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Program Requirements
Students must obtain a U1 GPA or a U2 CGPA of 3.30 for admission to this enrolment-limited program. U1 students should inform one of the program coordinators of their intent to enter the Honours Immunology (Interdepartmental) program during their U1 Winter term and confirm their intention in writing by April 1. U2 or U3 students can apply for admission at any time. For graduation in the Honours program, the student must complete a minimum of 90 credits, and achieve a CGPA of not less than 3.30. The immunology courses (BIOC 503, MIMM 314, MIMM 414, MIMM 509, PHGY 419D1/D2, PHGY 513, PHGY 531) must all be passed with a grade not less than B.Required Courses (48 credits)
U1 Required Courses
20 credits selected as follows:
* Students select either BIOC 212 or BIOL 201.
** Students select either CHEM 203 or CHEM 204.
*** Students select either PHGY 209 or MIMM 211.
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BIOC 212 Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function (3 credits) *
Overview
Biochemistry : An introductory course describing the biochemistry and molecular biology of selected key functions of animal cells, including: gene expression; mitochondrial production of metabolic energy; cellular communication with the extra-cellular environment; and regulation of cell division.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Pause, Arnim; Bouchard, Maxime; Young, Jason (Winter)
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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 2011
Instructors: Bureau, Thomas E; Roy, Richard D W; Fagotto, Francesco; Zetka, Monique (Fall)
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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 2012
Instructors: Brouhard, Gary; Roy, Richard D W; Western, Tamara (Winter)
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CHEM 203 Survey of Physical Chemistry (3 credits) **
Overview
Chemistry : The fundamentals of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with applications to biomolecular systems. Thermodynamic and kinetic control of biological processes.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Galley, William Claude (Fall)
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CHEM 204 Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1 (3 credits) **
Overview
Chemistry : Similar to CHEM 223/CHEM 243. Emphasis on the use of biological examples to illustrate the principles of physical chemistry. The relevance of physical chemistry to biology is stressed.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Blum, Amy (Fall) Barrett, Christopher (Winter)
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CHEM 212 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 (4 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : A survey of reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds including modern concepts of bonding, mechanisms, conformational analysis, and stereochemistry.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Tsantrizos, Youla S (Fall) Harpp, David Noble; Schirrmacher, Ralf; Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc (Winter) Fenster, Ariel; Daoust, Michel (Summer)
Fall, Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or equivalent.
Corequisite: CHEM 120 or equivalent.
Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken CHEM 211 or equivalent
Each lab section is limited enrolment
Note: Some CEGEP programs provide equivalency for this course. For more information, please see the Department of Chemistry's Web page ().
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CHEM 222 Introductory Organic Chemistry 2 (4 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : Modern spectroscopic techniques for structure determination. The chemistry of alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, and amines, with special attention to mechanistic aspects. Special topics.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Harpp, David Noble; Perepichka, Dmytro (Fall) Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Auclair, Karine (Winter) Daoust, Michel; Schwarcz, Joseph A (Summer)
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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 2011
Instructors: Cousineau, Benoit; Olivier, Martin; Sheppard, Donald (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lecture
Corequisite: BIOL 200
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PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits) ***
Overview
Physiology : Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Wechsler, Ann; Gold, Phil; Ragsdale, David S (Fall)
Fall
3 hours lectures weekly
Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisites: BIOL 200, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 211 or PHGY 201 or students who are taking and who have taken NSCI 200.
Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor
U2 Required Courses
13 credits from the following:
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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 2011
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
Prerequisite: BIOL 112 or CEGEP equivalent
Restriction: Open to students in biological sciences and others by special permission
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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 2011
Instructors: St-Pierre, Julie; Dostie, Josee; Nagar, Bhushan (Fall)
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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 2012
Instructors: Nepveu, Alain; Sonenberg, Nahum; Shore, Gordon C (Winter)
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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 2012
Instructors: Piccirillo, Ciriaco; Alizadehfar, Reza; Fournier, Sylvie (Winter)
U3 Required Courses
15 credits from the following:
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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 2011
Instructors: Fournier, Sylvie; Olivier, Martin; Arbour, Nathalie (Fall)
Fall
3 hour lecture
Prerequisite: MIMM 314
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PHGY 419D1 Immunology Research Project (4.5 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Individual research projects in immunology under the guidance of staff members in the three participating departments: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology and Immunology.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Cohen, Monroe W; Piccirillo, Ciriaco (Fall)
Fall
15 hours lab/week
Restriction: Enrolment restricted to U3 Interdepartmental Honours Immunology students or permission of instructors
Students must register for both PHGY 419D1 and PHGY 419D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both PHGY 419D1 and PHGY 419D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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PHGY 419D2 Immunology Research Project (4.5 credits)
Overview
Physiology : See PHGY 419D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Cohen, Monroe W; Piccirillo, Ciriaco (Winter)
Winter
15 hours lab/week
Prerequisite: PHGY 419D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both PHGY 419D1 and PHGY 419D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Restriction: Enrolment restricted to U3 Interdepartmental Honours Immunology students or permission of instructors
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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 2012
Instructors: Jones, Russell; Saleh, Maya; Behr, Marcel A (Winter)
Winter
3 hours lectures plus term paper
Prerequisite: MIMM 314, or permission of the instructor
Complementary Courses (27 credits)
U1 Complementary Courses
6 credits chosen for U1 complementary courses in the following manner.
3 credits selected from:
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BIOL 373 Biometry (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Elementary statistical methods in biology. Introduction to the analysis of biological data with emphasis on the assumptions behind statistical tests and models. Use of statistical techniques typically available on computer packages.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Leung, Brian (Fall)
Fall
2 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory
Prerequisite: MATH 112 or equivalent
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.
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MATH 203 Principles of Statistics 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : Examples of statistical data and the use of graphical means to summarize the data. Basic distributions arising in the natural and behavioural sciences. The logical meaning of a test of significance and a confidence interval. Tests of significance and confidence intervals in the one and two sample setting (means, variances and proportions).
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Khalili Mahmoudabadi, Abbas; Genest, Christian (Fall) Wolfson, David B (Winter) Hundemer, Axel W (Summer)
No calculus prerequisites
Restriction: This course is intended for students in all disciplines. For extensive course restrictions covering statistics courses see Section 3.6.1 of the Arts and of the Science sections of the calendar regarding course overlaps.
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar. Students should consult for information regarding transfer credits for this course.
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PSYC 204 Introduction to Psychological Statistics (3 credits)
Overview
Psychology : The statistical analysis of research data; frequency distributions; graphic representation; measures of central tendency and variability; elementary sampling theory and tests of significance.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall) Ostry, David J (Winter) Zangenehpour, Shahin (Summer)
Fall and Winter
Restriction: Not open to students who have passed a CEGEP statistics course(s) with a minimum grade of 75%: Mathematics 201-307 or 201-337 or equivalent or the combination of Quantitative Methods 300 with Mathematics 300
This course is a prerequisite for PSYC 305, PSYC 406, PSYC 310, PSYC 336
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.
plus 3 credits selected from the following:
* Students take CHEM 287 and CHEM 297.
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ANAT 214 Systemic Human Anatomy (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : Introduction to the gross anatomy of the various organ systems of head, neck and trunk regions of the human body. Practical tutorials include studies of prepared specimens, use of the anatomical museum and audio-visual materials. This course is limited in size. Selection of students (other than those requiring the course as part of their program) will be made after the first lecture. (Admission is guaranteed for all students enrolled in programs in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology for which ANAT 214 is a required course.)
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Hermo, Louis (Fall)
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ANAT 262 Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : The architectural, functional and temporal continuity of organelles and the cytoskeleton of mammalian cells is introduced as well as their functional integration in the phenomena of exocytosis, endocytosis, protein trafficking and cell motility and adhesion.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Presley, John; Stochaj, Ursula; Bedford, Fiona Kay (Winter)
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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 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Western, Tamara; Chevrette, Mario; Hendry, Andrew (Winter) Dankort, David; Hipfner, David (Summer)
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BIOL 205 Biology of Organisms (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Unified view of form and function in animals and plants. Focus on how the laws of chemistry and physics illuminate biological processes relating to the acquisition of energy and materials and their use in movement, growth, development, reproduction and responses to environmental stress.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Dhindsa, Rajinder S (Winter)
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BIOL 304 Evolution (3 credits)
Overview
Biology (Sci) : This course will show how the theory of evolution by natural selection provides the basis for understanding the whole of biology. The first half of the course describes the process of selection, while the second deals with evolution in the long term.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Bell, Graham (Fall)
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CHEM 287 Introductory Analytical Chemistry (2 credits) *
Overview
Chemistry : Qualitative and quantitative analysis. A survey of methods of analysis including theory and practice of semimicro qualitative analysis and representative gravimetric, volumetric and instrumental methods.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Burns, David H; Salin, Eric Dunbar (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 120, or CHEM 115, or equivalent.
