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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.
This unit explores a range of evidence-based public health strategies designed to improve population health. Processes for developing strategies that target individuals, small groups and/or whole populations are critically examined including the use of advocacy, mass media, policy development, education and community development models. Public health strategies and approaches that utilise intersectorial collaboration and resource sharing are analysed to enhance students' understandings of public health best practices and appropriateness in different cultural settings.
Unit was previously coded HST5111
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, case studies, small group discussions and problem solving, brain storming, reflective exercises, demonstrations, E-Learning activities.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice | Critical Reflection | 30% |
| Essay | Program plan | 45% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 25% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice | Critical Reflection | 30% |
| Essay | Program plan | 45% |
| Examination ^ | End of semester examination | 25% |
^ Mandatory to Pass
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.
HST6335|1|1
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.
This unit explores a range of evidence-based public health strategies designed to improve population health. Processes for developing strategies that target individuals, small groups and/or whole populations are critically examined including the use of advocacy, mass media, policy development, education and community development models. Public health strategies and approaches that utilise intersectorial collaboration and resource sharing are analysed to enhance students' understandings of public health best practices and appropriateness in different cultural settings.
Unit was previously coded HST5111
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, case studies, small group discussions and problem solving, brain storming, reflective exercises, demonstrations, E-Learning activities.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice | Critical Reflection | 25% |
| Presentation | Strategy Presentation | 50% |
| Test | In Class Tests | 25% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Practice | Critical Reflection | 25% |
| Presentation | Strategy Presentation | 50% |
| Test | Blackboard test | 25% |
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.
HST6335|1|2