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Health Sciences Minor

Minimum Grades

Students enrolling in HSCI courses must have a grade of C- or better in prerequisite courses and in the program's required courses.

Program Requirements

Students complete a minimum total of 31 units, including

HSCI 130 - Foundations of Health Science (4)

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.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Chris Kennedy
Onkar Bains
Zamir Punja
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
HSCI 100 - Human Biology (3)

An examination of the biological processes that underlie human health and well-being, with emphasis on the evolutionary and ecological influences affecting human populations. Students with credit for BISC 101 may not take HSCI 100 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nienke Van Houten
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey

and three of

HSCI 211 - Perspectives on Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Diseases (3)

An interdisciplinary overview of the major non-communicable diseases - cancers, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases - from a public health perspective. Review of biological mechanisms, risk factors, historical and cultural contexts, and global distribution. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Scott Lear
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
HSCI 212 - Perspectives on Infectious and Immunological Diseases (3)

An integrated survey of infectious diseases and their social and economic causes and consequences. Infectious agents, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi and viruses -- how they spread, how they work, and how they can be stopped. Surveillance, prevention, and management of infectious diseases and epidemics. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
HSCI 214 - Perspectives on Mental Health and Illness (3)

An interdisciplinary overview of mental health and mental illness among populations. A review of the distribution and risk factors of mental illnesses as well as the historical and cultural context of their development. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130.

HSCI 215 - Perspectives on Disability and Injury (3)

An interdisciplinary overview of injury and disability. Review of global distribution and risk factors. Examination of disability and injury across multiple levels of analysis. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101, HSCI 130.

HSCI 216 - Ecological Determinants of Human Growth, Development and Health (3)

Effects that social and ecological factors have on human growth, development and health. Challenges such as epidemics, natural catastrophes, industrialization, globalization, migration, poverty, war, global warming, etc, leading to evolution and adaptations. Relationships between socio-ecological challenges, their health consequences and related gene-population variations and effects on growth, development, sexual maturation, reproductive investment, and senescence and health. Prerequisite: HSCI 100 or BISC 101.

and at least 15 upper division HSCI units, of which at least seven upper division units used toward the minor must have been completed in Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV courses.