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This unit introduces students to the broad foundations and underlying principles of public health. Students critically examine public health priorities and practices, and how these have changed and evolved over time. This unit examines the social, political, commercial and environmental determinants of health that impact the health of individuals, communities and diverse populations. Students evaluate contemporary literature to gain insight into the complexities of existing and emerging domestic and international public health issues, giving consideration to diverse populations, initiatives and policies to inform their decision-making. Concepts and skills relating to academic integrity, accessing credible, academic sources, 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 ECU's LMS
| City Campus | Joondalup | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Not Offered | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences via ECU’s LMS as well as additional ECU learning technologies
Students work collaboratively during class to discuss contemporary health data and public health challenges. They learn about public health theories and models, and public health initiatives to develop solutions to diverse public health situations. Weekly revision questions are provided to guide student learning, and collaborative activities provide students with regular opportunities to ask questions and receive feedback to support a broader understanding of key public health concepts. The assignments require students to use their initiative and creativity to identify and evaluate examples of effective public health practices in their community and are evaluate their effectiveness using contemporary data and literature. The exam includes case studies where students will evaluate the credibility of academic sources to support public health practice.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Academic skills | 20% |
| Assignment | Photo voice: Public health in action | 40% |
| Examination | End of Semester Closed Book Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Academic skills | 20% |
| Assignment | Photo voice: Public health in action | 40% |
| Examination | End of Semester Closed Book 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.
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.
Breaches of academic integrity can include:
Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.
ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.
All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.
In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment Procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.
Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment Procedure - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.
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