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which government and busmess can improve Australia's
international trade performance.
The subject combines an examination of the nature of
economic theory relating to international trade, trade
restrictions and industry policy, with discussion of key
international trade issues of importance to the Australian
business community and government.
Topics covered are included in the following list:
lnternational trade and the Australian economy
balance of payments
composition and direction of trade
Australia's place in world trade.
The economics of trade and trade restrictions
basis of trade and gains from trade
explanations of trade patterns
trade restrictions - nature, reasons, and effects
regional trading blocs.
Improving Australia's international competitiveness
industry policy issues (e.g. level playing field debate, microeconomic
reform)
the business perspective - obstacles, and strategies for
success
the role of government.
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n References
C .-. Austral~an Manufacturing Council. The Global Challenge: Australian
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Manufacturing In the 7990's. Melbourne: AMC. 1990
' Economic Planning Advisory Council. Improving Australia's Inrernational
Competitiveness. Canberra: AGPS, 1991
Kreinin, M. International Economics - A Policy Approach. 6th ed,
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanwich, 1991
Lindert, P.H. lnternational Economics. 9th ed. Illinois. Irwin. 1991
BE335 International Finance
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: BE1 10 and BE220
Assessment: by assignment, test, examination
and essay
Subject aims and description
The intention in this unit is to provide students with the
theoretical and analytical skills necessary for the
understanding and evaluation of international financial issues
which are of importance to the Australian business
community and government.
Topics covered are included in the following list:
The international financial environment
Australia's external position
Exchange rate theories and systems
The operation of foreign exchange markets
The international financial system
International banking
International Regulation
This course is particularly relevant for students who may
work in areas which have international financial or trade
dealings.
References
Allan, R., Elstone, R., Lok, G. and Valentine, T. Foreign Exchange
Management. Sydney: Allen and Unwin, 1990
Khoury Sarkis. The Deregulation of the Mrld Financial Markets. NRN
York: Quorum Books. 1990
Madura, J. International Financial Management. 3rd ed, St. Paul:
West Publishing Co.; 1992
Manuell. G. Floating Down Under - foreign Exchange in Australia.
Sydney: The Law Book Co., 1986
Skully, M. (ed.) lnternational Corporate Finance. Sydney: Butterworths,
1990
BE336 Economics of Social Issues
NO. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisites: BE1 10 and BE220
Assessment: by assignment, test, essay and
examination
Subject aims and description
This subject examines both the uses and limitations of
orthodox economic theory in understanding many of the
important social, economic and political issues that are
current in Australia today. In so doing the course will further
students' understanding of the roles of both business and
government in furthering society's objectives.
Issues considered will be drawn from: the distribution of
income, wealth and poverty, the incidence of unemployment,
and the roles of private enterprise and government in the
provision of health-care, education, transport, energy and
environmental protection.
The unit endeavours to teach students the theory and
principles needed to be able to analyse social issues from an
economic perspective.
Textbook
Because of the contemporary nature of the unit no textbook is set.
Comprehensive reference lists will be provided
BE337 Economic Development
This unit will not be offered in 1994.
BE338 Comparative Labour Relations
This unit will not be offered in 1994.
BE339 Comparative Economic Sydtems
This unit will not be offered in 1994.
sC173 Biology
No. of hours per week: four hours (two hours of
lectures and two hours of practical work)
A fint year subject offered by the Department of Applied
Chemistry for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts
program.
Subject aims and description
Cell structure and function.
Basic biochemistry and nutrition: atomic composition of
humans. Structure and function of carbohydrate, protein and
fat. Role of enzymes, coenzymes and mineral elements in
metabolism. Digestive processes. Metabolism of glucose. Fate
of dietary protein. Dietary misconceptions. Micronutrients.
Energy in the diet. Metabolism of fat. Food additives and
their toxicity.
Basic microbiology: elements of microbial world ranging
from viruses, rickettsia, bacteria, algae, protozoa and fungi.
Methods of growing, isolating and handling microorganisms.
Microbes and pathogenicity.
Genetics: genes, chromosomes, cellcycle, mitosis and meiosis.
DNA structure. Replication, transcription and translation of
genes. Genetic engineering The Human Genome Project.
Hardy-Weinberg law, drift, flow and mutation. Cytogenetics,
karyotypes and genetic defects.
Practical work reinforces the theory.