Perspectives on Cancer, Cardiovascular, and Metabolic Diseases

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. In addition, the impact of the major NCDs on public health is studied using a multi-disciplinary approach.

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.