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Program Requirements
The Major program is designed for students who want to acquire a substantial background in microbiology and immunology and related disciplines (chemistry, biology, biochemistry) which will prepare them for professional schools, graduate education, or entry into jobs in industry or research institutes.
U1 Required Courses (26 credits)
* Students who have taken CHEM 212 in CEGEP are exempt and must replace these credits with an elective course(s).
** Students who have taken CHEM 222 in CEGEP are exempt and must replace these credits with an elective course(s).
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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 2014
Instructors: Bureau, Thomas E; Roy, Richard D W; Fagotto, Francesco; Zetka, Monique (Fall)
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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 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Schoen, Daniel J; Moon, Nam Sung; Hendricks, Shelton (Winter) Dankort, David; Hipfner, David (Summer)
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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 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Daoust, Michel; Huot, Mitchell; Pavelka, Laura; Tsantrizos, Youla S (Fall) Daoust, Michel; Huot, Mitchell; Pavelka, Laura; Lumb, Jean-Philip; Gauthier, Jean-Marc (Winter) Pavelka, Laura; 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 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Daoust, Michel; Huot, Mitchell; Pavelka, Laura; Perepichka, Dmytro; Harpp, David Noble (Fall) Daoust, Michel; Huot, Mitchell; Pavelka, Laura; Auclair, Karine (Winter) Pavelka, Laura; Daoust, Michel (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 microbial genetics are also introduced.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Cousineau, Benoit; Sagan, Selena; Nguyen, Dao (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lecture
Corequisite: BIOL 200
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MIMM 212 Laboratory in Microbiology (3 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 2014
Instructors: Gruenheid, Samantha (Fall)
Fall
3 hours laboratory, 1 hour lecture, 1 hour follow-up
Corequisite: MIMM 211
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MIMM 214 Introductory Immunology: Elements of Immunity (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Basic immunology, organs and cells, elements of innate immunity, phagocytes, complement, elements of adaptive immunity, B-cells, T-cells, antigen presenting cells, MHC genes and molecules, antigen processing and presentation, cytokines and chemokines. Emphasis on anatomy and the molecular and cellular players working together as a physiological system to maintain human health.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Madrenas, Joaquin (Winter)
One of:
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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 2015
Instructors: Pause, Arnim; Bouchard, Maxime; Young, Jason (Winter)
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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 2015
Instructors: Brouhard, Gary; Brown, Gregory G; Zetka, Monique (Winter)
U1, U2, or U3 Required Course (3 credits)
One of:
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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 2014
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 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Best, Ana; Wolfson, David B (Fall) Correa, Jose Andres (Winter) Correa, Jose Andres (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 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall) Gu, Fei (Winter) Darainy, Mohammad (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.
U2 Required Courses (21 credits)
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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 2014
Instructors: St-Pierre, Julie; Schmeing, Thomas Martin; Tremblay, Michel (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 2015
Instructors: Nepveu, Alain; Pelletier, Gerard; Turcotte, Bernard (Winter)
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MIMM 314 Intermediate Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : An intermediate-level immunology course covering the cellular and molecular basis of lymphocyte development and activation in immune responses in health and disease.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Piccirillo, Ciriaco; Fournier, Sylvie; Colmegna, Inés (Winter)
Winter
3 hours of lecture
Prerequisite: MIMM 214
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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 2014
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 2014
Instructors: Liang, Chen; Sagan, Selena; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro (Fall)
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MIMM 384 Molecular Microbiology Laboratory (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : A series of laboratory exercises in molecular biology and microbial genetics during the Fall term. As part of a term paper writing project, students will explore contemporary research subjects that represent the wide interests of the Microbiology and Immunology departmentâ•Žs faculty. The general objective is to provide practical and theoretical introduction to the technology and methodology used in contemporary microbiology research.
Terms: Fall 2014
Instructors: Cousineau, Benoit; Marczynski, Gregory T; Briedis, Dalius J (Fall)
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MIMM 385 Laboratory in Immunology (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : This laboratory course allows students to gain expertise in following protocols and performing key techniques in immunology. Students also develop basic experimental design and scientific thinking skills by designing their own experiments based on available reagents to solve a problem. Students learn to keep a lab book and communicate scientific findings in written and oral form.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Fournier, Sylvie (Winter)
U3 Required Courses (9 credits)
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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 2015
Instructors: Matlashewski, Greg J; Ndao, Momar; Geary, Timothy (Winter)
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MIMM 465 Bacterial Pathogenesis (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Organized by the Ã山ǿ¼é 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 2014
Instructors: Le-Moual, Herve; Nguyen, Dao; Behr, Marcel A (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 2015
Instructors: Gatignol, Anne; Liang, Chen; Wainberg, Mark (Winter)
Complementary Courses (9 credits)
9 credits selected from:
* Students may select either ANAT 458 or BIOC 458, but not both.
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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 2014
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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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 2015
Instructors: Presley, John; Stochaj, Ursula; Mandato, Craig A. (Winter)
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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 2014
Instructors: McBride, Heidi; McPherson, Peter Scott; Kennedy, Timothy E (Fall)
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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 2015
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Autexier, Chantal; Lamarche, Nathalie (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 2014
Instructors: Nagar, Bhushan; Schmeing, Thomas Martin; Purisima, Enrico (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 2014
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 2015
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Autexier, Chantal; Lamarche, Nathalie (Winter)
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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 2014
Instructors: Schöck, Frieder; Moon, Nam Sung (Fall)
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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 2014
Instructors: Majewska, Loydie; Tonin, Patricia N; Ursini-Siegel, Giuseppina (Fall)
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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 2014
Instructors: Georges, Elias (Fall)
Fall
Restriction: U3 students
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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 2014
Instructors: Sanctuary, Bryan Clifford (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 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Barrett, Christopher (Fall) Blum, Amy (Winter)
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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 2014, Winter 2015
Instructors: Gleason, James L; Damha, Masad J (Fall) Damha, Masad J; Gleason, James L (Winter)
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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 2014
Instructors: Topisirovic, Ivan; Fabian, Marc (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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MIMM 387 The Business of Science (3 credits)
Overview
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : The ability to select and manipulate genetic material has lead to unprecedented interest in the industrial applications of procaryotic and eucaryotic cells. Beginning in the 1970s the introduction of and subsequent refinements to recombinant DNA technology and hybridoma technology transformed the horizons of the biopharmaceutical world. This course will highlight the important events that link basic research to clinical/commercial application of new drugs and chemicals.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Murgita, Robert A; Bar-Or, Amit; Vit, Gregory Bryan (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: At least one 200-level course in a biological or biomedical discipline or permission of instructor
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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 2014
Instructors: Fritz, Jörg; Lesage, Sylvie; Divangahi, Maziar (Fall)
Fall
3 hour lecture
Prerequisite: MIMM 314
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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 Ã山ǿ¼é and other universities) and students will be furthered.
Terms: Winter 2015
Instructors: Rauch, Joyce Ellen; Di Battista, Giovanni; Lesage, Sylvie (Winter)
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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 2015
Instructors: Zorychta, Edith (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 2014
Instructors: Zorychta, Edith; Hales, Barbara F (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 2015
Instructors: Hales, Barbara F; Clarke, Paul; Szyf, Moshe (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: PHAR 300 or permission of instructor.
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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 2014
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 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 2015
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: 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
Faculty of Science—2014-2015 (last updated Feb. 18, 2014) (disclaimer)