The IHI program is a 75-credit program involving the Departments of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, and Physiology, and it incorporates elements from each of these disciplines. Since immunology is a key area of biomedical research and is critical to our understanding of the patho-physiology of many immune-mediated diseases, the program provides an excellent foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research and/or medicine.
The program consists of 48 Required credits in basic science courses, including cell and molecular biology, microbiology and immunology, biochemistry and physiology. There are also 27 Complementary credits which allow for specialization in immunology and related disciplines. To graduate from IHI, students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and must pass five immunology courses (MIMM 214, MIMM 314, MIMM 414 , PHGY 419D1D2, PHGY 513, and one of BIOC 503, MIMM 509, PHGY 531) with a minimum grade of B
One of the core components and most rewarding and challenging aspects of the IHI is the Immunology Research Project (PHGY 419D1D2) course. Each student conducts their own independent research project under the supervision of a professor of immunology and participates in all aspects of the project on a collaborative basis with the supervisor and other members of the supervisor’s laboratory. Students gain a first-hand understanding and appreciation of biomedical research by contributing to the design of meaningful experiments, by collecting, analyzing and interpreting the experimental data, and by giving oral presentations and submitting written reports of their work.
If you are considering a supervisor not on the list you must contact your course coordinator for approval.
To be admitted to the IHI program, a student must have a) completed the 6 U1 IHI Required Courses, b) obtained a grade of B or higher in MIMM 214, c) taken at least 27 U1 credits, and d) achieved a CGPA of 3.30 or higher. Students may enter the program from Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, Physiology, and other biomedical departments such as Anatomy and Cell Biology or Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Since enrolment is limited, admission may be denied if demand exceeds the number of available places. If places are available students may also be admitted up to the end of their U2 year.
Prospective applicants to the IHI program must carefully review all eligibility and program requirements before beginning the application process. To apply, students must complete the following steps:
1. Fill out the IHI online application form.
2. Upload a CV as a single PDF file (maximum 3 pages) to the application form.
Upon submitting the application, applicants will receive an acknowledgment email confirming receipt of their submission.
Course # |
Title |
Credits |
BIOL 200
Molecular Biology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisite: BIOL 112 or equivalent
- Corequisite: CHEM 212 or equivalent, or CHEM 204
- Terms
- Instructors
- Kenneth E M Hastings, Paul Lasko, Shaun Turney, Rodrigo Reyes Lamothe, Serge Champetier
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Molecular Biology |
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BIOL 201
Cell Biology & Metabolism
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- 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
- Terms
- Instructors
- Gary J Brouhard, Siegfried Hekimi, Huanquan Zheng, Serge Champetier
or
BIOC 212
Molec Mechanisms of Cell Funct
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maria Vera Ugalde, Arnim Pause, Dieter Reinhardt, Lawrence Kazak, Katie Cockburn
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Cell Biology and Metabolism
Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function
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3
3
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CHEM 212
Intro Organic Chemistry 1
4 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: A fundamental study of aliphatic compounds and saturated functional groups including modern concepts of bonding, reaction mechanisms, conformational analysis, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Danielle K Vlaho, Mitchell J Huot, Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Youla S Tsantrizos, Laura Pavelka, Nathan Luedtke
- Danielle K Vlaho, Mitchell J Huot, Pallavi Sirjoosingh
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Organic Chemistry 1 |
4 |
CHEM 222
Intro Organic Chemistry 2
4 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: Modern spectroscopic techniques for structure determination. The chemistry of alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, and amines, with special attention to mechanistic aspects. Special topics.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Winter, Summer
- Prerequisite: CHEM 212 or CHEM 242 or equivalent.
