of studio units, taken over 4semesters. For details of the unit, see KDA214 above.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – studio, lecture and seminar• assess by review of submitted portfolio containing allproject work.Courses: D3A


Is the fourth in a series of studio units, taken over 4semesters. For details of the unit, see KDA214 above.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – studio, lecture and seminar• assess by review of submitted portfolio containing allproject work.Courses: D3A

FIRST YEAR BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE UNITS

Building Technology in Design 7(BArch)

Unit enrolment code KDA413Studies advanced building and services systems inlarge and complex buildings. The unit enables studentsto: demonstrate an understanding of the principles ofconstruction of tall structures, long span structures and

refurbishment projects; demonstrate an understandingof advanced building techniques in terms ofperformance, cost, construction and buildability;develop an appreciation of the prrinciples ofconstruction planning and the design implications ofstandardisation of building products and components;and have an awareness of Quality Assurance and itsunderlying importance in all aspects of the buildingprocess.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – studio, lecture and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess review of submittedportfolio containg all project work, assignments andtests.Courses: D3B

Building Technology in Design 8(BArch)

Unit enrolment code KDA423Continues to develop the understanding of buildingconstruction and servicing, and its integration with thedesign process, through studio projects. It also focuseson the various types of written contract documentation(specifications, schedules and bills of quantities) – theirpreparation by the architect and consultants, theirimplementation by the builder, and theiradministration on site.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – studio, lecture and seminar;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess review of submittedportfolio containing all project work, assignments andtests.Courses: D3B

Design Studio 7 (BArch)Unit enrolment code KDA411

Reinforces the skills developed in BEnvDes DesignStudios. The unit is orientated specifically to the needsof the architectural profession. It helps studentsformulate their design philosophy and to identify areasof particular importance to be pursued in depth duringtheir course of study. The studio component of BuildingTechnology in Design 7 will extend the practice of studiodesign in accordance with the unit description KDA413.•Ltn, int •25% •sem 1 – lecture, studio and seminar; 8hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess by review of submittedportfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3B


Explores all professional aspects of the discipline anddevelops skills needed to design within the technical,legal and economic constraints that architects workunder in real life. The unit enables students todemonstrate an ability to develop a project through alldesign and documentation stages. The studiocomponent of Theory & Design 1 and Building

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Technology in Design 8 will extend the practice of studiodesign in accordance with the unit descriptionsKDA422 and KDA423.•Ltn, int •25% •sem 2 – lecture, studio and seminar; 8hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq KDA411 • assess byreview of submitted portfolio containing all projectwork.Courses: D3B

Professional Studies 1Unit enrolment code KDA412

Consists of two components covering the architect’sresponsibility and the building industry. The firstdevelops a knowledge of the architect’s responsibilityto society, clients and the profession. Basic theory oflaw, courts and legal processes and concepts areexamined and developed within the context of statutelaw as it applies to the building industry. The secondexplores the nature of the building industry andorganisations within it. Modes of architectural practiceand their legal implications are examined and appliedto design and pre-construction documentation,tendering, procurement methods and constructionstage matters.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess seminars, written assignmentsand tests.Courses: D3B

Theory in Design 1 (BArch)Unit enrolment code KDA422

Consists of lecture/seminar and studio components.The lecture/seminar component involves reading anddiscussion of critical texts that address formal, spatial,social and theoretical issues, in the context of modernand contemporary conditions. Students are required toprepare a report on their research and reflection. TheStudio/seminar component deals with the applicationof knowledge and understanding of architecturaltheory to the practice of design.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 2 – lecture, seminar and studio• assess written and graphic assignments.Courses: D3B

SECOND YEAR BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE UNITS


Develops students’ intellectual discipline, judgement,organisational skills, self-awareness and criticism inrelation to architectural ideas, concepts andphilosophies, and develops further their competence todesign a good building which is responsive to itsenvironmental context and the physical/behaviouralneeds of the user. The studio component of Theory inDesign 2 will extend the practice of studio design in

accordance with the unit description KDA512.•Ltn, int •25% •sem 1 – lecture, studio and seminar; 8hrs weekly (13 wks) • prereq KDA421 • assess seminarpresentations and review of submitted portfoliocontaining all project work.Courses: D3B

Professional Project (BArch)Unit enrolment code KDA521

Is the final unit and culmination of the BArch program,requiring students to develop their selected designproject from site analysis and initial concept, throughpreliminary design, design development andconstructional design stages, to final presentation. Theunit will develop students’ ability to program andmanage a semester-long project, to present their workin a professional manner and to articulate clearly therationale behind the sequence of decisions that have ledto the final design proposal.•Ltn, int •50% •sem 2 – lecture, seminar and studio;16 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess examination ofsubmitted work.Courses: D3B

