Introduction to Human Development

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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)
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• 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. 

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%)