Health Studies Enrollment Guide

Transcription

1 Health Studies Enrollment Guide

2 Welcome to Health Studies! As a student in the Honours Bachelor of Science Health Studies program at Waterloo, you ll not only focus on solving health-related problems, but also on developing strategies to prevent them. The first step in working towards these goals begins with your fall term courses. Your first term classes will provide you with a solid foundation of health studies and science courses to help you get started on your new and exciting academic/professional path. This guide has been developed to assist you with your course preparations for fall It should be used in conjunction with the Step-by-Step Instructions available at The Step-by-Step Instructions provide details for using Quest our online course enrollment system including how to obtain your user ID and password, instructions on how to enroll in your classes, print your class schedule, and how to access fee payment information. I know that university life can seem intimidating, but remember we re here to help. Over the summer, if you have questions about the program, your Offer of Admission, or selecting your courses, please feel free to contact a member of your academic support team (see contact information below). There are many professionals and resources at Waterloo to assist you with academic or personal concerns. Whether you have questions about degree requirements, courses, grades, co-op, academic plans, or services on campus, I encourage you to contact us. Congratulations on your admission to Waterloo, and best wishes for an amazing first year! Sincerely, Dr. Linda Jessup Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies Department of Health Studies and Gerontology Health Studies Academic Support Team Nancy Poole Administrative Coordinator B.C. Matthews Hall, Room , ext poole@uwaterloo.ca Dr. Linda Jessup Associate Chair, Undergraduate Studies B.C. Matthews Hall, Room , ext ljessup@uwaterloo.ca 1

3 Health Studies Fall 2010 Courses Class enrollment is extremely important as it reserves a place for you, on a first-come, first-served basis, in courses you wish to take. All Health Studies students take three required courses, two required labs, and one elective of your choice in the fall term (September to December). We enroll you in your required courses; they automatically appear on your schedule. You will enroll yourself in your elective course. You will select your elective course for the winter term (January to April) when you re on campus this fall. The following courses will appear automatically on your schedule for the fall term: HLTH 101 (lecture & tutorial) (0.5 units) Introduction to Health 1 CHEM 120L (0.25 units) Chemical Reaction Laboratory 1 CHEM 120 (lecture & tutorial) (0.5 units) Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter BIOL 130 (lecture & tutorial) (0.5 units) Introductory Cell Biology BIOL 130 L (0.25 units) Cell Biology Laboratory NOTE: The HLTH 101 lecture is offered at the same time for all Health Studies students. There are multiple sections of the HLTH 101 tutorials, CHEM 120/CHEM 120L lectures/labs, and BIOL 130/BIOL 130L lectures/labs; therefore, your schedule may differ from others in your program. The CHEM 120L lab takes place every other week. Make sure to check your class schedule for these dates and times; you must attend this lab on each of the dates listed on your class schedule. You will be selecting your elective course and accessing your schedule using Quest - our online course enrollment system - beginning July 12. The period from July is reserved for new students to enroll in their courses. From July 26 on, you can still select classes; however, class availability will be increasingly limited as all Waterloo students have access to Quest at that time. To Do Before July 12 th 1. Read this Health Studies Enrollment Guide It outlines the courses you re required to take and includes recommendations for electives. 2. Download the Step-by-Step Instructions at These documents provide instructions for using Quest, viewing and printing your schedule, reviewing your fees, and more. 3. Choose an elective You must register in one elective for the fall term. Visit for a list of available courses. You ll need to check your schedule to see which classes have already been arranged for you and then fit your elective course around those times. You ll be able to view your schedule in early July. You can create a list of courses you d like to take ahead of time, and then register in a specific course that fits into your schedule when the enrollment period begins on July 12. Review the Step-by-Step Instructions (Section 4 Select your classes) for more information. You will have an opportunity to take preferred courses in future terms. The chart on the following page will provide you with a list of electives you might consider taking in the fall term. 2

