2007-2008 Undergraduate Calendar

Community Health Sciences

 

Chair

Anthony F. Bogaert

Professor

Anthony F. Bogaert, John Hay

Associate Professors

Susan M. Arai, Brent E. Faught, Brian Jeynes, Kelli-an G. Lawrance, Ana L. Sanchez, Martin Tammemagi, Evangelia L. Tsiani, Terrance J. Wade, Hui Di Wang

Assistant Professors

Paul LeBlanc, Jian Liu, Dan Malleck, Miya Narushima, Deborah D. O'Leary,

Adjunct Professor

John Cairney

Undergraduate Adviser

Fern MacLeod

 

General Information

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Administrative Assistant

Joanne Boucher

905-688-5550, extension 4228

Academic South 329

http://www.brocku.ca/communhealthsci/

The Department of Community Health Sciences offers four-year Honours programs of study leading to a BA in Child Health, Community Health, a BSc in Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, as well as a BA Pass degree program in Community Health.

The BA Honours program in Child Health is designed for students wishing to pursue careers as an educator or health professional following post graduate study. The program provides students with a biological, psychological and sociological overview of the major determinants of health from birth through adolescence.

The BA Honours and 3 Year (Pass) program in Community Health focusses on community health and wellness emphasizing health promotion, health assessment as well as program development and evaluation. Students are prepared for careers in public health and postgraduate study in a wide range of health related areas.

The BSc Honours program in Health Sciences prepares students for careers in health professions with a bio-science perspective. This pre health professional degree program allows students to meet the requirements for post graduate degree programs in medicine and the allied health professions.

The BSc Honours program in Biomedical Sciences focusses on the molecular basis of human health. It draws on the expertise of faculty of Community Health Sciences in the medical aspects of human health and of faculty in Biological Sciences in theory, methods, and applications of molecular biology. This program will prepare students for careers in biomedical research, teaching, or professional programs in health sciences.

Please consult the relevant entries for a listing of program requirements.

 

Science Credit Courses

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- CHSC 2F95, 2P09
- CHSC 3P09, 3P19, 3P51, 3P90, 3P97
- CHSC 4P07, 4P19, 4P95
 

Description of Courses

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Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

 

Prerequisites and Restrictions

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Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

CHSC 1F90

Introduction to Community Health Sciences

Issues and controversies in the area of health. Aspects of health status, determinants of health and personal health.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

CHSC 2F95

Human Anatomy

Human anatomy using a systemic approach. Emphasis on the functional aspects of gross and histologic anatomy. Musculoskeletal anatomy using a regional approach.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90 and BIOL 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P94.

CHSC 2P07

Biostatistics I

Fundamental statistical principles and techniques for research. Issues concerning the construction, administration and evaluation of data collection as well as the processing and analysis of data.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors.

Prerequisite: MATH 1F92 or 1P98 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 2P09

Introduction to Human Physiology

Molecular, cellular, tissue and organ physiology. Topics include cell structure and function, cell transport processes, nerve and muscle tissue, endocrine system, metabolism and reproductive physiology.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC students until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1F90.

Note: this course provides foundation for students seeking Cardiac Rehabilitation Certification.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PEKN 2P09.

CHSC 2P15

Processes of Health and Wellness

Holistic nature of health and wellness; environmental and government roles; management of alternatives to traditional medicine. Concepts and applications of biophysical and psycho-social dimensions of health and wellness over the lifespan. Traditional and alternative medical responses.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors.

Note: CHSC 2P21 is recommended.

CHSC 2P21

The Health of Canadian Society

Health status of Canadians and the history and structure of the health care system.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90.

CHSC 2P27

Research Methods in Health

Introduction to research designs across health disciplines including issues and controversies in conducting research.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC and HLSC majors.

Prerequisite: MATH 1F92 or 1P98 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 2P40

Gerontology: Approaches to Well-being

Aspects of aging; issues relating to health, in terms of both lifestyle and health services.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and SPMA majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90.

CHSC 2P49

Health and Behaviour

Topics include major theories, current issues and applications surrounding the study of health behaviour.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90.

CHSC 2P50

Introduction to Human Sexuality

Research methodology, theoretical and biological foundations.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to WISE majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P34.

CHSC 2P51

Advanced Human Sexuality

Topics include sexual attraction and love, sexual orientation, pornography and prostitution, sexual assault, sexual disorders, STDs and sex therapy.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90 and 2P50.

#CHSC 2P60

Medical History

(also offered as HIST 2P60)

Rise of the medical professions through history. Development of the role of health care professionals in society and the formation of public policy.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HIST (single or combined), HIST (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), HLSC majors and HIST minors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or one HIST credit.

#CHSC 2P65

Health Economics

(also offered as ECON 2P65)

Topics may include economic factors affecting the delivery of health care; principles of cost-benefit analysis of health-care services; economic analysis of the supply of health care in Canada; government versus private health insurance; public versus private provision of health care; the economics of medical technology; the supply of physician services, pharmaceutical pricing and access.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

CHSC 2P91

Nutrition

Introduction to nutritional sciences. Uptake and metabolic role of nutrients and their role in health maintenance throughout the lifespan.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1F25 or 1F90.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PEKN 4P08.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PEKN 4P08.