Professional Studies 2 (BArch)Unit enrolment code KDA513

Consists of two components, covering buildingcontracts and office management. The contractcomponent compares a variety of standard formatcontracts currently in use in the building industry. Inparticular the unit examines the practical aspects ofadministering contractual provisions during theprogress of building works. The managementcomponent develops a knowledge of managementtheory and its application to architectural practice anddesign processes. The unit examines financialmanagement, human and non-human resourcemanagement.•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture and seminar; 4 hrsweekly (13 wks) • assess written assignments.Courses: D3B

Theory in Design 2 (BArch)Unit enrolment code KDA512

Consists of lecture/seminar and studio/seminarcomponents. The lecture/seminar component requiresstudents to undertake a study of the philosophical,historical, social, environmental, technological andcontextual issues associated with the their proposedprofessional project, selected for semester 2, and toprepare a full brief, with site information and projectprogram. The studio/seminar component deals withthe application of knowledge and understanding ofarchitectureal theory to the practice of design.

•Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – lecture, seminar and studio;4 hrs weekly (13 wks) • assess seminar presentations,

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written and graphic assignments, and by review ofsubmitted portfolio containing all project work.Courses: D3B

BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN WITH

HONOURS UNITS

Design Theory (BEnvDes Hons)Unit enrolment code KDA473

Is a tutorial-based adjunct to the more practicallyorientated KDA472. The unit covers related areas oftheory.•Ltn, int •12.5% •full year – tutorial, 2 hrs weekly (26wks) • coreq KDA472 • assess continuous assessmentof seminar papers.Courses: D4A

Dissertation 1 (BEnvDes Hons)Unit enrolment code KDA471

Is the first of 2 units (see also KDA481) which togetherallow students to explore in depth an area ofenvironmental design through independent research.During this first stage, students are expected to submita preparatory paper which outlines the background,scope and approach of the study.

• staff Supervisor, determined by research topic •Ltn,int •25% •sem 1 – research and seminar • assesspreparatory paper and progress report.Courses: D4A

Dissertation 2 (BEnvDes Hons)Unit enrolment code KDA481

Is the second of two units (see KDA471) which allowstudents to explore in depth a particular area ofenvironmental design through independent research.During this second stage students are expected tocomplete a dissertation of approximately 10,000 words.

• staff Supervisor, determined by research topic •Ltn,int •25% •sem 2 – supervised individual research• prereq KDA471 • assess by review of submitteddissertation.Courses: D4A

Environmental Design (BEnvDes Hons)Unit enrolment code KDA472

Consists of studio-based project work aimed atdeveloping investigative and design abilities in anapproved area of environmental design.

• staff Supervisor, as detailed in unit program •Ltn, int•37.5% •full year – studio-based projects, seminarsand lectures; 6 hrs weekly (26 wks) • coreq KDA473• assess by review of submitted portfolio containing allprojects and papers.Courses: D4A

Asian Languages and Studies –School of Asian Languages and

StudiesThe School of Asian Languages and Studies offersteaching in four areas:• Asian Studies (HMA units)• Chinese (HMC units)• Japanese (HMJ units)• Indonesian (HMN units)

All units may count towards the BA degree (coursecode R3A) as well as support study towards otherdegrees. For details of how units offered by this andother schools and faculties may be combined, studentsshould refer to the various courses described in thecourse details section in this Handbook or consultappropriate faculty officers. In considering coursecombinations, students should pay careful attention tounit weights.

Majors for the BA degree (100% for Asian Studies and112.5% for the three languages) are available to internalstudents. Double majors (175%) are available in AsianStudies and the three languages. Part-time studentsshould note that some units are offered only everysecond year. Enquiries on the possible availability ofunits other than as listed in this Handbook should beaddressed to the HoS.

In-Country Programs

The School offers students of languages the opportunityto take some languages units overseas. In-country unitsare available in China, Indonesia and Japan. Studentsreceive full credit for their in-country study towardstheir degree. For details of the in-country units that areavailable, see course details below. And for details ofhow the in-country units are organised andimplemented, students should consult the Head of eachof the language sections.

Honours Programs

Students who have completed the requirements for theBA degree may be eligible to procede to a fourthhonours year in Asian Studies, Indonesian or Japanese.Students on both the Hobart and Launceston campusesmay enrol in the honours course. For eligibilityrequirements, students should consult the honoursdescription in each of the three areas.In addition,Faculty rules, which can be found in the Calendar, alsoapply. Enquiries may be directed to the HoS or the headof the relevant section. For postgraduate programs byresearch (MA, PhD) see the Head of the School.

Associate Diploma in Modern Languages(AssocDipModLang)

This course is described in full on page 5. See also AsianLanguages on page 212.

