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FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR 2005-2006
Environmental Health
| Introduction to law and legal process in Canada for the first year student prior to beginning either Public Health or Occupational Health and Safety. The constitutional bases for regulating environmental, public health and occupational hazards are discussed. Regulatory, criminal and common law proceedings are examined. There is particular emphasis on examples involving environmental and occupational hazards. Public health and environmental protection statutes are introduced as a foundation for further course work.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 122 Introduction to Epidemiology | |
| A three-hour per week lecture course dealing with disease causation, terminology and control. The common diseases are presented to illustrate principles of spread, prevention and control. Vital statistics are presented to familiarize the student with their uses. The principles and practices of field investigation are studied. (formerly EHE 102).
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 220 Foundations of Pathophysiology | |
| A survey of the activities of the major systems of the body, with particular reference to the target organs of occupational and environmental toxins, parasitic and infectious diseases. Symptomatology, communicability and the body’s response to disease entities are examined from the viewpoint of disease control in the community. (formerly EHE 220).
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 222 Foundations of Aetiology | |
| This is a foundation course to the study of epidemiology, which itself is the core science of occupational and public health. The course will provide the framework required for upper level courses in communicable disease control, infection control and food hygiene. Lectures will cover the concepts underlying food and water quality control and the development and control of communicable and occupational diseases in human populations. Laboratory exercises will enable students to understand the methods used by public health and occupational health laboratories to evaluate food, water, environmental and clinical specimens, and to interpret laboratory reports.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 2 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 322 Epidemiology: Communicable Diseases I | |
| This course examines the mechanisms by which micro-organisms cause disease and the techniques and substances used to induce artificial immunity. Some of the more frequently encountered or important bacterial, viral, rickettsial, and mold diseases are considered in depth, using recent Canadian reports where possible, to illustrate their behaviour in a susceptible population, and the methods by which they may be controlled. (Formerly the first half of ENH 344).
| | Prerequisites: ENH 220 and ENH 222. | | Lect: 2 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 324 Wastewater Treatment Systems | |
| This course is an introduction to wastewater treatment disposal from private dwellings as well as municipalities. Discussions include basic engineering principles in wastewater system design, specifying components, assessing installations and problem solving. Lectures are supplemented by field trips and demonstrations.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab/Demo: 1/2 hr. | | back to top |
| This course examines the health and safety issues associated with housing and other built environments. Topics include: living in substandard housing or being homeless, the role of local government in housing, reading and interpretation of residential blueprints, exterior and interior house construction, electrical, plumbing and heating systems, indoor air quality including radon gas CO and mould, structural pests, lead in the home environment, playground safety and housing for special interest groups.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 333 Introduction to Food Hygiene | |
| This course will examine current provincial legislation dealing with food and food premises. The provisions will be examined in detail, especially as they relate to the protection of foods. An examination of the major types of food products will be included, with special emphasis on spoilage and preservation of food. Particular emphasis will be applied to high-risk foods such as meat, milk, and dairy products.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1/2 hr. | | back to top |
| ENH 422 Epidemiology: Communicable Diseases II | |
| Continuation of ENH 322 (See description for ENH 322). (Formerly second half of ENH 344)
| | Prerequisite: ENH 322. | | Lect: 2 hrs. | | back to top |
| Introduction to water safety and control techniques. Ground water, private water supply, municipal water supply and recreational water use are considered in the context of the biological, chemical and physical hazards to health, as well as the monitoring and control actions required for ensuring their safety. Swimming pools are dealt with in detail.
| | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab/Demo: 1/2 hr. | | back to top |
| ENH 429 International Health | |
| This course is founded on the basic theories and practices of environmental health and uses them to explore selected topics in international health. Emphasis is placed on health work and epidemiology in cross- cultural and international situations.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 122. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 433 Food Hygiene: Safe Food Handling | |
| This course deals with the examination and evaluation of foods, ingredients, processes and premises from a legislative and health risk viewpoint. Inspection techniques are discussed, as are the making of an appropriate report and recommendations based upon the Food Premises Regulations. The emphasis is upon recognition of hazardous elements and reduction or elimination of risks.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 333. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: ½ hr. | | back to top |
| This course undertakes an examination of introductory biostatistics, with particular reference to frameworks commonly used in health studies. Topics include: the normal distribution, random sampling, univariate values, t-tests, chi-square, Fisher’s exact, three ANOVA models, simple regression and correlation.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 122. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 505 Infection Control | |
| This course examines the role of health personnel in the control and elimination of health hazards in institutions. Infection control problems both medical and environmental will be investigated as well as the roles of the infection control officer and the public health inspector. Problems unique to hospitals, long-term care facilities, child-care centres, schools, and prisons will be discussed.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 344. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 522 Epidemiology: Research Methods | |
| This course continues the study of research and investigation in the health sciences. The design of studies, and methods used to control for selection bias are examined in detail. Survey research, from sample size determination to reporting results is explored using computer-based methods.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 122. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 524 Pollution Control | |
| This course will investigate environmental health concerns and contemporary technologies associated with waste recovery, treatment, and disposal. This will include recovery from aqueous and dry waste streams, biological, physical and chemical treatments, thermal destruction and land disposal. Various sectoral studies will also be undertaken.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| This course is a study of parasites, arthropods and rodents of public health significance. In the parasitology section, emphasis is on prevention and control of parasites through an understanding of their life cycles. The entomology and pest control sections prepare students to deal effectively with pest complaints from the public.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 220. | | Lect: 3 hrs./Lab: 1 hr. | | back to top |
| This course presents the study of theoretical and applied aspects of the ecological environment. Ecosystems and responses of ecosystems, populations and organisms to stresses placed on them by human activities are examined. The course covers the structural and functional relations in ecosystems, the nature of energy and nutrient cycles, and the behaviour of organisms in an ecosystem; competition, predation and mutualism. Applications of ecological principles to environmental health practice are discussed.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| Students will prepare a proposal for a field project to be conducted in conjunction with a specified outside agency at a location off campus. On occasions these field projects will be conducted in conjunction with either a consulting health and safety professional or with a Ryerson faculty member.
