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School of Psychology PSYC2505: Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals Callaghan and Online Semester 2 - 2020

OVERVIEW Course Description

Health professionals are faced with the task of dealing with health related medical issues and also with the psychological and sociological impact of ill health. This course is multidisciplinary comprising elements of psychology and sociology relevant to the practice of allied health professionals. It initially covers core areas of the disciplines of psychology that impact on the physical and mental health of the population. The course then covers the relationship between psychological factors and health with a focus on pain, anxiety, stress and depression. Students will also develop their understanding of the psychological and sociological factors that impact on health and health care. This course will be delivered using a combination of on campus face-to-face lectures and student self-directed learning modules. The face-to-face lectures will cover specific content areas during the early, middle and end of the course. The majority of content will be in the form of textbook and online materials. This course is primarily designed for students enrolled in the Faculty of Health degree programs. Students who have completed PSYC2505 prior to 2012 cannot count PSYC1030 and PSYC2505 towards their degree. From 2012 onwards students are permitted to take both PSYC1030 and PSYC2505.

NOTE: Students who have placements and therefore may not be able to attend the exam during the formal exam period will need to discuss their individual situation with the co-ordinator as early as possible to the commencement of the course.

Assumed Knowledge Contact Hours

First year Human Bioscience Lecture Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for 7 Weeks Students in the Online course will have their lectures delivered online via UONCapture. Self-Directed Learning Online 4 hour(s) per Week for 5 Weeks For students studying on-line or via distance mode a minimum of 10 hours per week for 12 weeks of self-directed learning is expected. The number of contact hours is a minimum recommendation.

Unit Weighting Workload

10 Students are required to spend on average 120-140 hours of effort (contact and non-contact) including assessments per 10 unit course.

CRICOS Provider 00109J

PSYC2505: Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals Callaghan and Online Semester 2 - 2020

CONTACTS Course Coordinator

Callaghan and Online Dr Tara Clinton-Mcharg [email protected] 02 4913 8065 Consultation: Wednesday, Thursday

Teaching Staff

Other teaching staff will be advised on the course Blackboard site.

School Office

School of Psychology W210 Behavioural Sciences Building Callaghan [email protected] +61 2 4921 5761 School of Psychology Room SO E105 - Science Office Building Ourimbah [email protected] 43494568/43484115

SYLLABUS Course Content

The course will introduce key issues such as: pain, stress, anxiety, depression, psychosis as they relate to allied health professionals. The sociological component of the course introduces sociological approaches to health and well being. The content encourages students to think about how social determinants impact on health and society, including how health services are delivered. A goal of this course is to make health professionals aware of the impact of psychological and sociological factors for their future work in health settings

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify core areas of psychology and sociology that have contributed to intervention, treatment strategies, and health policy 2. Critically evaluate factors that affect behaviour in a health setting 3. Recognise and critically evaluate the psychological and sociological factors that impact on diagnosis and treatment in a professional health setting.

Course Materials

Required Text: - Barkway, P., & O'Kane, D. (2019). Psychology: An Introduction for Health Professionals. Elsevier Health Sciences. Available as an e-book for $52-$69 at: https://www.elsevierhealth.com.au/psychology-an-introduction-for-health-professionals9780729542968.html

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PSYC2505: Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals Callaghan and Online Semester 2 - 2020

SCHEDULE Week 1 2

Week Begins 3 Aug 10 Aug

3

17 Aug

4 5

24 Aug 31 Aug

6 7

7 Sep 14 Sep

8

21 Sep

9 10 11 12 13

12 Oct 19 Oct 26 Oct 2 Nov 9 Nov

Topic Presented By Foundations of Psychology Dr Stuart Marlin Development across the Dr Sarah Hiles lifespan Psychological factors for Dr Tara Clinton-McHarg health behaviour No Lecture this week Differentiating psychological Dr Ben Britton disorders Interacting with patients Dr Olivia Wynne The social origins of illness: Dr Kate Davies Health as a social iss ue The Australian health care Dr Ann Taylor system and health professionals Mid-semester break Mid-semester break No Lecture this week No Lecture this week No Lecture this week No Lecture this week No Lecture this week Formal Examination Period Formal Examination Period

Readings Chapter 1 Chapters 3, 4 Chapters 5,7,13 Case study activities Chapters 9,11 Chapters 8,12 Chapter 6 + reading Chapter 6 + reading

ASSESSMENTS This course has 3 assessments. Each assessment is described in more detail in the sections below. Assessment Name

Due Date

Involvement

Weighting

1

Quizzes

Individual

20%

2 3

Exam Short answer questions

Quiz 1 (content from Weeks 1, 2, 3): 1st attempt due Sep 2 at 11:59PM, 2nd attempt due Sep 4 at 11:59 PM Quiz 2 (content from Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8): 1st attempt due Oct 28 at 11:59PM, 2nd attempt due Oct 30 at 11:59 PM In the Formal Exam Period Psychology Short Answer: Due Sep 14 by 11:59 PM Sociology Short Answer: Due Oct 19 by 11:59 PM

Learning Outcomes 1

Individual Individual

50% 30%

1, 2, 3 1, 3

Late Submissions

The mark for an assessment item submitted after the designated time on the due date, without an approved extension of time, will be reduced by 10% of the possible maximum mark for that assessment item for each day or part day that the assessment item is late. Note: this applies equally to week and weekend days.

