Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Liz Schroeder
Contact via liz.schroeder@mq.edu.au
Level 6, 75 Talavera Road
Thursday 10am - 12pm, *by appointment only
Lecturer
Peter Curson
Contact via peter.curson@mq.edu.au
Level 6, 75 Talavera Road
Thursday, 10am-12pm (Week 2-6), *by appointment only
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MPH
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
HSYP801 and HSYP802
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit examines the fundamental determinants of health by way of two detailed modules. The first module of study will introduce the student to biological concepts and environmental factors that impact health status. In the second module, students will learn about social, behavioral and structural determinants of health. The Unit will utilise case studies that focus on modern and future challenges to public health to aid students in the development of conceptual and practical knowledge.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Information concerning Macquarie University's assessment policy is available at http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html. Grade descriptors and other information concerning grading requirements are contained in Schedule 1 of the Macquarie University Assessment Policy, which is available at: http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/schedule_1.html
To pass this unit, students must demonstrate sufficient evidence of achievement of the learning outcomes and attempt all assessment tasks.
Further details for each assessment task will be available on iLearn, including marking rubrics.
All final grades in the department of Health Professions are determined by a grading committee and are not the sole responsibility of the Unit Convenor.
Students will be awarded one of these grades plus a Standardised Numerical Grade (SNG). The SNG is not necessarily a summation of the individual assessment components. The final grade and SNG that are awarded reflect the corresponding grade descriptor in Schedule 1 of the Assessment Policy.
Extensions for Assessment tasks
Applications for assessment task extensions must be submitted via www.ask.mq.edu.au. For further details please refer to the Disruption to Studies Policy available at http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/ disruption_studies/policy.html
Late Submission of Work
All assignments which are officially received after the due date, and where no extension has been granted by the course convenor or tutor, will incur a deduction of 10% for the first day, and 10% for each subsequent day including the actual day on which the work is received. Weekends and public holidays are included. For example:
Due date | Received | Days late | Deduction | Raw mark | Final mark |
Friday 14th | Monday 17th | 3 | 30% | 75% | 45% |
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Activity | 10% | No | End of week 2 |
Written Assignment | 40% | No | Week 7 |
Online Activity | 10% | No | Week 8 |
Assignment | 40% | No | Week 12 |
Student Portfolio Reflection | 0% | No | Continuous |
Due: End of week 2
Weighting: 10%
For module 1 - Biological and environmental determinants of health
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 40%
2500 word briefing paper (relates to Module 1)
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%
For module 2 - Social and behavioural determinants of health
Due: Week 12
Weighting: 40%
Students to prepare assignment (relates to Module 2)
Due: Continuous
Weighting: 0%
Student Portfolio Reflection on meeting LOs & PLOs / Collection of supporting materials Programmatic assessment not marked for this unit (marked at end of program)
Unit Organisation
This is a four credit point unit run over a 13 week session. There are lectures, tutorials and full day workshops. Further information is available via the HSYP803 online Learning Management System (LMS) iLearn http://ilearn.mq.edu.au
Attendance
All lectures and tutorials are scheduled in your individual timetable. Attendance is expected at both lectures and tutorials, as this is where the majority of learning occurs, in most cases lectures are recorded. Failure to attend may impact your final results. It is the responsibility of the student to contact their tutor by email to inform tutors if they are going to be absent. The timetable for classes can be found on the University web site at: http://www.timetables.mq.edu.au/.
Reading preparation
For weeks 1-6: essential and recommended readings are available in iLearn.
For weeks 7-13: Prescribed (chapter specific) readings will be found in the following books. Copies will be held in the library reserve.
The readings for each tutorial will be listed in the tutorial worksheets available on ilearn. For readings that are journal articles available electronically thorough the library it is your responsibility to find and download these. For readings that are chapters from a textbook and meet copyright restrictions they will be available on e-reserve as a PDF.
Technology and equipment
On-campus
Teaching rooms are equipped with state of art audio-visual and ICT equipment including iPads, internet connection, high quality video cameras and multiple LCD screens.
Off-campus
To study optimally when off campus you will need to have access to a reliable internet connection to retrieve unit information & at times to submit assessment tasks via iLearn.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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