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This course aims to provide students with a broad background in electrical communications, with emphasis on the underlying physical principles. Together with PH 206 Electromagnetism and Electronics, this course provides the background knowledge and skills necessary in the field of communications.

The course will involve the theoretical and practical aspects of wind power generation, in the context of small-scale wind power technology. From a basic grounding in wind power conversion processes, students will be introduced to advanced knowledge of wind turbine design and performance. Aspects of the course include wind speed measurement and analysis for power generation, energy storage, economics and safety and environmental issues. A general knowledge of developments in these areas at national, regional and international levels will also form part of the course. Case studies based on an actual wind turbine will be used to enhance knowledge in the theoretical part of this course.

The importance of renewable energy technologies in making electricity accessible to millions of people around the world and in mitigation of global warming cannot be overemphasised. The direct conversion of solar energy into electricity offers attractive prospects for harnessing this major renewable resource. This course introduces the students to the science and technology of photovoltaic devices (solar cells). The design and simulation of RE systems incorporating solar cells will form a major component of the course.

PHP02 is designed to teach the basic concepts of physics, develop an understanding of experimental procedures, and prepare students for physics courses and to develop laboratory skills.

PHP02 is designed to teach the basic concepts of physics, develop an understanding of experimental procedures, and prepare students for physics courses and to develop laboratory skills.

PHP02 is designed to teach the basic concepts of physics, develop an understanding of experimental procedures, and prepare students for physics courses and to develop laboratory skills.

Politics has been a central part of the lives and passions of humanity since the beginning of time. PL100 introduces students to the study of Politics and International Affairs. The content of the course is comprised of several broad topics which are designed to give students the basic elements from which to understand the complex world of Politics and International Affairs. Students who major in Politics and International Affairs will have the opportunity to develop these topics and other related themes and concepts at 200 and 300 level, as well as post-graduate level. While the course introduces broad concepts and theories of politics, it also encourages students to apply these ideas to the political realities as they occur in their global and local (Pacific) context.

Politics has been a central part of the lives and passions of humanity since the beginning of time. PL100 introduces students to the study of Politics and International Affairs. The content of the course is comprised of several broad topics which are designed to give students the basic elements from which to understand the complex world of Politics and International Affairs. Students who major in Politics and International Affairs will have the opportunity to develop these topics and other related themes and concepts at 200 and 300 level, as well as post-graduate level. While the course introduces broad concepts and theories of politics, it also encourages students to apply these ideas to the political realities as they occur in their global and local (Pacific) context.

Politics has been a central part of the lives and passions of humanity since the beginning of time. PL100 introduces students to the study of Politics and International Affairs. The content of the course is comprised of several broad topics which are designed to give students the basic elements from which to understand the complex world of Politics and International Affairs. Students who major in Politics and International Affairs will have the opportunity to develop these topics and other related themes and concepts at 200 and 300 level, as well as post-graduate level. While the course introduces broad concepts and theories of politics, it also encourages students to apply these ideas to the political realities as they occur in their global and local (Pacific) context.

Human Rights continue to be a contested and debated phenomenon in the international arena. This course introduces students to some of the key political debates relating to human rights (primarily focusing on universalism and cultural relativism) while also addressing key concerns regarding the applicability of human rights norms in regions such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific. Aspects of international law regarding the acceptance of international instruments in an era of an increasing tension between realist and liberal internationalist approaches to world affairs will be discussed in relation to Pacific Island states as will the proposed development of a regional mechanism for human rights. Human rights as a concept and practical reality will be deconstructed as students are encouraged to explore the various generations of rights and assess their applicability and relevance to individuals, groups, states and regions.

Human Rights continue to be a contested and debated phenomenon in the international arena. This course introduces students to some of the key political debates relating to human rights (primarily focusing on universalism and cultural relativism) while also addressing key concerns regarding the applicability of human rights norms in regions such as Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Europe and the Pacific. Aspects of international law regarding the acceptance of international instruments in an era of an increasing tension between realist and liberal internationalist approaches to world affairs will be discussed in relation to Pacific Island states as will the proposed development of a regional mechanism for human rights. Human rights as a concept and practical reality will be deconstructed as students are encouraged to explore the various generations of rights and assess their
applicability and relevance to individuals, groups, states and regions.

Political leadership, which is part of the world politics programme, is specifically designed to introduce students to current thinking, research and practice in a number of areas of political leadership in both industrialised countries and Pacific Island states. In this course, our view of leadership is filtered through leadership theories, which will be used to explain the behaviour of leaders in contemporary society. In addition, students will come to understand how leaders operate within their governments, and will gain an appreciation of how leaders deal with patronage, responsibility, and accountability. Throughout the course students will be strongly encouraged to research leaders and leadership systems in the South Pacific region.

