Foundations of Public Health unit (CAM106)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit introduces students to the foundation knowledge, skills and conceptual frameworks that underpin contemporary public health practice. It explores the biological, social, economic and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing as a basis for developing strategies and systems that promote and protect health. It explores the history of public health and the lessons we must learn and apply to sustain and enhance the health of populations, now and into the future.

Summary

Unit name	Foundations of Public Health
Unit code	CAM106
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Miss Nicola Gadd
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Online	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025

* 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 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Describe the principles and attributes of public health responses to contemporary and emerging health challenges
• Analyse the distribution and determinants of health and wellbeing of populations
• Describe major population health challenges and priorities including strategies for health promotion and health protection
• Describe the role of different health professionals and disciplines in developing effective public health solutions

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
061399	$1,164.00	$1,164.00	not applicable	$2,780.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2hr weekly workshops, 3hr weekly independent learning, 3hr weekly individual self-directed study
Assessment	Weekly quizzes (20%)|Determinant Analysis (30%)|Photovoice (50%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings and other resources will be provided through MyLO.
Recommended	You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website.

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