HS153-4-PS-CO:
Biopsychosocial Perspectives of Occupation
2015/16
Health and Social Care (School of)
Colchester Campus
Spring & Summer
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
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19 April 2013
Requisites for this module
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This module is designed to provide an introduction to the biological, psychological, social and occupational science basis of occupation. It is not expected that you will have any prior knowledge of these disciplines, but those who do can build upon their existing knowledge. You will be expected to make use of your own life experiences, and illustrations relevant to occupational therapy will be made where possibleations relevant to occupational therapy will be made where possible
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On successful completion of this module, the [learner] will be able to:
1. Define the key features of the different approaches and concepts within the biological, psychological, social and occupational sciences
2. Apply these approaches and concepts to an understanding of individuals within the occupational therapy context
3. Have an understanding of the bio-psychological development of individuals and change processes at key points in the life-course
4. Consider the inter-relationships of the systems of the body and their structures and functions
5. Consider some of the bio-psychosocial factors that affect the development of the individual
Teaching methods will include lectures, discussion and debate, self directed work in small groups, videos, discussion of reading material, individual guidance in tutorials and small scale practical work.
This module will require you to work in small groups of about 3 to 5 students which will include practical activities in which you may need to participate.
Biology laboratory: Use is made of a range of biologically-based equipment in order to conduct practical sessions e.g. Anatomy & Physiology Models
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Nikki Wells
Hannah Duncan, IPL Administrator tel: 01206 874496
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No external examiner information available for this module.
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No lecture recording information available for this module.
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