9 credits selected as follows:
3 credits, one of (recommended to be taken in Year 1): ANAT 212. Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200
- Restriction: This course is also listed as BIOC 212. Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOC 212 or BIOL 201
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BIOC 212. Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Function.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200
- Restrictions: A non-terminal course intended to be followed by BIOC 311; BIOC 312 in the U2 year. Not open to students who have taken or are taking BIOL 201 or ANAT 212.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture, 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 212 or BIOC 212
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3 credits one of (usually in Year 2): CHEM 203. Survey of Physical Chemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The fundamentals of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with applications to biomolecular systems. Thermodynamic and kinetic control of biological processes.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 204 or CHEM 213
- Restriction: Intended for students in biological science programs requiring only one course in physical chemistry Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 204 or CHEM 213 or CHEM 223 and CHEM 243.
- 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.
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CHEM 204. Physical Chemistry/Biological
Sciences 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 203 or CHEM 213 or CHEM 223 and CHEM 243.
- 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.
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3 credits one of (usually in Year 2): BIOL 373. Biometry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- 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.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
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).
- 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 http://www.mcgill.ca/student-records/transfercredits/ for information regarding transfer credits for this course.
- 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 http://www.mcgill.ca/students/transfercredit for information regarding transfer credits for this course.
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PSYC 204. Introduction to Psychological Statistics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The statistical analysis of research data; frequency distributions; graphic representation; measures of central tendency and variability; elementary sampling theory and tests of significance.
- 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.
- 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.
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12 credits selected from the following Pharmacology courses: PHAR 503. Drug Discovery and Development 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Chemistry, mechanisms of action, and steps in drug discovery and development.
- Priority: students registered in the Minor in Pharmacology
- Priority: students registered in the Minor in Pharmacology
- Fall
- Prerequisites: PHAR 301 or PHAR 303; or permission of instructor
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PHAR 505. Structural Pharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course will cover approaches widely used in the pharmaceuticals industry, such as drug target selection, structure determination and medicinal chemistry. The basics of structural biology will be taught in a very visual and interactive manner, with an emphasis on drug:target interactions and chemical principles relevant to drug design. By the end of the course, the students will become familiar with the structure-based drug discovery process and principles of molecular pharmacology.
- Prerequisite(s): PHAR 301, BIOC 311 or with permission of instructor
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHAR 503.
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PHAR 390. Laboratory in Pharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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Description
This course is a two-week all day practical laboratory course where students will have the opportunity to design their own experiments, write out the experimental lab reports and learn to trouble shoot on their own.
- Restriction(s): Restricted to Pharmacology Honours students, or permission of instructor.
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PHAR 504. Drug Discovery and Development 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Nobel Prize-winning discoveries as a basis for drug development.
- Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken CHEM 504
- 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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PHAR 508. Drug Discovery and Development 3.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The design of biologically-relevant drug screens for molecular targets in a cell, tissue, and in vivo setting. Explore the use of stem cells and tissue-based disease models for the understanding of disease and for drug discovery. Situate modern pharmacology into broader medical and societal issues such as personalized medicine and the ethics associated with research.
- Prerequisite(s): PHAR 301 (PHAR 503 or PHAR 505 are also highly recommended)
- Restriction(s): Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology.
- Not open to students who have taken PHAR 558.
- Assessment modalities- in class presentations and discussion, take-home exams and writing exercises.
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PHAR 510. New Advances in Antimicrobial.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Overview on bacteria, insights into bacterial pathogenesis, an understanding of antibiotics, and new developments in antibacterial to beat antibiotic resistance.
- Restrictions: Open to U3 students and above. Class capacity is first come first serve, after the first 15 students, the next 10 students priority will be given to MIMM and PHAR students. Not open to students who have taken or are taking MIMM 510.
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PHAR 540. Advances in Industrial Biotechnology
.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to emerging technologies and research advances in biotechnologies. Topics include semisynthetic production of drugs and drug candidates through large-scale fermentation, next generation synthesis of DNA and whole genes, green toxicology, single-molecule diagnostics, orphan-drug re-purposing, and next- generation genomic analyses in drug development. Translational research, issues of
entrepreneurship, sustainability, and ethics are also covered.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 222 (or equivalent) and BIOL 200 or CHEM 332
- Restriction: U3 Students or higher. Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 540.
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PHAR 562. Neuropharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms of drug-action and cellular targets in the nervous system.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or with permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
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PHAR 563. Endocrine Pharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This advanced course covers selected topics in pharmacology of reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders.
