Perspectives on Immunology, Infectious, and Parasitic Diseases

Students explore the agents of infectious diseases and the role of the human immune system in the progression and expression of those diseases. The roles of climate change, human activity, and socioeconomic status on the spread and emergence of infectious disease are also discussed. Students closely examine the pathophysiology and epidemiology of HIV/AIDS, TB, and malaria in Canada and globally.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in HSCI 1130 and one of the following: BIOL 1111, 1115, or 1190.

Note: Students wanting to complete a BSc at SFU in Health Sciences must take BIOL 1115. Students wanting to complete a BA at SFU in Health Sciences must take BIOL 1111 or 1115.