GEOG 2138 - Population and Health

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

This course is aimed at introducing students to geographical and demographic perspectives in the study of health. It is concerned with providing students with the empirical knowledge, theoretical background and analytical studies to understand the linkages between the distribution and determinants of health related states and environment in populations. Such analyses involve both the examination of variations between different types of groups, socio-economic, ethnic, etc., and between different spatial areas with differing environmental characteristics and problems. There will be a particular focus on migration and health. While there is a focus on the Australian situation in the course students will also be introduced to some of the major population and health issues in Asia. There will not only be an emphasis on examination of health and disease patterns in populations but also on planning the interventions needed to address health problems.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOG 2138
Course	Population and Health
Coordinating Unit	Geography, Environment and Population
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 12 units of level 1 undergraduate study
Incompatible	GEST 2038, GEST 2016 or GEST 3016
Assessment	Tutorial participation & exercises (20%), 2500 word essay (40%), exam (40%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Dianne Rudd

Dr Dianne Rudd (course coordinator)
Ground Level Napier Building, Room G34, Phone 831 34109
Email: dianne.rudd@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

Two 1 hour lectures
One 1 hour tutorial

Course Learning Outcomes

1. An understanding of the demographic and geographical perspectives in the study of health in Australia
2. To provide the empirical knowledge and theoretical background to examine the distribution and determinants of health and mortality in global populations
3. An understanding of the variations between different sub-groups of the population and spatial areas.
4. To provide analytical tools to understand the patterns of disease and health and the allocation of health resources and the location of health services.
5. To assess health policy in Australia at national, state and regional levels which can impinge upon the health and well-being of sub-groups of the population.
6. An ability to research issues relating to health and develop high quality written skills
7. To interpret health and disease patterns and consider interventions to address health problems for future planning–solving skills

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1,2,3,4.5
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	6,7
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	4,5,6,7
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1,5,6,7
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	3,4,6,7
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1-7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Although there is no prescribed text for this course as there is no one book that deals with the geographical aspects of health, there are numerous sources of data and literature widely available. Data sources and a range of literature have been compiled and are available on MyUni for easy student access.
• There are a range of useful websites
• The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare www.aihw.gov.au
• Publications relating to the content of the census and other information relating to surveys and data sources provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) can be found on the ABS WEB address http://www.abs.gov.au
• Population Reference Bureau website http://www.prb.org You can choose from Focus Areas such as Environment, HIV/AIDS, Population Trends and Reproductive Health. Under topics look at Fertility, Health and Mortality
• World health reports World Health Organisation - website http://www.who.int/en/
• Demograhic Health Surveys -Country Reports http://measuredhs.com
For population references to specific topics up until 2000 for example studies of mortality you can browse the website of Population Indexhttp://popindex.princeton.edu/

Recommended Resources

Ability to access data and publications from specified websites

Online Learning

Useful websites
Publications relating to the content of the census and other information relating to surveys and data sources provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) can be found on the ABS WEB address http://www.abs.gov.au

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare - website http://www.aihw.gov.au
Population Reference Bureau website http://www.prb.org You can choose from Focus Areas such as Environment, HIV/AIDS, Population Trends and Reproductive Health. Under topics look at Fertility, Health and Mortality

World health reports World Health Organisation - website http://www.who.int/en/

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course lectures provide basic factual information and concepts about population and health issues, introducing demographic analysis, measurement and health resources and access to them. The tutorials based on readings each week provide backup to the lectures and an opportunity to discuss various health issues and possible solutions. Students will be asked to assist in leading tutorial discussion for a selected topic and present a written paper on that topic. The tutorials will also provide an opportunity for students to raise questions or points of interest. The major essay will provide opportunities for students to undertake research that will allow them to write on a topic of interest in either a developed or developing world context. Finally, the exam will assess the extent to which students have developed an understanding of key population and health issues throughout the course.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging with the course requirements.
· Structured learning (lectures and tutorials): 3 hours per week
· Background reading and reading for tutorials: 2 hours per week
· Tutorial paper and essay research and preparation: 5 hours per week (average)
· Exam revision: 2 hours per week (average)

Learning Activities Summary

**Population and Health lecture and tutorial program 2016**
Date	No.	Lecture Topic	Tutorial Topic
	1 2	Introduction - Data sources and measurment Population Transitions - Epidemiological	No Tutorial
	3 4	Global Health Trends and challenges Australia's Health	Global Health Challenges
	5 6	Reproductive Health Australian fertility	Indigenous Health in Australia
	7 8	Ageing in Australia Ageing in Developing Countries	Australian Fertility Issues
	9 10 11 12	GIS and Health Social Inequality and Health Health Provision in Australia Health workforce	Implications of ageing for health policy Ubran versus rural health outcomes
	13 14	Health interventions Childhood obesity	Health Interventions- Obesity
	15 16	Migration and Health I Migration and Health II	Migration and AIDS

	17 18	Health and Housing I Health and Housing II	Health and housing
	19 20	Population, Health and the Enviroment I Population, Health and the Enviroment II	Population, Health and the Enviroment
	21 22 23 24	Globalisation and Health Health policy Population and health research issues summary and exam	Future Health Policy

Specific Course Requirements

MYUNI will be used for course –related announcements, emails to all students etc. information about weekly tutorial assignments and readings – on Myuni also research topics and data.
The posting of Lecture material for all lectures in the course and recordings

Small Group Discovery Experience

This course is designed to encourage discussion around issues pertaining to population and health in developed and developing countries with reference to Australia and incorporates small group discovery.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Tutorial participation 10 per cent
Short tutorial paper 15 per cent (1000 words) –
Essay 35 per cent 2500 words
Exam-40 per cent (two hours)

Assessment Related Requirements

To attend tutorials, complete assignments and sit the exam

Assessment Detail

Attendance at tutorials: Tutorial attendance is required and will be assessed as part of this course.

Assignment 1: Tutorial paper on one of the set topics Due 1 week after selected tutorial
Assignment 2: Major essay –One of 4 set topics
Final Exam: 3. A 2 hour exam during Semester 2 exam period - 40% of total assessment.

Submission

All work to be submitted online via MyUni

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Grades

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following :

HD High Distinction 85-100

D Distinction 75-84

C Credit 65-74

P Pass 50-64

F Fail 0-49 FNS Fail no submission 0

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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