4 Are you considering a specialization? You can use your restricted electives and free electives to complete a Specialization, Minor, or Option. Such specializations are optional and do not formally begin until second year; however, you can begin exploring an area of interest in first year. If you are interested in Consider choosing Pre-Health Professions Specialization This option combines the Honours BSc Health Studies degree requirements with a specified grouping of elective courses from other disciplines. This option is intended to provide suitable preparation for entry into medical school and other health professional schools, as well as for graduate studies. Consult the admission requirements of specific professional/graduate programs to ensure you are choosing the appropriate courses. Health Research Specialization In this specialization students will be provided with advanced opportunities to generate and use research and evaluation data relevant to the design and implementation of health programs, services, policies and systems. This specialization provides preparation for graduate studies and/or professional health research careers. Health Informatics Option This option is designed for Health Studies students who are interested in the application of information technology to all aspects of applied health research and practice. This option offers students interdisciplinary training in basic computer science and information management in addition to their training in health sciences. Gerontology Minor This minor enables students to learn about the host of concerns that have been raised by the changing age structure of the Canadian population by examining the aging process and the circumstances of the older person. The Gerontology Minor is excellent preparation for those interested in careers involving the provision of care/services for older adults. Not Sure Yet As a Health Studies student, you must take required courses, free electives, and restricted electives to complete your degree. Restricted electives allow you to choose from a list of acceptable courses within a subject area. Taking one of these courses in the fall term will free up space for other electives in your upper years. BIOL 140/140L or PHYS 111/111L Any 100-level restricted elective listed on page 6, such as: BIOL 140 or One of: ENGL 109 or ENGL 140R or PHIL 105 or PHIL 145 One of CS 100, CS 115 or One of: STV 100, STV 202, STV 205, ECON 101 or One of: BUS 111W or AFM 131 GERON/SCI 255 or Any 100-level restricted elective listed on page 6, such as: BIOL 140 or One of: ENGL 109, ENGL 140R or PHIL 105 or PHIL 145 Any 100-level restricted elective listed on page 6, such as: BIOL 140 or One of: ENGL 109 or ENGL 140R or PHIL 105 or PHIL 145 Considering a minor or option in a subject area other than those listed? Consult that department s section of the course calendar at (click on the Faculty and find your program of interest) to see whether an option/minor is available, and to determine which courses count towards it. Next, check the list of fall courses at to see whether any of the courses that count toward the minor/option are available during the fall term. If you have difficulty finding the information you require, contact the Administrative Coordinator (see contact information on page 1 of this guide). 3

5 4. Activate your userid and password Refer to the Step-by-Step Instructions (Section 2 Meet Quest) for details on activating your userid and password. It s a good idea to activate your password now so that, as of July 12, you can log in and complete your schedule without any delays. IMPORTANT: Print or write down your user ID and password for future reference. The letters are case-sensitive, so write it down exactly as it appears. If you ve lost your password, use the account you included on your university application to contact quest@uwaterloo.ca (be sure to include your full name and Waterloo student number). To Do Between July 12 th and July 25 th 1. Log in to Quest - Between July 12 and July 25 the Quest system is reserved for new students to enroll in their classes. 2. Check that HLTH 101, BIOL 130/130L, and CHEM 120/120L appear on your schedule Follow the Step-by-Step Instructions (Section 4, STEP 5) to view your schedule. 3. Register for your elective Follow the Step-by-Step Instructions (Section 4, STEP 6) for adding classes. 4. Print your schedule Follow the Step-by-Step Instructions (Section 4, STEP 7) to print your new schedule before you log off. NOTE: When printing a weekly schedule, print your schedule for two consecutive weeks. Because the CHEM 120L lab is held every other week, it won t appear on both weekly schedules. 5. View your tuition fees Once you ve selected your classes, you can check your student account on Quest. Fees for the fall 2010 term will be posted in late July. You ll need to pay the amount shown by August 30 if you re paying by cheque/money order, or arranging your fees with a Promissory Note and by September 8 if you re using a bank payment method (online or telephone banking, or paying at your financial institution) or international wire transfer. 4

