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Introduction to Psychology I

Introduction to Human Physiology

Health and Wellbeing in Social and Cultural Contexts

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Art and Creativity

Introduction to Nutrition

Animation and Motion Graphics Design

Child Development for Educators

Foundations of Psychology

Electrical and Electronic Systems

Get a great start to your study. In this subject you are presented with knowledge and generic skills relevant to studying at a tertiary level. The subject leads you through a staged process from submission of a brief non-academic writing task, through to completion of a researched and referenced academic essay. Along the way, you learn how to develop your formal writing skills, read and interpret academic texts and use library and internet resources to research and support academic arguments. You also learn ways to organise your time and resources, approaches to assignment writing, how to relate reference material to assigned writing, protocols of in-text referencing (Harvard/Author-Date) and techniques for compiling a bibliography. At the completion of this subject, you should be able to plan and manage your study, read and comprehend texts appropriate to undergraduate study, access and use a range of resources and recognise and apply academic conventions required for written assignments.

Commit to following the academic writing process. Cover everything from managing information to submitting your essay. Enhance your formal writing skills. Reference texts to support your arguments. Pick up techniques for compiling a bibliography.

Tertiary Learning Strategies

An understanding of human biology is vital to managing health care. Health care practitioners are expected to know individual body parts and how systems work in order to have a holistic view of the patient and their physiological profile. This course focuses on the basic structures associated with the maintenance of homeostasis and addresses concepts associated with movement and oxygenation. Build your knowledge in basic chemistry, anatomy, cells and tissues and explore how the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems interact with each other.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Exercise) degree.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Get to know what it takes for the body to maintain homeostasis, create movement, and provide oxygenation. Cover body organisation, cells, tissues, the muscles and skeleton. Understand the cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous and endocrine systems. 

Foundations of Human Biology 1

Explore different counselling and psychotherapy theories that tackle what we know about how people think, feel and behave. Learn to apply your knowledge in a counselling setting to help people live happier and more productive lives.Get an overview of different behavioural and cognitive approaches to counselling theories and practices in contemporary social and cultural settings. Develop your communication skills in a counselling context and examine psychological concepts related to interpersonal perception and learning.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychological Science and Sociology degree.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Consider yourself a good listener and advice giver? Study the foundations of counselling with this introductory course. Cover psychotherapy theories, communication and interpersonal skills. Gain confidence in counselling concepts and theory. 

Counselling Concepts

Calculus concerns the rate of change of a function with respect to its variable, which is geometrically represented by the slope of a curvilinear trajectory. All of science and engineering, including economics and finance, use calculus as a main tool. Understanding the technical aspects of today&#39;s information technology is not possible without calculus, and calculus has and will continue to have a crucial role in the development of the technologies of the future.The main devices in calculus are limits of real functions and their properties. The use of limits enables us to understand change simply and precisely. This is how areas of irregular shapes can be computed exactly, and how physical processes involving change can be fully understood.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. This is a course from UniSA Online’s Associate Degree in Engineering. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from MATH 1076 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Combine algebra, geometry, and limits to solve maths problems dealing with changes and rates of change. By studying calculus, you’ll unlock powerful tools for use in physics, engineering, and economics. Covers differential and integral calculus.

Essential Mathematics 2: Calculus

Learn about different perspectives about mental health and illness. Explore western cultural influences that have informed and shaped medical, psychological and religious perspectives.Deepen your knowledge of the stigmas in society, as well as the services, treatment and health care encounters for people with mental health issues. Develop your understanding of how to support people with mental health conditions and why social justice and promoting recovery are central to effective mental health care. As part of your assessments, you will learn to how to analyse key documents and respond to a person having a mental health crisis. Gain the skills in developing a clinical presentation, learn about the legal framework and implications under the Mental Health Act and identify the services that could be used to support the consumer, their carers and family members.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree. Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.This is a first-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Community Health degree.Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Begin your journey towards understanding mental health. Think about Western influences at play. Learn about stigmas, services, treatment and health care. Learn why social justice is important for people affected by mental health conditions. 

Introduction to Mental Health

This course will enable you to critically analyse discourses of ageing and (dis)ability, legal rights of redress, elder abuse and related violence against the aged and those with disabilities.You will develop a critical understanding of the discourses of ageing and (dis)ability, examining media representations of disability and ageing, medicaland social models of disability and ageing, social activism, the Disability Discrimination Act (Australia), and disability, and ageing and socio-economicstatus. You will evaluate the impact of ableist discourses on understandings of disability and ageing in different national and international contexts.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge,or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Community Health degree.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning.

UO Disability and Ageing: Diversity and Discrimination

You will develop the ability to critically analyse approaches to Case Management in the human services areas of Disability and Aged Care. You will develop advanced knowledge of the definitions, theories, characteristics and processes of case management, the influences on its historical development and practicemodels and critical issues and ethical dilemmas in case management. You will use cognitive and analytic skills to develop their understanding of professional practice, the process of case management and the difference between case management and other service delivery approaches. The focus will be in Disability and Aged Care service sectors. UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career –without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.   This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Community Health degree.  Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.  Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Case Management for Consumer Directed Care in Disability and Aged Care

Dive into the fascinating world of social role engagement and discover how it can drive positive life transitions! Our course offers an in-depth exploration of the theories, concepts, and practices that promote successful navigation through different life stages.Gain a critical understanding of the key discourses on social role engagement, with a special focus on supporting older adults, vulnerable populations, and individuals living with impairments.Evaluate impactful policies and innovative programs designed for healthy ageing and see how they enhance access to vital social roles.Uncover cutting-edge research that highlights the profound benefits of active social role engagement on older adults as they transition through life phases.Join us and become an expert in fostering healthier, more fulfilling lives through the power of social roles!UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to up-skill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a second-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Health Science (Healthy Ageing) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from HLTH 1056 and HLTH 1054 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Innovation, Creativity and Social Roles in Healthy Ageing

Empower yourself to analyse destination management challenges and evaluate innovative strategies employed by the tourism and event industry to create sustainable tourist destinations. In this subject, you will explore strategic choices and approaches for sustainable destination development, destination positioning and competitiveness, destination product development, and special interest tourism. You&#39;ll also delve into crisis management, sustainability planning, stakeholder engagement, and industry partnerships.Gain insights into industry quality control, social responsibility for community development, cultural diversity, and environmental management practices. Learn to lead with green initiatives, implement effective visitor management approaches, and envision sustainable tourism futures. Tackle the hurdles of sustainability implementation and become a leader in sustainable tourism, equipped with the knowledge and skills to shape the future of this dynamic industry!UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from TOUR 1003 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.

Sustainable Tourism Destination Management

Unlock the power of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to elevate business practices in the tourism, event, and hospitality industries.Explore the transformative impact of digital advancements on tourist behavior and the digitization of value chains and systems. Master the essentials of e-commerce and e-marketing, and discover the potential of electronic distribution channels in tourism. Dive into social media marketing, social commerce, and the sharing economy, and understand their roles in modern tourism.Gain exposure in Destination Management Systems (DMS), and learn how smart destinations and smart tourism are shaping the future. Join us to harness the digital revolution and drive innovation in the tourism, event, and hospitality sectors.UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.  This is a third-year course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Business (Tourism, Event and Hospitality Management) degree. When studying this course as a &quot;single subject&quot;, prior knowledge from TOUR 1003 or equivalent will support your success.Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device. Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year

Digital Technologies in Tourism, Events and Hospitality

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