*CHSC 2P97

Global Issues in Infectious Diseases

(also offered as INTC 2P97)

World changes and their influence on emergence and re-emergence of infectious organisms; antimicrobials and drug resistance, immunizations, immuno-compromised host, nosocomial infections, food and water safety, infectious etiology of cancer and other chronic diseases, infection and tourism, bioterrorism.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90 or INTC (INTL)1F90.

Completion of this course will replace previous arraged grade or redit in INTL 2P97.

CHSC 3F20

Program Planning and Evaluation

Theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to planning, implementing and evaluating health education, health behaviour change and health communication programs.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P07 (2Q07).

CHSC 3F97

International Health Field Course

Theoretical and practical learning opportunity examining international health issues within a developing country, differences in health and disease patterns, health delivery, and access; cultural and environmental determinants of health.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P97, 3P97 or permission of the instructor.

Note: students must contact the instructor for an application form. Students must be over 18 years of age and have a valid passport, visa, and immunizations as required. Students are expected to pay their own expenses.

CHSC 3P07

Biostatistics II

Intermediate statistical principles in research from conceptual and practical perspectives.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors.

Prerequisites: CHSC 2P07 (2Q07) or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 3P09

Introduction to Endocrinology

Physiological functions of hormones and mechanisms of hormonal action. Abnormalities of hormonal control leading to disease. Topics include pituitary, thyroid, adrenocortical, pancreatic and gonadal hormones.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P09.

CHSC 3P19

Introduction to Pharmacology

Drug absorption distribution, biotrans-formation, clearance and mechanisms of action. Nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine system, renal and respiratory drugs. Drug development and regulations.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors.

Prerequisites: CHSC 2F95 and 2P09 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in NUSC 3P19.

CHSC 3P21

Issues in Health Policy

Effects of Canadian health law and policy on individuals and society from birth to death. Topics include health care reform, genetics, reproductive technologies, assisted suicide, legal status of the fetus, biotechnology, regulation of health care providers, confidentiality of information and ethics in health research.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P21.

#CHSC 3P26

Medical Sociology

(also offered as SOCI 3P26)

Social factors associated with physical health, illness and impairments; health care delivery systems and the factors which influence their utilization.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC and SOCI (single or combined) majors and SOCI minors until date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

#CHSC 3P27

Psychiatric Sociology

(also offered as SOCI 3P27)

Social factors associated with psychiatric illness; increased utilization of social science theory and research in the field of psychiatry.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC and SOCI (single or combined) majors and SOCI minors until date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 3P30

Directed Readings

Program of study not available among the regular course offerings, designed in consultation with the faculty member directing the course.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Note: topics are to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise. Forms available from the department.

CHSC 3P33

Internship in Community Health

Clinical/field experience within the many areas of Community Health.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission the Department.

Note: this is a limited enrolment course. Enrolment is dependent upon availability of faculty advisers. Internship forms can be obtained from the department.

CHSC 3P37

Qualitative Research in Health Sciences

Introduction to qualitative research approaches to exploring health and public health systems. Examination of different traditions of qualitative inquiry and approaches to qualitative research designs; the development of practical skills in data collection (e.g., interviewing, focus groups) and analysis of qualitative data.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC majors.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P27 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3Q17, PEKN 3P18, RECL 3Q17, SPMA 3P17 and TOUR 3Q17.

CHSC 3P40

Introduction to Health Issues in the Workplace

Exploration of current research, issues, opportunities and challenges in workplace health.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in the Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or LABR 1F90 (1P91 and 1P92).

CHSC 3P50

Health Promotion

Strategies and approaches to health promotion; the relationship between theory and practice, historical development and future directions.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P07 (2Q07).

#CHSC 3P51

Genetics: Transmission, Development, Population

(also offered as BIOL 3P51)

Concepts of classical genetics including genetic mapping, extra-nuclear inheritance, polyploidy, genetics and development, evolutionary genetics.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; lab, 3 hours per week for 6 weeks.

Restriction: open to BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BCHM, BMED, BTEC, CHSC, HLSC, NEUR, OEVI majors and BIOL minors until date specified in registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: BIOL 2F01 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 3P52

Ergonomics

Science and practice to understand the abilities and limitations of humans and how that knowledge can be used to improve our interactions with objects, systems and environments.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in the Registration guide.

Prerequisite: one of CHSC 2F95, 2P94, PEKN 2P04.

CHSC 3P59

Diversity and Health

Current health issues across diverse populations including elderly persons, disenfranchised youth, people from developing countries, economically disadvantaged persons people with disabilities, substance abuse or mental health problems.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90.

CHSC 3P60

Public Health and Society

Emergence and growth of public health; expansion of public health bureaucracy; current issues in medicalization, professionalization and bureaucratization of public health industries; current structures of public health services.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

*CHSC 3P80

The Health of Children

(also offered as CHYS 3P80)

Biological, psychological and sociological determinants of health during childhood. Emphasizing a wellness perspective.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, CHYS BA (Pass)/BEd, CHYS (single or combined) and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or CHYS 2F10.

