Occupational Science

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
OCCU 3008
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Course ID
204438
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Mary Butler
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to further develop the students' understanding of humans as occupational beings and relationship with their health and well-being. Dimensions and theories of human occupation and human evolution, human capacities, occupational language, occupational balance, occupational alienation, occupational deprivation, occupational identity, occupational adaptation, occupational justice and occupational transitions.

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the implications of conceptualising humans as occupational beings.
  • Describe and critique theoretical models of understanding occupation.
  • Critically apply contemporary occupational science concepts.
  • Analyse the contribution of engagement in occupations to health and well being in specific cases.
  • Discuss the relationship between the discipline of occupational science and the profession of occupational therapy.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 22694
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 22695
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
30 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-55
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 308
Class number
Class number 22696
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P1-40
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
Class number
Class number 22697
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
30 Mar - 30 Mar Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
Class number
Class number 22698
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 2
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
31 Mar - 31 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
9 Apr - 9 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ3-52

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 30230
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Whyalla ,
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Whyalla ,
Class number
Class number 30231
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-34

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed REHB3062 Occupational Science at the University of South Australia

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