All students entering or registered in the Ph.D. program must register for the comprehensive courses (see table below). Registration for these courses is not initiated until instructed by the Student Affairs Officer (Pascale Joseph).
BIOC 696D1. Seminars in Biochemistry.
Credits: 1.5 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Seminars in biochemistry.
- Students must register for both BIOC 696D1 and BIOC 696D2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOC 696D1 and BIOC 696D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms.
- BIOC 696D1 and BIOC 696D2 together are equivalent to BIOC 696
- Restriction: Open to M.Sc. and Ph.D. Biochemistry students only.
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BIOC 696D2. Seminars in Biochemistry.
Credits: 1.5 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 696D1.
- Students must register for both BIOC 696D1 and BIOC 696D2.
- No credit will be given for this course unless both BIOC 696D1 and BIOC 696D2 are successfully completed
- Restriction: Open to M.Sc. and Ph.D. Biochemistry students only.
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BIOC 701. Research Seminar 1.
Credits: 0 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Presentation on original current laboratory research carried out by student.
- Biochemistry graduate students
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BIOC 702. Ph.D. Thesis Proposal.
Credits: 0 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Dissertation presented to Committee.
- Biochemistry graduate students
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BIOC 703. Ph.D. Seminar.
Credits: 0 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Presentation of the planned thesis including central findings and original contribution to knowledge in the field of research.
- Restriction: Ph.D. students in Biochemistry
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Students must complete BIOC 701 in the third term after admission to the program, BIOC 702 in the 5th or 6th term, and BIOC 703 approximately 6 months prior to submission of the Ph.D. thesis.
At least one course from the courses listed below plus additional credits to a minimum of 6 total complementary course credits of 500-level or higher courses in the biomedical and allied sciences, chosen in consultation with the research director.
BIOC 670. Biochemistry of Lipoproteins.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Structure, function and metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins as they relate to lipid storage diseases, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 311 or permission of instructor
- Restrictions: Open to graduate students only with permission of instructor.
- Winter
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BIOC 600. Advanced Strategies in Genetics and Genomics.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced technologies and methods in genomics research, presented by experts actively pursuing the experimental approaches discussed.
- Enrolment limited to 15 graduate students.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 454 or equivalent
- Restriction: Must take part in the Biochemistry graduate program
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BIOC 603. Genomics and Gene Expression.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Examination of recent developments in analysis of eukaryotic cell genomes and control of gene expression during differentiation and growth control. Molecular genetics; genomics and the bioinformatics of analysis of genomic and functional-genomic data; mechanisms and signal-transduction pathways for regulation of gene expression; applications to human disease with a strong emphasis on cancer.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOC 454 and permission of instructor.
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BIOC 604. Macromolecular Structure.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
X-Ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, Electron Microscopy. Theory and methods used to determine macromolecular structures will be covered. Several
practical sessions with hands-on experience for students are included.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 450 or equivalent
- Lectures in French and English
- Offered in the Fall term, in even alternate years.
- Offered in the Winter term, in even alternate years.
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BIOC 605. Protein Biology and Proteomics.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Examination of recent developments in protein biology and proteomics analysis. Proteomics, modeling and biophysical approaches to characterize the functional interactions of biological macromolecules; applications to biological problems. Lectures and in-class discussions are supplemented by practical training in proteomics.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOC 450 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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EXMD 615. Essentials of Glycobiology.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies) Terms offered: Winter 2026 View offerings for Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.
Description
Examination of the structure, function, and biosynthesis of glycoproteins, glycolipids and glycosaminoglycans, and the biological role of complex carbohydrates. Lectins, methods for elucidating carbohydrate structure, glycomics, and human diseases due to disorders of glycan synthesis.
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EXMD 635D1. Experimental/Clinical Oncology.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course will deal, on a site by site basis, with the incidence of cancer, present treatment, treatment outcome, underlying causes, current research and directions for development of new treatments. Chemotherapy, surgery, radiation therapy and nutrition as therapy and treatment of cancer will be included.
- Prerequisite: Students must request permission from the instructor.
- Students must register for both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- Previous solid knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology required. Students will be required to write a long essay and give an oral presentation.
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EXMD 635D2. Experimental/Clinical Oncology.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies) Terms offered: Winter 2026 View offerings for Winter 2026 in Visual Schedule Builder.
- Prerequisite: EXMD 635D1 and permission from the instructor.
- Students must register for both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2
- No credit will be given for this course unless both EXMD 635D1 and EXMD 635D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
- Previous solid knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology required. Students will be required to write a long essay and give an oral presentation.
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The Graduate Advisory Committee may stipulate additional course work depending on the background of the candidate.
BIOC 450. Protein Structure and Function.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- 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.
Credits: 3 Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 or permission of instructor
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These would be additional requirements for those who have not previously completed equivalent courses in their prior training