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Asian Studies – School of AsianLanguages and Studies

Coordinator: Dr S Philpott

Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program involvingvarious schools within and outside the Faculty of Arts.Its programs aim to provide informed knowledge ofspecific areas of Asian Studies while stimulatinginterest in and developing a range of useful skills andabilities. Because of its interdisciplinary nature, AsianStudies serves as a useful complement to studies inother Faculties such as Education, and Commerce andLaw.

The foundation unit, HMA100, provides students witha thorough and comprehensive grounding in modernAsian problems through a study of key themes in thegeography, history, politics, economics and socialstructure of the region.

At 200 and 300 levels, students are able to choose froma wide range of units related to Asia and the SouthPacific. All Asian Studies units at these levels aresemester length and have a weight of 12.5%, with theexception of the year-long languages units with aweight of 25%.

Students can obtain a major in Asian Studies byaccumulating a minimum of 100% (25% at level 100 and75% at levels 200/300 – not more than 62.5% at eitherlevel).

To obtain a double major, students need to accumulatea total weight of 175% in Asian Studies units.

Note: As Asian Studies 1 is not a prerequisite for AsianStudies at 200 level, any valid unit at 100 level (25%)may be counted towards a major or a double major inAsian Studies.


Level 100

Asia in Transition – Changeand Continuity in ModernAsian Developments 25% [fy] [H] HMA100

Asian Studies units (200 & 300 levels)

Prerequisite: HMA100 Asian Studies 1 (or any other 25% unitat 100 level).

As some units are also components in major studies in otherdisciplines, students who are enrolled or have already passedthese units (which may have been named differently in the past)as part of another course or major must choose other units tomake up their Asian Studies program. No unit may be countedtwice within an award.

Note:

Students should consult the Coordinator when planning their

Asian Studies major or double major.

Enrolments in Asian Studies require the approval of the Coordinator.

full year unitsJapanese 2 Language

Skills A 25% [fy] [H] HMA230/330Intermediate Indonesian

(Reading and Writing) 25% [fy] [HL] HMA232/332Chinese 2 Language Skills A 25% [fy] [HL] HMA234/334Chinese 2 Language Skills B 25% [fy] [HL] HMA235/335Research Project 25% [fy] [HL] HMA300

12.5% [1/2] [HL] HMA301semester 1 unitsPolitics in Contemporary

Japan 12.5% [1] [H] HMA205/305India since Independence 12.5% [1] [H] HMA207/307Politics in Contemporary

China 12.5% [1] [H] HMA210/310Politics of Democratisation,

East and West 12.5% [1] [H] HMA216/316Asian Political Thought 12.5% [1] [H] HMA219/319The Asia-Pacific Economies:

Tigers 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA222/322Intermediate Indonesian

(Conversation) 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA233/333Modern Japanese Literature 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA237/337Survey of Indonesian

Literature 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA238/338Introduction to Buddhist

Philosophy 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA240/340Islam, Law and Women –

Historical and ContemporaryPerspectives 12.5% [1] [H] HMA244/344

Imagining Southeast Asia 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA245/345The Early History of

Indonesia 12.5% [1] [HL] HMA247/347

semester 2 unitsGeography of Asia 12.5% [2] [H] HMA202/302Australia and Asia 12.5% [2] [HL] HMA211/311Advanced Buddhist

Philosophy 12.5% [2] [H] HMA242/342Issues in Contemporary

China 12.5% [2] [HL] HMA246/346The Later History of

Indonesia 12.5% [2] [HL] HMA248/348Summer School unitIndo–Tibetan Philosophy,

History and Culture 25% [3] [ic] HMA228/328

Units not offered in 1999Modern India till Independence HMA204/304Cultures and Societies of Southeast Asia HMA217/317Contemporary Asian Issues HMA221/321Chinese Culture and Society HMA227/327Classical Japanese Literature HMA236/336Asian Work and Environment HMA239/339The Sound of the Past HMA243/343

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See Asian Studies 4 (HMA400/401)

LEVEL 100 UNITS

Asia in Transition – Change andContinuity in Modern Asian

DevelopmentsUnit enrolment code HMA100

(Hobart) Is designed as a foundation course forstudents who wish to pursue their interest and acquireexpertise in either the general or more specialised fieldsof Asian Studies. The first semester will examine thequestion of ‘What is Asia?’ focusing on the diversity ofculture, social and political structures, languages,religions, and geography across East and SoutheastAsia. The second semester will consider the modernstates of China, Japan, and Indonesia in detail.• staff tba •Hbt, int •25% •full year – 2x1-hr lecturesweekly (Mon, Fri at 11.10 a.m.),1-hr tutorial weekly (26wks) • assess 2x2,500-word essays (20% ea), tutorialperformance (10%), 2-hr exam in June (25%), 2-hr examin Nov (25%).• req [p/b] Borthwick M, Pacific Century. The Emergence

of Modern Pacific Asia, Allen & Unwin, Oxf, 1992p/b] Mackerras C (ed), Asia Since 1945, Longman