Corequisite: Students in CHEM 287 are required to take the laboratory, CHEM 297, either simultaneously with CHEM 287 or in the term following CHEM 287.
Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 257D1/D2 or CHEM 277D1/D2.
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CHEM 297 Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1 credit) *
Overview
Chemistry : Introductory experiments in analytical chemistry emphasizing classical and instrumental methods of quantitative analysis.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Hamier, Jan; Burns, David H (Fall) Hamier, Jan; Salin, Eric Dunbar (Winter)
Fall, Winter
Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 120, or CHEM 115, or equivalent.
Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 287.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 257D1/D2 or CHEM 277D1/D2.
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COMP 202 Foundations of Programming (3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (Sci) : Introduction to programming in a modern high-level language, modular software design and debugging. Programming concepts are illustrated using a variety of application areas.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Pomerantz, Daniel; Kienzle, Jorg Andreas (Fall) Pomerantz, Daniel; Liu, Xue (Winter) Pomerantz, Daniel (Summer)
3 hours
Prerequisite: a CEGEP level mathematics course
Restrictions: COMP 202 and COMP 208 cannot both be taken for credit. COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 208 is intended for students interested in scientific computation. COMP 202 cannot be taken for credit with or after COMP 250
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MATH 204 Principles of Statistics 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : The concept of degrees of freedom and the analysis of variability. Planning of experiments. Experimental designs. Polynomial and multiple regressions. Statistical computer packages (no previous computing experience is needed). General statistical procedures requiring few assumptions about the probability model.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Steele, Russell (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: MATH 203 or equivalent. No calculus prerequisites
Restriction: This course is intended for students in all disciplines. For extensive course restrictions covering statistics courses see Section 3.6.1 of the Arts and of the Science sections of the calendar regarding course overlaps.
You may not be able to receive credit for this course and other statistic courses. Be sure to check the Course Overlap section under Faculty Degree Requirements in the Arts or Science section of the Calendar.
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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 2011
Instructors: Cousineau, Benoit; Olivier, Martin; Sheppard, Donald (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lecture
Corequisite: BIOL 200
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MIMM 212 Laboratory in Microbiology (2 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : This laboratory course is designed to complement MIMM 211. Sessions introduce general techniques peculiar to the handling of microorganisms.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Gruenheid, Samantha; Sheppard, Donald; Behr, Marcel A (Fall)
Fall
3 hours laboratory, 0.5 hour lecture, 1 hour follow-up
Corequisite: MIMM 211
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PHGY 209 Mammalian Physiology 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Wechsler, Ann; Gold, Phil; Ragsdale, David S (Fall)
Fall
3 hours lectures weekly
Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisites: BIOL 200, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 211 or PHGY 201 or students who are taking and who have taken NSCI 200.
Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor
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PHGY 210 Mammalian Physiology 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: White, John H; Wechsler, Ann; Takano, Tomoko (Winter)
Winter
3 hours lectures weekly
Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 110, CHEM 120, PHYS 101 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 142. Pre-/co-requisite: BIOL 200, BIOL 201, BIOC 212, CHEM 212 or equivalent.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 202.
Restriction: For students in the Faculty of Science, and other students by permission of the instructor
Although PHGY 210 may be taken without the prior passing of PHGY 209, students should note that they may have some initial difficulties because of lack of familiarity with some basic concepts introduced in PHGY 209
U2 Complementary Courses
12 credits chosen as follows:
6 credits selected from:
Students may select
* BIOC 300D1 and BIOCD2 or
** MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2 or
*** PHGY 212 and PHGY 213 and BIOL 301
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BIOC 300D1 Laboratory in Biochemistry (3 credits) *
Overview
Biochemistry : A comprehensive course in modern biochemical techniques involving properties of enzymes, metabolism, fractionation of organelles from mammalian cells and molecular biology.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Gallouzi, Imed Eddine; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Dostie, Josee (Fall)
Fall/Winter
1 lecture and one 6-hour lab per week
Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 or BIOC 212, CHEM 222; CHEM 257D1/CHEM 257D2 recommended.
