Community Health Sciences

Chair

Terrance J. Wade

Professors

Anthony F. Bogaert, Brent E. Faught, John Hay, Neil McCartney, Martin Tammemagi, Terrance J. Wade

Associate Professors

Brian Jeynes, Kelli-an G. Lawrance, Paul LeBlanc, Jian Liu, Dan Malleck, Miya Narushima, Deborah D. O'Leary, Ana L. Sanchez, Evangelia L. Tsiani, Hui Di Wang, Wendy Ward

Assistant Professor

Madelyn Law

Adjunct Professors

Susan M. Arai, Philip Bilan, John Cairney, Eduardo Fernandez, Richard Mitchell, Theodoros Tsakiridis

Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator

Maryann Polce-Gordon

General Information

Administrative Assistant

Joanne Boucher

905-688-5550, extension 4228

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The Department of Community Health Sciences offers four-year Honours degrees leading to a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Child Health, a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Health Sciences or Biomedical Sciences and a three-year BA (Pass) degree in Community Health. A Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy Technician or Massage Therapy diploma may be earned with the BA (Pass) Community Health degree through articulation agreements with other post-secondary institutions.

The BA (Honours) 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 Bachelor of Public Health (Honours) focuses on individual, community and population health and wellness with emphasis on health promotion, health administration, health policy, and health programming and evaluation. Students are prepared for careers in a broad range of community and public health fields, and postgraduate study in health-related disciplines.

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

The BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences focuses 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 and teaching.

The BA (Pass) in Community Health focuses on community health and wellness emphasizing health promotion and health assessment as well as program development and evaluation. This foundational degree provides a broad overview of societal trends and systems related to health issues and is a stepping stone for careers in health related areas.

Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreements

Co-ordinated between the Department of Community Health Sciences and a related department at another post-secondary institution, articulation agreements offer students an opportunity to combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge, with courses taken at both Brock University and an Ontario college. Upon successful completion of both programs, students receive a BA (Pass) Community Health degree and a diploma from the corresponding college. Gaining both a degree and diploma would typically involve attending college after earning a university degree, or vice versa, however, the Brock articulation agreements combine practical and theoretical learning in a single integrated package that may be completed in four years.

Dental Hygiene

Students participating in this articulation agreement earn a diploma in Dental Hygiene from Niagara College and a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree from Brock University.

Students admitted to Community Health at Brock University for first year admission may apply during the first year of study; applications are due to the Department of Community Health Sciences by March 1 during the first year at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator. All applicants are required to write the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) in order to be considered for entry into the Dental Hygiene program; after the application date, test information and dates will be communicated to the applicants. Testing must be completed by July 1 in order to remain eligible. Associated fees must be paid in full in order to have a completed application for consideration. Applicants will be notified by Niagara College regarding entry into the Dental Hygiene program. Students complete years two and three at Niagara College and return for year four at Brock University.

Students completing the Dental Hygiene program at Niagara College, with a minimum 70 percent average, may apply for consideration to Brock University and complete 10.0 prescribed credits (two years) to earn a BA (Pass) Community Health degree. Applications are made via OUAC 105 Application to Community Health (BAH) and applicants must contact the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator to receive relevant program information.

Studies at both institutions are directed to help learners gain employment not only as a Dental Hygienist, but also in the field of Health Promotion and Education, and to prepare for many possible career choices in the dental and health-related fields.

Please consult the relevant entries for a listing of program requirements

Massage Therapy

The Massage Therapy articulation agreement allows students to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) degree in Community Health at Brock University and a Massage Therapy diploma at Lambton College. Years one and four are completed at Brock University, with students attending Lambton College for years two and three. Applications are due to the Department of Community Health Sciences by April 1 during the first year of study at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator.

Studies at both institutions are directed to help learners gain employment not only as a Massage Therapist, but also in the field of Health Promotion and Education, and to prepare for many possible career choices in health-related fields.

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

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician articulation agreement allows students to receive a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) degree in Community Health at Brock University and a Pharmacy Technician diploma at Lambton College. Years one and four are completed at Brock University, with students attending Lambton College for years two and three. Applications are due to the Department of Community Health Sciences by April 1 during the first year of study at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator.

Studies at both institutions are directed to help learners gain employment not only as a Pharmacy Technician, but also in the field of Health Promotion and Education, and to prepare for many possible career choices in health-related fields.

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

Science Credit Courses

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, 2 hours per week; tutorial, 1 hour per week.

Restriction: open to BMED, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, PHTH and DADC 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, HLSC, BKin, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) and BSc (Kin) majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH, BKin, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) and BSc (Kin) majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1F90 or PEKN 1P90.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PEKN 2P04.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PEKN 2P04.

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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90; MATH 1F92 or 1P98.

CHSC 2P09

Principles of Human Physiology

Molecular, cellular, tissue and organ physiology. Topics include cell structure and function, cell transport processes, signal transduction, nerve and muscle tissue, and metabolism.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): 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

Exploration of the social, cultural and political context of health interventions; how medical power is constructed and diffused; and the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses in alternative and mainstream medical approaches to individual and community health.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90.

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 CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH and NUSC majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): 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 CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90; MATH 1F92 or 1P98.

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 CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH and SPMA majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90.

CHSC 2P49

Health and Behaviour

Understanding and applying individual-, interpersonal-, group- and community-level health behaviour change theories.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90.

CHSC 2P50

Introduction to Human Sexuality

Research methodology, theoretical and biological foundations.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90.

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

*CHSC 2P60

Medical History

(also offered as HIST 2P60)

Changes in cultural knowledge of health and illness; social perceptions of the role of health care professionals and the impact on individual actions and government policy through history.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90 or one HIST credit.

