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Undergraduate UNE-HDEV201-2021

Introduction to Human Development

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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$2,200 $2,200

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

16 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 01 Mar 2021
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The University of New England is the only Australian public university to be awarded the maximum 5 stars for Overall Experience by the Good Universities Guide, 13 years in a row. UNE has delivered distance education since 1955—that’s longer than any other Australian university. Perhaps that’s why students continue to rate UNE so highly for student satisfaction and teaching quality. With over 170 degrees offered online, and more than 20,000 online students, UNE is the expert in online education.

QS RANKING 2021

34

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

N/A

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

  1. apply a broad theoretical knowledge to describe and discuss the biology of human embryo development;
  2. apply a broad theoretical knowledge to describe and discuss the biological and physiological changes that take place during the human life cycle;
  3. identify and analyse the relationship between biological and physiological changes and cognitive development;
  4. apply knowledge and skills to identify the impact of environment and other factors on human development;
  5. critically analyse and review literature to present clear and coherent arguments regarding issues in human development; and
  6. exercise critical thinking and judgement in responding to and solving problems in relation to human development.
Topics covered
    • 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.
Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - • 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)
  • SoftwareDetails - Please refer students to link for requirements: http://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware 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.
  • OtherDetails -

    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. 

Description

This subject provides a general introduction to how humans develop, and investigates the biological processes involved in development and ageing. Biological, physiological and cognitive changes that occur throughout the human life-cycle will be covered. Beginning with embryo development, this subject then explores aspects of development in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, old age and death. The impact of environment and other factors on development will also be explored.

Assessments

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%)
Textbooks

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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Undergraduate UNE-DSC-DIP-2021

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