Courses & Units
Community and Public Health Nutrition CXA185
This unit contains work integrated learning consisting of up to 8 hours of field trips. These field trips appear within the unit schedule. Students are expected to travel independently to the field trip location. To be eligible to undertake the field trips, all students must meet the following College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance requirements: Safety in Practice checklist, National Police Clearance, working with Vulnerable People check, and Food Safety Certificate. Students who cannot or do not comply with these requirements will not be permitted to attend the field trip and therefore will not be able to complete the associated assessment task.
Introduction
This is a practical unit providing you with an overview of public health nutrition principles and practices. You will develop an understanding of public health nutrition priorities such as obesity prevention; economic, geographically and socially disadvantaged communities; international nutrition; food systems and food safety legislation referring to legal and regulatory considerations as appropriate. This unit includes a practical component dealing with food handling, food hygiene and cooking principles within a community setting. You will also have the opportunity to work on a community nutrition project within a small group in this unit.
Summary
| Unit name | Community and Public Health Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA185 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Ms Sandra Murray |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Develop skills in community and public health nutrition advocacy by researching an emerging issue and communicate to influence decision-makers.
- Analyse a community and public health nutrition issue and design potential solutions to improve the health outcomes of a diverse community.
- Critically reflect on your knowledge, beliefs and values, whilst undertaking professional experience in a community setting.
- Communicate using appropriate, discipline specific terminology, in both written and verbal styles to difference audiences.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069901 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,648.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
CXA214Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial (2 hrs x weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Presentation (20%)|Report (20%)|Advocacy Discussion Paper. (30%)|Reflective Journal (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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