Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit introduces the determinants of health and wellbeing including lifestyle, social and cultural factors. Students are introduced to the types of measures that are used in reporting health information and the ways in which this information is presented and utilised. Students will learn the importance of health measures and develop practical skills required to analyse and present health data and interpret the results. The unit will demonstrate the purpose of different methods of assessing human health, the statistical techniques used to analyse heath data, and how this information may be used to inform health choices, health policy, and practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Health: Determinants and Analysis |
| Unit code | CXA103 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Stephen Myers |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate health numeracy by handling health data, performing calculations, and reporting appropriate measures.
- Describe the important determinants of health including social and cultural factors and their effect on a range of health conditions.
- Generate and interpret tables and graphs and utilise this information in reports.
- Generate and interpret descriptive statistics and utilise this information in reports.
- Generate and interpret trends and correlation in data and draw conclusions including causal and non-causal relationships.
- Describe the hypothesis testing process, perform statistical tests and interpret results.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Independent Learning (3hrs x weekly); Tutorial (1hr x 11 times); Workshop (1hr x 9 times); Lecture on campus (1hr x 3 times) |
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| Assessment | Biweekly quizzes (10%)|Excel Report 1 - Tables and Graphs (20%)|Excel Report 2 - Descriptive Stats & Correlation (20%)|Skills Competency Test (20%)|Exam (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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