phe1heh human ecology and health
HUMAN ECOLOGY AND HEALTH
PHE1HEH
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will be introduced to the principle that health is determined by the relationship between humans and the environment in which they live. The interplay between biological and cultural processes creates implications for health. The human response has been to develop organised systemic approaches to address challenges to health. These responses will be tracked from hunter gatherer societies through to the 21st century societies to demonstrate the development of our current understandings of health, our relationship with the planet, ecological sustainability and the emergence of our current health system. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic, social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorElena Wilson
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Plagued: invisible enemies. Sydney.
Resource TypeWeb resource
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorSwan, N.
Year1992
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherFilm Australia
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Human frontiers, environments and disease
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcMichael, AJ
Year2001
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS, CAMBRIDGE
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Human ecology and health
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorVerrinder, A
Year2010
Edition/Volume3rd EDN
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ISBNN/A
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The spirit level
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorWilkinson, R et al
Year2009
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherALLEN LANE, LONDON
ISBNN/A
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Climate Change and the Health of Climate Change and the Health of Nations. Famines, Fevers and the Fate of Populations
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcMichael, AJ.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBNN/A
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Origin Story
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorChristian, D.
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAllen Lane
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElena Wilson
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 42 - 42
One 2.00 hours field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 42 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 35 - 35
One 1.00 hour laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 35 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 x 1 hour online multiple choice test (1250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| One 1,250-word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| One 1.5-hour examination (1500 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |