Ecological Determinants of Human Growth, Development, and Health

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 ecological impacts on human evolution, growth, development, and disease. Topics include the challenges of catastrophes, industrialization, globalization, migration, poverty, war, and climate change on human health. Students study how human populations have responded and adapted to these challenges in the past, and predict what might happen to human health when exposed to novel ecological influences such as technology.

Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C" grade in HSCI 1130 and one of the following: BIOL 1111, 1115, 1116, 1175, 1190, or HKIN 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 one of BIOL 1111, 1115, 1116, or 1175. Students wanting neither a BSc nor a BA at SFU in Health Sciences may complete any one of BIOL 1111, 1115, 1116, 1175, 1190, or HKIN 1190.