6 Course selection for transfer students This information applies to students transferring from college or university with advanced standing (transfer credits). Assessment of Transfer Credits If you have completed any university- or college-level courses (or anticipate completing any before starting at Waterloo), it is possible you may receive transfer credits for those courses. If you were expecting transfer credits and did not receive a Transfer Credit Letter officially granting them, then assessment of your transfer credits may have been delayed. This is often because we require further information (e.g., a complete course outline or a final official transcript) before making a final assessment. For information about the status of your transfer credits, contact the Administrative Coordinator (contact information on page 1). To Do Before July 12 th 1. Read your Transfer Credit Letter 2. Complete your Course Inventory Sheet Check your Transfer Credit Letter and check off your transfer credit courses on the Course Inventory sheet (see page 6 of this guide). When completing your Course Inventory, refer to the University of Waterloo course equivalent that was assigned to your original course (as indicated on your Transfer Credit Letter). By completing the Inventory, you will be able to see which requirements you have already met, and which courses you still need to take. Next, review the 2010/2011 Undergraduate Calendar to identify other courses that interest you. You ll be contacted to make an appointment with a member of the Academic Support Team. Either prior to that appointment or at that appointment you will be given an individual sequence that you will be required to follow to complete your degree requirements. NOTE: Students with advanced standing often take courses from mixed years to fulfill degree requirements. Course conflicts may make course selection for a given specialization (e.g., an option or minor) difficult. If you are interested in pursuing a particular area or areas of specialization, consult with a member of your Academic Support Team about how to select the necessary requirements for that major, option and/or minor. Co-op Information for Transfer Students If you ve been admitted to Health Studies Co-op and have been granted transfer credits, please contact a member of your academic support team (see contact information on page 1) to determine your academic and work term sequencing. 5

7 Health Studies Course Inventory 2010/2011 You must take the following courses in order to graduate with an Honours degree in Health Studies: REQUIRED HEALTH STUDIES COURSES (16) HLTH 101 Introduction to Health 1 HLTH 102 Introduction to Health 2 HLTH 201 Aging and Health HLTH 210 Development, Aging and Health HLTH 220 Psychosocial Perspectives on Lifespan Development and Health HLTH 245 The Canadian Health Care System HLTH 260 Social Determinants of Health HLTH 330 Health Informatics HLTH 333 Experimental Methods and Observational Methods in HLTH 340 Epidemiology Environmental Toxicology and Public Health HLTH 341 Immunobiology and Public Health HLTH 344 Evaluation, Qualitative and Survey Methods HLTH 346 Human Nutrition HLTH 360 Psychological Determinants of Health HLTH 410 Health Policy HLTH 435 Knowledge Translation and the Application of Health Evidence REQUIRED KINESIOLOGY COURSES (2) KIN 217 Human Biochemistry KIN 222 Statistical Techniques Applied to Kinesiology REQUIRED COURSES OUTSIDE HEALTH STUDIES (8) BIOL 130 Introductory Cell Biology BIOL 130L 1 Cell Biology Laboratory BIOL 139 Genetics BIOL 273 Principles of Human Physiology 1 CHEM 120 Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter CHEM 120L 1 Chemical Reaction Laboratory 1 STAT 316 Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving by Computer PSYCH 101 Introductory Psychology SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (3) One of: ENGL 109 Introduction to Academic Writing ENGL 140R The Use of English 1 ENGL 210 Communication/Writing Course One of: PHIL 105 Introduction to Ethics and Values PHIL 145 Critical Thinking PHIL 215 Professional and Business Ethics PHIL 216 Rational Behaviour and Decision Making PHIL 218J Ethical Theory PHIL 219J Practical Ethics PHIL 220 Moral Issues PHIL 224 Environmental Ethics PHIL 226 Ethics and the Life Sciences PHIL 243 Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making PHIL 319J Bioethics One of: BIOL 140 BIOL 208 Fundamentals of Microbiology Analytical Methods in Molecular Biology BIOL 211 Introductory Vertebrate Zoology BIOL 241 Introduction to Applied Microbiology BIOL 301 Human Anatomy OR KIN 100 Human Anatomy: Limbs and Trunk BIO 303 Introductory Developmental Biology and Embryology BIOL 308 Principles of Molecular Biology BIOL 331 Advanced Cell Biology BIOL 354 Environmental Toxicology 1 BIOL 373 Principles of Human Physiology 2 BIOL 441 Immunology BIOL 455 Ecological Risk Assessment and Management HLTH 350 Occupational Health HLTH 407 Physiology of Coronary Heart Disease HLTH 421 Nutritional Aspects of Chronic Disease HLTH 461 Psychoneuroimmunology HLTH 471 Psychopharmacology & Addiction HLTH Independent Study HLTH Contemporary Issues in Health KIN 404 Physiological Basis of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes KIN Directed Study in Special Topics FREE ELECTIVES (11) You can use elective courses to explore other disciplines at Waterloo, and/or pursue a Specialization, Option or Minor. 1 Labs are equivalent to ½ of a lecture course 2 Must be approved by Associate Chair, Undergraduate The official source of degree requirements is the 2010/11 Undergraduate Calendar at 6

