James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

PY3111 - Advanced Health Psychology

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: Discipline of Psychology

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

Graduate Qualities

Prerequisites:PY1101 and PY1102 and PY2104

Availabilities

Townsville, Block, Study Period 7
Census Date 20-Jul-2007
Face to face teaching 09-Jul-2007 to 12-Jul-2007 (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 lectures
  • 24 hours tutorials
  • 12 hours practicals - Research project
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (25%); assignments (25%); research participation (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.