*CHSC 2P65

Health Economics

(also offered as ECON 2P65 and TREN 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 2P90

Advanced Human Sexuality

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

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P50.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P51.

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 CHLH and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): 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 diseases; examination of interrelating biological, social and environmental factors that contribute to infectious disease causality and their impact on global societies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90 or INTC 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 and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P07 and 2P49.

CHSC 3F97

Global Health Field Course

Theoretical and practical learning opportunity examining health issues within a developing country emphasizing Infectious Diseases. Study of differences in health and disease patterns, health care delivery, and access as well as socioeconomic, cultural and environmental determinants of health.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Prerequisite(s): 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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P07.

CHSC 3P09

Human Endocrinology

Physiological functions and cellular mechanisms of actions of hormones. 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 and HLSC majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P09.

CHSC 3P19

Principles of 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, HLSC and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH and Nursing majors.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2F95 and 2P09.

CHSC 3P21

Issues in Health Policy

Inter-disciplinary perspective of how contemporary health policies influence the health of individuals, communities and populations in Canada.

Seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): 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, PHTH, SOCI (single or combined) majors and SOCI minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHSC, PHTH, SOCI (single or combined), BA General Studies majors and SOCI minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits or 2.0 SOCI credits above SOCI 1F90.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 1F90 or permission of the Department Administrator.

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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH 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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 70 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 and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P27.

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

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 CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors with a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P07.

#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: students must have a minimum of 8.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 2F01 or permission of the instructor.

Note: materials fee required.

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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2F95 (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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P21.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P21.

#CHSC 3P65

Health Issues for Women and Girls

(also offered as WISE 3P65)

Feminist analysis of definitions and dimensions of health, socio-cultural influences on perceptions of health, and sites of cognitive and social control regarding health.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 6.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90, WISE 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

Note: may be available online.

*CHSC 3P80

The Health of Children

(also offered as CHYS 3P80)

Exploration of the biological, psychological and sociological determinants of children's health from multiple perspectives.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHLH, CHSC, PHTH, CHYS (single or combined) and CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH, CHYS (single or combined) and CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 1F90 or CHYS 2P10 (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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2F95.

CHSC 3P91

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Introduction to principles of cardiac rehabilitation. Topics include current national guidelines, best practice procedures and benefits of cardiac rehabilitation.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3P90.

CHSC 3P93

Nutrition and Health

Overview of nutrition therapy, focusing on current literature outlining nutritional practices associated with specific diseases.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P91; one of CHSC 2P09, BIOL 2P97, PEKN 2P09.

CHSC 3P94

Health Administration

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

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P21.

CHSC 3P95

Cardiac Rehabilitation Practicum

Practical experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting. Introduction to exercise stress testing, patient intake and assessment, and exercise prescription.

Placement, 50 hours including one introductory/training lecture.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3P90 (minimum 80 percent).

Note: students gain valuable practical experience which may be used towards accreditation as a Cardiac Rehab Specialist. Must have valid CPR certification prior to first day of class. Transportation is a student responsibility.

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.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3P07, 3P37 and 3P50.

CHSC 3P97

Medical Microbiology

Overview of the field of medical microbiology, including immunology, host-parasite relation, transmission mechanisms and characteristics of the different groups of infectious agents. The medical importance and epidemiology of major human infections as well as their diagnosis, control and prevention strategies.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1F90.

CHSC 3V50-3V99

Special Topics in Community Health Sciences

Courses in specialized areas within health and wellness.

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

CHSC 4F44

Public Health Practices

Application of theories, models and concepts to emerging public health issues and contemporary role of public health in local and global communities including applied experiences and knowledge translation strategies.

Lectures, tutorial, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3F20, 3P50 and 3P60.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P44 and 4P70.

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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH 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 June 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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): 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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, NUSC and PHTH majors.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3P19 or permission of the instructor.

*CHSC 4P26

Sociology of 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, PHTH and SOCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours).

Note: CHSC 3P26 recommended.

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, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH 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 4P41

Human Molecular Genetics

(also offered as BCHM 4P41, BIOL 4P41 and BTEC 4P41)

Principles of human genetics, human genome organization, comparative genomics, forensic and cancer genomics, genome sequencing, personal genomics.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 14.0 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3P50 or 3P51.

CHSC 4P50

Research Methods in Epidemiology

Epidemiological research methods and identification of risk factors.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P27.

CHSC 4P51

Current Public Health Issues of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic

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; examination of multi-factorial causality of HIV/AIDS to increase understanding and awareness of the ongoing pandemic.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3P97 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4V51.

*CHSC 4P60

History of Disease in Society

(also offered as HIST 4P60)

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

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to CHLH, CHSC, HLSC, PHTH, HIST (single or combined), HIST (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors and HIST minors with approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P60 or permission of the instructor.

CHSC 4P80

Pediatric Exercise Science

Exploration of the role of physical activity and exercise in the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of children with chronic illness.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2P09 and 3P80.

Note: students may not concurrently register in PEKN 4P84.

Students will not receive earned credit for CHSC 4P80 if PEKN 4P84 has been successfully completed.

CHSC 4P95

Human 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 and HLSC majors with approval to year 4 (honours) until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CHSC, HLSC and PHTH majors.

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 2F95 and 2P09.

CHSC 4P97

Tropical Parasites of Humans and Animals

Overview of major tropical parasitic diseases affecting human and animal health, emphasizing neglected diseases. Topics include parasite biology, virulence mechanisms, the natural history, medical and social impact, and the global control efforts of these tropical diseases. Hands-on experience and insight into the diagnostic methodology utilized for these diseases.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

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

Prerequisite(s): CHSC 3P97.

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

Note: CHSC 3P07 is recommended.

CHSC 4V50-4V99

Advanced Special Topics in Community Health Sciences

Directed study in concentrated areas of health and wellness.

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