JYU0009 - University Approaches to Health Science Learning

Unit code: JYU0009 | Study level: TAFE
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Overview
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Overview

The focus of this unit is engaging with knowledge in a university-learning environment—a key requirement of transition to university. Students will be introduced to the approaches to approaches used by a range of health professions and will investigate selected dimensions of biomedical and social models of health. The unit embeds academic capabilities into the subject content such as academic reading, argumentative essay writing, referencing and library research.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Participate and contribute effectively in a Higher Education environment;
  2. Communicate effectively within a range of university settings such as lectures, tutorials, VU Collaborate and library, and in off campus settings;
  3. Plan and organise study, including goal setting, time management and development of a study plan;
  4. Acquire a range of different academic skills, including written and oral communication and presentation; and
  5. Describe key features of a range of approaches to health care.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Journal
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Grade: 30%
Reflective Journal entries based on lectures (and Q and A sessions with lecturers and students) from VU health disciplines. (600words)
Assessment type: Essay
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Grade: 40%
Expository essay (800 words)
Assessment type: Poster
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Grade: 30%
Poster presentation based on a social determinant of health. (5min) Groups 2-3

Required reading

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care and National Health Performance Authority (2015). Australian Atlas of Healthcare Variation. Sydney: ACSQHC. Germov, J (2014). The class origins of health inequality. In Second opinion: An introduction to health sociology.(Ed.) John Germov. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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