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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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.
This unit focuses on how illegal drugs are controlled at international and national levels and contrasts the issues between developed and developing nations. An examination of the history of the global control of tobacco is used to identify the lessons it provides for the control of other drugs. The unit completes the students understanding of the national and international implications of adopting a harm minimisation approach to reducing drug-related harm.
Students must pass 1 units from ADS3355
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Internal Lecturers, audio visual materials, guest speakers from industry, critical analyses of case studies, small group discussions and collaboation and oral presentations, experiences of internationally-enrolled students and on-line resources. External E-learning course work and activities are provided through MyECU and supported by a tutor.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Comparison of international drug control policies | 20% |
| Report | Drug control policy in Portugal | 30% |
| Examination | End of semester examination | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Comparison of international drug control policies | 20% |
| Report | Drug control policy in Portugal | 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.
Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for this unit. All assessment changes will be published by 27 July 2020. All students are reminded to check handbook at the beginning of semester to ensure they have the correct outline.
This unit focuses on how drugs are controlled at international and national levels and contrasts the issues between developed and developing nations. An examination of the history and evolution of illegal drug policy in Australia and other Western nations is used to highlight the impact of various approaches on the control of drugs. This unit also addresses global impacts of tobacco and alcohol and existing controls. The unit builds on students understanding of the national and international implications of adopting a harm minimisation approach to reducing drug-related harm.
Students must pass ADS3355
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
Lectures and audio-visual materials are used to introduce the central concepts of this unit. Students will work collaboratively to analyse practical case studies and share different perspectives, to develop their skill in applying theoretical knowledge to real world issues. Guest speakers provide opportunities for students to engage with industry specialists. There is a strong international focus in the unit content and assessments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Comparison of international drug control policies | 20% |
| Essay | Contemporary drug issue | 40% |
| Assignment | Debate contemporary drug policy issue using BB discussion boards | 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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