Fall 2018 - BPK 140 D100
Contemporary Health Issues (3)
Class Number: 4874
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2018: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 11, 2018
Tue, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Diana Bedoya
dbedoya@sfu.ca
1 778 782-4185
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Breadth-Science.
COURSE DETAILS:
13 weeks
2-hour lecture, 1-hour tutorial/week
Course Schedule:
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Week |
Lecture Topics |
Tutorial |
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1 |
Introduction |
No Tutorials |
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2 |
Chapter 2 Evaluating Health Claims (cont’d) |
Tutorial assignment #1 |
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3 |
Chapter 4 Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes |
Tutorial assignment #2 |
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4 |
Chapter 5 Cancer |
Tutorial assignment #3 |
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5 |
Midterm Exam # 1 (Chapters 1-5 and 11) |
No Tutorials |
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6 |
Chapter 6 Physical Activity |
Tutorial assignment #4 |
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7 |
Chapter 7 Nutrition |
Tutorial assignment #5 |
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8 |
Chapter 8 Body Weight & Weight Management |
Tutorial assignment #6 |
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9 |
Chapter 9 Mental Health |
Tutorial assignment #7 |
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10 |
Midterm Exam # 2 (Chapters 6-9 and 15) |
No Tutorials |
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11 |
Chapter 10 Intimate Relationships and Human Sexuality |
Tutorial assignment #8 |
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12 |
Chapter 12 Fertility Management, Pregnancy |
Tutorial assignment #9 |
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13 |
Chapter 13 Drugs |
Tutorial assignment #10 |
COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:
- To examine health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as the product of physical, psychological, and social well-being.
- To make students aware of the role of personal behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management and drug use) in one’s health status
- To gain an understanding of the basic physiology of major diseases and their primary and secondary prevention measures
- To improve students’ abilities to read and evaluate health information
Grading
- Lecture Attendance (iClicker) 10%
- Midterm Examinations (week 5 and 10; 20% each) 40%
- Tutorial Assignments 20%
- Final Exam (cumulative) 30%
REQUIREMENTS:
iClicker
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
BPK 140 Custom Courseware, Brown 2018
Department Undergraduate Notes:
It is the responsibility of the student to keep their BPK course outlines if they plan on furthering their education.
Registrar Notes:
SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/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
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS