OCC1032 Occupational development across the lifespan
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
OCC1032 Occupational development across the lifespan is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2021 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It needs OCC1011 and OCC1021 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 3 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 35%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before OCC1032
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After OCC1032
2 units list OCC1032 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: Must be enrolled in an Undergraduate Degree
Overview
Development across the lifespan examines how individuals change and develop as they age - from infancy to old age. This unit explores the psychological and occupational processes inherent in development, and in doing so examines the progressive cognitive, emotional, behavioural, psychosocial and occupational changes that occur with age. A broad range of topics are covered by this unit, including: motor skill and other psycho-physiological developmental processes, problem solving, language acquisition, abstract thought, identity development and formation, and relationships.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Written report (1,500 words)35%
- Essay (2,000 words)30%
- Final examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Articulate and contrast contemporary developmental lifespan concepts, theories and research;
- 2
Identify and discuss the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural, social and occupational aspects of development across the lifespan, and the influence on development of external factors;
- 3
Analyse observations and critique these in relation to developmental theories about typical childhood occupations;
- 4
Explain challenges common to adolescence and other lifespan transition points;
- 5
Explain the changes that can occur in early, middle, and older adulthood and consider how these changes affect individuals' cognitive, emotional and occupational functioning and psychosocial wellbeing; and,
- 6
Identify and describe types of research frameworks and approaches applied in contemporary developmental lifespan research.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials22 hours
- Seminars18 hours
6 hours of teacher directed study per week, including 2 hours of seminars, 2 hours of tutorials, and 2 hours of online interactive content.
6 hours of self-directed study per week.
Total per week = 12 hours
Learning resources
Required resources
See Moodle for details about required resources.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nikos Thomacos
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Aislinn Lalor
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for OCC1032?
You need OCC1011 and OCC1021 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after OCC1032?
OCC1032 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including OCC2013 and OCC2014. Those lead on to 3 units in all.
When is OCC1032 offered?
In 2021, OCC1032 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
How much work is OCC1032?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does OCC1032 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 35% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.