Chair Brent E. Faught Professors Anthony F. Bogaert, Brent E. Faught, John Hay, Neil McCartney, Martin Tammemagi, Terrance J. Wade, Wendy Ward 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 Assistant Professors Madelyn Law, Paula Gardner Adjunct Professors Susan M. Arai, Philip Bilan, John Cairney, Eduardo Fernandez, Richard Mitchell, Theodoros Tsakiridis Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator Maryann Polce-Gordon Director of Co-operative Programs Cindy Dunne |
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Administrative Assistant Joanne Boucher 905-688-5550, extension 4228 Academic South 329 The Department of 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 Medical 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 Medical 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 in 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. |
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Co-ordinated between the Department of 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. |
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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 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 a Dental Hygiene diploma at any Ontario publicly funded 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 |
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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 Health Sciences by April 1 during the first year of study at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator. Students completing the Massage Therapy program at Lambton 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 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. |
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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 Health Sciences by April 1 during the first year of study at Brock and can be found with the Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator. Students completing the Pharmacy Technician program at Lambton 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 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. |
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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. HEALTH SCIENCES COURSES Health: A Canadian Perspective Canadian contemporary health issues and their application to health behaviour. Lectures, tutorial, 3 hours per week. Restriction: not open to BMED, CMTY, CHLH, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Note: offered online. Intended for non-Health Sciences students and those not planning to take further Health Sciences courses. Major credit will not be granted to Biomedical Sciences, Child Health, Community Health, Health Sciences, Medical Sciences and Public Health majors. Introduction to 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; seminar, 1 hour per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH and DADC majors until date specified in Registration guide. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 1F90. 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, MSCI, 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH, BKin, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BSc (Kin) and NMTR majors. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1F90 or PEKN 1P90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2F95 and PEKN 2P04. Human Immunology Human immunological parameters and principles underlying immune system assays, applications and interpretations of immune tests. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 and BIOL 1F90. Note: materials fee required. Infection Control and Safety Best practices in infection control and safety, infectious diseases, health care infections, blood-borne pathogens, prevention, and post-exposure prophylaxis. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH, CMTY and PHTH majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90; MATH 1F92 or 1P98. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P07. Principles of Human Physiology Molecular, cellular, tissue and organ physiology. Topics include cell structure and function, energy and cellular metabolism, cell transport processes, signal transduction, and nervous, muscle, endocrine, and immune systems Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, HLSC and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1F90. Note: CHEM 1F92 or one 12U Chemistry credit is also strongly recommended. Provides foundation for students seeking Cardiac Rehabilitation Certification. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P09 and PEKN 2P09. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90. Note: HLSC (CHSC) 2P21 is recommended. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P15. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P21. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90; MATH 1F92 or 1P98. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P27. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH and SPMA majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P40. 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 CMTY and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P49. Introduction to Human Sexuality Research methodology, theoretical and biological foundations. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH, WGST (single or combined) and WISE (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P50 and PSYC 3P34. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH, HIST (single or combined), HIST (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors and HIST minors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 or one HIST credit. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P60. Health Economics (also offered as ECON 2P65) Basic economic theory as it applies to health. Examination of international public health issues. Topics may include cost-benefit analysis, insurance, infectious and non-infectious disease, pharmaceutical industry, addictive substances, Aboriginal health, poverty and homelessness, and the future of Canadas healthcare system. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Note: offered as a blended format. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC (TREN) 2P65. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P50. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P90. Nutrition Introduction to nutritional sciences. Uptake and metabolic role of nutrients and their role in health maintenance throughout the lifespan. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH and Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 or BIOL 1F90. Note: students may not concurrently register in PEKN 4P08. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P91, HLSC 2P92 and PEKN 4P08. Nutrition in Health Care Introduction to nutrition and nutritional sciences and its role within a health care centric context. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to Nursing majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 or BIOL 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P91, HLSC 2P91 and PEKN 4P08. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 or INTC 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 2P97. Program Planning and Evaluation Theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to planning, implementing and evaluating public health interventions and health-related social marketing campaigns. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CMTY and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P07 and 2P49. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3F20. 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): HLSC (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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3F97. Medical Immunology Pathogenesis, diagnosis and challenges in treating immune-related conditions such as autoimmunity, cancer, HIV and graft rejection. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 and HLSC 2P01. Biostatistics II Intermediate statistical principles in research from conceptual and practical perspectives. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P07. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P07. 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, HLSC and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P09. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P09. 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, MSCI and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH and Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2F95 and 2P09. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P19. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P21. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P21. Mental Health and Addictions Examination of the concepts of mental health and addiction from a critical (socio-ecological) perspective. Overview of key areas in knowledge, theory and practice from a public health perspective. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P21 and 2P49. 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 CMTY, PHTH, SOCI (single or combined) majors and SOCI minors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CMTY, PHTH, SOCI (single or combined), GHUM, SOSC 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 of Sociology Administrator. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P26. