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Archived Version 2019 - 2020

Module Title Scarcity & Health
Module Code NS137
School 38

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorProfessor Anne Matthews (Head of School)Office NumberH205
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module examines the notion of scarcity and how and why ideas of inequalities and scarcities of various sorts affect health.

Learning Outcomes

1. To debate the idea of scarcity, as applied to health and sustainability.
2. To explore if and how scarcities and/or unequal distribution of particular resources affect health and sustainability.
3. To examine individual and collective responses to scarcities related to health and sustainability.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study101No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

The idea of scarcity
Scarcities and health; health determinants; unequal access to resources for health. Causes, consequences of and responses to scarcities affecting health and sustainability.

Resources for health
Water, land, environment, clean air, energy sources, food, healthcare resources.

Responses to scarcity
Mobilising personal, community and global resources for health and sustainability.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Lyla Mehta (Editor): 0, The Limits to Scarcity: Contesting the Politics of Allocation, 978-1844075423
Other Resources

None
Programme or List of Programmes
AFUAge Friendly University Programme
BHSBachelor of Science in Health & Society
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