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or permission of the instructor(s)
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
- Course material will be presented in the form of lectures and student-led presentations.
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PHAR 565. Epigenetic Drugs and Targets.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course covers therapeutics targeting epigenetic mechanisms. Although only a handful of epigenetic drugs are in widespread use, further development of such agents is a very active area of research as it has the potential to directly target aberrant gene expression. This course will examine both the current use and potential of epigenetic drugs in treatment of cancer, neurological diseases, immune disorders, and cardiovascular disease. The concept of epigenetics as mediating gene-environment interaction will also be discussed.
- Prerequisite(s): PHAR 301.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking HGEN 673.
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9 credits selected from the following courses:
Committee approval is required to substitute an upper-level science course not appearing in the above list.
ANAT 321. Circuitry of the Human Brain.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course explores the functional organization of the human brain and spinal cord. The course focuses on how neuronal systems are designed to subserve specific motor, sensory, and cognitive operations.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students only
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: ANAT/BIOC 212 or BIOL 201; and one of PHGY 209, NSCI 200 or PSYC 211; or permission of instructor
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ANAT 322. Neuroendocrinology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A lecture course describing brain-endocrine relationships. Emphasis on modern experimental evidence and conceptual developments within the field.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: PHGY 210.
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ANAT 365. Cellular Trafficking.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Fall
- 3 hours lectures
- Prerequisites: ANAT 261, ANAT 262, PHGY 209, or by permission of instructor
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ANAT 381. Experimental Embryology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The basic processes of reproduction and embryonic development, such as molecular signaling; cell-cell interaction; differentiation; cell fate determination; genetic and epigenetic control of embryonic development.
- Fall
- 3 hour lectures
- Prerequisites: ANAT 261, BIOL 202 or permission of instructor
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken BIOL 303.
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ANAT 458. Membranes and Cellular Signaling.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Anatomy and Cell Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures
- Prerequisites: BIOC 212 or ANAT 212 or BIOL 201, ANAT 262, one of PHGY 209 or BIOL 205; one of BIOC 312 or ANAT 365; BIOC 311 recommended
- Restriction: This course is also listed as BIOC 458. Not open to students who are taking or who have taken BIOC 458
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BIOC 458. Membranes and Cellular Signaling.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 212 or ANAT 212 or BIOL201, ANAT 262, one of PHGY 209 or BIOL 205; one of BIOC 312 or ANAT 365; BIOC 311 recommended
- Restriction: This course is also listed as ANAT 458. Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 458.
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BIEN 510. Engineered Nanomaterials for Biomedical Applications.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to the interdisciplinary field of biomedical uses of nanotechnology. Emphasis on emerging nanotechnologies and biomedical applications including nanomaterials, nanoengineering, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems, nano-based imaging and diagnostic systems, nanotoxicology and immunology, and translating nanomedicine into clinical investigation.
- Prerequisite(s): BIEN 200, CHEM 212, and BIOL 112, or permission of instructor
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BIOC 312. Biochemistry of Macromolecules.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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).
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212
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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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BIOC 458. Membranes and Cellular Signaling.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 212 or ANAT 212 or BIOL201, ANAT 262, one of PHGY 209 or BIOL 205; one of BIOC 312 or ANAT 365; BIOC 311 recommended
- Restriction: This course is also listed as ANAT 458. Not open to students who have taken or are taking ANAT 458.
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BIOC 470. Lipids and Lipoproteins in Disease.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
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, insulin resistance, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers disease and other neurological diseases. Transcriptional and post-translational mechanisms governing the synthesis and degradation of important enzymes, lipids, and lipid transport molecules; role of lipid mediators in signaling pathways and protein modification; assembly and dynamics of lipoproteins and biological membranes; genetic disruptions of lipid regulatory proteins such as cell surface receptors leading to human disease.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken BIOC 570.
- Prerequisite(s): BIOC 311 or equivalent.
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BIOL 300. Molecular Biology of the Gene.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A survey of current knowledge and approaches in the area of regulation of gene expression, post-transcriptional control of gene expression, and signal transduction.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 219 or BIOL 200 plus either BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC 212
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BIOL 303. Developmental Biology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A consideration of the fundamental processes and principles operating during embryogenesis. Experimental analyses at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels will be presented and discussed to provide an overall appreciation of developmental phenomena.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and 1 hour optional tutorial
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 219 or BIOL 200 plus either BIOL 201 or ANAT212/BIOC212
- Corequisites: BIOL 202.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken ANAT 381.
