oct1ocs occupational science
OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE: INTRODUCTION TO OCCUPATION
OCT1OCS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
An Introduction to Occupation will help you develop an understanding of occupation, environments as contexts in which occupation occurs and the interconnection between human occupation and health at a personal level. Through reading, online learning activities, assignments and forum discussions you will define occupations, communicate an understanding of occupation in differing cultural environments, and analyse occupation using narrative form. Your learning will be assessed through written and multimedia assignments, as well as through your engagement in online learning activities.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorNerida Hyett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHOT, HZHOTB,HZHOTW, HZHOTM, HZHOTS - Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Occupational Therapy Practice
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 | Introduction to occupation: The art and science of living 2nd Ed. | Prescribed | Christiansen, C. and Townsend, E.A.. 2010 | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand and describe multiple conceptions of human occupation
- Activities:
- Readings, online learning activities, assignments and discussoins
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Communicate an understanding of occupation in different cultural environments
- Activities:
- Readings, online learning activities, assignments and discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse occupations using narrative form
- Activities:
- Readings, online learning activities, assignments and discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNerida Hyett
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 06 - 07
Twelve 3.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Three online modules. All modules to be completed by subject end date."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One participation portfolio (equivalent to 1500 words) | 30 | 02, 01 | |
| One narrative and analysis of a personal occupation (equivalent to 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One appraisal of literature conceptions of occupation (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Summer 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNerida Hyett
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 06 - 07
Twelve 3.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend from week 06 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Three online modules. All modules must be completed by subject end date."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One participation portfolio (equivalent to 1500 words) | 30 | 02, 01 | |
| One narrative and analysis of a personal occupation (equivalent to 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One appraisal of literature conceptions of occupation (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size30
Enrolment information Winter offering required for Latrobe Melbourne students and late first year transfers who will miss the Summer iteration. Manual enrolment of late-entry students; order of enrolment for other students to make quota.
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNerida Hyett
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 27 - 28
Three 2.0 hours block mode per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Online tutor support to complete three online modules. All modules must be completed by subject end date."
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
"Online Collaborate lectures"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One participation portfolio (equivalent to 1500 words) | 30 | 02, 01 | |
| One narrative and analysis of a personal occupation (equivalent to 1500 words) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One appraisal of literature conceptions of occupation (1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |