phe3dub drug use
DRUG USE AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR
PHE3DUB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students are introduced to public health perspectives on alcohol and drugs. It provides an introduction to harm minimisation and health promotion approaches currently in practice. Popular myths about drugs and drug taking will be addressed.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Canty
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE3DUA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Offered subject to sufficient enrolments
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Drug use in Australia: preventing harm | Recommended | Hamilton, M, King, T & Ritter, A (eds) 2004 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size46
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Canty
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,000 word essay | 40 | |
| one 2-hour exam | 40 | |
| one 20-min team oral presentation | 2-3 members per group | 20 |