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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Population Health

  • Unit Code

    HST1111

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit students are introduced to the population approach to illness and disease prevention. Known also, as public health, this approach focuses on improving the health of the entire population and is, therefore, multidisciplinary in nature. The history, rationale, principles, and components of public health are identified as are the various professional disciplines. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Summarise the evolution of the public health (population) approach to disease prevention and community wellbeing.
  2. Describe the rationale of the public health approach to preventing disease and disability.
  3. Describe the central components of the public health approach.
  4. Describe the professional disciplines that comprise the public health sector.
  5. Describe examples of public health programs for a range of cultural groups.
  6. Describe emerging and re-emerging domestic and international public health issues.
  7. Demonstrate academic integrity skills.
  8. Demonstrate English language written communication skills in relation to public health issues.

Unit Content

  1. International and national evolution of public health.
  2. Definitions public health.
  3. Rationale of public health programs.
  4. Analysis of health statistics.
  5. Indigenous health issues.
  6. Case studies: Disease prevention and control programs.
  7. Case studies: Health protection programs.
  8. Case studies: Health promotion programs.
  9. Emerging and re-emerging issues (globalisation and new epidemics).
  10. Academic integrity and English language written communication.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Brainstorming to generate ideas Case study analysis Audiovisual activities Problem solving activities Guest lecturers from industry Academic skills tutorials E-learning activities via MyECU

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Due to the professional competency skill development associated with this Unit, student attendance/participation within listed in-class activities is compulsory. Students failing to meet participation standards as outlined in the unit plan may be awarded an I Grade (Fail - incomplete). Students who are unable to meet this requirement for medical or other reasons must seek the approval of the unit coordinator.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestAcademic integrity and APA referencing20%
EssayHealth status indicators and comparison30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestAcademic integrity and APA referencing20%
EssayHealth status indicators and comparison30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ No text
  • Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. (2011). Closing the Gap: The Indigenous chronic disease package in 2010-11. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Note: No text
  • Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2014). Australia's health 2014: In brief. Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
  • Baum, F. (2008). The new public health. South Melbourne, Australia, Oxford University Press.
  • Fleming, M., & Parker, E. (Eds.). (2009). Introduction to public health. Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.
  • Gillam, S., Yates, J., & Badrinath, P. (Eds.). (2007). Essential public health: Theory and practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Hanlon, P. (2012). The future public health. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Keleher, H., & MacDougall, C. (Eds.). (2011). Understanding health. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Lin, V., Smith, J., & Fawkes, S. (2007). Public health practice in Australia: The organised effort. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Lloyd, C (Ed.). (2007). Policy and practice in promoting public health. London: Sage.
  • Schneider, M. (2011). Introduction to public health (3rd ed.). Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlet Publishers.
  • Scriven, A., & Garman, S. (Eds.). (2007). Public health: Social context and action. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Walley, J., & Wight, J. (Eds.). (2011). Public health: An action guide to improving health (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

  • International Journal of Epidemiology
  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • Australia and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Note: No text
  • Health Promotion International
  • Health Promotion Journal of Australia
  • Journal of Public Health Policy
  • Public Health Journal of Australia
  • Environmental Health

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

HST1111|2|1

Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Population Health

  • Unit Code

    HST1111

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

In this unit students are introduced to the population approach to illness and disease prevention. Known also, as public health, this approach focuses on improving the health of the entire population and is, therefore, multidisciplinary in nature. The history, rationale, principles, and components of public health are identified as are the various professional disciplines. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Summarise the evolution of the public health (population) approach to disease prevention and community wellbeing.
  2. Describe the rationale of the public health approach to preventing disease and disability.
  3. Describe the central components of the public health approach.
  4. Describe the professional disciplines that comprise the public health sector.
  5. Describe examples of public health programs for a range of cultural groups.
  6. Describe emerging and re-emerging domestic and international public health issues.
  7. Demonstrate academic integrity skills.
  8. Demonstrate English language written communication skills in relation to public health issues.

Unit Content

  1. International and national evolution of public health.
  2. Definitions public health.
  3. Rationale of public health programs.
  4. Analysis of health statistics.
  5. Indigenous health issues.
  6. Case studies: Disease prevention and control programs.
  7. Case studies: Health protection programs.
  8. Case studies: Health promotion programs.
  9. Emerging and re-emerging issues (globalisation and new epidemics).
  10. Academic integrity and English language written communication.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures Brainstorming to generate ideas Case study analysis Audiovisual activities Problem solving activities Guest lecturers from industry Academic skills tutorials E-learning activities via MyECU

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestAcademic integrity and APA referencing20%
EssayHealth status indicators and comparison30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
TestAcademic integrity and APA referencing20%
EssayHealth status indicators and comparison30%
ExaminationEnd of semester examination50%

Text References

  • ^ No text
  • Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. (2011). Closing the Gap: The Indigenous chronic disease package in 2010-11. Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Note: No text
  • Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2014). Australia's health 2014: In brief. Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
  • Baum, F. (2008). The new public health. South Melbourne, Australia, Oxford University Press.
  • Fleming, M., & Parker, E. (Eds.). (2009). Introduction to public health. Chatswood, Australia: Elsevier Australia.
  • Gillam, S., Yates, J., & Badrinath, P. (Eds.). (2007). Essential public health: Theory and practice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Hanlon, P. (2012). The future public health. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Keleher, H., & MacDougall, C. (Eds.). (2011). Understanding health. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press.
  • Lin, V., Smith, J., & Fawkes, S. (2007). Public health practice in Australia: The organised effort. Crows Nest, Australia: Allen & Unwin.
  • Lloyd, C (Ed.). (2007). Policy and practice in promoting public health. London: Sage.
  • Schneider, M. (2011). Introduction to public health (3rd ed.). Sudbury, Mass: Jones and Bartlet Publishers.
  • Scriven, A., & Garman, S. (Eds.). (2007). Public health: Social context and action. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
  • Walley, J., & Wight, J. (Eds.). (2011). Public health: An action guide to improving health (2nd ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Journal References

  • Australia and New Zealand Journal of Public Health Note: No text
  • Health Promotion International
  • Health Promotion Journal of Australia
  • Journal of Public Health Policy
  • Public Health Journal of Australia
  • Environmental Health
  • Drug and Alcohol Review
  • International Journal of Epidemiology

Website References

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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