Global Change and Human Health

Course aim

To develop students’ knowledge of changes to the Earth’s human populations, biological systems, climate, and ecosystems and how they in turn have influenced human health.

Course content

Links between changes to the planet’s human populations, biological systems, climate and ecosystems and human health are explored in five domains of impact: 1) temperature and extreme weather; 2) Infectious disease; 3) Food and water supply; 4) Livelihood and Disadvantage; 5) Security, social instability and conflict. The One Health conceptual framework will be described and analysed in contemporary settings.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Lecture (Online)	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial (Online)	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Critical analysis, Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.