Social Perspectives in Population Health (PUBH7620)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2016
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
School
Public Health School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
L 2.5
Assessment methods
Online quiz (10%); Reflective Journal (40%); Case Study ¿ Written Report (50%)
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Course description
Description: This course introduces students to the contribution of social science disciplines to the identification and solution of public health problems. It uses particular health problems, such as diabetes, cancer or HIV/AIDS, to examine individual and community issues and responses.
