22 courses in the 1985–86 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
An expioration of the biological basis of health and disease and strategies for prevention and treatment of disease. Topics inelude human reproduction, (conception, pregnancy and childbirth, sexual development and expression).
human heredity (chromosomal disorders, _
genetic disease. birth defects), and acute disease states (infectious diseases, cancer, immune deficiencies).
An exploration of the biological basis of health and disease, strategies for prevention and treatment of disease, and the moral, social and psychological impact of innovations in heaith care on Canadian society. Topics include the human nervous system (neurological disorders, mental illness, brain dysfunctions, drug abuse), and lifestyles and health (heart disease, obesity, exercise, smoking).
The physiology of human growth, development and aging is examined, with special reference to the influence of
diet, environment, exercise and disease ’
on the normal processes. Prereq: BIOL 230, 233 Cross-listed as KIN 210.
The course familiarizes students with the issues involved in understanding how people five and develop within the context of families, and the family interaction with the farger social community. Special emphasis will be placed on health related concerns and the ways in which the family and health care institutions of the society contribute to the physical and emotional health of its members. ; Preraq: HLTH 140 and 141
This course examines health care delivery systems by considering organizational principles, manpower issues, health resources and economics, service utilization and altematives 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 students only or permission of instructor
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 Chenr istry or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as MTHEL 302A.
A continuation of Biomathematics 1. Topics considered are first order reaction kinetics in biological systems including a discussion of radioisotope and C™ dating, higher order kinetics including statistical considerations in enzyme kinetics, models for and the measurement of evolution from a knowl edge of genetics and protein structure and assessing the relative importance of environmental factors as evolutionary determinants. . Prereq: HLTH 302 . Cross-listed as MTHEL 302B.
An examination of the effects of environmental pollutants and occupational hazards on human heaith. Emphasis will be placed on the biological mechanisms by which environmental toxicants cause human disease and disability.
Prereq: KIN 317 or equivalent
An introduction to the study of factors
governing the occurrence of disease in
human populations, using selected
diseases to illustrate disease mecha-
nisms and identification of risk factors. Prereq: BIO! 230, 233, KIN 317 or
equivalent
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A comprehensive and systematic introduction to the kéy concepts, methodologies, and issues related to program evaluation in general and their application to health programs 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 programs will be discussed.
Prereq: Basic courses in Statistics and in Research Design
An elementary course in nutrition with
special emphasis on diet for sport and
certain physiological conditions. Cross-listed as KIN 346.
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).
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as KIN 348.
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 health behaviour.
Prereq: PSYCH 101 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as KIN 349.
A descriptive analysis of health problems commonly encountered in the workplace and surrounding environment (e.g. pollution). The health effects of chemical toxicants on human organ systems are described, based on the current toxicologic research literature. Methods for detection and control of workplace hazards (especially carcinogens) are also presented.
Prereq: HLTH 340
An examination of the pathology, risk factors and rehabilitation programs related to coronary heart disease. Major emphasis is placed on the cardiorespiratory implications of exercise in the rehabilitation process.
Prereq: KIN 300. or permission of instructor
Cross-listed as KIN 407.
An independent research project on an approved topic, supervised by a faculty member. Includes an approved proposal and.completion of the first 3 chapters of the thesis - Introduction, Review of Literature, and Methods.
Recommended for students planning graduate studies
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. Prereq: Completion of HLTH 431 Recommended for students planning graduate studies
A course designed to familiarize students with the skills requisite for the formulation, execution and written presentation of an empirical research Project. After a general discussion of the pertinent issues, students will be asked to analyse independently a data set related to a topic of interest to Health Studies students and to present this in a thesis format. Prereq: KIN 222, 330 and CS 316 Students must be enrolled in either 4th year regular or 3B Co-op of the Health Studies program.
An investigation of the epidemiology of selected non-communicable diseases. The course emphasizes understanding of epidemiologic methods and identification of risk factors. Specific diseases examined will vary from year to year. Prereg: HLTH 241 and an introductory statistics course or consent of instructor
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 feas-
iblity of behavioural change for preven-
tion of disease will be discussed. Prereq: HLTH 344, 348, 349
A study of current issues pertaining to health promotion, health behaviour, or biomedical research. Topics may include pertinent research that is significant to the health of individuals, families and groups, or the community. Prereq: Health Studies students only Normaily only 4th year students will be admitted.
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. Depending on student demand and availability of teaching resources, special topics may be presented to smail groups in a lecture format. Such topics
* include Pharmacology, and Aging, Heath
and Immunity. Prereq: Consult with Department
Course Descriptions Health Studies