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
A critical understanding of reproductive health is the responsibility of each one of us as it encompasses all aspects of the society in which we live. Reproductive health intersects with other determinants of health including physical and mental health; the environment; politics; diversity and equality; culture and ethnicity; employment; educational opportunities; and ethical influences.
In this unit, students will explore the current scientific understanding of common disorders of puberty, sexual health, pregnancy, childbirth, gynaecological and breast cancers, and menopause. They will consider how reproductive-age women experience and manage the challenges within a contemporary society and from Indigenous and global health perspectives.
Students will learn to source and critically appraise the evidence that informs clinical decision making in women's reproductive health. They will learn to think like researchers as they review research literature and research methods through academic journal clubs. Finally, students will practice science communication skills as they simplify research findings for a general audience.
This unit is the second of three core units in the Women's Health Minor.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) describe factors that contribute to the reproductive health agenda locally, nationally, and globally; (2) define common women's reproductive health problems with respect to incidence and prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis; (3) critically review the scientific understanding of the major diseases and health problems confronting women throughout their reproductive life; (4) source, critically evaluate and reference scientific papers; (5) explain how evidence informs clinical decision making for common women's reproductive health problems; and (6) summarise and effectively communicate complex research findings to both an academic and general public audience.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) tests; (2) written assessments; and (3) video project. 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 Demelza Ireland and Dr Philippa Martyr
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion of24 points
- Advisable prior study
- IMED1108 Issues in Women's Health Across the Lifespan
- Contact hours
- lectures: 2 hours per week
tutorials: 2 hours per week
- 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.