Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2020 - HSCI 130 D100

Foundations of Health Science (4)

Class Number: 3216

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    May 11 – Aug 10, 2020: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Aug 20, 2020
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Location: TBA

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

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.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course, we will consider health from multiple angles (biological, social cultural, and more), and the impact of technology and science. We will also review terminology related to both health and disease, and the health issues and diseases currently facing Canadians and across the globe. We will also examine the Canadian health system, and systems in comparable countries.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the concepts of health, illness and disease from a range of perspectives;
  2. Understand the core terminology and strategies used to measure health, illness and disease in public and population health;
  3. Explain how a range of factors may act as potential health determinants (e.g. environmental, socio-economic, demographic, biological, behavioural and political factors) for individual and population health; and
  4. Critically reflect on the way in which socio-cultural contexts influence the definition, theoretical understanding, research strategies and solutions to problems involving health, illness and disease.

Grading

  • Tutorial attendance/participation 10%
  • 4 homework assignments 35%
  • Weekly quizzes (best 10 out of 12) 40%
  • Final examination 15%

NOTES:

Students that miss an examination due to illness or extenuating circumstances will either have a makeup exam or their final mark will be prorated, the instructor will decide which option will be used.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Segall, A. and C. Fries. (2017). Pursuing Health and Wellness: Healthy Societies, Healthy People 2nd Edition. Oxford University Press.

Additional readings will be assigned.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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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.