Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
OneHealth is an approach that recognises that the health of humans, the environment and animals is interdependent. Outbreaks of human diseases with animal origins, such as ebola, SARS, H5N1 and most recently COVID-19, have highlighted the need for this approach This unit aims to give students an understanding of the concept of OneHealth and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to tackling OneHealth issues.
The objectives of the unit are to (i) Equip students with the knowledge of the ways human, environment and animal health are interdependent and the ways this interdependency may manifest itself; (ii) Give students experience in applying their knowledge to OneHealth problems; (iii) Instill in students an appreciation of the need to apply multidisciplinary approaches.
Through the use of case studies and problem based learning exercises students will gain insight into various aspects of OneHealth. Case studies will allow the students to examine known zoonotic diseases to see how the issue developed and how it was tackled, while the problem based learning exercises will have the students work out what may be causing the disease outbreak and how best to tackle it.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 Online Online timetabled Semester 1 Online Online timetabled - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 option in the Human Sciences (Anatomy and Physiology) major sequence
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of human, environment and animal health; (2) demonstrate an understanding of some of the major zoonotic diseases impacting humans; (3) communicate the OneHealth concept to a lay audience; (4) demonstrate an understanding of the types of investigation and data required for investigating onehealth problems; and (5) critically analyse available data and literature on a OneHealth issue.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) case study; (2) public information poster; and (3) problem based learning exercise. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Peter Speldewinde
- Unit rules
- Advisable prior study
- Level one environmental science
or level one public health units
- Contact hours
- 12x45min lectures
2hr tutorial per week for up to 12 weeks
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.