Course outline. Code: PUB112 Title: Public Health Foundations

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1 Course outline Code: PUB112 Title: Public Health Foundations Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2016 Course Coordinator: Ms Michelle Costello mcostel1@usc.edu.au Tel: Course Moderator: Ms Jane-Louise Lampard jlampard@usc.edu.au Tel: What is this course about? 1.1 Course description The course examines the concept of public health and its historical development in Australia and internationally. You will explore patterns and trends of health in Australia, including inequities and inequalities affecting different groups within the population such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. You will use a holistic, ecological model of health to examine a range of influences on mental, physical, social and spiritual health and well-being, including social, cultural, economic, political, natural and built environments that can promote, protect or harm the health of communities. 1.2 Course content Health perspectives, discourses History of public health and the New Public Health Public health paradigms Health inequities and inequalities Health of Indigenous Australians Individual and environmental health determinants Exploration of public health issues using a holistic, ecological, salutogenic paradigm 2. Unit value 12 units Version Semester Recfind File Number: F14993

2 Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you should be able to: You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Reflect on the multidisciplinary relevance of public health. Work collaboratively in small groups to investigate a contemporary public health issue using a holistic, ecological and salutogenic model of health. Reflect on health inequalities and inequities with the Australian population. Describe the key concepts and development of public health. Describe the role of individual and environmental level determinants of health on the health and well-being of populations. Task 1: Online assignment Task 2: Reading reflections Task 3: Oral presentation Task 4: Written report Task 1: Online assignment Task 2: Reading reflections Task 3: Oral presentation Task 4: Written report Knowledgeable. Empowered. Sustainability-focussed. Knowledgeable. Sustainability-focussed. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nill 4.2 Pre-requisites Nill 4.3 Co-requisites Nill 4.4 Anti-requisites SCI111 or CPH251 or PUB251 or PUB Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) Nil 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)

3 Page Assessment tasks Task PUB112 No. Assessment Tasks Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Week 3 1 Formative online assignment Individual Formative 300 words (+/- 10%) 2a Reflections on Individual 3*5%=15% 300 words Weeks 5, content (+/- 10%) 7, 9 2b Reflections on Group 15% 600 words Weeks 2 readings 8 minutes 9 3 Presentation Group 30% 15 minutes Weeks 10, 11 4 Written Report Individual 40% 2000 words Week 13 (+/- 10%) 100% Where should I submit it? Electronic submission via Blackboard Electronic submission via Blackboard Tutorial Tutorial Electronic submission via Blackboard Assessment Task 1: Formative online assignment Goal: Product: Format: Criteria To give you feedback and help you to demonstrate your understanding of key public health concepts and to build your writing skills Written answer Responses to the assignment question/s provided Response needs to be in full sentences, clear, concise, and conform to accepted norms of grammar, punctuation, spelling and referencing. You will be assessed on the: Information literacy

4 Page 4 Assessment Task 2: Reflections Task 2a: Reflections on content Goal: To develop your professional communication skills. Product: Three written reflections on class concepts and content Format: Responses to the assignment question/s provided Responses need to be in full sentences, clear, concise, and conform to accepted norms of grammar, punctuation, spelling and referencing. Criteria You will be assessed on the: Assessment Task 2b: Reflections on readings Goal: To develop your professional communication skills and to engage in structured discourse with your peers. Product: A communication exercise consisting of a written component and a short oral presentation Format: Written component words Oral component - 8 minutes with 2 minutes for questions and discussion Criteria You will be assessed on the: Solution-orientation, creativity and effective use of technology Applying technologies Assessment Task 3: Oral presentation Goal: To explore a contemporary public health issue using a holistic, ecological, salutogenic health model Product: Group oral presentation on a public health topic featured within the last six months in the media (i.e. land degradation, air pollution, homelessness, physical activity, social exclusion, discrimination, food security, food safety, injury, or other topics negotiated with tutor). Format: Oral presentation Visual presentation Power Point/Prezi/video or other medium as negotiated with the tutor Paper copy handed in with references (10 minimum, Vancouver style referencing) Recommended structure: Introduction, Issue Analysis, Solutions, Conclusion, References Criteria You will be assessed on the: Solution-orientation, creativity and effective use of technology Information literacy Applying technology

5 Assessment Task 4: Written report Page 5 Goal: To develop your understanding of the health of an Australian inequity population group using a holistic, ecological and salutogenic health paradigm Product: Written report on the health of Indigenous Australians Format: The written report will include the following sections: Cover page; Table of contents; Introduction; Body including a description of the patterns of health and illness amongst Indigenous Australians, discussion of the contribution of environmental determinants on Indigenous health, and potential solutions/implications in relationship to social justice and your future practice; Conclusion; References (10 minimum, Vancouver style referencing) Criteria You will be assessed on the: Information literacy 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Blackboard As a student enrolled in this course you will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. You are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is your responsibility to ensure you have adequate internet access (either off campus or oncampus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks. Referencing The Vancouver style referencing, a style used in health sciences, will be used for assignments. Please refer to the USC reference library guide for information on proper use. Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment A student s eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) The student has not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct

6 Page Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome. 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours 1 x 2 hour lecture per week 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Semester 2 each year 6.3 Course activities Teaching What key concepts/content will I Week / learn? Module 1 Different perspectives on health and wellbeing Defining and describing public health What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Independent Study Activities Activities (Readings) Chapter 1 2 Historical evolution of public health Chapter 2 & 3 3 Public health paradigms: biomedical; behavioural; holistic, ecological, salutogenic Chapter 18 & 19 4 Health and well-being of people: Patterns of health, illness and death in Australia and in Indigenous communities 5 Health and well-being of people: Health inequalities and inequities (including Indigenous health) 6 Characteristics of people that Biological status, socioeconomic status, cognitive factors and behaviours 7 Environmental conditions that social environments Chapter 11 Chapter 12 & 13 Readings on Blackboard from Australia s Health and Australia s Welfare Chapter 15

7 Page 7 8 Environmental conditions that built and natural environments 9 Environmental conditions that economic environments 10 Environmental conditions that political (including legislative) environments Chapter 14 Chapter 16 Chapter 4 & Health of Indigenous Australians Readings on Blackboard 12 Global public health directions Readings on Blackboard 13 Sustainability for public health Course overview Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Chapter 17 Baum F The New Public Health (4 th ed.) Oxford University Press, South Melbourne 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements Nil 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book: Tel: or student central@usc.edu.au

8 Page 8 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability Faculty specific information In person: Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1) USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: studentcentral@usc.edu.au