Cheshire, Melb, 1992[p/b] Murphey R, A History of Asia, Harper Collins,

NY,1992.[p/b] Grant E (ed), Asia’s Cultural Mosaic. An

Anthropological Introduction, Prentice Hall, NY, 1993[p/b] Pandey BN, South and South-east Asia 1945-1979:

Problems and Policies, Macmillan, Lond, 1980.Courses: R3A C3C

LEVEL 200/300 ELECTIVE UNITS

Geography of Asia Unit enrolment code HMA202/302

Examines issues relevant to the understanding of thegeography of contemporary Asia.For a fuller description, see KGA202.• staff Dr RG Kellaway, Dr LJ Wood •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 9 tutorials (13 wks)• prereq KGA100 or KGA101 (no prereq required forAsian Studies students taking the unit as HMA202/302)• m/excl KGA202/302 • assess 2-hr exam in Nov (60%),2,500-word essay (40%).Courses: R3A C3C

Modern India till Independence Unit enrolment code HMA204/304

(Hobart) Focuses on the formidable problems besettingIndia’s emergence as a modern nation.

For a fuller description, see HTA221.• N.B. may be taken as HTA221/321; not offered in 1999

Politics in Contemporary Japan Unit enrolment code HMA205/305

Introduces students to the most important features ofcontemporary Japanese politics.

For fuller details of this unit, see HSA250/350.• N.B. may be taken as HSA213/313

• staff Dr T Narramore •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 1lecture, 1 tutorial weekly, 1 workshop fortnightly (13wks) • prereq HSA100 • m/excl HSA250/350, HSA213/313 • assess 2,500-word essay (40%), 1,000-wordworkshop report/project (20%), 2-hr exam in June(40%).Courses: R3A C3C

India since Independence Unit enrolment code HMA207/307

(Hobart) Can India, with her gigantic demographic,ethnic, social and economic pressures, continue tomaintain her democratic system, stability and globalaspirations?

For fuller details, see HTA222.• N.B. may be taken as HTA222/322

•Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lectures weekly, tutorialfortnightly • m/excl HTA222/322 • assess 2,000-wordessay (40%), tutorial performance (10%), 2-hr exam(50%).Courses: R3A

Politics in Contemporary China Unit enrolment code HMA210/310

Deals briefly with the major political and socialdevelopments in Mao Zedong’s China.

For a fuller description, see HSA256.• N.B. may be taken as HSA256/356

• staff Dr B He •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 1 lecture, 1tutorial weekly, 1 workshop fortnightly (13 wks)• prereq HSA100 • m/excl HSA256/356 • assess 2,500-word essay (30%), 1,000-word workshop report/project(10%), tutorial participation (10%), 2-hr exam in June(50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Australia and Asia Unit enrolment code HMA211/311

(Launceston, video link with Hobart) Analyses history,theory and practice of contact between Asian andWestern cultures. The unit aims to foster understandingof perceptions of cultural difference. Initial contact,colonialism, ‘orientalism’, human rights, education anddiffering ideas about the individual will be some of theproblems investigated.

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• staff tba •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •12.5% •sem 2– 1-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereqHMA100 or equiv • assess exam (40%), 2,500-wordessay (20% ea), tutorial participation (20%).Courses: R3A C3C

Politics of Democratisation, East and WestUnit enrolment code HMA216/316

Considers the historical, cultural, social and politicalpreconditions for democratisation in East Asia, andEastern and Western Europe.


• staff Dr DM Jones, Dr B He •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1– 1 lecture, 1 tutorial weekly, 1 workshop fortnightly(13 wks) • m/excl HSA227/327 • assess 2,500-wordessay (30%), 1,000-word workshop report/project(10%), tutorial participation (10%), 2-hr exam in Nov(50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Cultures and Societies of SoutheastAsia

Unit enrolment code HMA217/317Examines 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 HAC229/329; maynot be offered in 1999

• staff Dr N Cook •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2lectures weekly, 1 tutorial fortnightly • m/exclHAC229/329, HGA254/354 • assess minor assignmentor test (10%), major assignment (40%), final exam (50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Asian Political Thought Unit enrolment code HMA219/319

Familiarises students with some of the key texts anddebates in Asian political thought.


