Key facts
UNE unit code: HLTH430
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
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Introducing you to the concept of One Health, this unit explores the transdisciplinary, collaborative approach that recognises that improved health outcomes for people are deeply interconnected to the health of animals, plants and the environment.
You will gain an overview of the sociocultural, behavioural, biological and environmental issues related to public health that contribute to health outcomes. You will also explore the characteristics of zoonotic diseases that are naturally transmissible from animals to humans, and impact people, animals, plants and environmental health.
Explore key methods for analysing One Health problems arising from the relationships between humans, animals, plants, agriculture, and environments; and develop a better understanding of global environmental change and the impact of climate change on health outcomes.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
---|---|
Trimester 1 | Online |
Trimester 2 | Online |
Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- define One Health and analyse recent trends in public health (One Health) theory and practice to understand patterns and causes of diseases;
- critically review the interconnection between humans, animals, plants, and environmental health;
- investigate disease transmission risk within humans, animals and environments;
- demonstrate an understanding of social, cultural, behavioural, and environmental issues related to public health that influence population health outcomes;
- critically analyse One Health problems and the adaptation of transdisciplinary collaborations; and
- identify and critically evaluate current public health challenges in Australia and internationally.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Written Assignment No. Words: 2500 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 60% | All offerings | Written Assignment No. Words: 3500 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
One Health: Integrated Approach to 21st Century Challenges to Health
ISBN: 9780128227947
Prata, J.C., Ribeiro, A.I. and Roch-Santos, T., Elsevier 1st ed. 2022
Text refers to: All offerings
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
The New Public Health
ISBN: 9780128229576
Tulchinsky, T.H., Varavikova, E.A and Cohen, M.J., 4th ed. 2023
Text refers to: All offerings
Promoting Health: The Primary Health Care Approach
ISBN: 9780729543538
Taylor, J., O'Hara, L., Talbot, L. and Verrinder, G., Elsevier 7th 2020
Text refers to: All offerings
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