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Program Requirements
Minor Adviser: Prof. Hugh Bennett, Program Supervisor (Sheldon Biotechnology Centre, Lyman Duff Building) OR a faculty student adviser in the Engineering Student Centre (Frank Dawson Adams Building, Room 22).
This Minor is offered by the Faculties of Engineering and Science for students who wish to take biotechnology courses that are complementary to their area. It has been designed specifically for Chemical Engineering students; other Engineering students who are interested in the Minor should contact one of the Minor advisers indicated above.
To obtain the Biotechnology Minor, students must complete 24 credits, 18 of which must be exclusively for the Minor. Approved substitutions must be made for any of the required courses that are part of the student's major program.
The Department of Chemical Engineering permits students taking this Minor to complete BIOT 505 (Selected Topics in Biotechnology) as one of their technical complementary courses. Chemical Engineering students complete 15 credits beyond their 141-credit (115-credit for CEGEP students) B.Eng. program to obtain this Minor.
Required Courses
12 credits
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BIOT 505 Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Current methods and recent advances in biological, medical, agricultural and engineering aspects of biotechnology will be described and discussed. An extensive reading list will complement the lecture material.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Vogel, Jacalyn (Fall)
- Fall
- Restriction: U3 students
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CHEE 200 Introduction to Chemical Engineering (4 credits)
Overview
Chemical Engineering : Introduction to the design of industrial processes. Survey of unit operations, and systems of units. Elementary material balances, first and second laws of thermodynamics, use of property tables and charts, steady flow processes, heat engines, refrigeration cycles. Relationships between thermodynamic properties, property estimation techniques. Laboratory and design exercise.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Yargeau, Viviane; Berk, Dimitrios (Fall)
- (3-1-8)
- Restrictions: students with DCS in PAS, HS or equivalent
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CHEE 204 Chemical Manufacturing Processes (3 credits)
Overview
Chemical Engineering : Material and energy balances in chemical processes. Problem solving in the design of separation processes (evaporation, crystallization), reactor design, process control, and environmental applications.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Hill, Reghan James (Winter)
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisite: CHEE 200
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CHEE 474 Biochemical Engineering (3 credits)
Overview
Chemical Engineering : Bioreactor design for biotechnology and environmental applications; microbial growth kinetics; application of transport phenomena and selected chemical engineering unit operations. Bioreactor instrumentation and performance optimization. Air and media sterilization processes. Selected operations of downstream processing and product recovery.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cooper, David G (Fall)
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: CHEE 370.
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Alternative Required Courses (for Chemical Engineering students)
A Chemical Engineering student may complete the Biotechnology Minor by taking the courses below plus one course from the list of complementary courses, not including MIME 310.
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BIOL 200 Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : The physical and chemical properties of the cell and its components in relation to their structure and function. Topics include: protein structure, enzymes and enzyme kinetics; nucleic acid replication, transcription and translation; the genetic code, mutation, recombination, and regulation of gene expression.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Roy, Richard D W; Brown, Gregory G; Fagotto, Francesco; Zetka, Monique (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisite: BIOL 112 or equivalent
- Corequisite: CHEM 212 or equivalent
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BIOL 201 Cell Biology and Metabolism (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : This course introduces the student to our modern understanding of cells and how they work. Major topics to be covered include: photosynthesis, energy metabolism and metabolic integration; plasma membrane including secretion, endocytosis and contact mediated interactions between cells; cytoskeleton including cell and organelle movement; the nervous system; hormone signaling; the cell cycle.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Levine, Robert; Hewitt, Kathryn; Brouhard, Gary (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 212 or BIOC 212
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BIOL 202 Basic Genetics (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Introduction to basic principles, and to modern advances, problems and applications in the genetics of higher and lower organisms with examples representative of the biological sciences.
Terms: Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Schoen, Daniel J; Chevrette, Mario; Western, Tamara (Winter) Dankort, David; Western, Tamara (Summer)
- Winter, Summer
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking CELL 204.
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BIOT 505 Selected Topics in Biotechnology (3 credits)
Overview
Biotechnology : Current methods and recent advances in biological, medical, agricultural and engineering aspects of biotechnology will be described and discussed. An extensive reading list will complement the lecture material.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Vogel, Jacalyn (Fall)
- Fall
- Restriction: U3 students
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MIMM 211 Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : A general treatment of microbiology bearing specifically on the biological properties of microorganisms. Emphasis will be on procaryotic cells. Basic principles of immunology and microbial genetics are also introduced.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Cousineau, Benoit; Olivier, Martin; Manges, Amee (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Corequisite: BIOL 200
Complementary Courses
12 credits selected from courses outside the department of the student's major program and/or from the lists below. If courses are chosen from the lists below, at least three courses must be taken from one area of concentration as grouped.
