REPD 372/3.0 Reproduction & Development

In REPD 372 students will obtain a general background on various aspects of human reproduction, ranging from male and female gamete development to pregnancy and birth. The course will serve as a gateway to more advanced courses in human reproduction and development. Students will apply concepts learned through modules to a simulated case study in which a human pregnancy will be followed from the pre-conception stages to parturition and the post-partum period. Evaluations will consist of quizzes, a written essay, a discussion forum and case study group assignments.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year (level 3) standing, one of (ANAT 100/3.0; ANAT 101/3.0; [ANAT 215/3.0 and ANAT 216/3.0]; [ANAT 315/3.0 and ANAT 316/3.0]) and one of (PHGY 210/6.0; PHGY 214/6.0; [KNPE 125/2.0 and KNPE 225/3.0]; [PHGY 215/3.0 and PHGY 216/3.0]).

BCHM 370/3.0 Genetics & Genomics

BCHM 370, Genetics and Genomics, is an interdisciplinary course that will provide an introduction to the field of applied genomics for identifying genes underlying multifactorial traits, diseases and drug treatment outcomes. Basic principles of gene mapping studies will be covered in the context of recent advances in the field including statistical methods, high-throughput technologies and integrative analyses of biological datasets. The applications and implications of genome-wide studies will be discussed.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year (Level 3) standing and one of (BCHM 218/3.0; BCHM270/3.0; BIOL 205/3.0)

IDIS 373/3.0 Health Ethics, Law, and Policy

IDIS 373, Health Ethics, Law, and Policy, is an introduction to ethical, legal and regulatory requirements for people working in the health professions. Many of the decisions healthcare workers make have an ethical or legal dimension.  In some of these situations, knowing or doing the right thing can be unclear or difficult. In this course, students will learn how to recognize aspects of health care that raise ethical and legal questions and will develop approaches to creatively and effectively answering these questions.  Over twelve weeks, we cover ethical and legal issues encountered in most types of health care organizations, including acute care hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, outpatient facilities, dental clinics, nursing homes, home care organizations, and health care systems. The values, principles and laws we review are also applicable to diverse client and patient populations.

This course is designed to prepare students who are planning to apply to health professional programs and emphasizes learning-by-doing. In addition to introducing students to a wide range of ethical and legal issues in healthcare using a case-based approach, it also builds on the foundational skills in IDIS 173 (previously BMED 173).  Students will develop advanced abilities to charitably understand contentious issues from multiple angles, assemble evidence in order to develop a position, and to communicate complex ideas. Students will also become acquainted with some of the biases, mistakes and mental shortcuts people commonly take in their reasoning and how to avoid them.

Prerequisite: Minimum 3rd year (level 3) standing

Learning Outcomes

• You will learn to identify the impact of your own social circumstances and the ways they effect your perspective on global health issues
• Learn to become adaptive and considerate in your approach to global health practice through independent reflection and work with key figures in your placement
• Develop your own “philosophy of practice” in global health, and learn to describe the values and approaches you’ll use to identify, understand, and respond to a community’s health needs
• Learn how critical concepts of globalization, equity, and social and international development influence a community health organizations’ work partner universities.

Choose One Elective (3.0 units)

You can also choose an additional 3.0 course from Bader College's robust Fall offerings to complement your degree plan and maximise your experience. Find the full list of fall course offerings on the Bader College website.

Exchange applications for BHSc students are submitted through the BHSc Exchange portal. In order to apply, students MUST submit: 

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 (GPA requirements may vary based on partner institution regulations)
• a copy of unofficial transcript   
• confirmation of consultation regarding academic progression with your Academic Advisor
• ranked preference of exchange partners and terms
• an expression of interest (no more than 250 words)