- Restriction: Not open to Chemistry or Biochemistry students. Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 234 or CHEM252.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Danielle K Vlaho, Mitchell J Huot, Pallavi Sirjoosingh, Nicolas Moitessier, Nathan Luedtke
- Danielle K Vlaho, Mitchell J Huot
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Organic Chemistry 2 |
4 |
MIMM 211
Introductory Microbiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Corequisite: BIOL 200
- Terms
- Instructors
- Benoit Cousineau, Dao Nguyen, Greg J Matlashewski, Samantha Gruenheid, Jasmin K Chahal, Corinne Maurice, Francois A Le Mauff
or
PHGY 209
Mammalian Physiology 1
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
Offered by: Physiology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Melissa A Vollrath, David S Ragsdale, Alvin Shrier, Erik P Cook, Céline Aguer
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Introductory Microbiology
Mammalian Physiology 1
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3
3
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MIMM 214
Intro Immun: Elem of Immunity
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
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Introduction to Immunology |
3 |
ANAT 261
Intro to Dynamic Histology
4 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology
- 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
- Terms
- Instructors
- Craig A. Mandato, Carlos R Morales
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Introduction to Dynamic Histology |
4 |
BIOC 311
Metabolic Biochemistry
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maxime Denis, Vincent Giguere, Kalle Gehring, Lawrence Kazak
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Metabolic Biochemistry |
3 |
BIOC 312
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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).
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Sidong Huang, Stephane Richard, Nahum Sonenberg, Michel Tremblay, Josee Dostie, Vincent Giguere, Maria Vera Ugalde
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Biochemistry of Macromolecules |
3 |
MIMM 314
Intermediate Immunology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Winter
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisite: MIMM 214
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ciriaco Piccirillo, Irah King, Heather Melichar
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Immunology |
3 |
PHGY 531
Topics in Applied Immunology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor. U3 InterDept. Honours Immunology students and graduate students with strong immunology background i.e. PHGY 513 and BIOC 503
- Terms
- Instructors
- Judith N Mandl, Paul Clarke, Irah King, Heather Melichar, Pouya Bashivan
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Topics in Applied Immunology |
3 |
PHGY 419D1
Immunology Research Project
4.5 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Individual research projects in immunology under the guidance of staff members in the three participating departments: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology and Immunology.
Offered by: Physiology
- 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
- Terms
- Instructors
- Judith N Mandl, Anastasia Nijnik, Heather Melichar
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Immunology Research Project |
4.5 |
PHGY 419D2
Immunology Research Project
4.5 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: See PHGY 419D1 for course description.
Offered by: Physiology
- 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
- Terms
- Instructors
- Anastasia Nijnik, Monroe W Cohen, Judith N Mandl
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Immunology Research Project |
4.5 |
PHGY 513
Translational Immunology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Advanced key concepts in immunology as they relate to health and disease, including infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases and autoimmunity, and cancer immunology.
Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314 or PHGY 313 or permission of the instructor
- Terms
- Instructors
- Daniela Quail, Marcel A Behr, Joyce Rauch, Jack P Antel, Nicole F Bernard, Erwin Schurr, Brian Ward, Jörg H Fritz, Anastasia Nijnik, Judith N Mandl
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Cellular Immunology |
3 |
ANAT 214
Systemic Human Anatomy
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anatomy & Cell Biology: Introduction to the gross anatomy of the various organ systems of head, neck and trunk regions of the human body. Emphasis on functional anatomy. Laboratory component includes exploration of the human body through cadaveric prosections, imaging and other materials.
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Fall
- 2 hours lectures, 2 hours laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 112 (or CEGEP equivalent), PHGY 209 and PHGY 210
- This course is limited in size, with guaranteed admission for all students enrolled in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Students in other programs will be permitted to enroll as space allows.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Campbell Rolian, Gabriel Venne
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Systematic Human Anatomy |
3 |
ANAT 262
Intro Molecular &Cell Biol
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Corequisites: ANAT 212 or BIOC 212 or BIOL 201
- Restriction: Open to students in biological sciences and others by special permission
- Terms
- Instructors
- John Presley, Ursula Stochaj, Susanne Bechstedt, Khanh Huy Bui
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Introductory Molecular and Cell Biology |
3 |
BIOL 202
Basic Genetics
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial per week
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200 or BIOL 219
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking LSCI 204 or BIOL 302.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Nam Sung Moon, Laura Nilson, Daniel J Schoen, David Hipfner, Serge Champetier
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Basic Genetics |
3 |
BIOL 205
Functional Biol of Plnts&Anmls
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jon Sakata, Rowan Barrett, Fiona M Soper
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Biology of Organisms |
3 |
BIOL 304
Evolution
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biology (Sci): A comprehensive introduction to evolutionary biology. It covers both short-term and long-term evolutionary processes. Topics include the history of life, the origin of species, adaptation, natural selection and sexual selection.
