MAORIHTH 25H : Introduction to Population Health 1

Medical and Health Sciences

2023 Semester One (1233) (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 Māori and Pacific health in Aotearoa. The course is organised into two modules starting with the historical contexts of health in Aotearoa and then introducing the social determinants of health.

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Course Contacts

Rhiannon Walker 
Course Coordinator

Email: rhiannon.walker@auckland.ac.nz 

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
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. Apply knowledge of the historical context of Aotearoa to discussions about contemporary population health issues (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
  2. Use population health models and frameworks to consider the causes of health inequities (Capability 1, 2 and 3)
  3. Describe different ways populations can 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
Online Reading Activities 15% Individual Coursework
Tutorial Activities 10% Individual Coursework
Essay 20% Individual Coursework
Test 15% Individual Coursework
Exam 40% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4 5
Online Reading Activities
Tutorial Activities
Essay
Test
Exam

Workload Expectations

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

For this course, you can expect 2 hours of lectures, a 1 hour tutorial, 2.5 hours of reading and thinking about the content, and 2.5 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required for lectures and tutorials to complete components of the course.
Lectures will be made available as recordings. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus may be required for the mid-semester test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning 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.

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 laptop device is recommended for this course.

Laptops are available for 2-hour loan from the Kate Edger Information Commons, Philson Library and Sylvia Ashton-Warner Library (Epsom and Tai Tokerau). Laptops for loan during classes are also available via the Certificate in Health Sciences programme.

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.

We aim to address all student feedback on our teaching and in future iterations of the course. 

Other Information

MAORIHTH 25H is part of the Certificate in Health Sciences programme. All 10 courses must be passed in order to complete the Certificate in Health Sciences programme.

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.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

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 http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Students may also approach the Certificate in Health Sciences MAPAS Advisor to discuss any impairment related concerns. For more information contact 0800 20 20 99 option 1 or email mapas@auckland.ac.nz.

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 date. This form will be available on CANVAS.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.

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 students may be asked to submit 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. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 03/11/2022 07:09 a.m.