8 Getting Ready For September When can I get my textbooks? Once you have accessed your schedule, you can then look up the books required for those courses by using the Waterloo Bookstore website: Book lists are usually finalized and available on the Bookstore website approximately 1 month before classes begin. You can purchase your books during Orientation Week (September 6-11). If you are on campus in August, you may consider checking for your books then to avoid September line-ups. Online purchasing is also available on the Waterloo Bookstore website. You can also check the Used Bookstore businessesandservices.feds.ca/feds_used_books for used textbooks at discounted prices. TIP: Ensure you have the correct edition number and course section before purchasing your books. When buying used books it is sometimes helpful to attend class first to find out if an old edition is acceptable. How many hours of class will I have each week? First-year Health Studies students can expect about 16 to 19 hours of class per week in the Fall 2010 term. You will have four lecture-based classes (three hours each), and two labs (typically three hours as well), though CHEM 120L is only held every other week. You ll also have tutorials for Health, Biology, and Chemistry. For every hour of class time, you should expect to spend at least two additional hours reviewing your notes, reading texts, preparing for exams, and writing reports/papers. What supplies do I need to bring to class? For most lectures you won t need much more than paper and a pen/pencil for note-taking; whether you bring a binder or clipboard and loose leaf, or a spiral note pad is up to you! Some students prefer to take notes on their laptops but it is not necessary. Typically, your professor will hand out a course outline in your first class with instructions on what you may need to bring to class, course readings, assignment deadlines, and test dates. At your first lab class, your instructor will share information on what lab supplies you will need. You can purchase all your lab supplies (e.g., safety glasses) on-campus at Chem Stores (Earth Science Chemistry Building - ESC) in September. Do I need a computer? You will need to use a computer to prepare papers, lab reports, do online research, and enroll in your courses. There is a lab accessible to students in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences; however, you may prefer to have your own computer so you have the convenience of fitting computing activities into your personal work habits/schedule. While you can use a laptop to take notes in class, some professors are not allowing laptops in their classes because of the distractions they cause. Many students prefer pen and paper - it allows you to concentrate on the lecture, it s easier for capturing non-text material such as diagrams, and you don t have to be concerned with the weight of carrying your laptop or with monitoring its whereabouts. Are tutorials mandatory? Some tutorials are mandatory (i.e. HLTH 101), while others can be optional (although highly recommended). Plan to attend any tutorial in your schedule and confirm whether or not you must attend during the first week of classes. Where can I go if I have questions about my program or courses? If you ever need assistance, contact a member of your Academic Support Team (contact information on page 1). They ll be pleased to help. When should I arrive on campus? If you re living in residence, you ll be assigned a move-in date (September 5 or 6). You should plan to be on campus during Orientation Week (September 6 11) to join the Orientation activities and to get acquainted with your new school. Classes begin Monday, September 13,

9 Important dates Activate your Quest login and password, review enrollment instructions, and determine possible electives Before July 12 Access your schedule and add your elective course July Register for Student Life Register before July 21 Attend Student Life 101 July 24 Pick up your WATCARD (student ID card) Confirm your attendance at Orientation Week (September 6-11) Pay your fall term tuition, and (if applicable) residence fees Move in to residence (if applicable) NOTE: Move-in date may vary between residences. Information specific to your residence will be sent to you later in the summer. On or after July 24 (can also do this during Orientation Week) By August 12; see website By Aug. 30 or Sept. 8 depending on payment method September 5 or 6 Attend Orientation Week September 6-11 Fall term lectures begin September 13 Fall term lectures end December 6 On-campus examinations December 9 22 Pay your winter term tuition, and (if applicable) residence fees By Dec. 17 or Dec. 29 depending on payment method Winter term lectures begin January 4 Winter term lectures end April 4 On-campus examinations April