Introduction to Human Development
UndergraduateUNE-HDEV2012025
Dive into the processes that take place as we develop and age. You’ll cover biological, physiological and cognitive changes in the human life-cycle – spanning from embryo to childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age and death.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 16 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Human Development
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- apply a broad theoretical knowledge to describe and discuss the biology of human embryo development;
- apply a broad theoretical knowledge to describe and discuss the biological and physiological changes that take place during the human life cycle;
- identify and analyse the relationship between biological and physiological changes and cognitive development;
- apply knowledge and skills to identify the impact of environment and other factors on human development;
- critically analyse and review literature to present clear and coherent arguments regarding issues in human development; and
- exercise critical thinking and judgement in responding to and solving problems in relation to human development.
- Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.
Are you interested in human development and want to know more about the biological, physiological and cognitive changes occurring throughout the human life cycle? This subject offers a broad introduction to the principles of human development across the lifespan, providing invaluable insights into biological, physiological and cognitive development and changes as we age. Beginning with embryo development, you will explore aspects of development in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age and death. You will examine the impact of environment on development, building a well-rounded understanding of the multifactorial interplay between this and other factors that drive change as we age. You will be encouraged to hone your critical thinking and communication skills, as you review current literature and case studies to understand and solve problems relating to human development.
Assessment 1: Case Study. It is mandatory to submit this case study. In order to pass this unit, students must achieve 50% in the unit overall. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Word Count: 2000;
Assessment 2: Practical Assessment. It is mandatory to submit this practical assessment. In order to pass this unit, students must achieve 50% in the unit overall. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6. Word Count: 1500;
Assessment 3: Development Summary Matrix. It is mandatory to submit this summary matrix. In order to pass this unit, students must achieve 50% in the unit overall. Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. Word Count: 1500.- Assessment 1 - Case Study (40%)
- Assessment 2 - Practical Assessment (30%)
- Assessment 3 - Developmental Summary Matrix (30%)
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Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers ( required to listen to lecture and other media provided in units, a USB style headset has proven to provide superior audio quality to the jack style headset when used for online teaching software). Headset, including microphone (highly recommended for participation in virtual classrooms). Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
- Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware
- Other requirements -
Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.
Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.
Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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