HEALTH SCIENCES

All seats for these courses are reserved for nursing students. The nursing courses (see the Nursing course descriptions) and most of the support courses for each semester, are prerequisites for the course work in the next semester. Due to the integrated nature of the nursing courses, progression from one semester to the next requires concurrent completion of the nursing courses.

HSC 110:
Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits

Prerequisites: Admission requirements

Corequisites: none

This course focuses on the principles of human anatomy and physiology. Concepts such as pathophysiology, homeostasis, and the relationship between structure and function are stressed throughout. All organ systems are discussed and selected aspects of histology, cell biology, embryology and development are included. This course assumes a basic knowledge of biology (Grade 12) and chemistry (Grade 11).

HSC 112:
Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credits

Prerequisite: HSC 110

Corequisites: none

This course focuses on the principles of human anatomy and physiology. The course will be a continuation of the study of human structure and function of healthy body systems, introduced in Anatomy and Physiology I.

HSC 114:
Introduction to Pharmacology 1 credit

Prerequisite: HSC 110

Corequisite: HSC 112

As an introduction to pharmacology, this course will provide a broad overview of pharmacological principles with an emphasis on therapeutics. Topics covered include pharmacokinetics, therapeutic range, pharmacodynamics, selectivity, toxicity, drug interactions and role of the nurse as patient educator. Pediatric and geriatric populations’ responses to drugs will be investigated. Drug classifications will be introduced using diuretics and narcotic analgesics as examples.

HSC 210:
Pathophysiology I 3 credits

Prerequisites: HSC 112, HSC 114

Corequisites: none

This course introduces the study of the physiology of alterations in health. Students will build on existing knowledge of human anatomy and physiology by examining pathophysiological states. Physiologic changes and responses to illness are addressed in four separate units which encompass the effects of illness on selected body systems and functions. Related microbiology, immunology, and pharmacology content will be integrated through each unit to reflect the interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s response to illness.

HSC 212:
Pathophysiology II 3 credits

Prerequisite: HSC 210

Corequisites: none

This course is a continuation of the study of physiology of alterations in health. Students will build on existing knowledge of pathophysiology presented in Pathophysiology I (HSC 210). Physiologic changes and responses to illness are addressed in four separate units encompassing the effects of illness on selected body systems and functions. Related content of microbiology, immunology and pharmacology will be integrated throughout each unit to capture the interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s response to illness.

HSC 310:
Ethics in Health Care 3 credits

Prerequisites: Program admission requirements

Corequisites: none

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of ethics as it applies to the nursing profession. The course will facilitate exploration of numerous ethical problems in nursing and the role of the nurse in working toward the resolution of ethical conflict. The content will examine theories and principles of health care ethics, basic decision-making processes in ethics, morality and moral decision making, and a detailed discussion of ethical issues in nursing from both a professional and interdisciplinary perspective. Selected case studies will be reviewed and reflected upon as situations for the application of ethical decision making.

HSC 312:
Canadian Health Care System 3 credits

Prerequisites: Program admission requirements

Corequisites: none

Health care systems are in transition. The health care systems established in Canada over the last century are coming under scrutiny and undergoing tremendous change. To understand how and why they are changing we must first understand how the systems developed. The 27 sessions of this course provide a framework by which to understand the development, evolution and refinement of health care systems.

HSC 410:
Health Law 3 credits

Prerequisites: Program admission requirements

Corequisites: none

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the origin and sources of the law as it applies to the Canadian health care system. The course will stimulate an appreciation for legal terminology, reasoning, and processes as well as the basic principles of law which apply to and govern the delivery of health care services in Canada. It is also designed to develop an ability to identify the legal aspects of health care practice, governance and administration as well as an ability to determine when and how to use legal counsel effectively.

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