Biomedicine
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ANAT 541 Cell and Molecular Biology of Aging (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Complex aging process, including theories and mechanisms of aging, animal model systems used to study aging, age-dependent diseases, for example, Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and cancer, and age-related diseases, for example, Werner's syndrome and dyskeratosis congenita.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Lehoux, Stephanie; Autexier, Chantal (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: ANAT 212 (or BIOC 212 or BIOL 201), ANAT 261, ANAT 262, or permission of instructor.
- Corequisite: BIOL 301.
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EXMD 504 Biology of Cancer (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Medicine : An introduction to the biology of malignancy. A multidisciplinary approach dealing with the etiology of cancer, the biological properties of malignant cells, the host response to tumour cell growth and the principles of cancer therapy.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Thomson, David M P (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): A good knowledge of biology at the cellular and molecular level. Open to U3 and graduate students only
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PATH 300 Human Disease (3 credits)
Overview
Pathology : Provides a fundamental understanding of the diseases prevalent in North America, for upper level students in the biological sciences. Includes: general responses of cells and organ systems to injury; assessment of individual diseases by relating the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention to the primary biological abnormalities in each disorder.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Zorychta, Edith (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212, PHGY 209. Pre-/co-requisite: PHGY 210
Chemistry
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CHEM 382 Organic Chemistry: Natural Products (3 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : Structure, synthesis, stereochemistry and biosynthesis of terpenes, alkaloids, antibiotics and selected molecules of medicinal interest.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Tsantrizos, Youla S (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite/corequisite: CHEM 302
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CHEM 502 Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : This course will cover biologically relevant molecules, particularly nucleic acids, proteins, and their building blocks. In each case, synthesis and biological functions will be discussed. The topics include synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides; chemistry of phosphates; enzyme structure and function; coenzymes, and enzyme catalysis; polyketides; antiviral and anticancer agents.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Damha, Masad J (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 402.
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CHEM 552 Physical Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : The correlation of theory with physical measurements on organic systems; an introduction to photochemistry; solvent and substituent effects on organic reaction rates, etc.; reaction mechanisms.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Perepichka, Dmytro (Winter)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302
General
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MIME 310 Engineering Economy (3 credits)
Overview
Mining & Materials Engineering : Introduction to the basic concepts required for the economic assessment of engineering projects. Topics include: accounting methods, marginal analysis, cash flow and time value of money, taxation and depreciation, discounted cash flow analysis techniques, cost of capital, inflation, sensitivity and risk analysis, analysis of R and D, ongoing as well as new investment opportunities.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Jassim, Raad (Fall) Jassim, Raad (Winter) Jassim, Raad (Summer)
- (3-1-5)
Immunology
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ANAT 261 Introduction to Dynamic Histology (4 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : An introduction to light and electron microscopic anatomy in which cell and tissue dynamics will be explored in the principal tissues and organs of the body.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Mandato, Craig A.; Morales, Carlos R (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lectures, 2 hours laboratory
- Must be taken in U1 by students in Anatomy and Cell Biology programs
- Restriction: Open to students in biological sciences and others by special permission
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BIOC 503 Immunochemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : This course, presented in lecture format, emphasizes the molecular, genetic and structure function events that occur in the humoral immune response. Interleukins and other mediators of inflammation, a field in which rapid changes are occurring, are discussed. The clinical significance of fundamental biochemical findings is described.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Shuster, Joseph (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312
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MIMM 314 Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : An introduction to the immune system, antigens, antibodies and lymphocytes. The course will cover the cellular and molecular basis of lymphocyte development and mechanisms of lymphocyte activation in immune responses.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Palfree, Roger; Alizadehfar, Reza; Piccirillo, Ciriaco (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 or BIOC 212
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MIMM 414 Advanced Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : An advanced course serving as a logical extension of MIMM 314. The course will integrate molecular, cellular and biochemical events involved in the ontogeny of the lymphoid system and its activation in the immune response. The course will provide the student with an up-to-date understanding of a rapidly moving field.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Fournier, Sylvie; Olivier, Martin; Fritz, Jörg (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hour lecture
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314
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PHGY 513 Cellular Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : This course deals with cellular interactions, regulation and effector mechanisms of the normal immune response in relation to diseases and pathogenic processes. It is taught at an advanced level.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Jones, Russell; Saleh, Maya; Di Noia, Javier (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures plus term paper
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314, or permission of the instructor
Management
Note: Engineering students may not use these courses to count toward a Management minor, nor toward the Complementary Studies requirement.
