Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - HSCI 483 D100

Senior Seminar in Environmental Health (3)

Class Number: 3230

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 19, 2020
    Wed, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
    Location: TBA

  • Prerequisites:

    90 units, including HSCI 304 and HSCI 330.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An in-depth overview of environmental health, environmental risks and human activity in relation to environmental health in the context of disease prevention, surveillance and control.

COURSE DETAILS:

There will be one 3-hour lecture session each week that will include in-class exercises and small group assignments to assist in assignment and exam preparation.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Interpret and summarize peer-reviewed journal articles in environmental health.
  • Identify the main environmental factors that affect the health of a community.
  • Describe the direct and indirect human and ecological effects of major environmental elements (e.g. Air, Water, Climate change).
  • Define and apply the concepts of risk and susceptibility to environmental agents, changes and/or stressors.
  • Evaluate the role of different social and psychological constructs in humans’ interactions with the environment.
  • Judge the connections between the different topics covered in class and how their interaction impacts human health.

Grading

  • Attendance and participation 15%
  • Article presentation 15%
  • Infographic 15%
  • Midterm exam 25%
  • Grant application proposal 15%
  • Study notes 15%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

In addition to the required textbook, other required readings covering specific topics will be provided in electronic format on the course website.

REQUIRED READING:

Frumkin, H. (Ed.). (2016). Environmental Health: From Global to Local (3rd Ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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

TEACHING AT SFU IN SUMMER 2020

Please note that all teaching at SFU in summer term 2020 will be conducted through remote methods. Enrollment in this course acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as soon as possible to ensure that they are eligible and that approved accommodations and services are implemented in a timely fashion.