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.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/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 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra 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 |