Fall Term 2024 (1890)
MACE 503 - Methods of Community Based Research
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)
An introduction to research which broadly includes quantitative, qualitative, Indigenous methods and mixed methods. Research design, formulating community partnerships, formulating research questions, selecting appropriate methods, sampling, data analysis and knowledge mobilization will be included. This course is designed as a seminar, while some classes will be structured, the intent is for participants to learn from each other's experiences and research examples.
SEMINAR A2 (55184)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
W 09:00 - 11:50
SPH 503 - Introduction to Health Promotion Research
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
Foundations of basic and applied research in health promotion. Consideration is given to a broad range of research strategies including qualitative and quantitative methods. Emphasis is on a critical understanding of why, when, and how to apply different research strategies to answer specific health promotion questions. Pre or corequisite: SPH 501. Students with insufficient background in undergraduate statistics will be required to complete a qualifying course in this area. Note: Credit may not be obtained for both HPS 503 and SPH 503.
LECTURE A2 (55185)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
W 09:00 - 11:50
SPH 555 - Foundations of Public Health Research
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
The aim of this course is for students to gain competencies in three areas: determinants of health and strategies to address these; ontologies, epistemologies and research designs relevant to public health research; knowledge mobilization and engaged scholarship. Sessions will usually comprise introductory interactive presentations and small/large group discussions. Class time and assignments are aimed at enhancing students' understanding, critical analysis and application of key concepts and selected issues related to Public Health, research methods used in Public Health and Knowledge translation.
LECTURE A1 (47216)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
W 09:00 - 11:50
SPH 641 - Global Health Project Development
3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)
This introductory course to global health project development familiarizes students with the logical frame planning approach. This planning method is a must by many international development agencies, e.g. the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the World Bank and many others. Through various stages of problem analysis, objective analysis and the development of the logical frame with planning indictors and assumptions, course participants learn how to apply this method in the context of a developing country. Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor. Note: Credit may not be obtained for both PHS 641 and SPH 641.
LECTURE A1 (50233)
2024-09-03 - 2024-12-09
F 09:00 - 11:50