Area: | Centre for International Health |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Introduction to a multidisciplinary perspective on population processes and contemporary population issues from individual, community and societal perspectives. Populations in terms of composition, variability, density and environmental processes and circumstances that affect these characteristics such as migration and development. Among such determinants of a given population include fertility, birth and death rates, age and gender distribution and population policy. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this Unit students will have- Critically examined current state of the changing population of the world. Compared and contrasted the challenges associated with health and society for increasing populations. Examined the complexity associated with determinants of a given population. Conducted an advanced investigation into the effects of population dynamics on health service delivery. Critically appraised principles of population parameters and their assessment. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Ahlburg, D. A., Kelley, A. C. and Oppenheim, M. K. (eds) (1996). The Impact of Population Growth on Well-being in Developing Countries, Berlin, Springer. |
Unit Texts: | Essential readings contained in the unit reader (comprehensive compilation of at least 30 readings from journals, books, reports, electronic references etc.). |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case study 40%, two assignments 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 69900 Other Health (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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