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 196-002 Human Behaviour and Social Environment 2

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

1

Coordinator

Assoc Prof Dorothy Scott

Prerequisites

196-001 Human Behaviour and Social Environment 1

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

A 1.5-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week

Subject Description

This subject explores a range of vulnerable populations and psycho-social problems such as mental health, child abuse, drug and alcohol dependence, disability and chronic illness. After taking this subject students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of debates about their social construction and their epidemiology and etiology, as well as the subjective experiences of affected individuals and their significant others.

Assessment

Written work totalling 4000 words. Attendance at a minimum of 75% of tutorials is a hurdle requirement for this subject.

Prescribed Texts
  • E Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior: Person and Environment. California, 1999.
  • E Hutchison, Dimensions of Human Behavior: The Changing Life Course. Pine Forge Press California, 1999.
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