Subjects Offered
A typical three year university degree requires you to complete 24 units of study. These units are usually comprised of core units and elective units. Through Head-Start you will have the choice to study one of two units. Both units have been selected as they can be used as core units or elective units within a large number of courses offered by Southern Cross University. The options available for study in 2014 are Communication in Organisations and Human Physiology.
Communication in Organisations
Offered during our First Session 2014 at our Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses.
Good communication skills are essential in most professional settings. This unit aims to provide you with communication skills necessary for employment and academic study. Topics covered include public speaking and verbal reporting, intercultural communication, academic integrity and skill development in negotiation and persuasion. You will also be introduced to a range of communication theories and concepts designed to increase your understanding of the role interpersonal communication has within our day-to-day lives.
The study program for the Communication in Organisations unit will include tutorials and lectures.
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Human Physiology
Offered during our Second Session 2014 at Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses
This unit is ideal for those interested in developing their scientific knowledge and skills. With a predominant focus on the physiological mechanisms of the human body, human physiology also provides students with extensive clinical experience leading to student confidence and proficiency within a laboratory environment. As a practical based unit that encompasses areas of study focusing on physiological investigation and measurement it is most suited to those who have an interest in a scientific field of study.
The study program for this unit will include practical laboratory sessions, internal lectures and lectures delivered via podcast.
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Updated: 29 April 2013