This unit of study considers the important bio-psycho-social and functional changes that occur across the lifespan. Understanding bio-psycho-social factors associated with healthy human development is important for addressing our major national health priority areas. Areas discussed include healthy child development, the family's impact on health, adolescent risk taking behaviour, mental health, social relationships and social support, dementia, healthy ageing and chronic diseases across the lifespan.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Department of Medical Sciences |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Brad Ridout, brad.ridout@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Andrew Campbell, andrew.campbell@sydney.edu.au |
Brad Ridout, brad.ridout@sydney.edu.au | |
Tutor(s) | Emma van der Schyff, emma.vanderschyff@sydney.edu.au |