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Chair John Hay Professor John Hay Associate Professors Anthony F. Bogaert, Brian Jeynes, Kelli-an G. Lawrance, Terrance J. Wade, Hui Di Wang Assistant Professors Susan M. Arai, Brent E. Faught, Jian Liu, Dan Malleck, Deborah D. O'Leary, Ana L. Sanchez, Evangelia L. Tsiani Lecturer Angela Kochan Adjunct Professor John Cairney Undergraduate Adviser Fern Pham |
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Administrative Assistant Joanne Falovo 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 focus 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 focus Please consult the relevant entries for a listing of program requirements. |
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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 |
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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. 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. 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 2P94. Biostatistics I 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 1P98 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 2Q07, PEKN 2P08, RECL 2P07, SPMA 2P07 and TOUR 2P07. 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 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 in PEKN 2P09. 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. 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. 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 1P98 or permission of the instructor. 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. 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 1F90. 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 in PSYC 3P34. 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. 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) and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or one HIST credit. 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. Nutrition Introduction to nutrition with emphasis on diet for health maintenance. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC and NUSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90. 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 and RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 2F95. Global Issues in Infectious Diseases (also offered as INTL 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 INTL 1F90. 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). 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 be over 18 years of age and have a valid passport, visa, and immunizations as required. Students are expected to pay their own expenses. Biostatistics II Advanced univariate statistics from conceptual and practical perspectives. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors. Prerequisites: CHSC 2P07 (2Q07) and MATH 1P98 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 3Q07, PEKN 3P08, RECL 3Q07, SPMA 3P07 and TOUR 3Q07. 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 BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors. Prerequisite: CHSC 2P09. 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 in NUSC 3P19. 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 and HLSC majors. Prerequisite: CHSC 2P21. 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: CHSC 1F90, RECL 2P11 or permission of the instructor. 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 until date specified in the Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits. Prerequisite: SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Note: students minoring in Sociology may register prior to date in Registration guide. Contact the Department. 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 Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 8.0 overall credits. Prerequisite: SOCI 1F90 or permission of the instructor. 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. 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. 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 in CHSC 3Q17, PEKN 3P18, RECL 3Q17, SPMA 3P17 and TOUR 3Q17. 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). 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). 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 BCHM, BIOL (single or combined), BIOL (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BMED, BTEC, NEUR and OEVI majors until date specified in registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits. Prerequisite: BIOL 2F01 and 2P05 or permission of the instructor. 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. Diversity and Health Exploration of conceptual and theoretical frameworks for understanding issues of diversity in health, such as gender, culture, ethnicity and disabilities. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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; COSC 1P95 or MATH 1P98. Co-requisite: CHSC 3P50. 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 BMED, CHSC, CHLH and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite: CHSC 2P91. 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. 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. 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. 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, seminar, 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. Required biweekly seminar will be scheduled by the department. Secondary Data Analysis Utilization of large population surveys and census data emphasizing active (experiential) learning. Lectures, lab, 3 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 2P50, 2P51 and 3P50. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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). |
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2005-2006 Undergraduate Calendar
Last updated: December 6, 2005 @ 03:22PM