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ECON 208 Microeconomic Analysis and Applications (3 credits)
Overview
Economics (Arts) : A university-level introduction to demand and supply, consumer behaviour, production theory, market structures and income distribution theory.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Dickinson, Paul; El-Attar Vilalta, Mayssun (Fall) Dickinson, Paul (Winter)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ECON 230 or ECON 250
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MGCR 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : The role of financial accounting in the reporting of the financial performance of a business. The principles, components and uses of financial accounting and reporting from a user's perspective, including the recording of accounting transactions and events, the examination of the elements of financial statements, the preparation of financial statements and the analysis of financial results.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Fortin, Catherine; Zajdman-Borden, Karen; Davies, Brian Lindsay; Cecere, Ralph; Ryan, Kimberly; Bierbrier, Edward; Degrace, Lynn; Fortin, Steve; Martucci, Pietro (Fall) Zajdman-Borden, Karen; Ryan, Kimberly; Bierbrier, Edward; Davies, Brian Lindsay (Winter) Zajdman-Borden, Karen; Bierbrier, Edward (Summer)
- Continuing Education: requirement for CMA, CGA, the EA of AACI, and the Institute of Internal Auditors
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MGCR 341 Finance 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : An introduction to the principles, issues, and institutions of Finance. Topics include valuation, risk, capital investment, financial structure, cost of capital, working capital management, financial markets, and securities.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Hammami, Larbi; Addas, Amr (Fall) Wong, Stephen; di Pietro, Vadim (Winter) Hammami, Larbi; di Pietro, Vadim; Wong, Stephen (Summer)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 271 or equivalent
- Continuing Education: requirement for CMA, CGA, the EA of AACI, and the Institute of Internal Auditors
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MGCR 352 Marketing Management 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : Introduction to marketing principles, focusing on problem solving and decision making. Topics include: the marketing concept; marketing strategies; buyer behaviour; Canadian demographics; internal and external constraints; product; promotion; distribution; price. Lectures, text material and case studies.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Sarigollu, Emine; Mishra, Saurabh; Mathur, Sameer; Moscovitz, David Lewis; Cipriano, Mary Ann Lisa (Fall) Dotzel, Thomas; Qiu, Chun; Cyrius, Fabienne; Cipriano, Mary Ann Lisa; Royce, Charles (Winter) Royce, Charles (Summer)
- Continuing Education: requirement for the Institute of Internal Auditors, and the Canadian Institute of Management
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MGCR 472 Operations Management (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : Design, planning, establishment, control, and improvement of the activities/processes that create a firm's final products and/or services. The interaction of operations with other business areas will also be discussed. Topics include forecasting, product and process design, waiting lines, capacity planning, inventory management and total quality management.
Terms: Fall 2010, Winter 2011, Summer 2011
Instructors: Ray, Saibal; Li, Shanling (Fall) Gumus, Mehmet; Zabowski, Glenn; Smith, Brian E; Talla, Malleswara (Winter)
- Prerequisite: MGCR 271 or equivalent
- Requirement for the Canadian Institute of Management
Microbiology
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MIMM 323 Microbial Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : An introduction to the composition and structure of microbial cells, the biochemical activities associated with cellular metabolism and how these activities are regulated and coordinated. The course will have a molecular and genetic approach to the study of microbial physiology.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Marczynski, Gregory T; Coulton, James W; Turcotte, Bernard (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisite: MIMM 211
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MIMM 324 Fundamental Virology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : A study of the fundamental properties of viruses and their interactions with host cells. Bacteriophages, DNA- and RNA-containing animal viruses, and retroviruses are covered. Emphasis will be on phenomena occurring at the molecular level and on the regulated control of gene expression in virus-infected cells.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Gotte, Matthias; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Archambault, Jacques (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisites: MIMM 211, BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212
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MIMM 413 Parasitology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : A study of the biology, immunological aspects of host-parasite interactions, pathogenicity, epidemiology and molecular biological aspects of selected parasites of medical importance. Laboratory will consist of a lecture on techniques, demonstrations and practical work.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Ali Khan, Zafer; Olivier, Martin; Dalton, John (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314 or equivalent - ANAT 261 is strongly recommended
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MIMM 465 Bacterial Pathogenesis (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Organized by the McGill Centre for the Study of Host Resistance. This course focuses on the interplay of the host and the pathogen. The cellular and molecular basis of the host defense mechanism against infections will be considered in relationship to the virulence factors and evasion strategies used by bacteria to cause disease.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Le-Moual, Herve; Olivier, Martin; Dzierszinski, Florence (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisites: MIMM 211, MIMM 314, MIMM 323, or the permission of the instructor
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MIMM 466 Viral Pathogenesis (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : A study of the biological and molecular aspects of viral pathogenesis with emphasis on the human pathogenic viruses including the retroviruses HIV and HTLV-1; herpes viruses; papilloma viruses; hepatitis viruses; and new emerging human viral diseases. These viruses will be discussed in terms of virus multiplication, gene expression virus-induced cytopathic effects and host immune response to infection.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Gatignol, Anne; Liang, Chen; Chalifour, Lorraine E (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisites: MIMM 211, MIMM 324, MIMM 314
Molecular Biology (Biology)
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BIOL 300 Molecular Biology of the Gene (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : A survey of current knowledge and approaches in the area of regulation of gene expression, post-transcriptional control of gene expression, and signal transduction.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Nilson, Laura; Zetka, Monique (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture, optional tutorials
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and one of BIOL 201 or ANAT/BIOC 212.
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BIOL 314 Molecular Biology of Oncogenes (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : The genes that cause cancer are altered versions of genes present in normal cells. The origins of these oncogenes, their genetic structure, regulation, and the biochemical properties of the oncogene-encoded proteins will be analyzed in an attempt to understand the origins of human and animal cancers.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Majewska, Loydie; Saleh, Maya; Dankort, David (Fall)
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200; BIOL 201 or ANAT 212 /BIOC 212
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BIOL 520 Gene Activity in Development (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : An analysis of the role and regulation of gene expression in several models of eukaryotic development. The emphasis will be on critical evaluation of recent literature concerned with molecular or genetic approaches to the problems of cellular differentiation and determination. Recent research reports will be discussed in conferences and analyzed in written critiques.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Roy, Richard D W (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and discussion
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission
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BIOL 524 Topics in Molecular Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Molecular genetics and molecular, cellular and developmental biology, including signal transduction, cell differentiation and function, genetic diseases in eukaryotes.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Clarke, Hugh; Dankort, David (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission.
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BIOL 551 Molecular Biology: Cell Cycle (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Cytological studies, biochemical and genetical information are integrated to explain molecular form and function in the eukaryotic cell. The mitotic cell cycle and its coordination with cell growth and division; maintenance of cellular architecture, protein targeting, self-assembly of macromolecular complexes, organelle biogenesis, and DNA replication and segregation are examined.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Vogel, Jacalyn; Francois, Paul (Winter)
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOL 300
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 177-451
Molecular Biology (Biochemistry)
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BIOC 311 Metabolic Biochemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : The generation of metabolic energy in higher organisms with an emphasis on its regulation at the molecular, cellular and organ level. Chemical concepts and mechanisms of enzymatic catalysis are also emphasized. Included: selected topics in carbohydrate, lipid and nitrogen metabolism; complex lipids and biological membranes; hormonal signal transduction.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: St-Pierre, Julie; Dostie, Josee; Kiss, Robert (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212, CHEM 222
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BIOC 312 Biochemistry of Macromolecules (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Gene expression from the start of transcription to the synthesis of proteins, their modifications and degradation. Topics covered: purine and pyrimidine metabolism; transcription and its regulation; mRNA processing; translation; targeting of proteins to specific cellular sites; protein glycosylation; protein phosphorylation; protein turn-over; programmed cell death (apoptosis).
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Branton, Philip E; Sonenberg, Nahum; Gehring, Kalle Burgess (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212
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BIOC 450 Protein Structure and Function (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary structure of enzymes. Active site mapping and site-specific mutagenesis of enzymes. Enzyme kinetics and mechanisms of catalysis. Multienzyme complexes.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Nagar, Bhushan; Gotte, Matthias; Rouiller, Isabelle (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 and/or sufficient organic chemistry.
