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POPLHLTH 722
: Organisation of Health Systems2023 Semester Two (1235)
The principles, structure, financing and organisation of health systems. Current issues and challenges facing health systems from a national and international perspective.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
302
POPLHLTH 725
: Environmental Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores ways in which the environment affects human health. Studies links between industrial and agricultural development, environmental change and public health at local, national and global levels. Topics include the role of policies, legislation and public health actions in reducing environmental health risks.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
303
POPLHLTH 726
: Health Protection2024 Semester One (1243)
Current issues will be used to illustrate principles of health protection as an element of public health at local and national levels. The main inter-related topic areas within health protection (communicable disease control and surveillance; non-communicable disease control; food safety; alcohol and tobacco; air and water quality) will be discussed, along with identification of health hazards, development of prevention strategies, and field implementation methods.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
304
POPLHLTH 733
: Health Promotion Theory and Models2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines the values, theories and practice models of health promotion and in particular, an approach to the social determinants of health and health equity that seeks to empower individuals and groups to deal with these issues.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
305
POPLHLTH 735
: Mental Health Development: Theory and Principles2024 Semester One (1243)
Mental Health Development (MHD) represents an emergent paradigm in the mental health sector, one which emphasises strengths, resilience and positive quality of life. It is applicable to all people, including those with mental illness, and to all aspects of mental health and social services. The course has a particular focus on the treatment and recovery for individuals affected by mental health problems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
306
POPLHLTH 735
: Mental Health Development: Theory and Principles2021 Semester One (1213)
Mental Health Development (MHD) represents an emergent paradigm in the mental health sector, one which emphasises strengths, resilience and positive quality of life. It is applicable to all people, including those with mental illness, and to all aspects of mental health and social services. The course has a particular focus on the treatment and recovery for individuals affected by mental health problems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
307
POPLHLTH 735
: Mental Health Development: Theory and Principles2020 Semester One (1203)
Mental Health Development (MHD) represents an emergent paradigm in the mental health sector, one which emphasises strengths, resilience and positive quality of life. It is applicable to all people, including those with mental illness, and to all aspects of mental health and social services. The course has a particular focus on the treatment and recovery for individuals affected by mental health problems.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
308
POPLHLTH 737
: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies2022 Semester One (1223)
Provides an introduction and overview to studies on alcohol and other drugs. Incorporates theory and research developed within public health, mental health, and specialised treatment frameworks. Topics will include: coverage of historical developments, a review of major theoretical issues and an overview of current trends.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
309
POPLHLTH 737
: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Studies2020 Semester Two (1205)
Provides an introduction and overview to studies on alcohol and other drugs. Incorporates theory and research developed within public health, mental health, and specialised treatment frameworks. Topics will include: coverage of historical developments, a review of major theoretical issues and an overview of current trends.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
310
POPLHLTH 738
: Biology of Addiction2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores the genetic and neurobiological factors that predispose individuals to develop addiction. The neuropharmacology of the main drugs of abuse and factors that are responsible for the variability in drug response (i.e. pharmacokinetics) will be presented. Current neurobiological models of addiction will be considered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
311
POPLHLTH 738
: Biology of Addiction2022 Semester Two (1225)
Explores the genetic and neurobiological factors that predispose individuals to develop addiction. The neuropharmacology of the main drugs of abuse and factors that are responsible for the variability in drug response (i.e. pharmacokinetics) will be presented. Current neurobiological models of addiction will be considered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
312
POPLHLTH 738
: Biology of Addiction2021 Semester One (1213)
Explores the genetic and neurobiological factors that predispose individuals to develop addiction. The neuropharmacology of the main drugs of abuse and factors that are responsible for the variability in drug response (i.e. pharmacokinetics) will be presented. Current neurobiological models of addiction will be considered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
313
POPLHLTH 738
: Biology of Addiction2020 Semester One (1203)
Explores the genetic and neurobiological factors that predispose individuals to develop addiction. The neuropharmacology of the main drugs of abuse and factors that are responsible for the variability in drug response (i.e. pharmacokinetics) will be presented. Current neurobiological models of addiction will be considered.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
314
POPLHLTH 739
: Pacific Health2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines a wide range of health issues related to Pacific health. Provides an in-depth analysis with evidence of the global, regional and local issues that determines the health of the Pacific population both in the Pacific region and in New Zealand.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
315
POPLHLTH 750
: Research Project in Population Health2022 Semester Two (1225)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
316
POPLHLTH 755A
: Applied Research Project2022 Semester One (1223)
Provides a supervised learning experience for students in their place of work in the health sector. Students must undertake project work and write a report documenting the work undertaken, the results arising, and the learning obtained.
To complete this course students must enrol in POPLHLTH 755 A and B, or POPLHLTH 755
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317
POPLHLTH 755B
: Applied Research Project2022 Semester Two (1225)
Provides a supervised learning experience for students in their place of work in the health sector. Students must undertake project work and write a report documenting the work undertaken, the results arising, and the learning obtained.
To complete this course students must enrol in POPLHLTH 755 A and B, or POPLHLTH 755
Outline is not available yet
318
POPLHLTH 761
: Special Topic: Women, Gender and Health2020 Semester One (1203)
Examines gender as a social determinant of health and explores the links between inequality, social structures and women's health. Covers critical theories of women's health drawing on feminism, sociology, law and politics, human rights and cultural studies. Violence, HIV/AIDS, disability, abortion, new reproductive technologies, infertility, NCDs, occupational health, migrant health, and the role of men are analysed using gender frameworks.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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319
POPLHLTH 763
: Human Vaccinology2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an examination of vaccinology as applied to humans and its application in the health sector. Includes consideration of immunology, vaccine form and function and vaccine design; through to vaccine development and manufacture, vaccine safety, immunisation controversies, policy and schedule. A core theme throughout the course will be communication of vaccine science including risk communication to different audiences including health professionals and the community.
Restriction: POPLPRAC 755
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320
POPLHLTH 766
: Special Topic2024 Semester One (1243)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
321
POPLHLTH 768
: Special Studies in Addiction and Mental Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
322
POPLHLTH 768
: Special Studies in Addiction and Mental Health2024 Semester One (1243)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
323
POPLHLTH 768
: Special Studies in Addiction and Mental Health2023 Semester Two (1235)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
324
POPLHLTH 768
: Special Studies in Addiction and Mental Health2023 Semester One (1233)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet
325
POPLHLTH 768
: Special Studies in Addiction and Mental Health2020 Semester One (1203)
No pre-requisites or restrictions
Outline is not available yet