Course overview
In this course, students will consider reproductive health from clinical, epidemiological and social perspectives. Topics will include the occurrence and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, sex education and contraception, and health care in pregnancy. Historical trends in maternal and neonatal outcomes will be considered and the basis for significant improvements since the 19th century. Reproductive health of Aboriginal people and other disadvantaged groups will receive special attention, along with strategies to reduce inequalities in reproductive health. Students will have opportunities to hear from scientists and practitioners with relevant expertise. Active learning will be encouraged, for example, through guided reading and group exercises. Students will enhance skills in analysis of literature and in creating a coherent written account of a body of work.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of reproductive health from clinical, epidemiological and social perspectives.
- Demonstrate understanding of the occurrence and prevention of sexually tranmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancy.
- Explain optimal health care during pregancy, how poor neonatal outcomes can be reduced, and basis for significant improvements in maternal and neonatal outcomes since the 19th century.
- Discuss reproductive health among Aboriginal people, other disadvantaged groups, and strategies to reduce inequalities in reproductive health.
- Locate, evaluate and syhesise evidence related to reproductve health.
- Communicate scientific infromation about reproductive health clearly and concisely in spoken and written English.
- Work effectively as an individual and in groups in the pursuit of scientific knowledge related to reproductive health.