Offered by: Biology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Andrew Hendry, Hans Carl E Larsson
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Evolution |
3 |
CHEM 203
Survey of Physical Chemistry
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: The fundamentals of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with applications to biomolecular systems. Thermodynamic and kinetic control of biological processes.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Fall
- Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 or equivalent.
- Restrictions: Intended for students in biological science programs requiring only one course in physical chemistry. Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 204 or CHEM 213 or CHEM 223 and CHEM 243.
or
CHEM 204
Physical Chem/Biological Scis1
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Fall, Winter
- Prerequisites: CHEM 110 and CHEM 120 or equivalent and one full course in calculus
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 203 or CHEM 213.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Rustam Khaliullin
- Lucas Caire da Silva
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Survey of Physical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry/Biological Sciences 1
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3
3
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CHEM 287
Intro Analytical Chemistry
2 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
and
CHEM 297
Intro Analytical Chem. Lab.
1 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Chemistry: Introductory experiments in analytical chemistry emphasizing classical and instrumental methods of quantitative analysis.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
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Introductory Analytical Chemistry
Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
2
2 |
COMP 202
Foundations of Programming
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Computer Science (Sci): Introduction to computer programming in a high level language: variables, expressions, primitive types, methods, conditionals, loops. Introduction to algorithms, data structures (arrays, strings), modular software design, libraries, file input/output, debugging, exception handling. Selected topics.
Offered by: Computer Science
- 3 hours
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 204, COMP 208, or GEOG 333; not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 206 or COMP 250.
- COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 204 is intended for students in life sciences, and COMP 208 is intended for students in physical sciences and engineering.
- To take COMP 202, students should have a solid understanding of pre-calculus fundamentals such as polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Summer 2025
- Instructors
- Faten M'hiri
- Faten M'hiri
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Foundations of Programming |
3 |
COMP 250
Intro to Computer Science
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Computer Science (Sci): Mathematical tools (binary numbers, induction,recurrence relations, asymptotic complexity,establishing correctness of programs). Datastructures (arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists,trees, binary trees, binary search trees, heaps,hash tables). Recursive and non-recursivealgorithms (searching and sorting, tree andgraph traversal). Abstract data types. Objectoriented programming in Java (classes andobjects, interfaces, inheritance). Selected topics.
Offered by: Computer Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- Giulia Alberini
- Giulia Alberini
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Introduction to Computer Science |
3 |
MATH 204
Principles of Statistics 2
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics
- 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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Principles of Statistics 2 |
3 |
MIMM 211
Introductory Microbiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Corequisite: BIOL 200
- Terms
- Instructors
- Benoit Cousineau, Dao Nguyen, Greg J Matlashewski, Samantha Gruenheid, Jasmin K Chahal, Corinne Maurice, Francois A Le Mauff
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Introductory Microbiology |
3 |
MIMM 212
Laboratory in Microbiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Microbiology and Immun (Sci): This laboratory course is designed to complement MIMM 211. Sessions introduce general techniques peculiar to the handling of microorganisms.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Fall
- 3 hours laboratory, 1 hour lecture, 1 hour follow-up
- Corequisite: MIMM 211
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Laboratory in Microbiology |
3 |
PHGY 209
Mammalian Physiology 1
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Physiology of body fluids, blood, body defense mechanisms, muscle, peripheral, central, and autonomic nervous systems.
Offered by: Physiology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Melissa A Vollrath, David S Ragsdale, Alvin Shrier, Erik P Cook, Céline Aguer
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Mammalian Physiology 1 |
3 |
PHGY 210
Mammalian Physiology 2
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Physiology of cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, endocrine and renal systems.
Offered by: Physiology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Melissa A Vollrath, Tomoko Takano, Anne-Marie Lauzon, John H White, Céline Aguer
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Mammalian Physiology 2 |
3 |
BIOC 220
Lab Meth in Biochem&Mol Biol 1
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biochemistry: Introduction to key methodologies for the isolation, detection and characterization of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and subcellular fractions, including spectrophotometry, assays of enzymatic activities and chromatographic and electrophoretic methods. Analysis of biochemical data.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200
- Corequisite(s): BIOC 212 and CHEM222
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 301. Open to students in Biochemistry programs, others with permission of the instructor.
