This course is designed to examine the fundamental principles of health protection and health promotion, both as theoretical studies and also by taking a critical view on past and current practice, in order to develop and implement better interventions for future health threats. Some of the issues that are covered in this course include surveillance systems, methods used in the prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases, chemical/radiological hazards, the impact of globalisation on public health, the role of the National and International Health Protection Agencies, reporting and recording data.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
• critically discuss the fundamentals of public health protection and health promotion in educating and protecting people from communicable and non-communicable diseases and in preventing harm when hazards involving chemicals, poisons or radiation occur. (LO1)
• critique the main issues regarding the theory and practice of health promotion, health surveillance, management and planning of health interventions. (LO2)
• To critically review new and emerging health interventions for threats, such as a bio-chemical threats or virulent new strains of disease.(LO3)
Other Information
The course will consist of advanced reading, weekly seminars, formal lectures and student activities. The course will be delivered in fact-to-face and on-line mode.
Indicative Assessment
20% - 500-750 word take home exam LO2
60% - 3000 word essay LO1, LO2, LO3
20% - Seminar presentation LO2, LO3 (via Skype for students participating online)
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Workload
The workload will be three contact hours per week comprising a combination of lectures and tutorials with the expectation of a further seven hours of independent study and directed reading.
Students participating online will be supported by recorded lectures, online forum and structured lecture material and directed reading. Skype tutorials will also be made available based on the needs of individual students.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3894 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $5190 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9939 | 18 Jul 2016 | 29 Jul 2016 | 31 Aug 2016 | 28 Oct 2016 | In Person | N/A |
