James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2013

HS1005 - Lifespan Development for Health

Credit points: 03
Year: 2013
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition

This subject introduces the student to the concepts of lifespan development and to the reasons why health professional students study this topic. Physical, cognitive and psychosocial concepts are examined in relation to major theorists and stages of human development from preconception through to end of life. The psychosocial aspects in relation to social constructions, multiculturalism, health and well being are also examined.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
HS1004 HS4005

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Coordinator: Dr Karen Yates
Contact hours:
  • 20 hours lectures
  • 20 hours tutorials
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); (50%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coordinator: Dr Karen Yates
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); (50%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2013
    Coordinator: Dr Karen Yates
    Contact hours:
    • 20 hours lectures
    • 20 hours tutorials
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); (50%).

      Mackay, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 28-Mar-2013
      Coordinator: Dr Karen Yates
      Contact hours:
      • 20 hours lectures
      • 20 hours tutorials
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); (50%).

        Mount Isa, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 28-Mar-2013
        Coordinator: Dr Karen Yates
        Contact hours:
        • 20 hours lectures
        • 20 hours tutorials
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); (50%).

          Thursday Isl, Internal, Study Period 1
          Census Date 28-Mar-2013
          Coordinator: Dr Karen Yates
          Contact hours:
          • 20 hours lectures
          • 20 hours tutorials
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); (50%).

            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.