and
BIOC 320
Lab Meth in Biochem&Mol Biol 2
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biochemistry: Modern molecular-biological methods for isolation and characterization of nucleic acids and for analysis of RNA and protein expression, including: plasmid expression, isolation, restriction and ligation; electrophoretic methods and Western blotting; PCR and qPCR applications; immunofluorescence microscopy and basic bioinformatics approaches.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Prerequisite(s): BIOC 220
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 301. Open to students in Biochemistry programs; others with permission of the instructor.
or
MIMM 384
Molecular Microbiology Lab
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Benoit Cousineau, Jasmin K Chahal
MIMM 385
Laboratory in Immunology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
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PHGY 212
Introductory Physiology Lab 1
1 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Exercises illustrating fundamental principles in physiology: Biological Signals Acquisitions, Blood, Immunology, Neurophysiology, Neuromuscular Physiology.
Offered by: Physiology
- (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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Melissa A Vollrath, Mladen I Glavinovic, Judith N Mandl
and
PHGY 213
Introductory Physiology Lab 2
1 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: Exercises illustrating fundamental principles in physiology: Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular, Respiration, Exercise Physiology, Molecular Endocrinology.
Offered by: Physiology
- (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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Michael R Guevara, Sheldon A Magder, John H White, Melissa A Vollrath
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BIOL 301
Cell and Molecular Laboratory
4 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biology (Sci): An introduction to biology research and communication with a focus on cell and
molecular biology. Through conducting a series of project-based experiments and writing a final report, molecular and synthetic biology techniques such as gene cloning, manipulation, protein isolation and characterization and how
research is conducted, analyzed and communicated will be addressed. In addition, an
introduction to bioinformatics methods and their role in analysis will be provided.
Offered by: Biology
- Fall or Winter
- 1 hour lecture and one 6-hour laboratory
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 (or ANAT 212/BIOC 212); or BIOL 219
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOC 300, or BIOC 220 and BIOC 320. Requires departmental approval.
- For approval email maxime.leroux [at] mcgill.ca. Specify your ID number as well as the term and two lab day preferences.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Arnold L Hayer, Maxime Leroux, Paul M Harrison, Huanquan Zheng
- Huanquan Zheng, Maxime Leroux, Paul M Harrison, Arnold L Hayer
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Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1
Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 2
Molecular Microbiology Lab
Laboratory in Immunology
Introductory Physiology Laboratory 1
Introductory Physiology Laboratory 2
Cell and Molecular Laboratory
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3
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4
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ANAT 365
Cellular Trafficking
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Anatomy & Cell Biology: This course explores the fundamental mechanisms that govern the organizations of intracellular membranes, how vesicle generation is signaled, how the membranes curve and bud, and how vesicles know where to go and fuse. In addition to intracellular vesicles, the principles of mitochondrial dynamics and process of cellular autophagy are examined. Also, there is a focus on "Applied Cell Biology", with respect to how the exquisite regulation of cellular transport plays a central role in complex biological systems. A series of modules will take students through the mechanisms of cellular polarity, neurotransmission, metabolic cell biology, pathogen invasion, and more. The emphasis is on the morphological aspects of the processes, and on the major techniques that led to discovery.
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Natalie Zeytuni, Heidi M McBride, Timothy E Kennedy, Thomas Stroh, John Presley, Wayne Steven Sossin, Jennifer L Estall
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Cellular Trafficking |
3 |
BIOL 300
Molecular Biology of the Gene
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Frieder B Schöck, Nam Sung Moon
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Molecular Biology of the Gene |
3 |
BIOL 314
Molecular Biology of Cancer
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biology (Sci): The molecular basis of human cancers, including analyzing the events that promote the formation of oncogenes and inhibit tumour suppressor genes, the biochemical properties of the proteins encoded by these genes, and their functions.
Current molecular targets for cancer therapy and the concepts and consequences of inheriting mutations in genes that predispose to cancer.
Offered by: Biology
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Molecular Biology of Oncogenes |
3 |
CHEM 302
Intrdctry Organic Chemistry 3
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Chemistry
- Fall
- Prerequisites: CHEM 222, or permission of the instructor.
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Introductory Organic Chemistry 3 |
3 |
MATH 222
Calculus 3
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics
- Terms
- Fall 2024
- Winter 2025
- Summer 2025
- Instructors
- Brent Pym, Damien Tageddine
- Hovsep Mazakian
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Calculus 3 |
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MATH 315
Ordinary Differential Eqns
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci): First order ordinary differential equations including elementary numerical methods. Linear differential equations. Laplace transforms. Series solutions.
