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Unit name Contemporary Social Issues and 'At Risk' Populations A
Unit code HSP232
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Social Sciences
Discipline Policing and Emergency Management
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Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the key concepts, legislation, policy and procedures related to the subject matter.
  2. Identify, analyse and evaluate relevant issues and arguments, using evidence to justify your answers and /or actions.
  3. Communicate knowledge and research/investigation related to the subject matter in an ePortfolio (eWorkbook).

Fees

Requisites

Prerequisites

Co-requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

  • HSP222

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

34 contact hours

Assessment

2000 word written assignment (20%);   2 one hour tests (15% each = 30%);   2 hour end of semester exam (50%)

Students must achieve 60% or more in all assessment components in order to gain an Ungraded Pass in this unit.

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