hbs2wdh work determinants of health
WORK-RELATED DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
HBS2WDH
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, work-related determinants of occupational health are reviewed within a broad, macro-ergonomics systems framework. Students will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of some of the mechanisms and pathways via which people's jobs and working environments can affect their physical and psychological health, safety and wellbeing, both positively and negatively. Within this framework, the aetiology of a range of the most commonly occurring occupational injuries and diseases will be reviewed.
FacultyFaculty of Health Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorVictoria Weale
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorVictoria Weale
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| active participation in at least 10 workshops | Hurdle | 0 |
| one 1,200-word written report | 30 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 50 | |
| six 10-min online quizzes | 20 |