Further details for each assessment task (including marking rubrics) will available on iLearn.

Assessment/Standards

Macquarie University uses the following grades in coursework units of study:  

For further information, see Macquarie University's Assessment Policy. 

Assignment Extensions and Late Penalties

Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ at https://ask.mq.edu.au as a "Disruption to Studies" request before the submission date. Students who experience a disruption to their studies through ill-health or misadventure are able to apply for this request. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Disruption to Studies policy and are submitted via ask.mq.edu.au. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.

In general, there should be no need for extensions except through illness or misadventure that would be categorised as unavoidable disruption according to the University definition of same, and currently available at: http://students.mq.edu.au/student_admin/exams/disruption_to_studies/

Late submissions without extension will receive a penalty of 5% reduction of the total possible mark for each day late (including weekends and public holidays). You are reminded that submitting even just 1 day late could be the difference between passing and failing a unit. Late penalties are applied by unit convenors or their delegates after tasks are assessed.

No assessable work will be accepted after the return/release of marked work on the same topic. If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.

Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.

About this Unit

HLTH350 Legal, Ethical and Policy Directions in Health provides an introduction to ways in which legal, ethical and policy issues influence the evolution of public health, both in Australia and internationally. It is intended to equip students with knowledge, research and analytical skills to be informed and confident when working in the area of health and human sciences. It is important to note that the unit is not designed to provide students with qualifications or specialist skills in law, but is designed to provide an understanding of jurisdictional boundaries and the need for relevant specialist consultation in complex matters.

The unit consists of two (2 x 1 hour) lectures and one (1 x 1 hour) tutorial per week.

Technology

HLTH350 has an online learning space accessed via iLearn.mq.edu.au. You are required to have available appropriate technology e.g. a laptop or a desktop computer and a reliable internet connect to access course content, online assessment tasks and recorded lectures.

Textbooks and Readings

There is no set textbook for the unit. Required readings for lectures are identified on the HLTH350 iLearn guide to lectures, tutorials and readings. These readings are readily available via the library online catalogue; public access websites (e.g. PLoS Medicine, WHO). The complete list of readings can be found in the Student Guide to HLTH350 available on the HLTH350 iLearn page. You will get more out of the lectures if you familiarise yourself with the readings in advance. The readings expand upon the key points covered during lectures and will be part of the material covered in the assessment tasks, including the exam.

Attendance

All lectures and tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. In most cases lectures are recorded, and some will be pre-recorded. There are often in-class discussions during face-to-face lectures that facilitate learning. It is important to be aware that the recordings do not always pick up the sound of these discussions. The structure and content of the lecture program, including related readings, will be made available in iLearn. It is expected that you attend at least 80% of tutorials.

The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/

Anticipated Workload

This is a 3cp unit. It is generally expected that students will commit about 4 hours per week per credit point in their studies, or a total of approximately 150 hours. Thus, in addition to attending the weekly classes and the tutorial for a total of three hours, students are expected to complete appropriate reading, research and other activities equivalent to at least 8.5 hours per week. You should note that there are peak times of study during the semester when several more hours per week will be required in order to complete the required assignments.  Students are advised to consider the due date for all their assessment tasks as these peak times may coincide with similar demands from other units of study.

Please refer to the HLTH350 ilearn space for a detailed breakdown of lectures and tutorials.

HLTH350 as offered in 2017 has changed from previous years in terms of lecture delivery. It will utilise a mix of face-to-face and pre-recorded lectures.