Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

RES5104
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Textual Research
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit develops the student’s understanding of modes of
reading historical and literary texts since classical antiquity, with
particular attention paid to the post-Enlightenment period. The
relationship of modes of reading to prevailing philosophical
currents is examined. Methodological problems attending the use
of historical and literary texts in the study of history and religion
are also investigated.
RES5105
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation:The Context of Research
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND LAW
This unit offers an introduction to the social and political context
of research, the nature of research, ethical aspects of research and
the relationship between theoretical perspectives, methodology
and the conduct of research.
RES5109
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Social Theory, Politics and Research
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit will assist students in the preparation of their research
proposal and thesis through the identification of socio-political
forces and philosophical issues bearing on the posing of research
questions, and processes which develop a reflective and critical
approach to social and political theory and social research.
RES5111
20 Credit Points
Research Preparation: Strategies of Evaluation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
An examination of issues in evaluation research and the range of
strategies that may be applied to the evaluation of human services.
Topics addressed include, evaluation of research as well as
policies, organisations and programs. The role of the evaluator,
practical, political and ethical issues in evaluation and the
reporting of findings will be considered.
RES5112
20 Credit Points
Specified Study
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit shows students how to extend and develop critical
research by applying it to a specified topic.
RES5113
20 Credit Points
Directed Study
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students in this unit will select a topic for study in consultation
with the postgraduate coordinator and/or supervisor and, with
tutorial support, write an in depth study in the selected field using
appropriate research/study techniques.
RMH4101
20 Credit Points
Foundations of Rural and Remote Mental Health Practice
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The links between aetiology, mental illness, rurality and culture
will all be explored with a focus on the aetiology of mental health
in rural and remote settings and among indigenous Australians.
The unit builds on practical knowledge clinicians have and
facilitates an understanding of the context of mental health and
illness in rural and remote Australia.
RMH4102
20 Credit Points
Assessment and Practice in Rural and Remote Mental Health
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit focuses on developing the student's knowledge and skills
in the assessment of clients in rural and remote areas in Australia.
The focus is on the biopsycho-social assessment and the accurate
assessment of a client’s mental state set within a cultural frame of
reference.
RMH4103
20 Credit Points
Issues in Rural and Mental Health Practice
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Within the context of mental health and wellness of the
individual, this unit focuses on developing the student's
knowledge and skills in mental health practice related to major
mental health issues, behaviours and disorders. Students will be
expected to critically evaluate the effectiveness of strategies in the
context of their own rural community and link best practice
strategies to a framework of primary health and community health
care. The use of reflection as a method of learning and teaching
through critical incident analysis will be explored facilitating the
problem solving abilities of students.
SAN5101
20 Credit Points
Indigenous Health: Context and Policy
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit examines the social and cultural context of Australian
indigenous health in the past and present, focusing on health and
social policies and practices which have had the greatest impact
on contemporary indigenous health. It includes: traditional
patterns of health and disease, traditional medical systems, the
effects of European contact on indigenous health, and policy and
practice in the development of mainstream and community
controlled health services for indigenous people.
SCA4103
15 Credit Points
Structure and Roles of Aircraft
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit has three areas of focus. It introduces students to
aviation terminology; the parts of an aircraft and the principles of
aerodynamics and propulsion. It also examines the roles of aircraft
and the vocations associated with aircraft operations. Finally, it
examines the space industry, its past achievements and
foreseeable future.
SCA4104
15 Credit Points
Aircraft Operations
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit has four areas of focus. The first relates to the factors
which govern aircraft performance and operations. The second
introduces students to flight planning and aircraft navigation. In
the third area, aircraft ground operations are investigated. The
final area examines the economics of aircraft operations.
SCA4105
15 Credit Points
Communications, Meteorology and Safety
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit addresses the use of radio communications in aviation,
the laws governing aircraft operations, the weather and its effects
on flight and the safe operation of aircraft.
SCA4106
15 Credit Points
Aviation in Society
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit has three broad areas of focus. The first deals with how
the human body is affected by flight. The second area examines
the structure of civil and military aviation. The third section looks
at the economic, social and environmental effects that aviation has
on Australian society.
SCB5131
20 Credit Points
Advances in Biology 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will contain a selection of topics from the history and
philosophy of science, modern evolutionary theory, and
animal/plant interactions. The unit will be supplemented by talks
from visiting lecturers and research fellows where appropriate.
288 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007