511-103 Society and Health 1A

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511-103 Society and Health 1A
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Dr M.S. Hopcraft
Semester	1 (view timetable)
Contact	44 hours of lectures, seminars, computer assisted learning and field work
Subject Description	This subject is comprised of 2 modules: Community Studies:An introduction to health sociology; the influences of socio-demographic, cultural and economic factors on health; accessibility, utilisation and quality of health and welfare services; and an examination of selected contemporary health issues. Human Development, Behaviour and Learning: The physical and psychological growth of children and adults; theories of cognitive, psychological and psychosocial development; and the theoretical foundations to psychosocial problems.
Assessment	Two written assignments, each of no more than 1500 words. A pass in each assignment is required for an overall pass in this subject.
Prescribed Texts	KS Berger, The developing person through childhood and adolescence. Worth, 2003. C Grbich (ed), Health in Australia: Sociological Concepts and Issues. 2nd edn, Prentice Hall, 2004. G Humphris and MS Ling, Behavioural Sciences for Dentistry. Churchill Livingstone, 2000. G Kent and R Croucher, Achieving Oral Health: The Social Context of Dental Care. Wright, 1998.

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