- Restriction: Intended primarily for students at the U3 level
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BIOC 454 Nucleic Acids (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Chemistry of RNA and DNA, transcription and splicing of RNA and their control; enzymology of DNA replication. Special topics on transgenics, genetic diseases and cancer.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Dostie, Josee; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Duchaine, Thomas (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 or permission of instructor
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BIOC 455 Neurochemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Covers biochemical mechanisms underlying central nervous system function. Introduces basic neuroanatomy, CNS cell types and morphology, neuronal excitability, chemically mediated transmission, glial function. Biochemistry of specific neurotransmitters, endocrine effects on brain, brain energy metabolism and cerebral ischemia (stroke). With examples, where relevant, of biochemical processes disrupted in human CNS disease.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Flores Parkman, Ana Cecilia; Mechawar, Naguib; Cermakian, Nicolas (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 or permission of instructor
Physiology
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EXMD 401 Physiology and Biochemistry Endocrine Systems (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Medicine : Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. The course provides a basic knowledge of endocrine systems encompassing biosynthesis, metabolism and physiological actions of hormones. Specific topics covered are hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, thyroids, parathyroids, pancreas, gut and the gonads. The role of hormones and growth factors in pregnancy and fetal development are also discussed.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Srikant, Coimbatore B (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201
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EXMD 502 Advanced Endocrinology 01 (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Medicine : This course is designed for U3 students who are in a major or honours program in anatomy, biology, biochemistry or physiology and for graduate students. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to teach biosynthesis and processing of hormones, their regulation, function and mechanism of action. The material will cover hypothalamic, pituitary, thyroid, atrial and adrenal hormones as well as prostaglandins and related substances.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Bennett, Hugh P J; Bateman, Andrew (Fall)
- Fall
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EXMD 503 Advanced Endocrinology 02 (3 credits)
Overview
Experimental Medicine : Study of the parathyroids, gut and pancreatic hormones and growth factors. In addition, the role of hormones and growth factors in reproduction and fetal maturation will be discussed.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Bennett, Hugh P J (Winter)
- Winter
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PHAR 562 General Pharmacology 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis on molecular aspects and the nervous system; topics include molecular mechanisms of drug-action, cellular targets and rationale for therapeutics.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Almazan, Guillermina (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
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PHAR 563 General Pharmacology 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Selected topics in pharmacology of the endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular systems. Additional topics include: pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics, chronopharmacology, molecular structure in pharmacology, epigenetic targets in cancer chemotherapy, and stem cell therapies.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Bernard, Daniel (Winter)
- Winter
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
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PHGY 517 Artificial Internal Organs (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Physiological, bioengineering, chemical and clinical aspects of artificial organs including basic principles and physiopathology of organ failure. Examples: oxygenator, cardiac support, vascular substitutes, cardiac pacemaker, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biocompatibility.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- Winter
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): permission of instructors.
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PHGY 518 Artificial Cells (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Physiology, biotechnology, chemistry and biomedical application of artificial cells, blood substitutes, immobilized enzymes, microorganisms and cells, hemoperfusion, artificial kidneys, and drug delivery systems. PHGY 517 and PHGY 518 when taken together, will give a complete picture of this field. However, the student can select one of these.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Chang, Thomas Ming Swi; Prakash, Satya (Fall)
- Fall
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): permission of instructors.
Pollution
Note: Engineering students may not use these courses to count toward the Environmental Engineering Minor.
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CIVE 225 Environmental Engineering (4 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Introduction to environmental chemistry; mass balance analyses in engineered and natural systems; water, soil and air pollution characterization and control; water quality parameters; drinking water and wastewater treatment technologies; global climate change: possible causes and effects; risk assessment for pollutant exposure; solid- and hazardous-waste management.
Terms: Winter 2011
Instructors: Frigon, Dominic (Winter)
- (4-2-6)
- Prerequisite: CIVE 290.
- Corequisite: MATH 263.
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CIVE 430 Water Treatment and Pollution Control (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Principles of water and sewage treatment. Water and sewage characteristics; design of conventional unit operations and processes; laboratory analyses of potable and waste waters.
Terms: Fall 2010
Instructors: Gehr, Ronald (Fall)
- (3-3-3)
- Prerequisites: CIVE 225 and CIVE 327
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CIVE 553 Stream Pollution and Control (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Water quality standards. Physical and chemical pollution, and bacterial contamination of surface waters. Effects of specific types of pollution such as thermal, point and non-point sources. Stream self purification. Effects on lake eutrophication. Pollution surveys and methods of control.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2010-2011 academic year.
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): CIVE 225
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