Community Health Sciences Courses

CHSC 0N00
Co-op Work Placement
Optional co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to WKHL Co-op students.

CHSC 0N01
Co-op Work Placement I
First co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to WKHL Co-op students.

CHSC 0N02
Co-op Work Placement II
Second co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to WKHL Co-op students.

CHSC 0N03
Co-op Work Placement III
Third co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer.
Restriction: open to WKHL Co-op students.

CHSC 0N90
Co-op Training and Development
Framework for the development of learning objectives by students for individual work terms. Includes orientation to the co-op experience, goal setting, career planning, resume preparation and interview skills preparation.
Lectures, presentations, site visits, 2 hours per week.
Restriction: open to WKHL Co-op students.

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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 1F90 and PHED 2P41.

CHSC 1P99
Foundations of Applied Health Science Inquiry
(also offered as PEKN 1P99, RECL 1P99, SPMA 1P99 and TOUR 1P99)
Multidisciplinary approaches to critical inquiry in applied health science. Introduction to investigative methods of research and critical analysis in the fields of health, sport, recreation and physical activity.
Lectures, alternating weeks; seminar, alternating weeks; 3 hours per week .
Restriction: open to students admitted to CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, WKHL, BPhEd/BEd, PEKI, PEKN, RECL, SPMA and TOUR.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 1P90 and PHED 1P99.

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.
Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90 and BIOL 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC (HLST/SPMA) 2P93 and CHSC (HLST) 2P94.

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, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, NUSC and WKHL students until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.
Note: this course provides foundation for students seeking Cardiac Rehabilitation Certification. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P09 and PHED 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, HLSC and WKHL majors.
Note: CHSC (HLST) 2P21 is recommended.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 4P51 and HLST 4P51.

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, NUSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P21 and SPMA 2P21.

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, SPMA and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P40 and SPMA 2P40.

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.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P49.

CHSC 2P50
Introduction to Human Sexuality
Research methodology, theoretical and biological foundations.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, NUSC, and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. After that date open to WISE majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2F50 and 2P50.

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, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90 and 2P50.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2F50 and 2P50.

CHSC 2P60
Medical History
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), HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.

CHSC 2P91
Nutrition
Introduction to nutrition with emphasis on diet for health maintenance.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, NUSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P91 and SPMA 2P91.

CHSC 2P94
Functional Human Anatomy
Clinical systems approach to explore the structures of the human body and their inter-relationships.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, NUSC, TOUR and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: PHED 2P04 or (CHSC 2P93).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P92, SPMA 2P92 and 2P94.

CHSC 2P97
Global Issues in Infectious Diseases
World changes and their influence on emergence and re-emergence of infectious organisms; antimicrobials and drug resistance, immunizations, the immuno-compromised host, hospitalary 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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisites: CHSC 1F90 and BIOL 1F90.

CHSC 2P99
Clinical Health Assessments
Techniques of physiological evaluation and health assessment, their theoretical basis and clinical application.
Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Note: course may be used towards accreditation as certified fitness consultant (CFC).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P99 and 3P54.

CHSC 2Q07
Introduction to Research Design and Evaluation
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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: CHSC 1P99 or COSC 1P95 or permission of the instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 2P07, PHED 2P08, 2Q07, RECL 2P07, SPMA 2P07, 2Q07 and TOUR 2P07.

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, HLSC and WKHL majors with a mimimum of 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2Q07 (2P07).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3F20 and SPMA 3F20.

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, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2P09.

CHSC 3P19
Introduction to Pharmacology
(also offered as NUSC 3P19)
Drug absorption distribution, biotransformation, clearance and mechanisms of action. Antibiotics, nervous, cardiovascular and endocrine system drugs. Drug development and regulations.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, NUSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2P09.

CHSC 3P21
Issues in Health Policy
Effects of Canadian health law and policy on individuals and society from birth to death. Topics include health carereform, 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, HLSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2P21.

CHSC 3P23
Therapeutic Benefits of Humour
(also offered as RECL 3P23)
Functions and dynamics of superiority, arousal and incongruity humour theories. Contributions of humour to well-being, tension relief, personal efficacy and competency and social facilitation.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P11.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P23.