• staff Dr B He •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 1 lecture, 1tutorial weekly, 1 workshop fortnightly (13 wks) • m/excl HSA218/318 • assess 2,500-word essay (30%),1,000-word workshop report/project (10%), tutorialparticipation (10%), 2-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Contemporary Asian Issues Unit enrolment code HMA221/321

(Launceston, video link with Hobart) Examines theissues and problems facing contemporary Asian

societies and states. Issues such as population control,deforestation, the position of women, human rights,ethnic/group relations and economic development willbe analysed using a multidisciplinary approach.• N.B. rotational unit, alternating with HMA246/346; notoffered in 1999

The Asia-Pacific Economies: Tigers Unit enrolment code HMA222/322

Analyses the development, current institutionalstructure and recent growth of the Asia-Pacificeconomies, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan,Malaysia, Korea, Thailand and Indonesia.For a fuller description, see BEA211.• N.B. may be taken as BEA211

• staff tba •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lectures, 1tutorial weekly • m/excl BEA211 • assess continuousassessment (40%), final exam (60%).Courses: R3A C3C

Chinese Culture and Society Unit enrolment code HMA227/327

Introduction of essential elements of Chinese cultureand contemporary society and further consolidation ofthe language.• N.B. may be studied as HMC303; not offered in 1999

Indo–Tibetan Philosophy, History andCulture

Unit enrolment code HMA228/328An intensive introduction to Buddhist philosophy,Tibetan Buddhist hermeneutics and Tibetan history andculture.For a fuller description, see HPA276.• N.B. taught in India by exchange arrangement; may bestudied as HPA276/376

• staff Dr M Colyvan (Coordinator) and staff of theCIHTS •in-country •25% •sem 3 – orientation 2 wksof 2-hr meetings; in India 3 wks of 5 days, 5 hrs per day,plus additional study programs • prereq HPA100, orcompletion of first year in the Faculty of Science andTechnology • m/excl HPA276/376 • assess continuousassessment including weekly 1,000-word essay, half-hour oral exam (3 wks) (50%), final 4,000-word examessay (50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Japanese 2 Language Skills A Unit enrolment code HMA230/330

Develops grammatically correct and fluent control ofthe spoken language. Some attention is given to thewriting of Japanese.• N.B. may be taken as HMJ201

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HMJ100 or TCE Stage 4 (HA) or equiv • m/excl HMJ201• assess classwork (30%), continuous assessment of oralskills (15%), 2-hr exam in June (15%), end-of-year oralexam (15%), 3-hr exam in Nov (25%).Courses: R3A C3C

Japanese 2 Language Skills B Unit enrolment code HMA231/331

Develops reading skills (1 hour a week) throughreading of graded texts and performance ofcomprehension and structure tasks, and oral/auralskills (1.5 hours a week) through Video-based oral/aural work.• N.B. may be taken as HMJ202

• staff Dr M Flutsch, Ms F Maejima •Hbt, int •25%•full year – 1-hr lectures, 1.5-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq HMJ100 or TCE Stage 4 (HA) or equiv• m/excl HMJ202 • assess continuous assessment fororal/aural (40%), 2-hr exam in Nov (60%).Courses: R3A C3C

Intermediate Indonesian (Reading andWriting)

Unit enrolment code HMA232/332(Hobart, Launceston) Students read and write aboutideas and information gained from the contemporaryreading matter.

For a fuller description, see HMN201.• N.B. may be taken as HMN201

• staff tba (Ltn); Ms PM Allen (Hbt) •Hbt, Ltn, int•25% •full year – 5x1-hr classes fornightly (26 wks)• prereq This unit is offered to students who havecompleted one year of tertiary Indonesian languagestudy or have a high achievement at the TCE Stage 4course • m/excl HMN204 and HMN206, HMN201• assess weekly written assignments and fortnightlytests (30%), 2 major assignments/essays in Indonesian(30%), final 2-hr written exam (40%).Courses: R3A C3C

Intermediate Indonesian (Conversation) Unit enrolment code HMA233/333

(Hobart, Launceston) Enables students to conversewith a native speaker in Indonesian about the morecomplex topics covered in the unit; and to discuss ideasand information gained from listening and viewing andreading matter provided, dealing with both Indonesianand Australian cultures.• N.B. may be taken as HMN202

• staff tba (Ltn); Ms PM Allen (Hbt) •Hbt, Ltn, int•12.5% •sem 1 – 5x1-hr classes fortnightly • prereqThis unit is offered to students who have completedone year of tertiary Indonesian language study or whohave a high achievement at the TCE Stage 4 course • m/excl HMN202, HMN203, HMN205, HMN202 • assess

weekly assignments and fortnightly tests (30%), 2seminar papers in Indonesian on an aspect ofIndonesian culture or Australia-Indonesia concerns(20%), final written exam (20%), oral/aural exam (30%).Courses: R3A C3C

Chinese 2 Language Skills A Unit enrolment code HMA234/334

Further develops the two macroskills of listening andspeaking.• N.B. may be taken as HMC201

• staff Dr CF Gao •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •25%•full year – 4 hrs weekly (26 wks) • prereq HMC100 orTCE Chinese Stage 4 (HA), or equiv • m/excl HMC201• assess classwork (20%), continuous aural and oralassessment (40%), 2-hour exam in June (20%), 3-hourexam in Nov (20%).Courses: R3A C3C