| | Prerequisites: ENH 440 and ENH 522. | | Lab: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| This course introduces theories related to learning such as adult education principles and practices, learning styles, brain dominance, and productivity environmental preferences. Students will learn: how to plan innovative group health education programs using a five step planning model, how to deliver powerful presentations, how to teach/facilitate learning creatively, and how to give and receive constructive feedback. Active participation is encouraged through the use of interactive discussions, small group work and role play scenarios.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 721 Public Health Law | |
| A final year course dealing with current issues in the regulation of environmental and public health hazards. Ontario and federal legislation is examined in detail. Issues include quarantine and disease control, chemical control law, food safety and tobacco control. The enforcement activities of public health inspectors are emphasized, such as ticketing, collecting evidence, laying charges and courtroom procedures.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 121. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 733 Food Hygiene: Food Pathogens | |
| The major part of this course involves a detailed examination of food-borne bacterial and viral disease agents, their etiology and prevention. Case studies and current literature provide an up to the minute study of the disease entities that are acquired through the medium of food. Laboratory testing and interpretation of results in outbreak situations are also discussed. Students are required to complete a hands-on assignment using the HACCP technique.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 433. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 766 Research Project I | |
| In Research Project I, students begin independent research on an occupational or public health topic by developing a research proposal. The proposal included identifying a research question, reviewing the existing literature on the topic, establishing a study design to answer the question, and indicating a method of analysis. The proposed research can be carried out as ENH 866, under the guidance of a faculty advisor in the Winter Term with approval of the Director. (formerly ENH 600).
| | Prerequisites: ENH 440 and ENH 522. | | Lab: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| Current issues in environmental health will be examined through presentations and student seminars. Presentations are made by environ-mental health professionals from the academic community, government, or the private sector. Student seminar sessions provide further opportunity to examine the issues in depth through independent research, student presentations and discussions. Each student is required to give a seminar on a topic selected from the scheduled list of topics. (Formerly ENH 709).
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 816 Health Promotion: Planning and Evaluation | |
| This course reviews health promotion theory and principles. Local and international frameworks, issues and strategies related to health promotion are critically analyzed. Students will apply the process of program planning in the health promotion contact. Students will have opportunities to complete a community analysis, to develop a proposal for a comprehensive program for a selected community, and to critically analyze other health promotion programs. Guest speakers from the field will share current program initiatives.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 712. | | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 821 Health Administration | |
| International, national, provincial and local health administrative structures are studied, as are responsibilities for administering programs. Basic models of administration are examined within the health setting, and attention is given to setting goals, mission statements and priorities. The planning and implementation of health programs is introduced, including the need for evaluative systems.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| This course examines the application of risk analysis and assessment in public/occupational health. Methods for estimating risks for environmental hazards, including hazardous and toxic materials, food additives, pesticide residues and risk generating facilities are introduced. The risk analysis includes risk identification, pathways analysis, exposure models and dose-response relationships. The course also reviews the process of risk perceptional and communication.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 866 Research Project II | |
| Completion of the final year research project, and a continuation of ENH 766. Students will complete their research project under the guidance of a faculty advisor through a tutorial arrangement.
| | Prerequisite: ENH 766. | | Lab: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
| ENH 911 Emergency Measures and Planning | |
| This course will examine the issues involved with the creation and the implementation of an emergency plan. Topics covered will include the various characteristics of an emergency, common features of emergency plans, the five phases of an emergency response, notification procedures, and the value of test exercises. The role of public health agencies will be reviewed in detail, including the establishment of an emergency site design, the provision of potable water and food, the designation of adequate shelter sites, methods to control waste, means for the population to maintain personal hygiene, pest control and disease surveillance. Case studies will be used to illustrate the importance of sound and comprehensive emergency planning.
| | Lect: 3 hrs. | | back to top |
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