Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2021 - HSCI 484 D100

Senior Seminar in Population Health Research (3)

Class Number: 2851

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    90 units, including HSCI 330 and either STAT 302 or STAT 305.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Scientific research in population health. Developing and evaluating research protocols, taking a general research question and turning it into an analysis plan, carrying out the analysis, and writing up the findings for presentation and publication.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course is delivered as an interactive seminar class with important components delivered synchronously (i.e. in BB collaborate or Zoom virtual classroom settings) and asynchronously.  It is expected that students reserve the scheduled time and attend all synchronous class discussions. During the virtual classroom sessions, students will collaborate with their peers to lead group discussions, undertake research review exercises, and deliver class presentations. Throughout the term students will engage with the assigned reading materials and contribute to the learning of others though group discussions during class and online. Students will also be given the opportunity to communicate the knowledge they have gained through individual and group written assignments.

Content will consist of research methodology and recent population health publications.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of the course, students will:

  • Identify how health research is designed, executed, reported and utilized
  • Examine the strengths and weaknesses of classical population health research design
  • Use frameworks to evaluate research, identify potential sources of bias and consider equity impacts
  • Discuss how research is communicated, evaluated and disseminated
  • Be able to engage in robust and constructive dialogue regarding research and research methods

Grading

  • In-class participation 15%
  • Online discussion 15%
  • In-class presentation 20%
  • Assignment 1 25%
  • Assignment 2 25%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Readings to be assigned at the start of class and will be available electronically.

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 SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment 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. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

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).