HLTH SC 3103 - Infant, Child and Adolescent Health
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code HLTH SC 3103 Course Infant, Child and Adolescent Health Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites PUB HLTH 2007 Assessment Participation, peer assessment, essay plan, 2 written essays, quizzes, final exam. Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Kathryn Gatford
Course coordinator: Dr Clare HumeCourse 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
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Demonstrate an understanding of key aspects of infant, child and adolescent health from clinical, epidemiological and social perspectives 2 Describe the occurrence and distribution of common infectious diseases, non-communicable conditions, and mental health disorders across childhood and adolescence 3 Explain how these diseases, conditions or disorders can be prevented or managed, and relevant gaps in knowledge 4 Discuss health in childhood among Aboriginal people, other disadvantaged groups, and strategies to reduce inequalities in child and adolescent health 5 Locate, evaluate and synthesise evidence related to health in childhood and adolescence 6 Communicate scientific information about health across childhood and adolescence clearly and concisely in spoken and written English 7 Work effectively as an individual and in groups in the pursuit of scientific knowledge about health across childhood and adolescence University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
4,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
6, 7 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1 - 7 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no set textbook for this course. All resources, including links to journal articles and reading lists, will be disseminated via MyUni.
Recommended Resources
N/AOnline Learning
The primary means of communication outside of formal contact hours will be via MyUni. Announcements and discussion boards will be the main method of communicating with the student cohort. Course material will be supported by online resources via MyUni. Material will be sequentially released in line with the teaching and learning activities in each week. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures will be used to introduce topics and theoretical considerations and will also provide opportunities to hear from scientists and medical practitioners with relevant expertise.
Workshop time will be used in a range of ways to develop the theoretical and practical concepts raised in lectures: for example, to share and provide feedback on independent learning tasks, to demonstrate and practice skills in interpreting literature, discuss controversies and uncertainties, and to undertake group exercises.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The expected workload for this 3 unit course is 12 hours per week through semester, including 3 hours face-to-face contact time, weekly
preparation for workshops, assessment tasks and revision.Learning Activities Summary
The course will be organsied in weekly modules with a lecture and workshop related to a particular topic.
Indicative topics include:
* Measuring child health in populations
* Social determinants and inequalities in childhood health
* Parenting and interventions to support parenting
* Child protection and interventions to improve outcomes
* Disabilities, developmental disorders, and mental health
* Oral health in children
* Body image, sexuality, gender identity, bullying, safe schools
* Accidents and injuries - risks & prevention
* The child in the modern environment
* Preventing allergy
* VaccinationSpecific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting % Course Learning Outcome(s) Participation Summative 10% 6, 7 Plan for first essay Formative and summative 10% 1, 6 First written essay Formative and summative 20% 1 - 7 Second written essay Summative 20% 1 - 7 Quizzes Summative 10% 1, 2 Exam Summative 30% 1 - 3, 6 Assessment Detail
Participation: students will be required to prepare in advance for selected activities in workshops, such as a journal club or pre-reading for discussions, and contributions based on prepared material will be assessed as well as overall engagement – 10% weighting
Essay plan: students will be required to submit a plan for their first essay – 10% weighting
Essays: students will be required to write two 2000 word essays, with a choice of topics and designed to allow focus and research in an area of particular interest – weighting of 20% each
Quizzes: on-line quizzes during the semester will cover the breadth of course content - 10% weighting
Exam: a 2-hour exam will be held at the end of semester – 30% weighting
Assessment due dates will be provided through MyUni at the start of semester.Submission
Assessments will be submitted online via MyUni and feedback will be provided electronically.
Course 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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
Despite the need to transition to on-line learning early in semester 1 of 2020, this course received 100% broad agreement to all questions in the 2020 eSELT survey. Students particularly enjoyed the guest lecturers and opportunity to gain depth of understanding and practice group work skills in workshops. -
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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