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 301.
For students in Biochemistry programs, others with permission of instructor
Students must register for both BIOC 300D1 and BIOC 300D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOC 300D1 and BIOC 300D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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BIOC 300D2 Laboratory in Biochemistry (3 credits) *
Overview
Biochemistry : See BIOC 300D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: BIOC 300D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOC 300D1 and BIOC 300D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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BIOL 301 Cell and Molecular Laboratory (4 credits) ***
Overview
Biology (Sci) : An introduction to laboratory techniques with a focus on methods used to investigate fundamental questions in modern cell and molecular biology. Techniques including gene cloning, DNA and protein isolation and manipulation are covered, along with functional analysis of genes and proteins, basic bioinformatics, and computer-based experimental design and data analysis.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Moon, Nam Sung; Dent, Joseph Alan; Zheng, Huanquan (Fall) Moon, Nam Sung; Harrison, Paul; Zheng, Huanquan (Winter)
Fall or Winter
1 hour lecture and one 6-hour laboratory
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 142, BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or ANAT/BIOC 212, and BIOL 202. BIOL 206 recommended.
Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOC 300. Requires departmental approval.
For approval email anne-marie.sdicu [at] mcgill.ca. Specify your ID number as well as the term and lab day.
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MIMM 386D1 Laboratory in Microbiology and Immunology (3 credits) **
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Introduction to microbiological and immunological research and technology, including bacterial classification, bacterial and viral genetics, molecular genetics, and cell and molecular immunological techniques.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Vidal, Silvia; Fournier, Sylvie; Richard, Stephane; Marczynski, Gregory T (Fall)
Fall
1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory, 1 hour follow-up
Prerequisites: MIMM 211, MIMM 212. Corequisites: MIMM 314, MIMM 323, MIMM 324
Students must register for both MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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MIMM 386D2 Laboratory in Microbiology and Immunology (3 credits) **
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : See MIMM 386D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Fournier, Sylvie; Richard, Stephane; Marczynski, Gregory T; Vidal, Silvia (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: MIMM 386D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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PHGY 212 Introductory Physiology Laboratory 1 (1 credit) ***
Overview
Physiology : Exercises illustrating fundamental principles in physiology: Biological Signals Acquisitions, Blood, Immunology, Neurophysiology, Neuromuscular Physiology.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Martinez Trujillo, Julio; Glavinovic, Mladen I; Krnjevic, Kresimir; Farookhi, Riaz; Bernard, Nicole F (Fall)
(One 3-hour lab and one 1-hour lecture every second week.)
Corequisite: PHGY 209.
Restrictions: Required for Physiology students enrolled in PHGY 209. Open to BA &Sc. students and to others by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken PHGY 212D1/D2.
Note: For students in a Physiology program, PHGY 212 should be taken concurrently with PHGY 209.
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PHGY 213 Introductory Physiology Laboratory 2 (1 credit) ***
Overview
Physiology : Exercises illustrating fundamental principles in physiology: Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular, Respiration, Exercise Physiology, Molecular Endocrinology.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Guevara, Michael R; Glavinovic, Mladen I; Krnjevic, Kresimir; Watt, Douglas; Mortola, Jacopo (Winter)
(One 3-hour lab and one 1-hour lecture every second week.)
Prerequisite: PHGY 212
Corequisite: PHGY 210.
Restrictions: Required for Physiology students enrolled in PHGY 210. Open to BA &Sc. students and to others by permission of the instructor. Not open to students who have taken PHGY 212D1/D2.
Note: For students in a Physiology program, PHGY 213 should be taken concurrently with PHGY 210.
plus 6 credits, selected from:
* Students take either BIOL 309 or MATH 315, but not both.
