LEARNING IN HEALTH SCIENCES
HLT1LHS
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, you will be provided with an introduction to learning at university with a focus on the academic skills needed to engage successfully in health sciences. You will be introduced to using journal articles, library database searching, improving writing skills, planning for and structuring academic tasks, as well as referencing standards. The subject focuses on extending your engagement with content in other first year subjects by guiding your use of university support systems and independent study strategies.
Please note: There will be a 1 hour introductory class during OWeek (Week 9) to support student transition
SchoolLa Trobe Rural Health School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in Diploma of Health Sciences HDHSB, HDHSAW, HDHSM or HDHSS. Students in other courses that may wish to undertake this subject as an elective will need to obtain Subject Coordinator approval.
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
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
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online activities equivalent to approximately one hour per week over twelve weeks.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
There will be a 1 hour introductory class during OWeek (Week 9)
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x academic skills-based quizzes (10% each) (equivalent to 750 words in total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1 |
4 x Skills-based written tasks (ranging 10-25% each) (equiv. to 1750 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x individual critical reflection (equiv. to 1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online activities equivalent to approximately one hour per week over twelve weeks.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
There will be a 1 hour introductory class during OWeek (Week 9)
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x academic skills-based quizzes (10% each) (equivalent to 750 words in total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1 |
4 x Skills-based written tasks (ranging 10-25% each) (equiv. to 1750 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x individual critical reflection (equiv. to 1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online activities equivalent to approximately one hour per week over twelve weeks.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
There will be a 1 hour introductory class during OWeek (Week 9)
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x academic skills-based quizzes (10% each) (equivalent to 750 words in total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1 |
4 x Skills-based written tasks (ranging 10-25% each) (equiv. to 1750 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x individual critical reflection (equiv. to 1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online activities equivalent to approximately one hour per week over twelve weeks.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
There will be a 1 hour introductory class during OWeek (Week 9)
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x academic skills-based quizzes (10% each) (equivalent to 750 words in total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1 |
4 x Skills-based written tasks (ranging 10-25% each) (equiv. to 1750 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x individual critical reflection (equiv. to 1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEmma Patten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online activities equivalent to approximately one hour per week over twelve weeks.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
There will be a 1 hour introductory class during OWeek (Week 9)
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 x academic skills-based quizzes (10% each) (equivalent to 750 words in total) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 25 | SILO1 |
4 x Skills-based written tasks (ranging 10-25% each) (equiv. to 1750 words total) | Other | Individual | No | 45 | SILO2, SILO3 |
1 x individual critical reflection (equiv. to 1500 words) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |