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Health Sciences Major
Admission Requirements
Internal Transfer
Internal transfer allows students to transfer, within Simon Fraser University, from one faculty to another. Students can apply for internal transfer into the bachelor of arts program in the Faculty of Health Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and the following with a minimum grade of C-:
- HSCI 130
- HSCI 100 or BISC 101, and
- one of HSCI 204, HSCI 207, HSCI 210, HSCI 211, HSCI 212, HSCI 214, HSCI 216, HSCI 220, HSCI 230
Minimum Grades
Students enrolling in HSCI courses must have a grade of C- or better in prerequisite courses and in the program's required courses.
Program Requirements
For the bachelor of arts (BA) health sciences program, students complete 120 units, which includes:
- at least 45 upper division units
- at least 60 units that must be completed at Simon Fraser University
- satisfaction of the writing, quantitative, and breadth requirements
- an overall cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division CGPA of at least 2.0
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
An examination of the biological processes that underlie human health and well-being, with emphasis on the evolutionary and ecological influences affecting human populations. Students with credit for BISC 101 may not take HSCI 100 for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Timothy Beischlag |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
How health, illness and disease are defined and measured for individuals and populations. Research strategies used to identify how health, illness and disease are distributed across human populations and how environmental, socio-economic, demographic, biological, behavioural and political factors influence individual and population health. Breadth-Social Sci/Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Rochelle Tucker |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m. Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D200 |
Rochelle Tucker |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
D201 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D203 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
An overview of environmental hazards and their impacts on human health. Methodological approaches to their detection, assessment, management, and mitigation. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130, all with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for HSCI 304 may not take this course for further credit.
Principles and applications in health sciences research methodology. Quantitative and qualitative methods. Research process and design. Appropriate approaches for diverse research questions. Research ethics, sources of data, sampling, measurement, data collection, initial data analysis techniques. Prerequisite: HSCI 130 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: STAT 201 or 203 or 205. Students with credit for HSCI 307 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Ashleigh Rich Ashleigh Rich |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An examination of Indigenous experiences of health and well-being that will encourage respectful, collaborative and ethical relationships with Indigenous peoples and communities. Students will learn about historical and ongoing impacts of colonization in Canada and continuous efforts of Indigenous communities to assert their own practices of health and well-being. Prerequisite: HSCI 130 with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the instructor. Students who have taken HSCI 210 under this topic in Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Nicole Berry Krista Stelkia |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Prepares students at a foundational level to evaluate and critique conclusions drawn from epidemiological research. Students will also experience the value and limitations of epidemiology as a tool for researching health and disease in populations. Prerequisite: 30 units, including HSCI 130 with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for HSCI 330 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Travis Salway |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Anthropology asks fundamental questions about how people live and interact in different contexts. Engages with contemporary social life around the world, including the relations among people, ideas, and things. Provides analytical tools to help understand the role of culture and society in our lives. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Michael Hathaway |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D900 |
Cristina Moretti |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
D901 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D903 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
Explores how sociologists study, describe, and explain social life. Introduces the sociological perspective and applies it to fundamental social process and everyday issues. As we consider phenomena ranging from interactions among individuals to societal and global inequalities, students critically examine social issues to build their understanding of the world. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Kyle Willmott |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D115 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D116 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D117 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D900 |
Prof-Collins Ifeonu |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
D901 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D902 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D903 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D904 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D905 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
and at least one additional HSCI lower division course.
Students complete one of the following sets of courses in communications, ecosystems or politics.
All of
An introduction to selected theories about human communication. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sarah Ganzon |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 6:30–7:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OL01 |
Layla Cameron |
Online |
An introduction to the forms, theories and institutions of communication as they relate to broader social change, with a focus on the political, economic and regulatory shifts characterizing Canadian and transnational media systems. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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OL01 |
Svitlana Matviyenko |
Online |
An introduction to interpretive approaches in communication inquiry. Topics include ethics, paradigms, conceptualizing the research process, documentary research, historical methods, discourse or textual analysis, ethnographic research, and performative research. Prerequisite: Nine CMNS units with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CMNS 262 may not take CMNS 202 for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sarah Ganzon |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Or all of
An introduction to landforms, climates, soils and vegetation; their origins, distributions, interrelationships and roles in the ecosystem. Laboratory work and field trips are included. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Andrew Perkins |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the planetary biosphere, its living organisms, and their interactions with each other and the Earth system. Prerequisite: GEOG 111.
Introduces systems thinking in the context of environmental and sustainability challenges using system archetypes and system dynamics theory. Analytical and modeling techniques are applied to understand and project systems complexity. Emphasis is placed on using systems thinking concepts to finding solutions in a complex world. Prerequisite: One of REM 100, GEOG 100, GEOG 111, or EVSC 100. Students with credit for ENV 221 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Or all of
A comprehensive introduction to the study of politics and government for both political science majors and students specializing in other disciplines. The course will explore the major concepts, methods, approaches and issues in political science, as well as the primary components of government structure and the political process. Students with credit for POL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sanjay Jeram |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D900 |
Sahar Zaman |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
D901 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D902 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D903 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D904 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D905 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
F100 |
Remi Leger |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
F101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces different aspects of research design in political science, as well as different qualitative research techniques and the epistemological perspectives that inform them. Introduces important analytical and conceptual skills necessary to understand and evaluate political science research. Students with credit for POL 200 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sanjay Jeram |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An examination of concepts presented by the major political thinkers of the western world. The course surveys those ideas which remain at the root of our political institutions, practices and ideals against a background of the periods in which they were expressed. Prerequisite: POL 100 or permission of department. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
B100 |
Amyn Sajoo |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
B101 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
B102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
B103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and two of
Introduces students to the creative practice of multimodal writing and content creation for communication and media studies. Topics may include: creativity and idea generation; media literacy in digital environments; writing conventions for various platforms and genres; analytical writing and scholarly argumentation; audio-visual production for popular audiences. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
E100 |
Jennesia Pedri |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–6:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
E101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
E112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the forms, theories and institutions of communication as they relate to broader social change, with a focus on the political, economic and regulatory shifts characterizing Canadian and transnational media systems. This course is required for a major, honours or minor in communication.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
OL01 |
Svitlana Matviyenko |
Online |
Examines great books and articles that have transformed human understanding of the environment. Students read classic works in their historical and scientific contexts and learn how the concepts they introduced changed human-nature relationships. Breadth-Humanities.
A geographical introduction to how humans shape our world, with attention also given to how it shapes us. Themes may include: culture, economic activities, environmental change, globalization, politics, population, resources, and urbanization. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Scott Peters |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OL01 |
Leanne Roderick |
Online |
An introduction to issues in the study of sex, sexual identity, and sexual culture. Focused on contemporary theories of sexuality as well as representations in fiction, film and popular media from diverse cultural contexts. Students who have completed GDST 200 may not complete this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
OL01 |
Helen Leung |
Online |
Introduction to issues and concepts central to the study of the humanities around the world. Through exposure to primary materials drawn from different periods, disciplines, and regions, students will become acquainted with a range of topics and ideas relating to the study of the human condition, human values, and human experience. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D102 |
Spyros Sofos |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Introduction to the study of art across cultures and periods. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D900 |
Evan Freeman |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
Introduction to concepts central to the academic study of religion, exploring various relevant methodologies. Provides a framework for understanding the many ways in which humans experience the phenomenon of the sacred through symbol, ritual, doctrine, and engagement, in a variety of religious traditions and cultures. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Jason Brown |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jason Brown |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D102 |
Jason Brown |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OL01 |
Jason Brown |
Online | |
O101 |
Jason Brown |
TBD | |
O102 |
Jason Brown |
TBD | |
O103 | TBD | ||
O104 | TBD | ||
O105 | TBD | ||
O106 | TBD |
Introduces the nature and goals of Indigenous Studies as an academic discipline that emphasizes cultures and homelands of First Peoples. Students with credit for FNST 101 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Chelsey Armstrong |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D900 |
Bryan Myles |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
OL01 |
Joyce Schneider |
Online | |
P100 |
Sandra Dielissen |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Exploration of Indigenous forms of research and inquiry (ie. genealogies, oral story-telling, autobiographies). Examine and explore life stories of Indigenous authors from around the world. Students with credit for FNST 110W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
B100 |
Sarah Henzi |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
B101 | TBD |
Introduces key concepts and approaches for understanding the character and organization of work, employment relations, worker’s rights, and labour movements in contemporary society. Explores who does paid and unpaid work and under what conditions through the study of trends and issues, including migration and immigration, unionization, precarious employment, and automation. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Logan Masilamani |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OL01 |
Kendra Strauss |
Online |
A critical examination of a range of moral and legal issues we confront in our dealings with the state and our fellow human beings, such as: Is it wrong to break the law? Should pornography and recreational drugs be illegal? Do animals have rights? Is there a duty to admit immigrants? Are there duties to the world's poor? Are indigenous peoples owed reparations? Students with credit for PHIL 120 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sam Black |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D115 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D117 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D118 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D119 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D120 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D121 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D122 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D123 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D124 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D125 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D126 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the ethical issues arising from interactions of states, NGOs and other international agents. Topics may include international human rights, terrorism, war, gender justice, climate justice, fairness in international trade, cultural diversity and conflict, the rights of indigenous peoples, collective responsibility and restitution for historical wrongdoing, among others. Students who have received credit for PHIL 220 cannot receive credit for this course. Breadth-Humanities/Social Sciences.
An introduction to philosophical issues concerning the nature of science. Topics to be discussed include the distinction between science and pseudo-science, the nature of scientific method, the nature of explanation in the natural and social sciences, the phenomenon of scientific change, the relationship between scientific theory and observation, and the objectivity of social science. Students with credit for PHIL 244 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities/Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
B100 |
Qiu Lin |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
B101 |
Qiu Lin |
TBD |
A survey of some classic texts in the history of philosophy. See the course outline for more detail on the specific figures and themes covered. Open to all students. Students with credit for PHIL 151 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Michaela Manson |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D900 |
Michaela Manson |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
Acquaints the student with the major issues in contemporary psychology and considers the historical antecedents. Special attention is given to questions of methodology and research design in psychology. Topics in physiological psychology, perception, learning and motivation are considered. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Peter Leavitt |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D200 |
Evan Caldbick |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby Burnaby |
D900 |
Peter Leavitt |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Surrey |
Acquaints the student with major issues in contemporary psychology and considers their historical antecedents. Topics in learning, cognition, social psychology and abnormal psychology are considered. Prerequisite: Recommended: PSYC 100. Breadth-Social Sciences.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Alyssa Croft |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D900 |
Alyssa Croft |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
Explores how texts travel beyond their cultures of origin, influence other cultural contexts and ideas, and become works of world literature. Introduces the concepts of cross-cultural literary criticism and translation. Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Joel Akinwumi |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Joel Akinwumi |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D102 |
Joel Akinwumi |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Examines literary “classics”, variously defined, apprehending them both on their own terms and within larger critical conversations. May incorporate the comparative study of work in related artistic fields and engage relevant media trends. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Leith Davis |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D102 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 103W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Paul Budra |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces students to the relationships between writing and purpose, between the features of texts and their meaning and effects. May focus on one or more literary or non-literary genres, including (but not limited to) essays, oratory, autobiography, poetry, and journalism. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 104W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Sean Zwagerman |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D900 |
Alys Avalos Rivera |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
D902 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D903 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D904 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D907 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
|
D910 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
|
D911 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Surrey |
An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Students with credit for ENGL 105W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
An introduction to reading and writing from a rhetorical perspective. The course treats reading and writing as activities that take place in particular circumstances and situations, in contrast to the traditional emphasis on decontextualized, formal features of texts. It prepares students for reading and writing challenges they are likely to encounter within and beyond the classroom. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Alys Avalos Rivera |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
OL01 |
Alys Avalos Rivera |
Online |
Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Kenneth Seigneurie |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Kenneth Seigneurie |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Kenneth Seigneurie |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Introduces ways of comparing early world literatures across time and space. May explore fundamental themes such as love, heroism, or the underworld. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Gianluca Oluic |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Gianluca Oluic |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D102 |
Gianluca Oluic |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces ways of comparing modern world literatures across time and space. May explore topics such as revolution, technology, or existentialism. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Maria Barraza |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Maria Barraza |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D102 |
Maria Barraza |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Incorporates academic and creative writing assignments through hands-on exploration of language, literacy, and literature across cultures. Includes translation exercises and writing workshops. Additional language fluency highly recommended but not required. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.
and one of
Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Faculty , |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby Burnaby |
OL01 |
Gamage Perera |
Online | |
OP01 | TBD |
Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units including a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 200W, or equivalent. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 203 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D900 |
Gamage Perera |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m. Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey Surrey |
OL01 |
Tim Swartz |
Online | |
OP09 | TBD |
The collection, description, analysis and summary of data, including the concepts of frequency distribution, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 205 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201, 203, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
and at least four of
Selected topics in areas not currently offered within the undergraduate course offerings. Prerequisite: Will vary according to topic.
An interdisciplinary overview of the major non-communicable diseases - cancers, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases - from a public health perspective. Review of biological mechanisms, risk factors, historical and cultural contexts, and global distribution. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130, all with a minimum grade of C-.
An integrated survey of infectious diseases and their social and economic causes and consequences. Infectious agents, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses -- how they spread, how they work, and how they can be stopped. Surveillance, prevention, and management of infectious diseases and epidemics. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130, all with a minimum grade of C-.