Chinese 2 Language Skills B Unit enrolment code HMA235/335

Further develops the two macroskills of reading andwriting.• N.B. may be taken as HMC202

• staff Dr CF Gao •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •25%•full year – 5 hrs fortnightly (26 wks) • prereqHMC100 or TCE Chinese Stage 4 (HA), or equiv • coreqHMC201 • m/excl HMC202 • assess classwork (20%),continuous aural and oral assessment (40%), 2-hourexam in June (40%).Courses: R3A C3C

Classical Japanese Literature Unit enrolment code HMA236/336

A study of the classics of Japanese literature from the8th to the 13th centuries, using English translations.

For a fuller description, see HMJ333.• N.B. rotating unit; may be taken as HMJ333; not offeredin 1999

Modern Japanese Literature Unit enrolment code HMA237/337

A survey of 20th century Japanese literature as itdeveloped under the influence of English, Europeanand American literature. HMA237/337 students willread Japanese novels and poetry in English translation.• N.B. may be taken as HMJ331

• staff Dr M Flutsch •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link•12.5% •sem 1 – 2-hr seminar weekly (13 wks)• prereq HMA- students: a pass in a yr-1 HMA unit;HMJ331 students: HMJ201 (DN), HMJ202 (DN) orHMJ305-307 (CR) • m/excl HMJ331 • assess 2,500-wordessay (25%), 2 tutorial papers (25%), 3-hr exam in June(50%).Courses: R3A C3C

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Survey of Indonesian Literature Unit enrolment code HMA238/338

(Hobart, video link to Launceston Examines 20th-century Indonesian literature by looking at its history,development, major writers and works. Importantnovels, short stories, poetry and plays are considered.• N.B. may be taken as HMN304

• staff Ms PM Allen •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link•12.5% •sem 1 – 1-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq two years of tertiary Indonesian or equivas approved by the HoS • m/excl HMN307, HMN304• assess preparation and class participation (20%),2,500-word paper (20%), class presentation and write-up (20%), 3-hr final exam (40%).Courses: R3A C3C

Asian Work and Environment Unit enrolment code HMA239/339

Examines ‘social and environmental justice’ in SouthEast Asia, in particular the problems of ‘work andenvironment’ in the Asian context. It moves from thenational focus of HSD230/330 Australian EnvironmentPolicy (not a prerequisite) to the regional challenge ofachieving socially and ecologically sustainabledevelopment in newly industrialising nations.• N.B. may be taken as HSD239/339 or KGN239/339; notoffered in 1999

Introduction to Buddhist Philosophy Unit enrolment code HMA240/340

(Hobart and Launceston) Introduces students to theprincipal traditions of Buddhist philosophy.

For a fuller description, see HPA219.• N.B. a Tasmania-Tibet Partnership Program course

• staff Ven Geshe Ngawang Samten •Hbt, int, Ltn, byvideo-link •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lectures weekly (12 wks),1 tutorial weekly (11 wks) • prereq HPA100 or HAS100• m/excl HPA265/365, HPA219/319 • assess 2,500-word essay (50%), 2,500-word take-home exam (50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Advanced Buddhist Philosophy Unit enrolment code HMA242/342

(Hobart) Involves an intensive study of Aryadeva’s 400stanzas, a principal Mahayana Buddhist text of the 3rdcentury.

For a fuller description, see HPA297.• N.B. a Tasmanian-Tibet Partnership Program course

• staff Ven Geshe Ngawang Samtem •Hbt, int •12.5%•sem 2 – 2-hr lecture weekly (12 wks), tutorial weekly(11 wks) • prereq HPA265/365 or HPA219/319 • m/excl HPA297/397 • assess 3,000-word essay (50%),3,000-word take-home exam (50%).Courses: R3A C3C

The Sound of the Past Unit enrolment code HMA243/343

(Launceston and Hobart) Is concerned with the usesand historicity of orally-transmitted traditionalhistorical narratives which were primarily intended tobe recited and heard, though now found in writtenform.For a fuller description, see HTA281.• N.B. may be taken as HTA281/381; not offered in 1999

Islam, Law and Women – Historical andContemporary Perspectives

Unit enrolment code HMA244/344Explores the historical and contemporary situation ofMuslim women in the specific context of the interplayof religion and law in Islam, with special reference tothe vast Muslim world of South and Southeast Asia.For a fuller description, see HTA223.• N.B. may be taken as HTA223/323 or HAF260/360

• staff Dr A Roy •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1 – 2 lecturesweekly, tutorial fortnightly • prereq as applicable to therelevant disciplines or schools • coreq as applicable tothe relevant disciplines or schools • m/excl HAF260/360, HTA223/323 • assess 2,000-word essay (40%),tutorial performance (10%), 2-hr exam in June (50%).Courses: R3A C3C

