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Introduction to Human Development

Undergraduate | UNE-HDEV201 | 2022

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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.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
16 weeks

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Introduction to Human Development

About this subject

  • 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.

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 - 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.
  • 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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