Required Courses for Public Health

YEAR 1
HLSC 1F90
Introduction to Health Sciences
Issues and controversies in the area of health. Aspects of health status, determinants of health and
personal health.
MATH 1F92
Introductory Statistics
Describing and comparing data sets, linear regression analysis, basic probability theory, discrete
probability distributions, binomial and normal distributions, Central Limit Theorem, confidence intervals
and hypothesis tests on means and proportions, properties of t-, F- and chi-squared distributions,
analysis of variance, inference on regression. Emphasis on interpretation of numerical results for all
topics. Use of Minitab.
DART 1F91
Introduction to Theatre and Performance
Significant concepts and issues in the study of theatre and performance, and the role of theatre and
performance in society.

BIOL 1F90
Concepts in Biology
Topics essential to contemporary biology: molecular biology, biological energy conversion, how plants
and animals adapt, and genetics and the evolutionary process.

SCLC 1F90
Cultures of Western Europe
Emergence of distinct Western European cultures and civilizations from the early modern period to
modern times; cultural, political and religious perspectives.

YEAR 2
HLSC 2P07
Biostatistics 1
Fundamental statistical principles and techniques for research. Issues concerning the construction,
administration and evaluation of data collection as well as the processing and analysis of data.
HLSC 2P15
Processes of Health and Wellness
Exploration of the social, cultural and political context of health interventions; how medical power is
constructed and diffused; and the characteristics, strengths and weaknesses in alternative and
mainstream medical approaches to individual and community health.

HLSC 2P21
The Health of Canadian Society
Health status of Canadians and the history and structure of the health care system.
HLSC 2P27
Research Methods in Health
Introduction to research designs across health disciplines including issues and controversies in
conducting research.
HLSC 2P49
Health and Behaviour
Understanding and applying individual-, interpersonal-, group- and community-level health behavior
change theories.
HLSC 2P97
Global Issues in Infectious Diseases
World changes and their influence on emergence and re-emergence of infectious diseases; examination
of interrelating biological, social and environmental factors that contribute to infectious disease
causality and their impact on global societies.
HLSC 2F95
Human Anatomy
Human anatomy using a systemic approach. Emphasis on the functional aspects of gross and histologic
anatomy. Musculoskeletal anatomy using a regional approach.
SCLC 2F00
Literatures of Western Europe
Comparative approach to the study of major works and writers from France, Germany, Italy, Portugal
and Spain.

YEAR 3
HLSC 3F20
Program Planning and Evaluation
Theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to planning, implementing and evaluating public
health interventions and health-related social marketing campaigns.
HLSC 3P07
Biostatistics 2
Intermediate statistical principles in research from conceptual and practical perspectives.
HLSC 3P21
Issues in Health Policy
Inter-disciplinary perspective of how contemporary health policies influence the health of individuals,
communities and populations in Canada.

HLSC 3P37
Qualitative research in Health Sciences
Introduction to qualitative research approaches to exploring health and public health systems.
Examination of different traditions of qualitative inquiry and approaches to qualitative research designs;
the development of practical skills in data collection (e.g., interviewing, focus groups) and analysis of
qualitative data.
HLSC 3P50
Health Promotion
Strategies and approaches to health promotion; the relation between theory and practice, historical
development and future directions.
HLSC 3P25
Ergonomics
Science and practice to understand the abilities and limitations of humans and how that knowledge can
be used to improve our interactions with objects, systems and environments.
SCLC 2P90
Comparative Approach to Literary Criticism
Introduction to literary theory and critical approaches to comparative literature, and application to
literary texts.
SCLC 2P95
Introduction to Romance Linguistics
Overview of phonetics, phonology, morphology and syntax of Romance languages; linguistics theories,
research methodology and current issues in the study of Romance languages.
SCLC 3900
Comparative Studies in Literary Genres
Theoretical considerations of literary forms in major works from France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and
Spain.
YEAR 4
HLSC 3P94
Health Administration
Introduction to management principles of planning, organizing, leading and delivering health services in
various health care settings.
HLSC 4P40
Policy and Practice: Synthesis in Program Planning
Evaluation of public health policy implementation. Identification of areas of public health concern and
understanding of evidence driving policy and practice.

HLSC 4P50
Research Methods in Epidemiology
Epidemiological research methods and identification of risk factors.
HLSC 4P51
Current Public Health Issues of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic
Analysis of biological, physiological, environmental and behavioural factors involved in transmission and
persistence; epidemiological patterns; individual and societal factors determining occurrence and
impact in different populations; examination of multi-factorial causality of HIV/AIDS to increase
understanding and awareness of the ongoing pandemic.
HLSC 4P59
Diversity and Health
Current health issues across diverse populations including elderly persons, disenfranchising youth,
people from developing countries, economically disadvantaged persons, people with disabilities,
substance abuse or mental health problems.
SCLC 3P20
Comparative Studies in Western European Cinema
Aspects of the culture, society and history of Western Europe as depicted in selected films from Portugal
and Spain.
SCLC 3P80
Comparative Analysis of Romance Languages
Grammatical structures of Romance languages from a contrastive perspective.
SCLC 3P85
Translation Theories
Historical and contemporary perspectives on translation theories and practices. Topics may include the
role of the translator, comparative/contrastive analysis, intercultural equivalence and interference,
problems in literary and technical translations.
SCLC 4P00
Comparative Studies in Narratives and the Arts
Topics may include orality, testimonial and post-colonial narratives.
HLSC 4P60
History of Disease in Society
Examination of issues around the perception, treatment, and social and cultural impact of disease in
Western society.