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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.
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.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
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
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Academic writing, integrity and APA referencing | 40% |
| Essay | Health status comparison | 30% |
| Test | End of semester test | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Academic writing, integrity and APA referencing | 40% |
| Essay | Health status comparison | 30% |
| Test | End of semester test | 30% |
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.
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:
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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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.
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 populations and is multidisciplinary in nature. The history and examples of population health strategies are introduced. The health status of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Australians is discussed. The various population health professional disciplines and career pathways are identified. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
English language written communication skills are supported in this unit, through the post entry language assessment. Academic, information and digital literacy skills are introduced, including locating and retrieving information and digital safety. Students develop fundamental problem-solving skills by collaboratively evaluating case studies and sharing ideas. Career development learning is embedded through the skills audit, portfolio and self-reflection activities. Industry professionals provide guest speaker presentations from time to time.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Referencing quiz | 20% |
| Portfolio | Writing and referencing task | 20% |
| Essay | Health status comparison | 30% |
| Test | End of semester test | 30% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Referencing quiz | 20% |
| Portfolio | Writing and referencing task | 20% |
| Essay | Health status comparison | 30% |
| Test | End of semester test | 30% |
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.
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:
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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