1997 QUT Handbook

■ SSB448/1 RESEARCH THESIS 1
The design and initial development, including the literature review,
of the Sociology Honours dissertation topic, under the
direction of the supervisor.
Courses: SS13
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 0.5 per week
■ SSB448/2 RESEARCH THESIS 2
The further design and initial development,including the literature
review, of the Sociology Honours dissertation topic, under
the direction of the supervisor.
Courses: SS13
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 0.5 per week
■ SSB448/3 RESEARCH THESIS 3
The further researching and preliminary drafting of the Sociology
Honours dissertation, under the direction of the supervisor.
Courses: SS13
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 0.5 per week
■ SSB448/4 RESEARCH THESIS 4
The further researching and drafting of the Sociology Honours
dissertation, under the direction of the supervisor.
Courses: SS13
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 0.5 per week
■ SSB448/5 RESEARCH THESIS 5
The further researching, final drafting and submission of the
Sociology Honours dissertation, under the direction of the supervisor.
Courses: SS13
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 0.5 per week
■ SSB802 TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE
Investigates the social and cultural aspects of technology practice;
the relationship between social and cultural organisation
and behaviour, and the technical aspects of human development;
historical, anthropological, sociological and cultural perspectives
are used to analyse the relationship between technology
and culture.
Courses: ED26
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB803 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
General study of applied social psychology and its relevance to
a variety of professional roles and work environments; group
dynamics and related concepts; analysing small group development;
behaviours affected by stress or pressure, health, environmental
design and work space.
Courses: PU49
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB804 PSYCHOLOGY & GENDER
What is gender?; theories of gender; male and female; masculine
and feminine; roles versus power; counselling issues; old
and new paradigms; history of psychology of gender; sexuality;
mothers and fathers; ‘psychology constructs the female’;
psychology in patriarchal discourse; family therapy theory and
feminist critiques; psychological constructs and the media; film
and media; psychology of gender and power.
Courses: SS07 Prerequisites: SSB003 or SSB912
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB806 INTERPERSONAL & GROUP PROCESSES
Understanding relationships and small group dynamics with
emphasis on skill development in listening, helpful responding,
assertion, conflict resolution, disclosure, feedback; models
of group development and roles lead to facilitation and leadership
skills. Skills are applied and analysed outside the class.
Courses: ED50
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB807 HUMAN SEXUALITY
Sexuality; model strategies for dealing appropriately with sensitive,
value-laden issues; personal comfort in discussion of
sexual matters; aspects of sexuality relevant to the student’s
own development; the sexual development of adolescents; issues
of social concern such as sexual abuse of children.
Courses: ED50
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB890 PSYCHOLOGY
Students critically evaluate statements about behaviour; state
and give examples of higher order motives and apply this
knowledge to work and interpersonal situations; understand
factors which cause people to misperceive others, and explain
how to minimise misperception; use of effective social skills
in interpersonal and group settings; understand theories of
attitude, change and know implications of changing the behaviour
of others; use skills necessary for starting a successful
small business.
Courses: PU47
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB903 SOCIOLOGY FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
An examination of sociology’s origins, theories, perspectives
and methodologies with reference to health and wellness, illness
and premature mortality; empirical data on mortality and
morbidity in contemporary Australia are presented and subjected
to sociological analyses to indicate social patterns, processes
promoting or constraining levels of health.
Courses: PU42
Credit Points: 6 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB904 SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS
This unit analyses in detail the statement that: ‘The major determinants
of health and illness are social, cultural, behavioural,
occupational, regional, environmental and parental.’ Indigenous,
migrant and rural health determinants in Australia are investigated.
The importance of a social and cultural approach to environmental
health issues is highlighted.
Courses: PU42 Prerequisites: SSB903
Credit Points: 6 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB905 PSYCHOLOGY FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
Presents particular aspects of the theories, skills and approaches
of interpersonal, social and organisational psychology
which are relevant to nursing practice. Topics include:
humanistic, cognitive, behavioural and social models for understanding
the individual; communication processes; selfconcept
and self-esteem; protection of the ego; the impact of
emotions and beliefs on health behaviour; and interpersonal
communication skills.
Courses: NS40, NS48
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB906 SOCIOLOGY FOR HEALTH
PROFESSIONALS
Sociological theories and methods are studied to identify and
analyse social relationships, social processes and social patterns
relating to the social origins of illness and wellness;
analysis trends in morbidity and mortality in society which
are not randomly distributed but associated with social structural
variables such as ethnicity, gender, social class, age and
geographical location; examines the health care system internally
and in relation to its public use and its effectiveness in
addressing contemporary health issues in Australia.
Courses: NS40, NS48
Credit Points: 8 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ SSB908 BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCE
An introduction to perception, motivation, individual personality,
social attitudes, group interaction and dynamics; social
motives and the sources and resolution of conflict; the practical
application and limitations of behavioural studies; readings
and case studies drawn from the building industry; the
job and responsibilities of management; the functions and role
of the manager including planning, organisation, control, budgeting
and decision-making; styles of leadership; employee
selection training, appraising and promotion; worker efficiency
and working conditions.
Courses: CN31, CN32
Credit Points: 6 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ SSB910 INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY FOR
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
A course of lectures and tutorials on psychology as a science
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