Systems Thinking in Public Health unit (CAM530)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

Systems thinking is an approach to public health that allows us to understand and manage complex problems. The purpose of this unit is to introduce key systems thinking concepts and practical methods to address complexity to improve the health of populations. A selection of systems thinking methods will be considered and related to many disciplines across the health and community sector, from local to global contexts. The unit will also outline how systems thinking can contribute to policy decision making when addressing complex problems.

Summary

Unit name	Systems Thinking in Public Health
Unit code	CAM530
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Medicine
Discipline	Medicine
Coordinator	Doctor Silvana Bettiol
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025

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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

• Define systems thinking and discuss its relevance to health
• Describe the principles that underpin systems thinking methods
• Describe and discuss a variety of systems thinking methods and the implications of their application
• Select and apply appropriate systems thinking methods to address complex problems

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	$2,923.00

• 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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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On Campus Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Tutorial 2 hours weekly Online Enrolment: Independent Learning 8 hours weekly; Tutorial (Online) 1 hour (8 times)
Assessment	Discussion Board Participation (20%)|A Literature Review on System Thinking Methods (35%)|Report (45%)
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.

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