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BIOL 306. Neural Basis of Behaviour.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Neural mechanisms of animal behaviour; neuroethology; cellular neurophysiology, integrative networks within nervous systems; neural control of movement; processing of sensory information.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite: PHYS 102 or PHYS 142 or CEGEP Physics, and one of the following: BIOL 216, NSCI 200, or PHGY 209, or permission of the instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PSYC 308.
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BIOL 314. Molecular Biology of
Cancer.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Fall
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, and BIOL 201 or ANAT 212 /BIOC 212; or BIOL 219.
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BIOT 505. Selected Topics in Biotechnology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Fall
- Restriction: U3 students
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CHEM 302. Introductory Organic Chemistry 3.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 112, CHEM 222, or permission of the instructor.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: CHEM 222, or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 334. Advanced Materials.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Survey of the physical and chemical structure-function relationships defining advanced materials, including an introduction to basic materials science and characterization. Topics include supramolecular polymers, self-healing materials, advanced surfaces and adhesives, bio-inspired materials, shape memory materials, sensors and actuators, and photonic materials.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHYS 334.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHYS 334.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: CHEM 110/CHEM 120 and PHYS101/PHYS 102 or PHYS 131/PHYS 142, or CEGEP Physics and Chemistry, or equivalent. Prerequisite or Corequisite: one of CHEM 203, CHEM 204, CHEM 213 and CHEM 273, or equivalent; or one of PHYS 230 and PHYS 232, or equivalent; or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 462. Green Chemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
New reactions and methods which can be used for the production of chemicals from renewable feedstocks; the use of new environmentally benign solvents, catalysts and reagents; organic reactions in aqueous media and in supercritical carbon dioxide; bio-catalysis and bio-processes.
- Prerequisites: CHEM 302 and CHEM 381
- Fall
- Prerequisites: CHEM 302 and CHEM 381
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CHEM 482. Organic Chemistry: Natural Products.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Structure, synthesis, stereochemistry and biosynthesis of terpenes, alkaloids, antibiotics and selected molecules of medicinal interest.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken CHEM 382.
- Winter
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CHEM 502. Advanced Bio-Organic Chemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course will cover biologically relevant molecules, particularly nucleic acids, proteins, and their building blocks. In each case, synthesis and biological functions will be discussed. The topics include synthesis of oligonucleotides and peptides; chemistry of phosphates; enzyme structure and function; coenzymes, and enzyme catalysis; polyketides; antiviral and anticancer agents.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 402.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 402.
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CHEM 503. Drug Discovery.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The aim of this course is to provide an introduction to the overall drug discovery process. The main focus of the course will be on medicinal chemistry, synthesis and
catalysis, as they relate to large-scale production of pharmaceutical agents. However, other aspects of drug discovery, including structural research (e.g. NMR, X-ray), biochemistry, drug metabolism and bioavailability will also be included.
- Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken PHAR 503
- Restriction: U3 and graduate students. Students can register only with permission of coordinators.
- Fall
- Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and one of BIOL 200 or CHEM 332, or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 522. Stereochemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Stereoisomers, their nomenclature and configuration. Conformational analysis, separation of stereoisomers, and stereocontrol in organic synthesis.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken CHEM 623
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CHEM 552. Physical Organic Chemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Chemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The correlation of theory with physical measurements on organic systems; an introduction to photochemistry; solvent and substituent effects on organic reaction rates, etc.; reaction mechanisms.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: CHEM 302
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COMP 204. Computer Programming for Life Sciences.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Computer Science (Sci): Computer programming in a high level language: variables, expressions, types, functions, conditionals, loops, objects and classes. Introduction to algorithms, modular software design, libraries, file input/output, debugging. Emphasis on applications in the life sciences.
- Co-requisite: BIOL 112
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 202, COMP 208, or GEOG 333; not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 206 or COMP 250.
- To take COMP 204, students should have a solid understanding of pre-calculus fundamentals such as polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
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EXMD 401. Physiology and Biochemistry Endocrine Systems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. The course provides a basic knowledge of endocrine systems encompassing biosynthesis, metabolism and physiological actions of hormones. Specific topics covered are hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, thyroids, parathyroids, pancreas, gut and the gonads. The role of hormones and growth factors in pregnancy and fetal development are also discussed.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201
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EXMD 504. Biology of Cancer.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- 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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EXMD 509. Gastrointestinal Physiology and Pathology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Course deals with various aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatic function in health and altered physiological states. The principal focus is on the recent literature pertaining to cell and molecular mechanisms underlying the motility secretory process, absorption and secretion. The molecular biology of the hepatic viruses and various aspects of colonic neoplasia will also be considered.
