GEOG 2138 - Population and Health
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 2138 Course Population and Health Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites At least 12 units of undergraduate study Incompatible GEST 2038, GEST 2016 or GEST 3016 Assessment Tutorial participation & exercises (20%), 2500 word essay (40%), exam (40%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rudd
Dr Dianne Rudd (course coordinator)
Ground Level Napier Building, Room G34, Phone 831 34109
Email: dianne.rudd@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1. An understanding of the demographic and geographical perspectives in the study of health in Australia
2. To provide the empirical knowledge and theoretical background to examine the distribution and determinants of health and mortality in global populations
3. An understanding of the variations between different sub-groups of the population and spatial areas.
4. To provide analytical tools to understand the patterns of disease and health and the allocation of health resources and the location of health services.
5. To assess health policy in Australia at national, state and regional levels which can impinge upon the health and well-being of sub-groups of the population.
6. An ability to research issues relating to health and develop high quality written skills
7. To interpret health and disease patterns and consider interventions to address health problems for future planning–solving skillsUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Although there is no prescribed text for this course as there is no one book that deals with the geographical aspects of health, there are numerous sources of data and literature widely available. Data sources and a range of literature have been compiled and are available on MyUni for easy student access.
• There are a range of useful websites
• The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare www.aihw.gov.au
• Publications relating to the content of the census and other information relating to surveys and data sources provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) can be found on the ABS WEB address http://www.abs.gov.au
• Population Reference Bureau website http://www.prb.org You can choose from Focus Areas such as Environment, HIV/AIDS, Population Trends and Reproductive Health. Under topics look at Fertility, Health and Mortality
• World health reports World Health Organisation - website http://www.who.int/en/
• Demograhic Health Surveys -Country Reports http://measuredhs.com
For population references to specific topics up until 2000 for example studies of mortality you can browse the website of Population Indexhttp://popindex.princeton.edu/Online Learning
Useful websites
Publications relating to the content of the census and other information relating to surveys and data sources provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) can be found on the ABS WEB address http://www.abs.gov.au
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - website http://www.aihw.gov.au
Population Reference Bureau website http://www.prb.org You can choose from Focus Areas such as Environment, HIV/AIDS, Population Trends and Reproductive Health. Under topics look at Fertility, Health and Mortality
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course lectures provide basic factual information and concepts about population and health issues, introducing demographic analysis, measurement and health resources and access to them. The tutorials based on readings each week provide backup to the lectures and an opportunity to discuss various health issues and possible solutions. Students will be asked to assist in leading tutorial discussion for a selected topic and present a written paper on that topic. The tutorials will also provide an opportunity for students to raise questions or points of interest. The major essay will provide opportunities for students to undertake research that will allow them to write on a topic of interest in either a developed or developing world context. Finally, the exam will assess the extent to which students have developed an understanding of key population and health issues throughout the course.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging with the course requirements.
· Structured learning (lectures and tutorials): 3 hours per week
· Background reading and reading for tutorials: 2 hours per week
· Tutorial paper and essay research and preparation: 5 hours per week (average)
· Exam revision: 2 hours per week (average)Learning Activities Summary
Population and Health lecture and tutorial program 2014 Date No. Lecture Topic Tutorial Topic 1
2Introduction - Data sources and measurment
Population Transitions - EpidemiologicalNo Tutorial 3
4Global Health Trends and challenges
Australia's HealthGlobal Health Challenges 5
6Reproductive Health
Australian fertilityIndigenous Health in Australia 7
8Ageing in Australia
Ageing in Developing CountriesAustralian Fertility Issues 9
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12GIS and Health
Social Inequality and Health
Health Provision in Australia
Health workforceImplications of ageing for health policy
Ubran versus rural health outcomes13
14Health interventions
Childhood obesityHealth Interventions-
Obesity15
16Migration and Health I
Migration and Health IIMigration and AIDS 17
18Health and Housing I
Health and Housing IIHealth and housing 19
20Population, Health and the Enviroment I
Population, Health and the Enviroment IIPopulation, Health and the Enviroment 21
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24Globalisation and Health
Health policy
Population and health research issues
summary and examFuture Health Policy Specific Course Requirements
MYUNI will be used for course –related announcements, emails to all students etc. information about weekly tutorial assignments and readings – on Myuni also research topics and data.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
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- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Tutorial participation 10 per cent
Short tutorial paper 15 per cent (1000 words) –
Essay 35 per cent 2500 words
Exam-40 per cent (two hours)Assessment Related Requirements
To attend tutorials, complete assignments and sit the examAssessment Detail
Attendance at tutorials: Tutorial attendance is required and will be assessed as part of this course.
Assignment 1: Tutorial paper on one of the set topics Due 1 week after selected tutorial
Assignment 2: Major essay –One of 4 set topics
Final Exam: 3. A 2 hour exam during Semester 2 exam period - 40% of total assessment.Submission
All work to be submitted to School of Social Sciences office Ground floor Napier Building and must have a signed coversheetCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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