304206 (v.2) Human Environment 501

Area:

School of Occupational Therapy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Seminar:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Substantial completion: Of an undergraduate degree in a relevant health sciences or social sciences discipline.

Syllabus:

The relationship between universal design principles and policy and legislation of human service models. Impact of universal design on human service models. Building inclusive communities through adaptation to overcome sensory, physical, mental and cognitive challenges of disability and ageing.

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to - Apply principles of universal design to the creation of inclusive environments. Analyse the relationship between legislation and policy and the design and development of human environments in a given context. Identify ethical issues raised in meeting the environmental needs of people experiencing disability or age related changes. Analyse models of inclusive community and apply the principles of universal design to overcome barriers of disability and/or ageing.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

Heumann, L., M. McCall, and D. Boldy, eds., (2001). Empowering Frail Elderly People. Westport, Connecticut, Praeger.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Assignment 1 30%, Assignment 2 50%, Group presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y