- Fall and Winter
- Prerequisite: Graduate students, U3 undergraduates
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EXMD 511. Joint Venturing with Industry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Using problem-based learning, the course examines the various business interactions between researchers and their business partners in support and development of research into commercial endeavours using models such as venture capital, business partnerships, or grants-in-aid.
- Winter
- Offered in conjunction with the Centre for Continuing Education
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HGEN 400. Genetics in Medicine.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Using clinical vignettes, this course will emphasize the principles, ethical and legal issues of human heredity in medical genetics in the context of nature and genetic diversity of the human population.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 or ANAT 212/BIOC212, BIOL 202 or permission from the instructor
- Restriction: U2/U3 or permission from instructor
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MIMM 387. The Business of Science.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The ability to select and manipulate genetic material has led 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.
- 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.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Fall
- 3 hour lecture
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314
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MIMM 466. Viral Pathogenesis.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Microbiology & Immunology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- 3 hours of lecture
- Prerequisites: MIMM 211, MIMM 324, MIMM 314
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NEUR 310. Cellular Neurobiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A survey of the functional organization of nerve cells, signalling in the nervous system, and principles of neural development. Topics include cell polarity, neurotransmitters, neurotrophins, receptors and second messengers, cell lineage, guidance of axon outgrowth, and nerve regeneration. Emphasis will be placed on analysis of neurons at the molecular level.
- Winter
- 2 lectures each week
- Prerequisites or Corequisites: BIOL 201, or PHGY 209, or PHGY 210; and one of ANAT 321, ANAT 322, BIOL 306, PHGY 311.
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PARA 410. Environment and Infection.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Parasitology (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Infectious pathogens of humans and animals and their impact on the global environment are considered. The central tenet is that infectious pathogens are environmental risk factors. The course considers their impact on the human condition and juxtaposes the impact of control and treatment measures and environmental change.
- 2 lectures per week
- Prerequisite: one of LSCI 230, AEBI 211, ENVR 202, ENVB 305
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PATH 300. Human Disease.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pathology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200, BIOL 201 or BIOC 212, PHGY 209. Pre-/co-requisite: PHGY 210
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PHAR 390. Laboratory in Pharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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This course is a two-week all day practical laboratory course where students will have the opportunity to design their own experiments, write out the experimental lab reports and learn to trouble shoot on their own.
- Restriction(s): Restricted to Pharmacology Honours students, or permission of instructor.
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PHAR 504. Drug Discovery and Development 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Nobel Prize-winning discoveries as a basis for drug development.
- Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken CHEM 504
- 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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PHAR 508. Drug Discovery and Development 3.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The design of biologically-relevant drug screens for molecular targets in a cell, tissue, and in vivo setting. Explore the use of stem cells and tissue-based disease models for the understanding of disease and for drug discovery. Situate modern pharmacology into broader medical and societal issues such as personalized medicine and the ethics associated with research.
- Prerequisite(s): PHAR 301 (PHAR 503 or PHAR 505 are also highly recommended)
- Restriction(s): Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology.
- Not open to students who have taken PHAR 558.
- Assessment modalities- in class presentations and discussion, take-home exams and writing exercises.
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PHAR 540. Advances in Industrial Biotechnology
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to emerging technologies and research advances in biotechnologies. Topics include semisynthetic production of drugs and drug candidates through large-scale fermentation, next generation synthesis of DNA and whole genes, green toxicology, single-molecule diagnostics, orphan-drug re-purposing, and next- generation genomic analyses in drug development. Translational research, issues of
entrepreneurship, sustainability, and ethics are also covered.
- Prerequisite: CHEM 222 (or equivalent) and BIOL 200 or CHEM 332
- Restriction: U3 Students or higher. Not open to students who have taken or are taking CHEM 540.
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PHAR 562. Neuropharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms of drug-action and cellular targets in the nervous system.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or with permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
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PHAR 563. Endocrine Pharmacology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This advanced course covers selected topics in pharmacology of reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders.
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or permission of the instructor(s)
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
- Course material will be presented in the form of lectures and student-led presentations.
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PHAR 565. Epigenetic Drugs and Targets.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course covers therapeutics targeting epigenetic mechanisms. Although only a handful of epigenetic drugs are in widespread use, further development of such agents is a very active area of research as it has the potential to directly target aberrant gene expression. This course will examine both the current use and potential of epigenetic drugs in treatment of cancer, neurological diseases, immune disorders, and cardiovascular disease. The concept of epigenetics as mediating gene-environment interaction will also be discussed.