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ANAT 365 Cellular Trafficking (3 credits)
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : An intensive study of the processes of protein secretion and cell membrane biogenesis. Emphasis on morphological aspects of the above processes, and on the major techniques which have provided experimental evidence, namely, subcellular fractionation, cytochemistry and quantitative electron microscope radioautography.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Bedford, Fiona Kay; McBride, Heidi; McPherson, Peter Scott (Fall)
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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 2011
Instructors: Schöck, Frieder; Nilson, Laura; Rocheleau, Christian (Fall)
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BIOL 309 Mathematical Models in Biology (3 credits) *
Overview
Biology (Sci) : Application of finite difference and differential equations to problems in cell and developmental biology, ecology and physiology. Qualitative, quantitative and graphical techniques are used to analyze mathematical models and to compare theoretical predictions with experimental data.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Glass, Leon (Fall)
Fall
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: one year of calculus. An additional course in calculus is recommended
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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 2011
Instructors: Majewska, Loydie; Jabado, Nada; Duchaine, Thomas (Fall)
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CHEM 302 Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Chemistry : Topics covered may include the following: Aromatic compounds, heterocyclic chemistry, sulfur and phosphorus chemistry, organosulfur and organophosphorus compounds, and biomolecules such as lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, polypeptides, DNA and RNA.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Damha, Masad J (Fall) Sleiman, Hanadi (Winter)
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MATH 222 Calculus 3 (3 credits)
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : Taylor series, Taylor's theorem in one and several variables. Review of vector geometry. Partial differentiation, directional derivative. Extreme of functions of 2 or 3 variables. Parametric curves and arc length. Polar and spherical coordinates. Multiple integrals.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Loveys, James G; Rogers, Mathew (Fall) Loveys, James G (Winter) Fraiman, Nicolás (Summer)
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MATH 315 Ordinary Differential Equations (3 credits) *
Overview
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : First order ordinary differential equations including elementary numerical methods. Linear differential equations. Laplace transforms. Series solutions.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Xu, Jian-Jun (Fall) Xu, Jian-Jun (Winter) Eswarathasan, Suresh (Summer)
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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 2011
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 2011
Instructors: Gotte, Matthias; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Liang, Chen (Fall)
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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 2012
Instructors: Zorychta, Edith; Richardson, John B (Winter)
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PHAR 300 Drug Action (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Principles of pharmacology and toxicology. Frequently encountered drugs will be used as a focus to illustrate sites and mechanisms of action, distribution, metabolism, elimination and adverse side effects.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Zorychta, Edith (Fall)
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PHAR 301 Drugs and Disease (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : This course further explores the basic principles of pharmacology as illustrated by drugs used in the treatment of disease. Emphasis is placed on drugs used for diseases prevalent in North America.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Delbès, Géraldine; Clarke, Paul; Bowie, Derek (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: PHAR 300 or permission of instructor.
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PHAR 303 Principles of Toxicology (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Fundamental mechanisms by which toxic compounds damage a biological system (organelle, cell, organ, organism, ecosystem). Detection and quantification of toxicity and risk/benefit analysis are considered. Selected agents of current risk to human health or the environment are evaluated in depth.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Culty, Martine; Zorychta, Edith; Delbès, Géraldine (Winter)
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PHGY 311 Channels, Synapses & Hormones (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Cooper, Ellis; Farookhi, Riaz; Haghighi, Ali (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 afternoons per term
Prerequisite: PHGY 209 or permission of the instructor.
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PHGY 312 Respiratory, Renal, & Cardiovascular Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of topics in renal, respiratory and cardiovascular functions explored beyond the introductory level.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Hanrahan, John W; Mortola, Jacopo; Shrier, Alvin (Winter)
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PHGY 313 Blood, Gastrointestinal, & Immune Systems Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of topics in immunology, blood and fluids, and gastrointestinal physiology.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Martinez Trujillo, Julio; Blank, Volker Manfred; Ponka, Premysl (Winter)
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PHGY 314 Integrative Neuroscience (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : In depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of how single neurons and ensembles of neurons encode sensory information, generate movement, and control cognitive functions such as emotion, learning, and memory, during voluntary behaviours.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Cullen, Kathleen E; Martinez Trujillo, Julio; Pack, Christopher (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lectures per week
Prerequisites: PHGY 209
U3 Complementary Courses
9 credits of U3 complementary courses chosen in the following manner:
3 credits selected from:
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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 2012
Instructors: Shuster, Joseph (Winter)
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MIMM 509 Inflammatory Processes (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : This course concentrates on the non-specific aspects of the immune response, an area which is not adequately covered by the other immunology courses presented at the university. Interactions between guest researchers (from McGill and other universities) and students will be furthered.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Rauch, Joyce Ellen; Di Battista, Giovanni; Bar-Or, Amit (Winter)
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PHGY 531 Topics in Applied Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Seminar format course in which experts in immunologic mechanisms of resistance against a variety of infectious diseases, including AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis oversee student moderators in their presentation of recent scientific literature in the field.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Stevenson, Mary M; Nguyen, Dao; Ndao, Momar (Winter)
plus 6 credits selected from:
* Students take either ANAT 458 or BIOC 458, but not both.
