PY3111 - Advanced Health Psychology

[Offered in even-numbered years in Townsville. ]

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

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.

Assumed Knowledge:	To undertake this subject, students must have successfully completed 12 credit points (four subjects) of level 1 study at tertiary level
Prerequisites:	PY1101 OR PY1102

Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 20-Nov-2009
Lecturer:	Dr Koong Foo.
Contact hours:	20 hours lectures 10 hours tutorials 12 hours practicals - Research Project
Assessment:	end of semester exam (40%); other exams (25%); assignments (25%); research participation (10%).

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.