Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - HSCI 215 D100

Perspectives on Disability and Injury (3)

Class Number: 2613

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 13, 2019
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An interdisciplinary overview of injury and disability. Review of global distribution and risk factors. Examination of disability and injury across multiple levels of analysis.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course introduces students to the fields of injury prevention and disability studies. Models of disability and concepts of universal accessibility and equity will be introduced. Human rights, occupational health and safety, and regulations relevant to injury prevention and disability will be examined.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. understand the leading causes of disability and injury worldwide and become familiar with relevant intervention strategies
  2. compare and contrast the disability models and illustrate tips on disability etiquette
  3. understand Musculoskletal Injuries mechanism (MSI), work related risk factors and injuries and suggest control strategies
  4. become familiar with human righs as they relate to disability

Grading

  • Tutorial attendance & participation 5%
  • GroupPresentation/Project 10%
  • Midterm Exam I 20%
  • Midterm Exam II 20%
  • Final Exam 35%
  • Assignment 10%

NOTES:

TEACHING FORMAT: There will be a 3-hour lecture and one 50-minute tutorial each week.

Attendance at tutorial is mandatory. Tutorials will vary from week to week and will include: discussions, case studies, application of lecture material and required readings, student presentations and other activities. Students MUST attend their own tutorial groups at all times.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Required reading will be posted on CANVAS.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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