phe3dub drug use and addictive behaviour
DRUG USE AND ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOUR
PHE3DUB
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you are introduced to public health perspectives on alcohol and other drugs. The subject will give you better understanding of harm minimisation and health promotion approaches that are currently practiced and develop your capacity to critique the complexity of health issues in modern society. The subject provides the historical context to addictive behaviours and encourages you to think creatively about difficult issues. Popular myths about drugs and drug use will also be addressed. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential, which entails developing ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas and taking calculated risks to create change.
SchoolPsychology and Public Health (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Higgs
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectYes
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Learning resources
Harm reduction in substance use and high-risk behaviour
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorPates, Richard & Riley, Diane
Year2012
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PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons
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Drug and public health: Australian perspective on policy and practice
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorDavid Moore & Paul Dietze
Year2008
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PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Drug use in Australia: preventing harm
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorRitter, A. King, T., Hamilton, M.
Year2013
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PublisherOXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJo-Lene Spong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One commentary piece (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One essay on a topic of choice (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 20-min team oral debate presentation (1,000-words equivalent per student)2-3 members per group | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJo-Lene Spong
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One commentary piece (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One essay on a topic of choice (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3 |
One 20-min team oral debate presentation (1,000-words equivalent per student)2-3 members per group | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |