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Public Health (CHI509) |
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Points: |
2 |
Enrolment Options: |
Murdoch: T2-internal |
Description: |
This unit is concerned with the health of the community as a whole. It will review the main determinants of mortality and morbidity internationally but with emphasis on Australia. Public Health also reviews community groups and special populations. Scenarios and problem solving derived from larger populations will form an important component of this unit and students will work in small groups to prepare discussion cases. Interdisciplinary practitioners with experience in the area of specialty will also present. |
Contact time: |
Lectures: 2 hours per week; project works/seminars: 2 hours per week. |
Prerequisites: |
Enrolment in BSc Exercise Physiology OR Enrolment in BSc/BChiropractic and the successful completion of Years 1 to 4, OR by special application to the Unit Coordinator. |
Used in these Courses: |
Chiropractic (BChiro, BSc) |
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