PY3111 - Advanced Health Psychology

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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This subject aims to extend the knowledge gained in PY2104. The focus in the subject will be upon health psychology at a public health level rather than at the level of the individual. Taking a health promotion perspective, topics covered will include factors contributing to chronic disease and the social determinants of health. Particular attention will be paid to the differential impact such factors have upon different population groups, for example children and indigenous Australians. Students will also be instructed in the use and meaning of basic epidemiological terms.

Learning Outcomes

• the ability to read complex written and graphical health information from a variety of sources;
• the ability to generate, calculate, interpret and communicate numerical information in ways appropriate to health psychology;
• the ability to find and access health information using traditional library search techniques and information from Government and non-Government sources and the ability to evaluate and integrate that information;
• the ability to deploy critically evaluated information to practical ends;
• the ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self-directed manner and to participate in team activities.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner.

Prerequisites:

PY1101 and PY1102 and PY2104

Availabilities
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Census Date 27-Jan-2006
Face to face teaching 13-Feb-2006 to 17-Feb-2006 (20 hours of lectures and 10 hours of tutorials spread over 4 consecutive days; 12 hours of practical time spread across the semester)
Coord/Lect:	Dr Anne Swinbourne.
Contact hours:	20 hours 24 hours 12 hours - Research project
Assessment:	(40%); (25%); (25%); (10%).
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.