An interdisciplinary overview of mental health and mental illness among populations. A review of the distribution and risk factors of mental illnesses as well as the historical and cultural context of their development. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130, all with a minimum grade of C-.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Will Small |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Effects that social and ecological factors have on human growth, development and health. Challenges such as epidemics, natural catastrophes, industrialization, globalization, migration, poverty, war, global warming, etc, leading to evolution and adaptations. Relationships between socio-ecological challenges, their health consequences and related gene-population variations and effects on growth, development, sexual maturation, reproductive investment, and senescence and health. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, with a minimum grade of C-.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Pablo Nepomnaschy |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of
A comparative analysis of the Canadian health care financing and delivery systems and policies. History, organizational principles, health care resources, costs, access to care, quality, and equity. Societal and political issues, threats and values that affect Canada's health care system and others around the world. Prerequisite: 60 units, including nine HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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OL01 |
Lindsay Hedden |
Online |
Theoretical frameworks and their applications in health promotion and disease prevention. The development, implementation, and evaluation of programs aimed at individuals and communities in Canada and globally. Prerequisite: 60 units, including either HSCI 130 or BPK 140, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for HSCI 401 prior to Fall 2010 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Yekaterina Tairyan |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Practical ethical and legal issues in health sciences, emphasizing population and public health. Case studies approach highlighting current ethical dilemmas and decision-making in the context of global to local legal frameworks. Prerequisite: 75 units including nine HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-, one of which must be a 200-division course. Writing.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Jean-Christophe Belisle-Pipon |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jean-Christophe Belisle-Pipon |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D105 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D200 |
Jean-Christophe Belisle-Pipon |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D201 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D203 |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Social determinants of health and health inequities. Explores how and why the social advantages and disadvantages that people experience - based on their social position(s) and social circumstances - determine their health status and overall well-being. Prerequisite: 60 units and two HSCI 200-level courses with a minimum grade of C-, one of which may be taken concurrently.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Nicole Berry |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Multi-week service learning project with a community-based partner organization or school arranged each semester. Related class work addresses community partnerships, health promotion, reciprocity, local control, sustainability, participatory research, and skills. Prerequisite: 90 units including HSCI 312 with a minimum grade of C- and HSCI 319 or 327, with a minimum grade of C-. Students may be required to successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. Students with credit for HSCI 349 may not complete this course for credit.
Women’s reproduction differs in key traits from other mammalian females including continuous rather than seasonal ovulation, lack of estrous, and a radically invasive placenta. Students will research these reproductive features, explore their evolutionary origins, how social and physical factors modulate their expression and their consequences for maternal and child health. Prerequisite: HSCI 216 with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have taken HSCI 471 under this topic in Fall 2019, Fall 2017, and Fall 2010 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Pablo Nepomnaschy |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
The field of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) investigates the influence of negative (stressful) early life environments on developmental trajectories and health. This course explores the evolutionary origins of the links between early exposures on developmental outcomes and the use of said knowledge in clinical practice and interventions. Prerequisite: HSCI 216 with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have taken HSCI 471 under this topic in Summer 2015 may not take this course for further credit.
An in-depth overview of the sociocultural, epidemiological, and policy aspects of population and public health. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: 90 units, including at least 15 upper division HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-. Other prerequisites may vary according to topic.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Daljit Gill |
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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. Prerequisite: 90 units, including HSCI 230 (or 330) with a minimum grade of C- and either STAT 302 or STAT 305, with a minimum grade of C-.
Treatment of current issues in mental health and addictions from a population and public health perspective. Students will examine several topics from theoretical, methodological and policy perspectives. Prerequisite: 90 units, including at least 15 upper division HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-. Other prerequisites may vary according to topic.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Nicole Catherine |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Treatment of current global health issues. Students will examine several topics from theoretical, methodological and policy perspectives. Prerequisite: 90 units, including at least 15 upper division HSCI units with a minimum grade of C-. Other prerequisites may vary according to topic.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Yekaterina Tairyan |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
A transdisciplinary approach to integrating and applying knowledge from both academic disciplines and non-academic fields to jointly develop innovative solutions to particular scientific and societal problems in human health. Coursework emphasizes collaboration and is based on community-embedded projects. Prerequisite: Minimum 90 units completed.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Hadia Samim |
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
and at least 30 additional upper division units, of which 18 must be HSCI units.
NOTE: SFU students accepted in the accelerated master’s within the Faculty of Health Sciences may apply a maximum of 10 graduate course units, taken while completing the bachelor's degree, towards the upper division electives of the bachelor’s program and the requirements of the master's degree. These graduate courses must be passed with a grade of B (3.0) or better in order to be used towards the requirements of the master's degree. For more information go to: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply/programs/accelerated-masters.html.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each) |
|
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements). Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.