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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
This course provides an introduction to the health arena. Students completing the course will learn about the biological, behavioural, social and ecological determinants of health and will develop a capacity to view health issues from scientific, social, cultural and policy perspectives using a transdisciplinary approach. Students will gain insight into current and historical health challenges faced locally and globally. They will be introduced not only to issues raised in relation to health service delivery and public health, but also the intersections between them.
Weekly Tutorial Reading
Learning outcomes 3, 4, 5, 6
Progressive Summative Quizzes
Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Critical Analysis Assessment
Learning outcomes 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
End of Semester Examination
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including: - Face-to face components will consist of 1 x 2 hour lecture plus 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week. - Approximately 82 hours of self-directed study. This will include preparation for lectures, presentations and other assessment tasks.
No prescribed text, recommended resources will be provided in the course site in the Learning Management System.