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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 provides an introduction to the area of alcohol and other psychoactive drug use, drug-related harm, and the most effective ways to reduce such harm. This unit focuses on the Interaction model and social-psychological perspectives to explain drug use.
Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed in this unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, audio visual materials, brainstorming to generate ideas, case studies addressing cross cultural drug-use issues, small group activities and discussions to generate ideas and solve problems, academic skills tutorials and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | APA referencing skills | 20% |
| Essay | AOD theoretical model using conventions of academic writing | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | APA referencing skills | 20% |
| Essay | AOD theoretical model using conventions of academic writing | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
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.
This unit provides an introduction to the area of alcohol and other psychoactive drug use, drug-related harm, and the most effective ways to reduce such harm. This unit focuses on the Interaction model and social-psychological perspectives to explain drug use.
Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, citation of references and English language written communication are also addressed in this unit.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, audio visual materials, brainstorming to generate ideas, case studies addressing cross cultural drug-use issues, small group activities and discussions to generate ideas and solve problems, academic skills tutorials and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Alcohol and other drugs theoretical model with emphasis on APA referencing skills | 20% |
| Essay | Essay on harm minimisation using conventions of academic writing | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Alcohol and other drugs theoretical model with emphasis on APA referencing skills | 20% |
| Essay | Essay on harm minimisation using conventions of academic writing | 40% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 40% |
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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