HLTH 173Contemporary Issues in Health 1
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Subject
- Public Health Sciences
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 0 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
One or more term courses will be offered from time to time as announced by the School of Public Health and Health Systems. Topics will be dependent upon special research and/or instructional interests of the faculty.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Complete 1 of the following
- Students must be in level 1A
- Students must be in level 1B
- Enrolled in H-Health Sciences, or H-Public Health
- Complete 1 of the following
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Reviewed on UW Flow
89% liked it54% easy96% useful
From 9 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
Loved this course. Interesting content and lots of interesting in class activities. Prof McKillop is great, very engaging and lots of cool stories to tell. Really enjoyed the small class size. Had unlimited attempts at quizzes that came from the textbook. Dont really need to buy the textbook, had some cool things in it but also a lot of common sense stuff. Easy midterm and no final. There was one large group project but lots of time to prepare and its on any topic you pick.
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8 posts and comments in 7 threads mention HLTH 173, June 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Spring 2019
Who has been your favourite prof at UW and why? 18 points, 32 comments
“Or which prof stands out in some specific way? (kindness, ability to teach, inspiring, bad-ass, awkwardly humorous...etc) Let's show some prof appreciation to those who made a big impact on our …”
u/ResponsibleTomato: “… Take HLTH 173 with him u wont regret it.”
Public health electives 2 points, 2 comments
“Can you guys recommend me good and easy electives to take for my first year in public health? It would really help me out thank you!!!”
u/UrDadEd: “Engl109 or ENGL140R and HLTH 173 (food, nutrition and health)”
u/ResponsibleTomato: “take hlth 173 with mark dolson u wont regret it!”
Spring 2018
Acceptances Megathread [Fall 2018 Incoming Students] 142 points, 1,897 comments
“Hi all, This thread is specifically for those who got accepted to UW to discuss different issues (residences, courses, student life, etc.) and celebrate the hard work and efforts of those who have …”
u/Dr_Anarchist: “Does anyone know how to fill in the SPHHS form for the HLTH 173 LEC 001? Any help is appreciated, thank you!”
HELP with SPHHS school consent form. 2 points, 0 comments
u/Pronto_life: “Hey guys, struggling with completing SPHHS form for the HLTH 173 LEC 001,can someone help? Show example if possible.”
Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
“posting a reply to my comment I find the bot annoying.”
u/Jackhofmann: “PSYCH 483 PSYCH 484 PSYCH 485 PSYCH 486 PSYCH 490R PSYCH 499A PSYCH 499B PSYCH 499C PSYCH 621 PSYCH 630 PSYCH 677A PSYCH 704A PSYCH 704B PSYCH 707 PSYCH 710 PSYCH 714 PSYCH 717 PSYCH 720A PSYCH 721A …”
u/Jackhofmann: “… HIST 767 HIST 768 HIST 769 HIST 770 HIST 771 HIST 775 HIST 776 HIST 777 HLTH 101 HLTH 103 HLTH 173 HLTH 201 HLTH 202 HLTH 204 HLTH 273 HLTH 301 HLTH 303 HLTH 305 HLTH 320 HLTH 333 HLTH 340 HLTH 341 HLTH 344 HLTH 355 HLTH 405 HLTH 407 HLTH 410 HLTH 432A HLTH 432B HLTH 442 HLTH …”
Spring 2017
What is the most enjoyable course you've ever taken at UW? 23 points, 74 comments
u/edguy2014: “HLTH 173 - Human-Computer Systems. Very interesting seminar course that explains how all the DiSrUpTiVe InNoVaTiOn going on at UW effects, public health, policy and society as a whole. Tons of great in-class discussions, and a pretty light workload outside of lectures. …”
Spring 2016
Good electives for health studies? 1 point, 0 comments
u/chipotleisnotmylife: “ENGL109 Online was sooo easy, I am a Health student who took it in my 1B term. You could also take HLTH173, the seminar for first-year students depending on when it's offered!”
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