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ANAT 458 Membranes and Cellular Signaling (3 credits) *
Overview
Anatomy & Cell Biology : An integrated treatment of the properties of biological membranes and of intracellular signaling, including the major role that membranes play in transducing and integrating cellular regulatory signals. Biological membrane organization and dynamics; membrane transport; membrane receptors and their associated effectors; mechanisms of regulation of cell growth, morphology, differentiation and death.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Lamarche, Nathalie; Bedford, Fiona Kay (Winter)
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BIOC 404 Biophysical Chemistry (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : Hydrodynamic and electrophoretic methods for separation and characterization of macromolecules. Optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy of biopolymers, and applications to biological systems.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Galley, William Claude; Gehring, Kalle Burgess (Winter)
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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 2011
Instructors: Nagar, Bhushan; Schmeing, Thomas Martin; Gotte, Matthias (Fall)
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BIOC 454 Nucleic Acids (3 credits)
Overview
Biochemistry : RNA processing, localization and stability. RNAi mechanisms, regulation and applications. Regulation of DNA replication. Genomics: human genome sequence, regulation and organization. DNA repair mechanisms. Special topics on transgenics, genetic diseases and cancer.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Dostie, Josee; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Gallouzi, Imed Eddine (Fall)
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BIOC 458 Membranes and Cellular Signaling (3 credits) *
Overview
Biochemistry : An integrated treatment of the properties of biological membranes and of intracellular signaling, including the major role that membranes play in transducing and integrating cellular regulatory signals. Biological membrane organization and dynamics: membrane transport; membrane receptors and their associated effectors; mechanisms of regulation of cell growth, morphology, differentiation and death.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Lamarche, Nathalie; Bedford, Fiona Kay (Winter)
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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 2012
Instructors: Shuster, Joseph (Winter)
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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 2012
Instructors: Roy, Richard D W (Winter)
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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 2012
Instructors: Matlashewski, Greg J; Olivier, Martin; Rohrbach, Petra (Winter)
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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 2011
Instructors: Le-Moual, Herve; Olivier, Martin; Nguyen, Dao (Fall)
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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 2012
Instructors: Gatignol, Anne; Liang, Chen; Wainberg, Mark (Winter)
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MIMM 509 Inflammatory Processes (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : This course concentrates on the non-specific aspects of the immune response, an area which is not adequately covered by the other immunology courses presented at the university. Interactions between guest researchers (from McGill and other universities) and students will be furthered.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Rauch, Joyce Ellen; Di Battista, Giovanni; Bar-Or, Amit (Winter)
- PHAR 503 Drug Design and Development 1 (3 credits)
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PHAR 504 Drug Design and Development 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Possible untoward effects and reasons for drug (dis)approval.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Maysinger, Dusica (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisites: PHAR 503, or permission of coordinator
Restriction: U3 and graduate students. Students can register only with permission of coordinators.
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PHGY 531 Topics in Applied Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Seminar format course in which experts in immunologic mechanisms of resistance against a variety of infectious diseases, including AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis oversee student moderators in their presentation of recent scientific literature in the field.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Stevenson, Mary M; Nguyen, Dao; Ndao, Momar (Winter)
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PHGY 552 Cellular and Molecular Physiology (3 credits)
Overview
Physiology : Discussions of recent significant advances in our understanding of the gene products involved in diverse cellular signalling pathways. Topics will include cell-surface hormone receptors, nuclear steroid hormone receptors, and ion channels and transporters. Students will present and critically evaluate experimental approaches, results and interpretations of selected research publications.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Orlowski, John; White, John H; Stochaj, Ursula (Winter)
Winter
1 hour lecture, 2 hours seminar weekly
Prerequisite: PHGY 311
Preference will be given to Physiology Honours and Graduate students
Faculty of Science—2011-2012 (last updated Jan. 26, 2012) (disclaimer)