20 courses in the 1986–87 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
GERON 4014/8
Directed Studies in Special Topics For the. student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through independent research and/or extensive teading. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to ‘registration for this course. Open ta exceptional students who have permis: sion of the instructor and the director of the program.
A broad overview of current problems and issues concerning promotion of optimal health and reduction of disease. The course will emphasize our understanding of the factors contributing to health and disease, and will present procedures and strategies for reducing health risks. Topical areas will include (1) behavioural factors, (2) nutritional factors and (3) genetic factors.
The same'as HLTH 140, except topical areas will include (1) human reproduction, (2) the central nervous system, and (3) community health.
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
Crosé-listed as KIN 210.
The course familiarizes students with the issues involved in understanding how people live and develop within the context of families, and the family interaction with the larger 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.
Prereq: HLTH 140 and 141
This course examines health care delivery systems by considering organi-- zational principles, manpower issues, health resources and economics, service utilization and altérnatives 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 interdisci- Plinary areas.
Prereq: KIN 116 ot first year Chemistry or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as MTHEL 302A.
- HLTH 303 W 2C 05 Introduction to Biomathematics 2 A continuation af 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 knowledge of genetics and protein structure and assessing the relative importance of environmental factors as evolutionary determinants.
Prereq: HLTH 302
Cross-listed as MTHEL 3028.
An examination of the effects of environmental pollutants and occupational hazards on human health. 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
A comprehensive and systematic introduction to the key concepts, methodologies, and issues related to program evaluation in general and their application to health programs in particular.
Administrative and policy implications as.
weil as the technical/methodological evaluation issues that face individuals involved in administering, planning, implementing. and evaluating heaith 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.
“HLTH 349 FS 3C 05
Principles of Behaviour Modification 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 congent 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 is 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 \
Course Descriptions = «._-:16.76
An independent research praject 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 wil 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 diseasas. The course emphasizes understanding of epidemiologic methods and identifica tion of risk factors.
Prereq: 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 feasiblity of behavioural change for prevention 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, fami#ies and groups, or the community. Prereq: Health Studies students only Normatty only 4th year students wil . be admitted.
1676 Course Descriptions
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in dépth 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 small groups in a lecture format. Such topics include Pharmacology, and Aging, Heath and immunity.
Prereq: Consult with Department
Department of
History
Associate Professor, Chairman of the Department JW. Walker, BA (Toronto), MA
_ (Waterloo), PhD (Dathousie)
Associate Professor, Associate Dean
(Special Programs), Faculty of Arts
J.Q. Stubbs, BA (Toronto), MSc (Econ) (London), DPhil (Oxford)
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate
Officer
D.J. Horton, BA (Waterloo Lutheran), MA (Waterloo), PhO (McGil)
Professors
M.J. Craton, BA (London), MA, PhD (McMaster) FRHistS
F.H. Epp, BA (Bethel College), MA, PhD (Minnesota), LLD (Brandon) G
F.C. Gérard, MA (Collége St. Dominique, France), 8D, STM (McGill), PhD (Hartford, Conn.) P
L.T. Guelke,’ BSc (Cape Town), MA (York), PhD (Toronto)
P.J. Harrigan, BA (Detroit), AM, PhD (Michigan)
W. Klaassen, BA (McMaster), DPhil (Oxtord) G
J.F.H. New, BA, MA (Melbourne), PhD (Toronto), FRHistS
GM, Ostrander, BA (Columbia), MA, PhD (Calitomia Berkeley)
Associate Professors
D.A. Davies, BA, PhD (Washington), , Recipient of the Distinguished Teacher Award
K.D. Eagles, BA (Cambridge), MA, PhD (Washington)
- J.R. English, BA (Waterloo), AM, PhD
(Harvard)
S.K. Johannesen, 8A (Evangel College), MA, PhD (Missouri) .
R.C. Macgillivray, 8A (Queen's) AM PhD (Harvard) a
K.M. McLaughlin, BA (Waterloo), MA (Dalhousie), PhD (Toronto) J
WL. Mitchinson, BA, MA, PAD (York)
” W.O. Packull, 8A (Guelph), MA
(Waterloo), PhD (Queen's) G
E.P. Patterson, BA (Baylor), MA (Kansas), PhD (Washington)
R. Sawatsky, BChEd (CMBC), BA
’ (Bethel College), MA (Minnesota), MA, PhD (Princeton) G.
J.A. Wahl, CA, BA (Westem Ontario), MA, PhD (St. Louis) J
Assistant Professors
H.A. MacDougall, BA, MA, PhD (Toronto)
C.A. Snyder, BA (Waterloo), MA, PhD (McMaster), G
GJ. Stortz, BA, MA (Waterloo), Pad (Guelph), J
D.E. Wright, BA (Cambridge), MA, PhD (McMaster) .
Adjunct Faculty
R.P. Fuke, BA (Toronto), MA (Marian) PhD (Chicago)
Faculty Member holding cross
appointment to History from.
"Geography ‘
G refers to faculty members at Conrad
Grebel College
J refers to faculty members at St. Jerome's College.
P refers to faculty members at St. Pauls College
A refers to faculty members at Renison College Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the and
Of this section.
Introductory Notes |
100 Level: Introductory Courses. For First Year Arts students and for ail other students interested.
200-249: Survey Courses. Primarily intended for non-History Majors, but open to History Majors.
250-258: Foundation Courses Primarily intended for History Majors, but open to non-History Majors whether or not they have previously taken a history course.
300 Level: Special Topics Courses Primarily intended for History Majors, but open to all students who have previ ously taken a history course.
400 Level: Senior Seminars intended for senior History Honours students.