19 courses in the 1979–80 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1979–80
Associate Professor, Chairman of Department of Health Studies J. A. Best, BA (Queen's), PhD (Waterloo)
Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies G.S. Kenyon, BPE (Br. Col.), MS (indiana), PhD (NYU)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Officer H. W. Gruchow, BSc, MSc, PhD (Wisconsin)
Associate Professor R.P. Schlegel, BA (W. Ont.), MSc (Iilinois), PhD (Ohio State)
Assistant Professors
Faculty listed in 1979–80
S. McColl, BSc (McGill), PhD (Purdue)
B. Flay, D. Phil (Waikato)
Faculty listed in 1979–80
M. T. Sharratt, BA, MA (W. Ont.), PhD (Wisc)
Research Associate C.H. Pierce, BA(Grinnell), MA (DePauw), PhD (Kansas)
Faculty Members Holding Cross Appointments as shown: Department of Kinesiology
HLTH 140Introduction to Health Sciences 1F 30,1T 0.5
An exploration of the biological bases of health and disease, strategies for prevention and treament of disease, and the moral, social, and psychological impact of innovations in health care on Canadian society. Topics include human reproduction, (conception, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual development and expression), human heredity (chromoésonal disorders, genetic diseases, birth defects), and acute disease states (infectious diseases, cancer, immune deficiencies).
HLTH 141Introduction to Health Sciences 2W 3C,1T 0.5
An exploration of the biological bases of health and disease, strategies for prevention and treatment of disease, and the moral, social, and psychological impact of innovations in health care on Canadian society. Topics include the human nervous system (neurological disorders, mental illness, brain dysfunctions, drug abuse), lifestyles and health (heart disease, obesity, exercise, smoking), and health care systems (environmental health, medical abuses, aging, and dying).
An introduction to the study of factors governing the occurrence of diseases in human populations, using selected diseases to illustrate methods of transmission and identification of risk factors.
This course examines health care delivery systems by considering organizational principles, manpower issues, heaith resources and economics, service utilization and alternatives to the institutional model. There is a focus on societal and political issues which affect the health of the society through the delivery system..
Prereq: Health Studies stude ts only, or permission of instructor ons
HLTH 302Introduction to Biomathematics 1 (MTHEL 302a)=F 20 0.5
Biometry is a biological discipline requiring both a knowledge of mathematics and some basic understanding of specific biological phenomena. The course material has been selected from genetics and gerontology.to provide examples of where both mathematics and biology have contributed to the advancement of knowledge in interdisciplinary areas. Prereq: Kin 116 or first year Chemistry or consent of instructor
HLTH 303Introduction to Biomathematics 2 (MTHEL 302b) Acontinuation of Biomathematics 1. Topics considered+ W 2c 0.5
are first order reaction kinetics in biological systems including a discussion of radioisotope and C'4 dating, higher order kinetics including statistical considerations in enzyme kinetics, models for and the measurement of evolution from a knowledge of genetics and protein structure and assessing the relative importance of environmental factors as evolutionary determinants.
A study of human biological variation in relation to various physical, biological, and social environmental influences, with emphasis on the relevance of these factors to health and disease.
A comprehensive and systematic introduction to the key concepts, methodologies, and issues related to programme evaluation in general and their application
~ to health programmes,in particular. Administrative and
policy implications as well as the technical/ methodological evaluation issues that face individuals involved in administering, planning, implementing, and evaluating health programmes will be discussed. Prereq/Coreq: Kin 222 and Kin 300 or equivalent basic knowleage in statistics and research
HLTH 348Social Psychology of Health BehaviourW,S 3C 0.5
The study and application of basic social psychological processes in relation to selected health-related behaviours (e.g. family planning, overeating, smoking, non-medical drug use, cardiovascular risk factors, patient compliance, medical care utilization).
HLTH 349Principles of Behaviour ModificationF,S 3C 0.5
A course providing a general overview of behaviour modification principles and procedures. Basic principles of reinforcement, punishment, modelling and desensitization are examined as they relate to heaith behaviour.
Prereq: Helth 140, Psych 101 or consent of instructor.
HLTH 410Growth, Development and Aging (Kin 410)W 3C 0.5
The changing capacities and interests of man are studied as he grows and develops. The contribution of physical activity to growth, and physical, psychological and sociological development is examined.
An independent research project on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. Includes data collection, data analysis and presentation of results in thesis form.
An exploration of societal and psychological phenomena related to human sexuality, marriage and family through the study of sex-role socialization, family structure, mate selection, marital roles, marital conflict and its resolution, family planning and alternatives to marriage and family.
Prereq: Soc 107 and Psych 101 or consent of instructor
An investigation of the epidemiology of selected “non-infectious’’ diseases. Specific disease emphasized will vary from year to year (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, malignant neoplasms at various sites; chronic diseases of respiratory and digestive systems). The course emphasizes identification of risk factors and methodology. Prereq: Health 241 or consent of instructor
HLTH 443Behavioural Strategies for the Prevention of Chronic DiseasesW 3C 0.5
A critical analysis of various behavioural strategies for the prevention of coronary heart disease, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and lung cancer. The role of behaviour in the pathogenesis of disease and the feasibility of behavioural change for prevention of disease will be discussed.
A study of current issues pertaining to health and health behaviour. Topics include pertinent research in the field of health which have significant values to the individual, family and community, as well as a study of the problem areas in health behaviour.
Prereq: Health Studies students only, or permission of instructor
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent research and/or reading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration. May be repeated in subsequent terms.
Prereq: Consult with Department.
Course Descriptions ; 327 Health Studies / History