Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2022 - BPK 417 D100

Obesity, Adipocyte Function and Weight Management (3)

Class Number: 7284

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 14, 2022
    Thu, 12:00–12:00 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BPK 110, 306, 340.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A complex systems lens is used to study the causes, complications and comorbidities of obesity, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The etiology of obesity is explored from genetics to environment, including the neuroendocrine biology of appetite regulation. Lifestyle, medical and pharmacological obesity management options and challenges are examined.

COURSE DETAILS:

A complex systems lens is used to study the causes, complications and comorbidities of obesity; including diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The etiology of obesity is explored from genetics to environment, including the neuroendocrine biology of appetite regulation. Lifestyle, medical and pharmacological management options for obesity, including their challenges, are examined.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  1. Apply a complex systems lens to understand and communicate the etiology, manifestations and treatments for obesity
  2. Evaluate current obesity literature to draw conclusions about the physiology of obesity and its effects on associated tissues, organs and organ systems
  3. Appraise current societal beliefs of obesity to determine how to combat implicit and explicit weight bias
  4. Compare and contrast homeostatic and non-homeostatic appetite regulation and design plans to manage appetite at the individual level
  5. Draw on health promotion models to create individualized treatment plans for individuals with obesity
  6. Communicate primary obesity literature in a concise and clear manner to different audiences
  7. Design graphical models to communicate the physiology of obesity

Grading

  • Quests (4@ 10%) 40%
  • Team-based learning assignments (3 @ 15%) 45%
  • Team-based learning preparedness quizzes 9%
  • Final group assessment 1%
  • Learning reflections 5%

NOTES:

Class will be hosted in-person

REQUIREMENTS:

All materials will be provided by instructor

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:

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 SPRING 2022

Teaching at SFU in spring 2022 will involve primarily in-person instruction, with safety plans in place.  Some courses will still be offered through remote methods, and if so, this will be clearly identified in the schedule of classes.  You will also know at enrollment whether remote course components will be “live” (synchronous) or at your own pace (asynchronous).

Enrolling in a course acknowledges that you are able to attend in whatever format is required.  You should not enroll in a course that is in-person if you are not able to return to campus, and should be aware 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 may need class or exam accommodations, including in the context of remote learning, are advised to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112) as early as possible in order to prepare for the spring 2022 term.