edu2sua substance use in aust soc
SUBSTANCE USE IN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY
EDU2SUA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, Students will develop an understanding of the physical, psychological, social and economic issues relevant to substance use in Australian society. Students will explore a range of public policy approaches relating to substance use including a particular focus on education. Students will use research evidence to critically evaluate the harm minimization strategies used in their own professional field.
FacultyFaculty of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Book of Readings | Prescribed | Farrelly, C. (compiler) | BENDIGO: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Small group tutorial presentation | 30 | |
| one 1,000-word media analysis | 20 | |
| one 2,500-word research paper | Hurdle: must obtain overall mark of 50% in both research paper and media analysis | 50 |