| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1, Semester 2 (see Timetable) |
| Outcomes |
Students are able to (1) appreciate the complexity of the human condition and gain a holistic understanding of human origins, culture, biology and behaviour and the impact of humans on the environment; (2) recognise the importance of the various disciplines that contribute to an understanding of the human condition and how they can be used to promote human wellbeing within a sustainable environment; and (3) become aware of the social and environmental implications of their main areas of study. |
| Content |
This unit outlines human evolution and development through great transitions to this point, and the nature of further transitions possible this century. It examines human natures and cultures, and human interactions with the environment. |
| Assessment |
This is based on a portfolio of activities (50 per cent), an assignment including website production (25 per cent) and assessment based on contribution to group activities (25 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Professor Neville Bruce |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus (blended learning) and online |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: a bachelor's degree from this University or equivalent; completion of or concurrent enrolment in IHST8801 Orientation to Integrated Human Studies |
Contact hours—online: no formal contact hours. Students are able to seek assistance by email or phone and interact through discussion groups on the unit website. On-campus (blended learning) students may substitute tutorials for the discussion group online interaction. Students are expected to spend approximately 40 hours working through the online learning modules, readings and group interaction. Some additional study time is recommended.
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| Unit web page |
http://www.unitoutlines.science.uwa.edu.au/Units/IHST8802
[Some unit web pages are still under construction and will be available in 2010.]
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- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
- Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: Second Floor, South Wing, Guild Village; telephone: 6488 2423.
- Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.
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