Drugs in Society
Subject POPH90130 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Classroom Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: One 2 1/2-hour lecture per week Total Time Commitment: In addition to the stated contact hours, students are expected to spend at least 2-3 hours of study for each hour of contact. | ||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | None |
Contact
Mr Kieran Connolly,
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre
54–62 Gertrude Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065 Australia
Tel: 03 8413 8413
Email: info@turningpoint.org.au
OR
Academic Programs Office
Melbourne School of Population Health
Tel: +61 3 8344 9339
Fax: +61 3 8344 0824
Email: sph-gradinfo@unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: | This subject is an introduction to alcohol and drug use in the context of public health policy, practice and societal responses. The social implications of drug use and examples of public health responses will also be covered. The effects of drugs within special populations such as indigenous people and people with mental health problems will be covered. Students will be given a variety of resources to enhance their understanding and practice in this field. |
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Assessment: | 4,000-word assignment due at the end of the semester (100%). |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Recommended Texts: | A reading pack will be provided as required. |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Generic Skills: | None |
Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au |
Notes: | This subject is a Group 1 elective in the Master of Public Health. |
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