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics
- Terms
- Instructors
- Courtney Paquette
- Niky Kamran
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BIOL 309
Mathematical Models in Biology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Gil Bub, Frederic Guichard
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Ordinary Differential Equations
Mathematical Models in Biology |
3
3 |
MIMM 323
Microbial Physiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Fall
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisite: MIMM 211
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Microbial Physiology |
3 |
MIMM 324
Fundamental Virology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Jose Guerreiro Teodoro, Chen Liang, George Kukolj, Dalius J Briedis, Andrew J Mouland, Jacques Archambault, Qian Liu, Leo Liu
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Fundamental Virology |
3 |
PATH 300
Human Disease
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Pathology
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Human Disease |
3 |
PHAR 300
Drug Action
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Terms
- Instructors
- Edith Zorychta, Ajitha Thanabalasuriar, Daniel Bernard
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Drug Action |
3 |
PHAR 301
Drugs and Disease
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
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Drugs and Disease |
3 |
PHAR 303
Principles of Toxicology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
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Principles of Toxicology |
3 |
PHGY 311
Channels, Synapses & Hormones
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
Offered by: Physiology
- 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.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Ellis Cooper, Jesper Sjöström, Arjun Krishnaswamy, Reza Sharif Naeini
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Channels, Synapses & Hormones |
3 |
PHGY 312
Resp.,Renal,&Cardio Physiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 Wednesday afternoons per term
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209 and PHGY 210 or equivalent, PHGY 311 or permission of the instructor
- Terms
- Instructors
- John W Hanrahan, James G Martin, Alvin Shrier, Sheldon A Magder
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Respiratory, Renal & Cardiovascular Physiology |
3 |
PHGY 313
Blood,GI,Imm.Syst.Physiol
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of topics in immunology, blood and fluids, and gastrointestinal physiology.
Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- 3 hours of lectures per week; 1-3 hours optional lab/demonstration/tutorial arranged for a maximum of 3 Wednesday afternoons per term
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209 and PHGY 210 or equivalent, PHGY 311 or permission of the instructor
- Terms
- Instructors
- Judith N Mandl, Volker Manfred Blank, Melissa A Vollrath, Jörg H Fritz, Daniela Quail
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Blood, Gastrointestinal & Immune Systems Physiology |
3 |
PHGY 314
Integrative Neuroscience
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Physiology
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maurice J Chacron, Christopher C Pack, Amir Shmuel, Melissa A Vollrath, Stephen Lomber, Mark Brandon, Pouya Bashivan
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Integrative Neuroscience |
3 |
BIOC 404
Biophysical Methods in Biochem
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biochemistry: Applications and fundamental bases of important biophysical techniques used in modern biochemistry research laboratories to isolate, characterize and determine the structure and dynamics of proteins, nucleic acids, small molecules and complexes that underlie life and disease.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Martin Schmeing, Kalle Gehring, Adam G Hendricks, Joaquin Ortega, Alba Guarne
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Biophysical Chemistry |
3 |
BIOC 450
Protein Structure and Function
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312 and/or sufficient organic chemistry.
- Restriction: Intended primarily for students at the U3 level
- Terms
- Instructors
- Bhushan Nagar, Martin Schmeing, Enrico Purisima, Kalle Gehring, Christopher J von Roretz, Christopher Thibodeaux, Alba Guarne, Maria Vera Ugalde, Natalie Zeytuni
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Protein Structure and Function |
3 |
BIOC 454
Nucleic Acids
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- William Pastor, Jose Guerreiro Teodoro, Imed Eddine Gallouzi, Alain Nepveu, Josee Dostie, Thomas Duchaine, Marc R Fabian, Sidong Huang, Ian R Watson, Katie Cockburn
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Nucleic Acids |
3 |
BIOC 458
Membranes & Cellular Signaling
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maxime Denis, Chantal Autexier, Nathalie Lamarche, Dieter Reinhardt
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ANAT 458
Membranes & Cellular Signaling
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Maxime Denis, Chantal Autexier, Nathalie Lamarche, Dieter Reinhardt
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Membranes and Cellular Signaling
Membranes and Cellular Signaling |
3
3 |
BIOC 503
Biochemistry of ImmuneDiseases
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Biochemistry: Current selected topics in immunology. The biochemical mechanisms underlying various immuno-pathologies and the clinical significance of therapeutic interventions.
