HTHSCI 3HN3 - Partnering with Hamilton Neighbourhoods for Health

3 unit(s)

This course brings together students from a variety of disciplines such as: nursing, geography, business, social work, health studies, engineering and health sciences to acquire and integrate knowledge of the principles of primary health care with a focus on intersectoral action and community participation, assets-based community development processes, ecosystems approaches to health, integrated knowledge exchange approaches with citizens, and population health interventions for healthier neighbourhoods and communities. While partnering with specific Hamilton neighbourhoods, students guided by faculty will work with neighbourhood planning groups to address specific issues for the development of healthy neighbourhoods and resilient communities.
Lecture/seminar/service learning (three hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above; and permission of instructor
This course contains off-campus components.