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
Administrative Assistant
Joanne Boucher
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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
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CHSC 3P09, 3P19, 3P51, 3P90, 3P97
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CHSC 4P07, 4P19, 4P95
Description of Courses
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
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.
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
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.
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 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 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.
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) and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.
Prerequisite: CHSC 1F90 or one HIST credit.
Note: students minoring in History may register prior to date in Registration guide. Contact the Department.
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 nutrition with the integration of nutritional components into 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: CHSC 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 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.
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 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
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.
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 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 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.
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 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, NEUR and OEVI majors 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
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.
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: CHSC 2P09 and 2P91.
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, 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.
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 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 2P07 (2Q07) or MATH 1P98.