MAORIHTH 26H : Introduction to Population Health 2
Medical and Health Sciences
2021 Semester Two (1215) (12 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
- POPLHTH 101: Introduction to Health Systems
- POPLHTH 102: Health and Society
- POPLHTH 111: Population Health
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
- Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between health and social structures such as racism and privilege. (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
- Apply an understanding of the key components of healthcare systems to debates about the purpose and structure of healthcare systems (Capability 1 and 2)
- Integrate information about the determinants of health to discussions on addressing health outcomes for Māori and Pacific peoples in Aotearoa (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
- Use evidence to support a critical discussion of the health of Māori and Pacific people in Aotearoa (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 6)
- Synthesise population health information into a written format using evidence from academic literature to support the development of an argument (Capability 2, 4 and 5)
- Demonstrate an understanding of key epidemiological concepts. (Capability 1, 2 and 6)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Report | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Tutorial tests | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Mid-semester Test | 20% | Individual Coursework |
| Final Exam | 40% | Individual Coursework |
| 4 types | 100% |
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcome Addressed | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |||||
| Report | ||||||||||
| Tutorial tests | ||||||||||
| Mid-semester Test | ||||||||||
| Final 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, reviewing, and thinking about the content and 2 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is expected at scheduled activities including lectures and tutorials.
Lecture recordings, where available, will be released to students within 3 days of the lecture. Other learning activities including tutorials will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for the lectures, tutorials and Mid-Semester test.
The activities for the course are scheduled as 2 x 1 hour lectures (on Monday and Tuesday) and one of 2 x 1 hour tutorials.
Learning Resources
There is no course book or required text book for this course. All required readings and learning material will be accessible via 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.
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.
All required readings will be accessible via Reading Lists on Canvas.
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 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.
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 your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
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.