Imagining Southeast Asia Unit enrolment code HMA245/345

(Hobart, and Launceston via video-link) The rise ofSoutheast Asia as a coherent region and field of studyin Western social science is the primary focus of theunit. Beginning with precolonial and colonial ideas ofregion and identity and concluding with late 20th-century ideas of the Asia-Pacific, the unit traces theevents and ideas which give Southeast Asia itscharacter in a variety of scholarly and populardiscourses. The aim of the unit is to show that SoutheastAsia as a ‘place,’ is indistinguishable from the ways inwhich it is conceptualised in social thought. Issues suchas space, identity, colonialism, nationalism, Marxism,modernisation, democracy, authoritarianism andglobalisation are considered in the context of SoutheastAsia.• N.B. may be taken as HSA257/357

• staff Dr S Philpott •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link•12.5% •sem 1 – 1-hr lecture, 1.5-hr tutorial weekly (13wks) • prereq HMA100 or equiv • m/excl HSA257/357• assess exam (40%), 2,500-word essay (30%), journal(20%), tutorial participation (10%).Courses: R3A C3C

Issues in Contemporary China Unit enrolment code HMA246/346

(Hobart and video-link to Launceston) Examines the

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• staff tba •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •12.5% •sem 2– 1-hr lecture, 1-hr tutorial weekly (13 wks) • prereqHMA100 or equiv • m/excl HMA221/321 • assess exam(50%), 2,500-word essay (25%), tutorial participation(25%).Courses: R3A C3C

Japanese Film from the 1920s to the1990s

Unit enrolment code HMA249/349(Hobart, video-link to Launceston) Is a survey of themajor developments in Japanese film from its earliestdays to the present.

For a fuller description, see HMJ334.• N.B. may be taken as HMJ334

• staff Dr M Flutsch •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link•12.5% •sem 1 – no more than 10 films viewd in thesem, plus 1 lecture and 1 tutorial weekly (13 wks)• prereq a pass in a level 100 Faculty of Arts unit • m/excl HMJ334 • assess tutorial paper (20%), 2,500-wordessay (40%), 2-hr exam in June (40%).Courses: R1A R3A C3C

The Early History of Indonesia Unit enrolment code HMA247/347

(Launceston) Studies the Indonesian archipelago, fromthe early first millennium to the end of the 18th century.


• staff Prof CC Macknight •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem1 – 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 1-hr tutorial fortnightly • m/excl HTA261/361 • assess 2,000-word essays (40%),tutorial participation (10%), 2-hr exam in June (50%).Courses: R3A

The Later History of Indonesia Unit enrolment code HMA248/348

(Launceston and Hobart) Covers the growth of theDutch colonial state from 1800 to 1942, the gradualerosion of other powers in the archipelago over thesame period, and the emergence and progress of theIndonesian republic into the 1990s.


• staff Prof CC Macknight •Hbt, Ltn, int •12.5% •sem2 – 2x1-hr lectures weekly, 1-hr tutorial fortnightly • m/excl HTA262/362 • assess 2,000-word essays (40%),tutorial participation (10%), 2-hr exam in Nov (50%).Courses: R3A

War and Peace in the Pacific Unit enrolment code HMA250/350

(Launceston and Hobart) Concentrates on selectedhistorical events in the Pacific region during the first sixdecades of the 20th century.For a fuller description, see HTA255.• N.B. may be taken as as HTA255/355

• staff Mr DJ Overton, Dr T Dunning, Dr DHuon •Ltn,Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 2 – 2 x1-hr lectures weekly, 1-hrtutorial fortnightly • m/excl HTA255/355 • assess3,000-word essay (45%), tutorial performance (10%), 2-hr exam in Nov (45%).Courses: R3A

Research Project Unit enrolment code HMA300/301

(Launceston, video link with Hobart) Involvesstructured reading and writing on a topic agreed uponby the student and a supervisor and approved by thelecturer responsible for the unit. Students are expectedto employ the skills and conceptual knowledgeacquired in earlier units to investigate an appropriateissue or topic in Asian studies. At least one preliminarypiece of writing of 1500 words will be required beforethe final exam.• N.B. the HoS’s permission is needed for enrolment in thisunit

• staff tba •Hbt, int, Ltn, by video-link •25%/12.5%•full year HMA300 sem 1/2 HMA301 • prereq at least25% at level 200 in Asian Studies or equiv • assess areport of 7,000 words (3,500 for 12.5% unit);alternatively, the lecturer responsible for the unit mayapprove a report of 3,500 words (or 2,000 for the 12.5%unit) for 50% of the assessment, and a 3-hr exam for theother 50%.Courses: R3A C3C

HONOURS UNITS

Asian Studies 4 – Full time/Part time Unit enrolment code HMA400/401

A multidisciplinary program, Asian Studies honoursdraws on the resources primarily withinThe Faculty ofArts.Note: admission into honours is subject to attainment ofstandards as stipulated in the specifications of theBachelor of Arts with Honours (see Calendar).Additionally, candidates are expected to havecompleted a first year of a relevant language other thanEnglish, or equivalent, and by the end of the honoursyear have undertaken additional language study whichwould demonstrate an ability to read competently inthat language. The Coordinator shall be responsible forapproving the candidature of each applicant. Intending

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candidates are asked to consult the Head of Section atthe end of the preceding year or the beginning of thehonours year.The program comprises four components:1. A compulsory core unit: HMA411 AuthoritarianGovernmentality: Power and Domination in ContemporarySoutheast Asia (25% semester 1) [For details, see below]2. Two elective units: (See list below) (12.5% each).Students are required to choose two elective units froma range of units offered by the Schools participating inthe Asian Studies honours program.The units are listed below, and their details, except oneoffered under the auspices of the Asian Studies, areavailable in the this Handbook under their respectiveschool or discipline entries. In very specialcircumstances, an alternative seminar unit other thanthose stipulated above may be approved by theCoordinator and the relevant School, whereby a studentmay select a seminar unit from another majordiscipline, which may not necessarily contain an AsianStudies component, but is likely to have methodologicalbenefits for the student. Students may also be allowed,in special circumstances, to elect some appropriate unitswhich are not offered as part of the Asian Studieshonours program. Such elections are strictly subject toapproval by the Coordinator, as well as by the Schoolsconcerned.3. Guided Reading program (one): HMA404 (12.5%semester 1). Each honours candidate may undertake,instead of one elective, one Guided Reading programwith an appropriate Asian expert in a School. Thechoice of the Reading program will be carefully decidedin close consultation with the student, the relevant staffmember, and the Coordinator. The program will consistof regular meetings with the chosen guide, leading tothe preparation of a 5,000-word literature survey in theparticular area of the study. The purpose of this unitwill be to familiarise students with the relevant andnecessary disciplinary and regional specialisation in acomparative perspective. The 5,000-word literaturesurvey, forming part of the Guided Reading program,is also intended to enhance the student’s research skillwhich will be at a high premium for the thesis work insemester 2.4. Thesis: HMA402 (50% semester 2). Close and carefulconsultation among the student, the supervisor of thethesis concerned, and the Coordinator will be needed todetermine the area of research for the student in tunewith the nature and direction of the student’s honoursthesis. Regular meetings and consultation with thesupervisor of the thesis, within the broad Universityguidelines on conducting research, overseen by boththe School concerned and the Coordinator, will be thenorm for conducting research and preparing the thesis.Thesis weight: 50%; length of the thesis: 10,000–12,000words; submission date: early November; examination

of the thesis: by two examiners, one of which should beexternal to the supervisor’s School.• N.B. partly Ltn if necessary

•Hbt, int •100%/50% •full year • prereq Major,including satisfaction of the Faculty Grade-PointAverage, plus a completed first year of a relevantlanguage other than English, or equivalent. By the endof the honours year, students will have undertakenadditional language study so as to demonstrate anability to read competently in that language.Courses: R4A

Muslim Nationalism and Indian PartitionUnit enrolment code HMA405

(Hobart) Has the same objectives as HTA463. Forinformation, students may contact Dr A Roy (School ofHistory & Classics).

• staff Dr A Roy •Hbt, int •25% •sem 2 – 2-hrseminar weekly • assess written work of about 4,000words, 3-hr exam in June, seminar presentation andperformance.Courses: R4A

Asia in International PoliticsUnit enrolment code HMA408

(Hobart) Has the same objectives as HSA437. Forinformation, students may contact Dr B He (School ofGovernment).• staff Dr B He •Hbt, int •25% •sem 1.Courses: R4A

The Study of South SulawesiUnit enrolment code HMA410

(Hobart) For information, students may contactProfessor CC Mcknight, (School of Asian Languagesand Studies).

• staff Prof CC Macknight •Hbt, int •12.5% •sem 1.Courses: R4A

Authoritarian Governmentality: Powerand Domination in Contemporary

Southeast AsiaUnit enrolment code HMA411

(Hobart) Reconsiders theories of authoritarianism inthe light of recent developments in the study of liberaldemocratic polities. ‘Governmentality’ is concernedwith the techniques, technologies and notionalities ofpower. It assumes the citizen-subject is constantlyproduced and unproduced by a variety of discoursesincluding health, education, development, psychologyand medicine. The unit explores the possibility thateven authoritarian governments develop and dependon individual and collective agency to achieve theirgovernmental ambitions.

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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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