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI 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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P30. Internship in Community Health Clinical/field experience within the many areas of Community Health. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI 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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P33. 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 CMTY and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P27. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P37, PEKN 3P18, RECL 3Q17 and SPMA 3P17. Health Promotion Strategies and approaches to health promotion; the relation between theory and practice, historical development and future directions. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P07. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P50. 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 2P02 and 2P03 (2F01) or permission of the instructor. Note: materials fee required. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P51. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2F95 (PEKN 2P04). Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P52. Health Issues for Women and Girls (also offered as CHYS 3P68 and WGST 3P68) 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): one of HLSC (CHSC) 1F90, CHYS 1F90, WGST (WISE) 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Note: may be available online. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC (WISE) 3P65 and CHSC 3P68. 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, CMTY, 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH, CHYS (single or combined) and CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 1F90 or CHYS 2P10 (2F10); HLSC (CHSC) 2P27, or CHYS 2P51 and 2P52 (2F50). Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P80. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH, BKin and BSc (Kin) majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2F95; HLSC (CHSC) 2P09 or PEKN 2P09. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P90. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH, BKin and BSc (Kin) majors. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P91. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P91; one of HLSC (CHSC) 2P09, BIOL 2P97, PEKN 2P09. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P93. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P21. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P94. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum 9.0 overall credits and permission of the Department. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P95. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P07, 3P37 and 3P50. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P96. Medical Microbiology Overview of disease‐causing infectious agents including bacteria, fungi, viruses, prions and parasites. Biological principles of infection and the interactions between pathogens and the immune system. Clinical importance of infectious disease and main methods for laboratory diagnosis. Diseases of major importance as learning examples. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to HLSC, MSCI and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI, PHTH and Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1F90. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P97. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P21. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P60 and 3P98. Special Topics in Health Sciences Courses in specialized areas within health and wellness. Restriction: open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3V50-3V99. 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 with approval to year 4 (honours) and a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3F20, 3P21 and 3P50 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4F44, 4P44 and 4P70. 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, HLSC, MSCI 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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4F90. 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, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with approval to year 4 (honours). Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P07 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P07. Critical Health: Challenging Ideas in Health Care Examination of issues such as obesity, breastfeeding, addiction, smoking, professional authority and access, using tools from disciplines including history, sociology and anthropology. Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P15 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4V50. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P19 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P19. 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 PHTH and SOCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours). Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P26. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI 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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P30. Medical Sciences Experiential Learning Experiential learning gained through Med Plus in partnership with area hospitals, practitioners and health organizations. Restriction: open to students with a minimum three years MedPlus enrolment with a minimum 14.0 overall credits, a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P32. Human Molecular Genetics (also offered as BCHM 4P41, BIOL 4P41 and BTEC 4P41) Principles of human genetics, human genome organization, pedigree, disease gene mapping, 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. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P41. Research Methods in Epidemiology Epidemiological research methods and identification of risk factors. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P27 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P50. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P97 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P51 and 4V51. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P21. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P59 and 4P59. History of Disease in Society Examination of issues around the perception, treatment, and social and cultural impact of disease in Western society. Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHLH, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with approval to year 4 (honours). Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P60 or permission of the instructor. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC (HIST) 4P60. Experiential Learning in Biostatistics Application of statistics knowledge, skills and effective instructional techniques that enhance learners' knowledge of biostatistics. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P07 (minimum 80 percent) and 3P07 (minimum 80 percent). Note: application must be submitted to the department by July 15. Students enrolled in this course will mentor students in Biostatistics. 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, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P80. Note: students may not concurrently register in PEKN 4P84. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P80 and PEKN 4P84. 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, MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have approval to year 4 (honours). Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2F95 and 2P09. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P95. 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, MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 3P97. Note: materials fee required. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P97. 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, MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHLH, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC (CHSC) 2P07. Note: HLSC (CHSC) 3P07 is recommended. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4P99. Advanced Special Topics in Health Sciences Directed study in concentrated areas of health and wellness. Restriction: open to BMED, CHLH, CMTY, HLSC, MSCI and PHTH majors. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 4V50-4V59. CO-OP COURSES Work Placement I First co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Work Placement II Second co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Work Placement III Third co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. 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, résumé preparation and interview skills preparation. Lectures, presentation, site visits, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration I Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 0N90. Corequisite(s): HLSC 0N01. Note: students will be required to prepare learning objectives, participate in a site visit, write a work term report and receive a successful work term performance evaluation. Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration II Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 0N90. Corequisite(s): HLSC 0N02. Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration III Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they've learned in their academic studies through career-oriented work experiences at employer sites. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 0N90. Corequisite(s): HLSC 0N03. |
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2014-2015 Undergraduate Calendar
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