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Non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as cancers, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases make up the largest proportion of diseases causing morbidity and mortality in North America. Students examine the biological mechanisms, risk factors, global distribution, and prevention strategies of each NCD...

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...

Students carry out an interdisciplinary examination of mental health and mental illness from biological, psychological, cultural, and political perspectives. Foundational concepts of selected mental health and illness issues are also explored.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in HSCI 1130 and one...

Students are introduced to an overview of disability and injury. Topics include causes and risk factors of different types of disability and injury at regional and global levels, and science-based strategies for prevention. Students also critique the application of human rights as they apply to...

Ecology is the study of an organism and its interactions with the physical surroundings. These interactions play an important role in determining how we develop and our health and well-being. Students examine the concept of human health from a genetic and evolutionary perspective, and consider the...

Students learn about the historical, intergenerational and present-day effects of colonization that impact Indigenous Peoples' health. Students explore topics through an Indigenous worldview and examine their own values, assumptions, and motivations when engaging in health sciences and public health...

Students in HSCI 2230 build upon introductory epidemiological concepts taught in HSCI 1130 to further develop their skills in evaluation and critique of epidemiological research. They explore the advantages and limitations of the epidemiological approach for researching health and disease in...

Students explore the diseases associated with aging as well as their interventions. Students focus on the processes that lead to the development of the most common disorders associated with older persons. Students learn the clinical manifestations and interventions that reduce the risk of these...