HSC2200 Health and the human lifespan
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
HSC2200 Health and the human lifespan is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 5 other tasks
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before HSC2200
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
- BEH1041Human development and health across the lifespan
- NUT2001Health across the lifespanNo reviews yet
After HSC2200
No unit lists HSC2200 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This unit uses the framework of human development to examine health throughout the lifespan. Physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural and psychosocial development, and the impact of culture on health will be examined. Students will investigate the roles of allied health professionals in assessing and maintaining health across the lifespan.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Group Presentation15%
- Multiple Choice Test - Mid-Semester10%
- Written Assignment (2,000 words)25%
- Online Activities10%
- Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle40%
- AttendanceCompetency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe physical, psychological and social milestones of human development throughout the lifespan, applying contemporary theories of development.
- 2
Examine common acute and chronic health issues that occur across the lifespan.
- 3
Identify the social and cultural determinants that impact upon human development.
- 4
Identify essential activities and information regarding health promotion to meet the needs of individuals across the lifespan.
- 5
Summarise theoretical perspectives on grieving and loss.
- 6
Communicate effectively with individuals across the lifespan within an appropriate developmental framework.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
1 hour lecture, 2 hour tutorial, 3 hours of directed online student learning activities, plus 6 hours of self-directed study per week.
For full details of the teaching approach to this unit, please refer to Moodle.
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Kelly Allen
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Basia Diug
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for HSC2200?
HSC2200 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is HSC2200 offered?
In 2021, HSC2200 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
Does HSC2200 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 5 other tasks.