Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2025 - HSCI 482 D100

Senior Seminar in Infectious Diseases (3)

Class Number: 3517

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    HSCI 326 or MBB 326 or HSCI 338, with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An in-depth overview of newly emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in the context of disease prevention, surveillance and control.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course will expose students to infectious diseases research and related developments at molecular, individual and societal levels.  Emphasis will be placed in particular on critical review of primary literature in infectious diseases research. The class will consist primarily of in-class presentations based on published biomedical journal articles. Occasional short lectures may be used to provide contextual support for in-class presentations.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

At the end of the course, all students should be comfortable reviewing and presenting journal articles that address key themes pertinent to infectious disease research and issues relating to infectious disease prevention and control. Students must demonstrate an ability to synthesize and communicate knowledge of infectious diseases to their peers in verbal and written form.The instructor may make changes to the syllabus throughout the course. Changes will be announced in class or via the Canvas course container.

Grading

  • Class Participation 20%
  • Journal article presentations (in class) 50%
  • Review article 30%

NOTES:

The instructor may make changes to the syllabus throughout the course. Changes will be announced in class or via the Canvas course container.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

None

REQUIRED READING:

Biomedical journal articles will be selected from a wide range of primary sources. Papers will be assigned by the instructor or selected by the students in consultation with the instructor.

RECOMMENDED READING:

A good understanding of microbiology, virology, and immunobiology will significantly benefit students who intend to take this course. Students are strongly encouraged to review textbooks from pre-requisite courses covering these subjects.


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.