CHSC 3P90

Cardiac Pathophysiology

Introduction to basic cardiac physiology. Topics include heart structure and function, arterial dynamics and blood flow, risk factors associated with and mechanisms of various types of cardiovascular disease.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2F95.

CHSC 3P91

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Introduction to principles of cardiac rehabilitation. Practical experience in cardiac rehabilitation programming is a component of the course.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite: CHSC 3P90.

Note: students gain valuable practical experience which may be used towards accreditation as a Cardiac Rehab Specialist. Students must have CPR.

CHSC 3P92

Electronic Curriculum

Introduction to electronic curriculum and development of health education units in multimedia environments.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90; APCO 1P01 or MATH 1P98.

Co-requisite: CHSC 3P50.

CHSC 3P93

Advanced Nutrition

Overview of nutrition in a clinical setting, focussing on current literature outlining nutritional practices associated with specific diseases.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisites: one of CHSC 2P09, BIOL 2P97, PEKN 2P09; CHSC 2P91.

CHSC 3P94

Health Administration

Introduction to management principles of planning, organizing, leading and delivering health services in various health care settings.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P21.

CHSC 3P96

The Development of Healthy Communities

Social, economic and environmental factors and processes which influence community well-being.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90 and 3P50.

CHSC 3P97

Fundamentals of Infectious Diseases

Overview of medical microbiology. Etiology, prevention and control of infectious diseases in humans with emphasis on Canadian health.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors.

Prerequisite: BIOL 1F90.

CHSC 3V50-3V99

Special Topics in Community Health Sciences

Courses in specialized areas within health and wellness.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

CHSC 4F90

Thesis

Original research project culminating in a thesis carried out with a faculty adviser. Topics are to be chosen in consultation with faculty willing to supervise.

Lectures, 1 hour per week in alternate weeks.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Note: proposals must be submitted prior to May 30 and approved by a faculty member prior to registration. Forms available from the department.

CHSC 4P07

Secondary Data Analysis

Utilization of large population surveys and census data emphasizing active (experiential) learning.

Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite: CHSC 3P07 (3Q07) or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 4P19

Integrated Cardiovascular Pharmacology

Pharmacologic basis for therapeutics and management of cardiovascular disease in humans and approaches used to study drugs and drug mechanisms on the cardiovascular system.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors.

Prerequisites: CHSC 2F95, 2P09 and 3P19 or permission of the instructor.

#CHSC 4P26

Advanced Seminar in Health

(also offered as SOCI 4P26)

Selected social policy issues in medical sociology, psychiatric sociology or related subdisciplines. Topics may include the politics of individualizing health problems, clinical sociology and related topics.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC and SOCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite: one of CHSC 3P26, 3P27 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 4P30

Advanced Directed Readings

Topic of study not available among the regular course offerings, designed in consultation with the faculty member directing the course.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the Department.

Note: forms available from the department.

CHSC 4P37

Planning and Conducting Health Needs Assessments

Health-related needs of individuals, organizations and communities.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite: CHSC 3P37 or permission of the instructor.

Note: students work in small groups planning and conducting a needs assessment in conjunction with a community organization or initiative.

CHSC 4P50

Research Methods in Epidemiology

Epidemiological research methods and identification of risk factors.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.

CHSC 4P60

History of Disease in Society

Examination of issues around the perception, treatment and social effects of disease in Western society.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P60.

CHSC 4P80

Pediatric Exercise Science

Roles of physical activity and exercise in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of children with chronic illness. Major children's diseases will be discussed from a holistic perspective.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisites: CHSC 2P09 and 3P80.

CHSC 4P92

Interactive Technologies in Health Promotion

Design and development of web-based interactive multimedia approaches to health promotion.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with a minimum 13.5 overall credits and a minimum 75 percent major average.

Prerequisites: CHSC 3F20, 3P50 and 3P92.

CHSC 4P95

Principles of Pathology

Principles and current knowledge in General Pathology; generic pathogenic mechanisms and commonly occurring examples of disease from selected organ systems.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisites: CHSC 2F95 and 2P09.

CHSC 4P97

Tropical Parasites of Humans and Animals

Major tropical parasitic diseases affecting human and animal health emphasizing neglected diseases. Topics include parasite biology, natural history and epidemiology of disease, risk factors, medical and social impact, and current global efforts directed towards their control.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 2P97 and 3P97 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 4P99

Clinical Epidemiology

Description and principles of clinical epidemiology. Decision-making strategies for implementing and evaluating clinical research.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite: CHSC 3P07 (3Q07).

CHSC 4V50

Advanced Special Topics in Community Health Sciences

Directed study in concentrated areas of health and wellness.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, and HLSC majors.

CHSC 4V51

2007-2008: Current Public Health Issues of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic

Multi-factorial causality of HIV/AIDS to increase understanding and awareness of the ongoing pandemic. Topics include the analysis of biological, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors involved in transmission and persistence; epidemiological patterns; individual and societal factors determining occurrence and impact in different populations.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite: CHSC 3P97 or permission of the instructor.

 
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