Offered by: Biochemistry
- Terms
- Instructors
- Christos M Tsoukas, Maxime Denis
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Immunochemistry |
3 |
BIOL 520
Gene Activity in Development
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Biology
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and discussion
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission
- Terms
- This course is not scheduled for the 2024 academic year
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024 academic year
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Gene Activity in Development |
3 |
EXMD 504
Biology of Cancer
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Medicine
- Fall
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): A good knowledge of biology at the cellular and molecular level. Open to U3 and graduate students only
- Terms
- Instructors
- Livia Garzia, Jose Guerreiro Teodoro, Phil Gold, Penina Brodt, Patricia N Tonin, Swneke D Bailey, Jerome Fortin, Talía Malagón, Sungmi Jung, David Labbé
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Biology of Cancer |
3 |
MIMM 413
Parasitology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Greg J Matlashewski, Momar Ndao
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Parasitology |
3 |
MIMM 465
Bacterial Pathogenesis
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Microbiology and Immun (Sci): Familiarizes students with key principles and recent advances in our understanding of the strategies that bacteria use to infect and cause disease, as well as the approaches used in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Terms
- Instructors
- Michael Reed, Dao Nguyen, Marcel A Behr, Maxime Denis, Samantha Gruenheid, Frédéric J Veyrier, Jennifer Ronholm, Corinne Maurice, Andréanne Lupien
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Bacterial Pathogenesis |
3 |
MIMM 466
Viral Pathogenesis
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
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Viral Pathogenesis |
3 |
MIMM 509
Inflammatory Processes
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology
- Winter
- 3 hours of seminar
- Corequisite: PHGY 513 or MIMM 414
- This course will be given in conjunction with the Division of Experimental Medicine
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314
- Terms
- Instructors
- Joyce Rauch, Giovanni (John) Di Battista
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Inflammatory Processes |
3 |
PHAR 503
Drug Discovery & Development 1
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Chemistry, mechanisms of action, and steps in drug discovery and development.
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Terms
- Instructors
- Lisa Munter, Reza Sharif Naeini, Karen Meerovitch, Albert M Berghuis, Vincent Mooser
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Drug Design and Development 1 |
3 |
PHAR 504
Drug Discovery & Development 2
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Pharmacology and Therapeutics: Nobel Prize-winning discoveries as a basis for drug development.
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics
- Winter
- Prerequisites: PHAR 301 or PHAR 303; or permission of instructor
- Restriction: U3 and graduate students. Students can register only with permission of coordinators.
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Drug Design and Development 2 |
3 |
PHGY 488
Stem Cell Biology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Physiology: The main concepts in stem cell biology: embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells, cancer stem cells, stem cells populations of many adult tissues, applications of stem cell biology and ethical issues surrounding stem cell use in research and medicine. The major experimental methods and laboratory techniques in stem cell biology.
Offered by: Physiology
- Prerequisite(s): PHGY 313 or by permission of instructor.
- Restriction(s): Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who are taking or have taken ANAT 416.
- Critical reading of peer-reviewed journal papers, practice in oral presentations of scientific material and participation in group discussions.
- Terms
- Instructors
- Anastasia Nijnik, Natasha Chang, Carl P Ernst, Alex Gregorieff, Nicoletta Eliopoulos, Anie Philip, Stefano Stifani, Brenden N Moeun, Kolja Eppert, William Pastor
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Stem Cell Biology |
3 |
PHGY 531
Topics in Applied Immunology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor. U3 InterDept. Honours Immunology students and graduate students with strong immunology background i.e. PHGY 513 and BIOC 503
- Terms
- Instructors
- Judith N Mandl, Paul Clarke, Irah King, Heather Melichar, Pouya Bashivan
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Topics in Applied Immunology |
3 |
PHGY 552
Cellular&Molecular Physiology
3 Credits
Offered in the: - Fall
- Winter
- Summer
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.
Offered by: Physiology
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture, 2 hours seminar weekly
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311
- Preference will be given to Physiology Honours and Graduate students
- Terms
- Instructors
- John Orlowski, John H White, Ursula Stochaj, Daniel Bernard
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Cellular and Molecular Physiology |
3 |