Political leadership, which is part of the world politics programme, is specifically designed to introduce students to current thinking, research and practice in a number of areas of political leadership in both industrialised countries and Pacific Island states. In this course, our view of leadership is filtered through leadership theories, which will be used to explain the behaviour of leaders in contemporary society. In addition, students will come to understand how leaders operate within their governments, and will gain an appreciation of how leaders deal with patronage, responsibility, and accountability. Throughout the course students will be strongly encouraged to research leaders and leadership systems in the South Pacific region.

Political leadership, which is part of the world politics programme, is specifically designed to introduce students to current thinking, research and practice in a number of areas of political leadership in both industrialised countries and Pacific Island states. In this course, our view of leadership is filtered through leadership theories, which will be used to explain the behaviour of leaders in contemporary society. In addition, students will come to understand how leaders operate within their governments, and will gain an appreciation of how leaders deal with patronage, responsibility, and accountability. Throughout the course students will be strongly encouraged to research leaders and leadership systems in the South Pacific region.

This course is a 100 per cent research-based course. It is a core course for students pursuing a master's degree in Diplomacy and International Affairs. 

This course is a 100 per cent research-based course. It is a core course for students pursuing a master's degree in Diplomacy and International Affairs. 

This course is a 100 per cent research-based course. It is a core course for students pursuing a master's degree in Diplomacy and International Affairs. 

Police  and  Society  in  the  Pacific  is  designed  to  expose  students  to  issues  impacting  the  relationship between police and the public, while charting the development of policing in specific Pacific contexts over time. The course provides a context for students to examine the most suitable strategies to action policing within  Pacific  communities.  It  highlights  the  need  for  careful  negotiation  of  traditional  practices  and contemporary  policing  initiatives  in  an  attempt  to  ensure  balance  between  culture  and  context.  The course also looks specifically at the adaptation of community policing practices within the Pacific region.

This course will expose students to theoretical and operational models of police leadership and command structures.  It  will  provide  a  context  for  the  discussion  of  ideas  specific  to  resource  coordination  and responses to a range of policing functions. Emphasis is placed on a wide range of leadership and command issues including but not limited to the examination of perspectives relating to the multifaceted role of police commanders, various leadership contexts in policing, resource planning and management, crime demographics and issues of security.

This course will expose students to theoretical and operational models of police leadership and command structures.  It  will  provide  a  context  for  the  discussion  of  ideas  specific  to  resource  coordination  and responses to a range of policing functions. Emphasis is placed on a wide range of leadership and command issues including but not limited to the examination of perspectives relating to the multifaceted role of police commanders, various leadership contexts in policing, resource planning and management, crime demographics and issues of security.

Ideas about race and ethnicity influence how we answer questions about who am I, who are we, how we treat difference.  We examine the how and why of this influence, and its consequences for living in diverse societies.  What shapes racial and ethnic relations? How are social inequalities and political conflicts organized along racial and/or ethnic lines?  How do other categories of difference (class, sexuality, gender, indigeneity) intersect with race and ethnicity? How can civic conflict be mitigated in the context of plurality and diversity? We examine these questions by focusing on race and ethnicity in Oceania and elsewhere.

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

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Ni sa bula vinaka,  Talofa lava, Malo e lelei,, Namaste, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Ia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, 'Alii, Malo ni, Halo Olaketa, Mauri, Aloha mai & warm  Greetings.

Welcome to SW201:  Social & Community Work Practice I

The course critically analyses the skills and models of working with individuals, families, groups and communities.  An emphasis is placed on contextual and culturally appropriate ways of working with people in a variety of social and community work settings across Pacific Island nations.

LECTURE TIMES & VENUE

• Please refer to Moodle for any updates on Lecture dates and times.  For regional students, there will a Zoom tutorial offered and this will begin in the 2^nd week of the semester.  Tutorials will also begin in Wk 2 for Laucala based students.  Attendances will be taken for monitoring purposes.

 Ni sa bula vinaka,  Talofa lava, Malo e lelei,, Namaste, Kia orana, Taloha ni, Ia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, 'Alii, Malo ni, Halo Olaketa, Mauri, Aloha mai & Greetings.

Welcome to SW 201:  Social & Community Work Practice I

The course critically analyses the skills and models of working with individuals, families, groups and communities.  An emphasis is placed on contextual and culturally appropriate ways of working with people in a variety of social and community work settings across Pacific Island nations.

LECTURE TIMES & VENUE

• Please refer to Moodle for any updates on Lecture dates and times.  For Regional students, the Satellite tutorials times were posted on Moodle and began in the 2^nd week of the semester every fortnight. 

The course allows students to critically apply theoretical knowledge on community development that draws on various social work models and methods of practice that follows professional and ethical standards.

This course introduces students  to the basic concepts in the study of tourism and provides a framework for an understanding of its nature, characteristics and significance in economies n societies worldwide and in Pacific countries in particular. The course applies an interdisciplinary approach drawing on economics and other social sciences. It provides an integrated view of tourism, both as a self-contained subject and as a background for further study.

