MAORIHTH 25H : Introduction to Population Health 1

Medical and Health Sciences

2020 Semester One (1203) (12 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Introduction to key concepts and foundational knowledge in population health. Concepts include models for conceptualising health, the aggregate health of groups, social determinants of health, social gradients in health outcomes, and health inequalities and inequities, and foundational understanding of health care systems.

Course Overview

Introduction to Population Health I will prepare CertHSc students for studying a health focused social science. Students will be introduced to fundamental population health concepts and learn how to apply these to issues relating to Māori and Pacific health in Aotearoa. The course is organised into two modules starting with the historical contexts of health in Aotearoa and followed by an introduction to the social determinants of health.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate understanding of the historical context of Aotearoa (Capability 1 and 6)
  2. Use population health models and frameworks to consider the causes of health inequities (Capability 1 and 2)
  3. Describe The different ways populations explain and understand health (Capability 1 and 2)
  4. Learn and apply population health concepts to current health and demographic outcomes (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
  5. Communicate knowledge of population health concepts using formal academic writing conventions (Capability 4 and 5)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignments 10% Group & Individual Coursework
Test 30% Individual Coursework
Essay 20% Individual Coursework
Final Exam 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Assignments
Test
Essay
Final Exam
EXTENSIONS AND LATE PENALTIES FOR ASSIGNMENTS AND ESSAY
To obtain an extension for assignments, a student must complete the CertHSc Special Circumstances form at least 4 days before the due date with evidence of assignment progress, a suggestion of how long the student will need to complete their assignment, and evidence of the reason for the extension. If students do not feel comfortable disclosing their medical or pastoral information to the Course Coordinator, students can submit evidence to the MAPAS adviser who will then inform the Course Coordinator whether MAPAS has received sufficient evidence to support the student's extension request.
Late requests (less than 4 days before) for extensions will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
The Course Coordinator will follow up with the student as soon as possible after receiving the application to approve or ask for more information, if necessary.
Students can request extensions for all their assignments; however, they will only be granted a maximum of 2 weeks extension per assignment.
Extensions granted for medical reasons will be decided based on the supplied medical certificate. This means if students have 3 days of cover in their medical certificate, they will receive a maximum of 3 days for their extension.
Late penalties are calculated at 5% per day late. For example: if you get a raw mark of 18/30 and submit 1-day late, we will deduct 5% off this grade. Therefore, 18 (original grade) – 1.5 (penalty deduction: 5% * 30) = 16.5 (final mark).
Assignments handed in over 14 days late will not be marked, and students will receive a 0 (zero) for that assessment.

Learning Resources

There are no text books required, however there are assigned readings which must be completed each week.  These readings will be provided on the course CANVAS page. 

A study guide to help students transition to studying a social science at University will be provided at the start of the year. 

Course Contacts

Course Coordinator:
Rochelle Newport
r.newport@auckland.ac.nz
Extn:89180

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 12 point course and students are expected to spend 8 hours per week involved in each 12point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 2 hours of lectures, a 1.5 hour tutorial, 2.5 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 2 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Lecture recordings will be released to students within 3 days of the lecture.  

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

An online Academic Integrity module must be completed as part of the Certificate in Health Sciences programme. This module is accessible via Canvas.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Students may also approach the Certificate in Health Sciences MAPAS Advisor to discuss any impairment related concerns.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

It is recommended that all tests are attempted where possible.
Students may be eligible for special consideration if they are unable to sit a test or believe that their test preparation and/or performance was seriously impaired because of illness, injury or other misfortune beyond their control.
In such situations, students should complete the CertHSc Special Consideration form as soon as possible, no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date. This form will be available on CANVAS.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 16/01/2020 03:18 p.m.