Assessment 1 - Quizzes Assessment Type Purpose Description

Quiz To provide feedback on students learning during the semester. Quizzes test your understanding and learning of the content of the course. They ensure you know how well your learning is going well in advance of the Final Exam. It is important to watch the lectures and do the required readings, and then to review this content in such a Page 3 of 5

PSYC2505: Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals Callaghan and Online Semester 2 - 2020

Weighting Length Due Date

Submission Method Assessment Criteria Return Method Feedback Provided

way that you can "demonstrate" that you have learned the material. Many students will undertake an assessment like a quiz or exam thinking they have done enough preparation, but the reality is they have only superficially learned the material. Unless you get feedback early in the semester that your study habits are not working, by the time you get to the end of the course and undertake the large final exam, it will be too late. Thus, we give you a number of quizzes to allow you to see how you are going in the course. You also get 2 official attempts at each quiz. Each Quiz is worth 10% of your final grade - 20% in total. 20% 25 mins each Quiz 1 (content from Weeks 1, 2, 3): 1st attempt due Sep 2 at 11:59PM, 2nd attempt due Sep 4 at 11:59 PM Quiz 2 (content from Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8): 1st attempt due Oct 28 at 11:59PM, 2nd attempt due Oct 30 at 11:59 PM Online Online Online - You will receive your quiz mark immediately. Question by question feedback will be released 2 weeks after the final due date. You will receive your overall mark, question by question marks, and the correct answers..

Assessment 2 - Exam Assessment Type Purpose Description Weighting Length Due Date Submission Method Assessment Criteria Return Method Feedback Provided

Formal Examination The final exam tests your understanding of all of the content from the course. Two hour, multiple choice exam covering all lectures, course materials, and readings. 50% 2 hours In the Formal Exam Period Formal Exam Not Returned Online - After the final grades are released by the University, you will be able to see you grade on the exam..

Assessment 3 - Short answer questions Assessment Type Purpose Description Weighting Length Due Date Submission Method Assessment Criteria Return Method Feedback Provided

Written Assignment Short answer questions are designed to have students demonstrate conceptual understanding with short concise written segments. You will have 2 short answer assessments (one for Psychology and one for Sociology). Each short answer assessment is worth 15% of your final grade - 30% in total. 30% 800 words each Psychology Short Answer: Due Sep 14 by 11:59 PM Sociology Short Answer: Due Oct 19 by 11:59 PM Online A general marking guide (rubric) will be available on Blackboard 2 weeks prior to the due date for each assessment. Online Online - Three weeks after the submission due date. You will receive a grade for the assignment and comments on the Turnitin document..

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Grading Scheme This course is graded as follows: Range of Grade Description Marks 85-100 High Outstanding standard indicating comprehensive knowledge Distinction and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of (HD) an outstanding level of academic achievement; mastery of skills*; and achievement of all assessment objectives. Page 4 of 5

PSYC2505: Foundations of Psychology and Sociology for Health Professionals Callaghan and Online Semester 2 - 2020 75-84

Distinction (D)

65-74

Credit (C)

50-64

Pass (P)

0-49

Fail (FF)

Excellent standard indicating a very high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a very high level of academic ability; sound development of skills*; and achievement of all assessment objectives. Good standard indicating a high level of knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of a high level of academic achievement; reasonable development of skills*; and achievement of all learning outcomes. Satisfactory standard indicating an adequate knowledge and understanding of the relevant materials; demonstration of an adequate level of academic achievement; satisfactory development of skills*; and achievement of all learning outcomes. Failure to satisfactorily achieve learning outcomes. If all compulsory course components are not completed the mark will be zero. A fail grade may also be awarded following disciplinary action.

*Skills are those identified for the purposes of assessment task(s). Communication Methods

Communication methods used in this course include: - Blackboard Course Site: Students will receive communications via the posting of content or announcements on the Blackboard course site.

Course Evaluation

Each year feedback is sought from students and other stakeholders about the courses offered in the University for the purposes of identifying areas of excellence and potential improvement. As a result of student feedback, the following changes have been made to this offering of the course: - Changes to question format and marking rubrics of the short answer assessment tasks

Academic Misconduct

All students are required to meet the academic integrity standards of the University. These standards reinforce the importance of integrity and honesty in an academic environment. Academic Integrity policies apply to all students of the University in all modes of study and in all locations. For the Student Academic Integrity Policy, refer to https://policies.newcastle.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=35.

Adverse Circumstances

You are entitled to apply for special consideration because adverse circumstances have had an impact on your performance in an assessment item. This includes applying for an extension of time to complete an assessment item. Prior to applying you must refer to the Adverse Circumstances Affecting Assessment Items Procedure, available at https://policies.newcastle.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=236. All applications for Adverse Circumstances must be lodged via the online Adverse Circumstances system, along with supporting documentation.

Important Policy Information

The 'HELP for Students' tab in UoNline contains important information that all students should be familiar with, including various systems, policies and procedures.

This course outline was approved by the Head of School. No alteration of this course outline is permitted without Head of School approval. If a change is approved, students will be notified and an amended course outline will be provided in the same manner as the original. © 2020 The University of Newcastle, Australia

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