This course builds on the knowledge gained in first semester courses for the Hotel Management degree.It provides a detailed introduction to the complexities of food and beverage management. It is designed to prepare students to be effective in management of aspects of food and beverage operations to improve the profitability and productivity of their operations and to enhance customer satisfaction. It examines different subject areas within the orbit of operational food and beverage management and relates these to the applications applied within the five main sectors of the catering industry: fast food and popular catering, hotels and quality restaurants, function catering, industrial catering and welfare catering.

This course builds on the knowledge gained in first semester courses for the Hotel Management degree.It provides a detailed introduction to the complexities of food and beverage management. It is designed to prepare students to be effective in management of aspects of food and beverage operations to improve the profitability and productivity of their operations and to enhance customer satisfaction. It examines different subject areas within the orbit of operational food and beverage management and relates these to the applications applied within the five main sectors of the catering industry: fast food and popular catering, hotels and quality restaurants, function catering, industrial catering and welfare catering.

This course examines international tourism with a view to providing students with knowledge and understanding of its behavioural manifestations and implications. It covers international tourism’s growth, dimensions and trends, advanced analysis of touristic behaviour, socio-psychological and cultural determinants of tourist motivation and experiences, and analysis of tourist-host and tourist-environment interactions.

This course is structured to explore the provision of tourist attractions, facilities, and services as business activities. The components of the course address ideas and concepts surrounding the development of a business plan, sustainable strategies (International, Regional and Local), and planning concepts in the tourism industry. The course incorporates practical applications from different industry sectors including (but not limited to) accommodation, tour operations, and facility management. The topics and projects will be focused on these areas with emphasis on practical industry application.

Please note all students including Blended, Print and Face to Face LAUCALA (On-campus) will be using this Moodle course page.

This course is structured to explore the provision of tourist attractions, facilities, and services as business activities. The components of the course address ideas and concepts surrounding the development of a business plan, sustainable strategies (International, Regional and Local), and planning concepts in the tourism industry. The course incorporates practical applications from different industry sectors including (but not limited to) accommodation, tour operations, and facility management. The topics and projects will be focused on these areas with emphasis on practical industry application.

Please note all students including Blended, Print and Face to Face LAUCALA (On-campus) will be using this Moodle course page.

This course applies students` knowledge and understanding of development and organisation of tourism in the developing countries of the world and focuses on the opportunities, problems and issues in tourism in those countries. It covers tourism policies, tourism's role in economic development, economic, social and environmental contexts in which tourism operates, gender issues in tourism development, educational and training needs in less developed countries, and ethics of tourism development. Tourism is examined worldwide with reference to various less developed countries at different stages of tourism development.

This course page is for students enrolled for Blended Laucala Campus.

This course aims to provide students in their third year with an understanding of both theory and practice in sustainable tourism development. The content includes the origins of sustainable concepts with particular focus on planning and managing tourism enterprises. Other areas of the course include ecotourism, visitor impact management, interpretation and education, economics, and marketing. Students will also explore issues concerning socio-cultural and environmental impacts and techniques for mitigating negative results of tourism development. Case studies are incorporated into each topic area for a comprehensive review of sustainable tourism projects in other areas of the world.

Ethical conduct is regarded as a requisite for good governance and the enhancement of trust in social relationships. In recent years, the world at large, including Oceania, has seen major scandals and corruption involving executives, senior government officials and board members of corporations. These have resulted in financial repercussions as well as loss of confidence in institutions in both the public and private sectors. Those at the heart of such scandals were often educated at the best universities in the world, yet they lacked personal integrity and ethical standards. It is in this context that ethics (which is an important discipline in itself) is being introduced at USP. Our objective is to encourage students to develop a framework for evaluating ethical issues, standards and actions in their daily lives as well as in matters of governance.

Ethical conduct is regarded as a requisite for good governance and the enhancement of trust in social relationships. In recent years, the world at large, including Oceania, has seen major scandals and corruption involving executives, senior government officials and board members of corporations. These have resulted in financial repercussions as well as loss of confidence in institutions in both the public and private sectors. Those at the heart of such scandals were often educated at the best universities in the world, yet they lacked personal integrity and ethical standards. It is in this context that ethics (which is an important discipline in itself) is being introduced at USP. Our objective is to encourage students to develop a framework for evaluating ethical issues, standards and actions in their daily lives as well as in matters of governance.

Ethical conduct is regarded as a requisite for good governance and the enhancement of trust in social relationships. In recent years, the world at large, including Oceania, has seen major scandals and corruption involving executives, senior government officials and board members of corporations. These have resulted in financial repercussions as well as loss of confidence in institutions in both the public and private sectors. Those at the heart of such scandals were often educated at the best universities in the world, yet they lacked personal integrity and ethical standards. It is in this context that ethics (which is an important discipline in itself) is being introduced at USP. Our objective is to encourage students to develop a framework for evaluating ethical issues, standards and actions in their daily lives as well as in matters of governance.