HSBH 1005 - Unit of Study Outline V1.0 - 2017 PDF

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Faculty of Health Sciences HSBH 1005 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 6 Credit Points SEMESTER 2, 2017

Unit of Study Outline 1.

Contact Details

Unit of Study Coordinator Details of the coordinator and contact information will be listed on the website for this unit of study. The coordinator can be contacted through their listed email address. Please send any questions you may have regarding this subject, or all appointment requests, via email. Consultations will be conducted, if needed, by appointment at the Camperdown campus office for Faculty of Health Sciences. Lecturing and Teaching Staff Details of the teaching staff and contact information will be listed on the website for this unit of study. The best way to contact all teaching staff for this unit is by their listed email addresses. This unit is foundational and introduces topics that you may study in more detail later in your degree. For this reason, you may receive lectures from several guest lecturers during the semester. None of these lecturers are primarily located on the Camperdown Campus and are best contacted immediately after the lecture or by their provided email address. Program Administrator Ms Trisha Corbett Phone: (02) 9351 7089 Email: [email protected]

Student Administration Manual This unit of study outline MUST be read in conjunction with the Student Administration Manual on the Faculty of Health Sciences Current Students webpage: http://sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/current-students/coursework/student-administrationmanual.shtml All students are required to familiarise themselves with their academic responsibilities, and the academic policies governing their enrolment and progression. The Faculty of Health Sciences student administration manual provides a direct link to the University of Sydney’s Coursework policy and Faculty provisions. When considering applications and appeals relating to these matters, it will be assumed that students understand their academic responsibilities, and are familiar with these key policies and procedures.

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Unit of Study Information

This unit of study considers the important bio-psycho-social and functional changes that occur across the lifespan from gestation to old age. Understanding bio-psycho-social factors of healthy human development is important for addressing our major national health priority areas. Such areas discussed are adolescent risk-taking behaviour, mental health, stress, socio-economic factors of health, life-stage health concerns across genders, cancer, and other chronic diseases across the lifespan. HSBH 1005 – Human Development (UoS Outline V1.0)

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2.1

Prerequisites and assumed knowledge

There are no prerequisites or assumed knowledge for this unit of study. 2.2

Attendance Requirements

This unit requires attendance at a weekly lecture of two-hours duration, as well as occasional participation in online activities (e.g. Assessment 1 Quiz). To succeed in this unit of study it is best to attend and participate in lectures as much as possible.

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Learning Outcomes

At the completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Analyse the interplay between age, bio-psycho-social factors, environment and culture on health. 2. Engage in critical discussion about health concerns of individuals across the lifespan. 3. Engage in evidence-based evaluations of current health research, initiatives and controversies. 4. Critically evaluate the robustness of research carried out on health conditions across the lifespan. 5. Synthesise research into a critical argument. 6. Be an active participant/observer in research that is applied to lifespan health .

4. Learning and Teaching Resources 4.1

Recommended Textbook / Resources

The recommended textbook is not compulsory but will provide advanced, in depth, information on some lecture topics: Gerrig, R.J., Zimbardo, P.G., Campbell, A.J., Cumming, S.R., and Wilkes, F.J. (2012). Psychology and Life: 2nd Australian Edition. Sydney: Pearson Education Australia. Available from http://www.pearson.com.au/products/D-G-Gerrig-Richard-et-al/D-G-GerrigZimbardo-Campbell-Cummings/Psychology-and-Life/9781442539815?R=9781442539815

4.2 Learning Management System (LMS) A new Learning Management System (LMS) being tested by The University of Sydney, called CANVAS, supports teaching in this unit. Material presented in lectures will be posted before the lecture on the CANVAS LMS site, as will announcements and updates. You should go to the site at least twice a week. At times, you will need to access online learning activities and resources that complement the seminar program through the CANVAS LMS site. Online support for using the CANVAS LMS at The University of Sydney is available at http://sydney.edu.au/students/the-learning-management-system-lms/unit-of-studywebsites.html Make sure that you spend some time familiarising yourself with the eLearning site early in the semester.

HSBH 1005 – Human Development (UoS Outline V1.0)

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5. Assessment 5.1

Assessment Item

Assessment schedule There are three assessment tasks for this unit of study. All assessments are to be completed/prepared and submitted individually. Assessment Conditions

Quiz to be completed in Lecture Scheduled for Week 6 Monday 4th September Late penalties will be applied as per coursework policy

1. Online Quiz Provided During Lecture Time

2. Essay

60min

3. Exam

Individual/ Group

Length

Weight

Unit / Accreditation Outcomes Assessed (as applicable)

Assessment type (for special consideration purposes)

Graduate Qualities Assessed

Due

#1,2,3,4

Week 6, 1pm Monday 4th Sept.

Individual

25min

25%

N/A

In-class assessment tutorial quiz or small test...