CHSC 3P26
Medical Sociology
(also offered as SOCI 3P26)
Social factors associated with psychiatric 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 until date specified in the BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or 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 until date specified in the BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or 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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P30

CHSC 3P33
Internship in Community Health
Clinical/field experience within the many areas of Community Health.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL 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.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P33.

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, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in the BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P40.

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, HLSC and WKHL majors with a minimum 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2Q07 (2P07).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P50.

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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in the BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC (HLST) 3V52.

CHSC 3P59
Gender and Health
Comparative analysis of men's and women's health.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P59.

CHSC 3P80
The Health of Children
(also offered as CHYS 3P80)
Biological, psychological and sociological determinants of health during childhood. A wellness perspective will be emphasized.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH (single or combined) CHYS BA/BEd or CHYS 2F10, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P80.

CHSC 3P91
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Mechanisms of heart disease and 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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.
Note: students gain valuable practical experience which may be used towards accreditation as a Cardiac Rehab Specialist. Students must have CPR.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P91.

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, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisites: CHSC (HLST) 1F90; CHSC 1P99 or COSC 1P95.
Co-requisite: CHSC (HLST) 3P50.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P92.

CHSC 3P93
Advanced Nutrition
Basic nutrition principles and issues in clinical nutrition. Nutrition assessments, computerized dietary analysis, sport supplements and ergogenic aids, lifestyle nutrition and disease prevention.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2P91.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3V93.

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.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 1F90.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P96 and 3V96.

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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, NUSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1F90.

CHSC 3P99
Advanced Clinical Health Assessments
Advanced methods in exercise science, lifestyle counselling and exercise prescription with an emphasis on community and workplace applications.
Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week.
Prerequisites: CHSC (HLST) 1F90, 2P94 (HLST 2P92) and 2P99 (HLST 3P54).
Note: may be used towards accreditation as a professional fitness and lifestyle consultant (PFLC).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P55 and 3P99.

CHSC 3Q07
Quantitative Analysis
Advanced univariate statistics from conceptual and practical perspectives.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2Q07 (2P07).
Note: it is recommended that students enrol in duration 2 of CHSC 3Q07.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P07, PEKN 3P08, PHED 3P08, 3Q07, RECL 3P07, SPMA 3P07, 3Q07 and TOUR 3P07.

CHSC 3Q17
Qualitative Analysis
Theories, approaches, designs, methods and procedures for conducting evaluative analyses.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2Q07 (2P07).
Note: it is recommended that students enrol in duration 2 of CHSC 3Q17.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3P17, PEKN 3P18, PHED 3P18, 3Q17, RECL 3P17, SPMA 3P17, 3Q17 and TOUR 3P17.

CHSC 3V50-3V99
Special Topics in Community Health Sciences
Courses in specialized areas within health and wellness.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 3V50-3V99.

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.
Seminar, 1 hour per week in alternate weeks.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL 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. Required biweekly seminar will be scheduled by the department.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 4F52.

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 BIRT guide. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours).
Prerequisite: one of CHSC 3F20, 3P26, 3P27, SOCI 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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the Department.
Note: forms available from the department.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 4P30.

CHSC 4P50
Research Methods in Epidemiology
Epidemiological research methods and identification of risk factors.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 4P50.

CHSC 4P59
Sexual Health Education
Development of educational curriculum or educational materials in human sexuality. Controversial issues and aspects in sexual health education.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: approval to year 4 (honours).
Prerequisites: CHSC (HLST) 2P50, 2P51 and 3P50.

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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors until date specified in BIRT guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.
Prerequisites: CHSC (HLST) 2P09 and 3P80.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 4P80.

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, HLSC and WKHL majors with a minimum 13.5 overall credits and a minimum 75 percent major average.
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).
Prerequisites: CHSC 2F95 and BIOL 2F01.
Note: BIOL 3P93 or 3P94 recommended.

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 CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and WKHL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).
Prerequisite: CHSC (HLST) 2Q07 (2P07).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in HLST 4P99.