- Course Code
- HE 1003
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr F Marshall
Pre-requisites
None
Co-requisites
None
Overview
Coverage of the main deteminants of health, in detail:- social and cultural determinants of health (including social class, gender, ethnicity, age); biological determinants of health (including stress, genetics, nutrition); environmental determinants of health (physical and social).
The following topics will be introduced:- epidemiology, health promotion, the impact of politics on health, health in the developing world.
Structure
2 one-hour lectures per week, one self directed exercise per week, 1 one-hour tutorial every 2 weeks.
Assessment
1st Attempt: In course assessment (1500 word essay) (30%), 90 minute written examination (70%).
Resit: 90 minute written exam (100%).
Formative Assessment
The essay will have a formative element in that detailed, individual feedback will be provided for each student, in an attempt to improve their scientific writing skills.
Each tutorial group will produce a group presentation - allowing the students to develop team working and presentation skills.
Feedback
Individual, written feedback on the essay. Course coordinator will give individual feedback on written exam if this is requested by a student.