Spring 2022 - HSCI 482 D100

Senior Seminar in Infectious Diseases (3)

Class Number: 5807

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2022: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.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. Occassional 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 diseases research and issues relating to infectious disease prevention and control. Students must demonstrate ability to synthesize and communicate knowledge of infectious diseases to their peers in verbal and written form.

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 course container in Canvas.

Materials

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 be of significant benefit to students intending to take this course. Students are strongly encouraged to review texbooks from pre-requisite courses covering these subjects.



Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site 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

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.