Chair Paul LeBlanc Professors Emeriti John Hay, Martin Tammemagi Professors Anthony F. Bogaert, Jens Coorssen, Brent E. Faught, Paul LeBlanc, Jian Liu, Dan Malleck, Deborah D. O'Leary, Ana Sanchez, Evangelia L. Tsiani, Terrance J. Wade, Wendy Ward Associate Professors Pauli Gardner, Madelyn Law, Kelli-an G. Lawrance, Adam MacNeil,Rebecca MacPherson, Miya Narushima, William Pickett, Hui Di Wang Assistant Professors Antony Chum, Heather Church, Eduardo Fernandez, Asif Khowaja, Valerie Michaelson, Karen Patte, Michelle Vine Adjunct Professors Susan Johnston, Jennifer Tsang Undergraduate Program Co-ordinator Maryann Polce-Gordon Experiential Education Co-ordinator Janet Westbury Senior Laboratory Demonstrator Martin Dragan Wet Laboratory Co-ordinator Parthajit Mukherjee Director, Co-op, Career and Experiential Education Cara Krezek |
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Administrative Assistant Mary Montgomery 905-688-5550, extension 4228 Academic South 329 The Department of Health Sciences offers four-year Honours degrees leading to a Bachelor of Child Health (BCH), a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH), a Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) with Co-op, a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Sciences and a three-year BA (Pass) degree in Community Health. It also offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biomedical Sciences in collaboration with the Department of Biological Sciences. The Bachelor of Child Health (Honours) is a collaborative effort between the Department of Health Sciences and the Department of Child and Youth Studies and is managed by the Department of Health Sciences. It is designed for students wishing to pursue a career as an educator or health professional working with children. 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 emphasizing health promotion, health care management, health administration, health policy, and health programming and evaluation. Students are prepared for a career as a health care manager, promoter, administrator, researcher or policy-maker in a broad range of community and public health fields. Students can also pursue postgraduate studies in health-related disciplines. The Bachelor of Public Health Co-op program is a limited enrolment program that combines academic studies with work terms after the second year of full-time studies. Students' academic training and work experiences prepare them for a wide variety of health advocacy, management and administration careers. The BSc (Honours) in Medical Sciences prepares students for careers in health professions with a human life sciences perspective. This degree allows students to meet the requirements for postgraduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy and the allied health professions. It also prepares students for careers in health as well as medical research and education. The BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences is a collaborative effort between the Department of Health Sciences and the Department of Biological Sciences and is managed by the Department of Biological Sciences. It 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 prepares 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. Please note that applications for a change of major are not accepted during the Fall/Winter session. |
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Graduates from some college programs may apply to Brock University and receive transfer credits towards obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (Pass) Community Health degree. Please consult the Community Health section of this calendar 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Note: 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Writing in Health Sciences Practical experience in scholarly writing and presentation, focusing on diverse audiences and communication channels. Lecture, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum 4.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 CHHS, CHLH, CMTY and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90; one of BIOL 1P96, STAT (MATH) 1F92, 1P98, 1P99. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, lab, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90). Note: CHEM 1P91 and 1P92 (1F92) or one 12U Chemistry credit is also strongly recommended. Provides foundation for students seeking Cardiac Rehabilitation Certification. Materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in KINE (PEKN) 2P09. The Health of Canadian Society Social dimensions of health and how they shape health opportunities and inequities. History and structure of Canada's health care system and critical reflection on delivery of health care in Canada. Introduction to colonization and its impacts on First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples health. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in SOCI 2P26. 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 CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90; one of BIOL 1P96, STAT (MATH) 1F92, 1P98, 1P99. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Gerontology: Approaches to Well-being Interdisciplinary aspects of aging and wellness; issues related to lifestyle and disease prevention, health care and social services, ageism, social security, family and community support, and death and dying. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, SPMA majors and GERO minors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: Gerontology minors, without the prerequisite, will need to contact the Department to register.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Introduction to Human Sexuality Research methodology, theoretical and biological foundations. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH and WGST (single or combined) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PSYC 3P34. Introduction to the History of Medicine (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 CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, HIST (single or combined), HIST (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior) majors and HIST minors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 or one HIST credit. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Health Economics (also offered as ECON 2P65) Introduction to principles of economic evaluation, economic model building and analyses to inform decisions about resource allocation in healthcare. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 4.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P50 or PSYC 3P34. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Nutrition Introduction to nutritional sciences. Uptake and metabolic role of nutrients and their role in health maintenance throughout the lifespan. Lectures, lab, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 or BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90). Note: students may not concurrently register in HLSC 2P92 or KINE (PEKN) 2P20.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2P92 and KINE (PEKN) 2P20. 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 until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, MSCI and Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 or BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90). Note: students may not concurrently register in HLSC 2P91 or KINE (PEKN) 2P20.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2P91 and KINE (PEKN) 2P20. Human Systems Anatomy Systemic approach, emphasizing the functional aspects of gross and histologic anatomy. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, MSCI and NMTR majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH and NMTR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1P91 and BIOL 1P92 (1F90). Note: materials fee required. Students may not concurrently register in KINE 1P90 and/or 1P99.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2F95, KINE (PEKN) 1P90 and KINE 1P99. Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy Functional anatomy of the human body, emphasizing the musculoskeletal system, peripheral vasculature and major nerve trunks. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, MSCI and NMTR majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH and NMTR majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90). Note: materials fee required. Students may not concurrently register in KINE 1P98.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2F95 and KINE 1P98. Public Health and Society Introduction to public health including history, structure, core principles, and the social and political forces that influence population health. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 3P98. Special Topics in Health Sciences Specialized topics of human health and wellness. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 5.0 overall credits. 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 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.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Human Immunology Elements and principles of the human immune system and its role in prevention of infectious disease. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BIOL, BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90, BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90). Note: materials fee required.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2P01. Biostatistics II Intermediate statistical principles in research from conceptual and practical perspectives. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P09 or KINE (PEKN) 2P09. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, MSCI and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH and Nursing majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P95 (HLSC 2F95); HLSC 2P09 or KINE (PEKN) 2P09. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Issues in Canadian Health Policy Inter-disciplinary perspective of how contemporary health policies influence the health of individuals, communities and populations in Canada. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P21. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P21 and 2P49. Note: materials fee required.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, 3 hours per week. Restriction: 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. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Qualitative Research in Health Sciences Introduction to qualitative research approaches in health and public health. Different traditions of qualitative inquiry and research design. Knowledge and hands-on experience in data collection, analysis and dissemination. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CMTY and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P27. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in KINE (PEKN) 3P18, RECL 3Q17 and SPMA 3P17. Health Promotion Understanding health promotion principles, history, major theories and approaches, and their applications used to health promotion in the Canadian and global public health contexts. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Principles of Genetic Inheritance (also offered as BIOL 3P51) Concepts of classical genetics including Mendelian inheritance, genetic mapping, extra-nuclear inheritance, chromosome transmission, polyploidy and population 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.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Gender and Health: Local and Global Issues (also offered as CHYS 3P68 and WGST 3P68) Issues relating to women, gender and health and wellness from a critical feminist perspective. Themes on social and political contexts concerning women, girls, genders and health; social and environmental issues affecting health and illness; personal and cultural meanings of health and the body. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: students must have a minimum of 6.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): one of HLSC 1F90, CHYS 1F90, WGST 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. The Health of Children (also offered as CHYS 3P80) Exploration of the biological, psychological and sociological determinants of children's health. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, CHYS (single or combined) and CHYS BA (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 or CHYS 2P10; HLSC 2P27, or CHYS 2P51 and 2P52 (2F50). Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Cardiac Pathophysiology Introduction to basic cardiac pathophysiology. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, BKin and BSc (Kin) majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P95 (HLSC 2F95) or KINE 1P90; HLSC 2P09 or KINE (PEKN) 2P09. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, BKin and BSc (Kin) majors. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P90. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Processes of Health and Wellness Social, cultural and political context of health interventions. How medical power is constructed and diffused. Characteristics, strengths and weaknesses in alternative and mainstream medical approaches to individual and community health. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90. Note: HLSC 2P21 is recommended.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 2P15. Nutrition in Health and Disease Overview of nutrition therapy, focusing on current literature outlining nutritional practices associated with specific diseases. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): one of HLSC 2P91, HLSC 2P92, KINE 2P20; one of HLSC 2P09, BIOL 2P97, KINE (PEKN) 2P09. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P21. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Cardiac Rehabilitation Practicum Practical experience in a cardiac rehabilitation setting. Introduction to exercise stress testing, patient intake and assessment, and exercise prescription. Placement, 60 hours including one introductory/training lecture. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, BKIN and BSc (KIN) majors with a minimum 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P90. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of placements. May be taken concurrently with HLSC 3P90. 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.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P37 and 3P50. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 MSCI and Nursing majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH and Nursing majors. Students must have a minimum of 8.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1P91 and 1P92 (1F90). Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Pharmacology and the Nervous System Study how medications can alter the functions of the peripheral nervous system. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P19. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Constructing Health Campaigns Designing effective public health movements, focusing on grassroots mobilization, social marketing and influencers, digital technologies, advocacy, supportive environments, and collaborative practices. Formative and outcome evaluation approaches for generating and measuring success. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CMTY and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit in HLSC 3F20. Geospatial Analytics for Public Health Introduction to application of geospatial analysis and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) in public health. Geographic distribution of diseases and exposures, assessment of healthcare accessibility, health data visualization, and mapping of vulnerable populations, risk factors, health outcomes and the relation between them. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration Guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, GEOG, MSCI and PHTH majors and Geomatics Minors. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): one of BIOL 1P96, GEOG 2P21, STAT (MATH) 1F92, 1P98, 1P99, TOUR 2P21. Note: students should have familiarity working with spreadsheets and proficiency with the Windows PC environment.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Childhood Obesity Prevention programs and policies, and strategies to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children and youth. Interrelating social, environmental, behavioural, and biological factors associated with obesity, diet, and physical activity among children and youth. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P91. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Global Health Major health problems and health determinants that transcend national boundaries. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Laboratory Techniques for Biomedical Research Introduction to laboratory techniques for separation and analyses of different molecular species. Topics include gene, protein, and lipid analysis with an emphasis on physiochemical characteristics. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, MSCI, BIOL, BSc (Kin) and NMTR majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P09 or BIOL 2P97 Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Special Topics in Health Sciences Specialized topics of human health and wellness. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Medical Immunology Applications of human immunology in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases including chronic and acute infection, graft rejection, autoimmunity, allergy, and cancer. Lectures, lab, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BIOL, BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 and 3P02 (2P01). Note: materials fee required. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 3P01. Global Issues in Infectious Diseases World changes and their influence on emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH majors and ENSU minors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 1F90 or permission of the instructor. Note: ENSU minors, without the prerequisite, need to contact the Department to register. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC (INTC) 2P97 and INTC 4P03. Environmental Health Impact of natural and built environment on human health, emergencies and societal responses. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH majors and ENSU minors. Students must have a minimum 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P98 (3P98) or 3P97. Note: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P92 (2P15). Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Logistic Regression in Health Sciences Analytic methods to examine risk association between exposure and health outcomes in health sciences-related areas. Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, and a minimum 75 percent major average. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07 (minimum 80 percent) and HLSC 3P07 (minimum 80 percent) or permission of the instructor. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P19 or 3P99. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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). Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Advanced Directed Readings Topic of study not available among the regular course offerings, designed in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: enrolment limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Special Topics in Health Issues Social, cultural and political complexity of health issues. Discourses of good and bad health behaviour. Biopolitics of health citizenship. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 4P15 or permission of instructor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Public Health Capstone Identification of areas of public health concern and understanding of evidence-driving policy and programming. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CMTY and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3Q20 and 3Q21 (3F20) and 3P21. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Research Methods in Epidemiology Epidemiological research methods and identification of risk factors. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P27. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Pandemics and their Impact on Society 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 and other pandemics to increase understanding and awareness of the ongoing pandemic. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): one of HLSC 2P02, HLSC 2P98 (3P98), HLSC 3P97. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Diversity and Health Current issues of health and equity across diverse populations in Canada emphasizing social, cultural and political processes as determinants of health. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P21. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. History of Disease in Society Issues around the perception, treatment, and social and cultural impact of disease in Western society. Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P60 or permission of the instructor. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Child Mental Health Children's mental health and psychiatric disorders. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P80. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Experiential Learning in Biostatistics Application of statistics knowledge, skills and effective instructional techniques that enhance learners' knowledge of biostatistics. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 12.5 overall credits and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07 (minimum 80 percent) and 3P07 (minimum 80 percent) and permission of the instructor. Note: enrolment is limited. Application and selection process occurs in the term prior to enrolment. Students enrolled in this course may mentor students in HLSC 2P07 and 3P07.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Physical Activity in Child Health and Disease Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among children and youth. Their role in health and chronic disease, psychosocial and environmental determinants, and a critical evaluation of public health, community and individual-level interventions Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P80. Note: delivered in a problem-based, self-directed adult learning format.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Current Topics in Infection and Immunity Landmark and current research from the field, with topics from infectious diseases, allergic inflammation, cancer immunology, immunogenetics, molecular immunology, and emerging challenges and strategies in vaccination and immunotherapy. Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BIOL, BMED, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI, BKin, BSc (Kin), and PHTH majors. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 4P02. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P09; HLSC 2P95 and 2P96 (HLSC 2F95), or HLSC 2P95 and KINE 1P98. Note: materials fee required.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Pathophysiology of Metabolic Syndrome Metabolic syndrome and related pathologies, such as insulin resistance, obesity, cardiovascular disease and neurodegeneration. Analysis of roles of adipose tissue, liver and skeletal muscle. Seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI, PHTH, BKin and BSc (Kin) majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): one of HLSC 2P09, BIOL 2P97, KINE (PEKN) 2P09. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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, 4 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum 75 percent major average. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P97. Note: materials fee required.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Biomarkers and Disease Processes Biomarkers as aids in basic and clinical research as well as in clinical practice. Emphasis on Omics as tools for searching, identifying, and developing biological molecules as markers useful in understanding pathological and other biological processes. Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, MSCI, BIOL, BSc (Kin) and NMTR majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): one of HLSC 2P09, BIOL 2P97, KINE 2P09. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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 MSCI majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07. Note: HLSC 3P07 is recommended.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Foundations of Collaboration and Teamwork (also offered as KINE 4Q90, NUSC 4Q90, RECL 4Q90 and SPMA 4Q90) Core competencies for effective teamwork. Topics include collaborative leadership, team functioning, communication, role clarity, conflict management and client-centred approach as it applies to a diversity of inter professional settings. Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH, BKin, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate), BSc (Kin), NUBR, NURS, RECL and SPMA majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Advanced Special Topics in Health Sciences Specialized topics in human health and wellness. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits. 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. Work Placement IV Fourth co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer. Restriction: open to PHTH co-op students. Work Placement V Fifth co-op work placement (4 months) with an approved employer. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. Co-op Professional Preparation Provides students with the tools, resources and skills to maximize co-op employment and professional development opportunities. Lectures, presentation, site visits, 1.5 hours per week. Restriction: open to PHTH Co-op students. this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. 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. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration IV Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they have 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 0N04. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Co-op Reflective Learning and Integration V Provides students with the opportunity to apply what they have 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 0N05. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING COURSES Directed Readings Topic of study not available among the regular course offerings, designed in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Applied Projects in Health Quality Improvement Directed reading and applied project course focused on principles of developing and leading health system improvements. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the instructor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of projects. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Applied Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research project applying the principles of epidemiology and biostatistics, designed in consultation with the faculty member directing this course. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent average and permission of the instructor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Experiential Learning in Health Sciences Volunteer practicum in a clinical or public health setting. Practicum, minimum 50 hours. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI, PHTH majors and GERO minors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: course deliverables will be determined through direct consultation with the faculty supervisor. Enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Experiential Learning in Child Health Volunteer practicum in a clinical or public health setting related to Child Health. Practicum, minimum 50 hours. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits, a minimum 70 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: course deliverables will be determined through direct consultation with the faculty supervisor. Enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Health Campaigns in Action Practical experience implementing and evaluating a micro public health movement. Skill development in grassroots mobilization, social marketing, advocacy, collaboration, formative evaluation techniques, survey construction, data collection and analysis, and knowledge translation. Lectures 1 hour per week, seminar 1 hour per week, experiential 3 hours per week. Restriction: open to PHTH majors until date specified in Registration guide. After that date open to CHHS, CHLH, CMTY, MSCI and PHTH majors. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P07 and HLSC 3Q20. Note: this course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in HLSC 3F20. Special Topics in Medical Sciences Scholarly project (which may include laboratory-based research and/or independent study) designed in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Restriction: open to BMED and MSCI majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Special Topics in Public Health Scholarly project (which may include community-based work and/or independent study) designed in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Restriction: open to PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Special Topics in Child Health Scholarly project (which may include community-based work and/or independent study) designed in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Restriction: open to CHHS, CHLH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms can be obtained from the Department. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Thesis Original research project culminating in a thesis carried out with a faculty supervisor. Topics are to be chosen in consultation with a faculty supervisor. Lectures, 3 hours per week in alternate weeks. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI, PHTH majors and GERO minors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 80 percent major average, and permission of a faculty supervisor. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms available from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Health Quality Improvement Special Projects Application of quality improvement theories and concepts in an applied project with community partners. Lectures, 1 hour in alternating weeks; online educational modules; 4 hour on-site practicum placement per week. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 15.0 overall credits, a minimum 75 percent major average and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 3P31 and 3P94. Note: enrolment limited. Students who meet restrictions and prerequisites must apply to the course instructor in April for September admission. Application information is presented in prerequisite courses. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Thesis Research Research project involving laboratory or experience based studies under faculty supervision. Restriction: open to BMED, CHHS, CHLH, MSCI and PHTH majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, a minimum 80 percent major average and permission of a faculty supervisor. Corequisite(s): HLSC 4F90. Note: enrolment is limited and is dependent upon availability of faculty supervisors. Course authorization forms available from the Department.This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. Field Experience from Local to Global Health Theoretical and practical experience examining local and global issues in health from an interdisciplinary perspective. Lectures, Seminar, Fieldwork Restriction: students must have a minimum of 12.0 overall credits and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): HLSC 2P21, SOCI 2P26 or permission of the instructor. Note: students must complete an application and interview prior to being admitted into the course. Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid passport, visa, immunizations and Police Vulnerable Sector Check as required. Students are required to pay their own expenses. This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term. |
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