- Prerequisite(s): PHAR 301.
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking HGEN 673.
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PHGY 311. Channels, Synapses and Hormones.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses on cellular communication in the nervous system and the endocrine system.
- 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, and Cardiovascular Physiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- 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
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PHGY 313. Blood, Gastrointestinal, and Immune Systems Physiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
In-depth presentation of experimental results and hypotheses underlying our current understanding of topics in immunology, blood and fluids, and gastrointestinal 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
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PHGY 314. Integrative Neuroscience.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
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.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PSYC 308.
- Fall
- 3 hours of lectures per week
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209
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PHGY 425. Analyzing Physiological Systems.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to quantitative analysis of physiological data, both to the mode of thinking and to a set of tools that allows accurate predictions of biological systems. Examples will range from oscillating genetic networks to understanding higher brain function. Modelling and data analysis through examples and exercises will be emphasized.
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311, PHGY 314, BIOL 200 or permission from instructor.
- Note: Enrolment limited to 20 students.
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PHGY 520. Ion Channels.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A discussion of the principal theories and interesting new developments in the study of ion channels. Based on a textbook, computer exercises and critical reading and presentation of research papers. Topics include: Properties of voltage-and ligand-gated channels, single channel analysis, structure and function of ion channels.
- Winter
- Offered in even numbered years
- 1 1/2 hour lecture, 1 1/2 hour seminar
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311
- Priority to Graduate and Honours students; others by permission of instructors.
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PHGY 524. Chronobiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to the field of chronobiology. The aim is to provide basic instruction on different
types of biological rhythms, with particular focus on circadian rhythms.
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209 and PHGY 210 (or NSCI 200 and NSCI 201), and a relevant 300-level course (PHGY 311, or PHGY 314, or PSYC 318, or BIOC 311, or other, with permission of course coordinator).
- Restriction: Course for senior undergraduate (U3) and graduate students
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PPHS 501. Population Health and Epidemiology.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Epidemiology and Biostatistics (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course presents concepts and methods of epidemiology at the introductory level. The use of epidemiologic methods for population and public health research and practice will be illustrated. A review of selected population health questions such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the cardiovascular disease epidemic, cigarette smoking, or screening for disease will be presented.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken EPIB 501.
- Course not open to students enrolled in Epidemiology or Public Health programs.
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PSYC 302. Pain.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to pain research and theory, with emphasis on the interactions of psychological, cultural and physiological factors in pain perception. The role of these factors in clinical pain and its management by pharmacological and non-pharmacological means will be discussed.
- Fall
- 3 lectures
- Prerequisite: any of the following: NSCI 201, PSYC 211, PSYC 212 or permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken PSYC 505.
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PSYC 305. Statistics for Experimental Design.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025
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An introduction to the design and analysis of experiments, including analysis of variance, planned and post hoc tests and a comparison of anova to correlational analysis.
- 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.
- Fall and Winter
- Prerequisite: PSYC 204 or equivalent
- This course is required of all students who propose to enter an Honours or Major program in Psychology
- 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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PSYC 311. Human Cognition and the Brain.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course is an introduction to the field studying how human cognitive processes, such as perception, attention, language, learning and memory, planning and organization, are related to brain processes. The material covered is primarily based on studies of the effects of different brain lesions on cognition and studies of brain activity in relation to cognitive processes with modern functional neuroimaging methods.
- Fall
- 2 lectures; 1 conference
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PSYC 318. Behavioural Neuroscience 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The physiological bases of motivational states, with respect to feeding, drinking, sexual behaviour, drug use, and aggression. Physiological bases of learning and memory.
- Winter
- Two lectures and one conference per week.
- Prerequisite: NSCI 201 or PSYC 311 or BIOL 306 or PHGY 314.
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PSYT 301. Issues in Drug Dependence.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychiatry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The phenomenology and epidemiology of the use and abuse of alcohol, nicotine, opiates, stimulants, sedatives and psychotomimetic agents are discussed in relation to current theoretical and experimental issues. The perspective is multidisciplinary and the intention is to develop an understanding of the nature of the issues surrounding drug dependence.
- Fall
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite(s): PSYC 211 or NSCI 201 or NSCI 200 or permission of the instructor.
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PSYT 455. Neurochemistry.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychiatry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Covers biochemical mechanisms underlying central nervous system function. Introduces basic neuroanatomy, CNS cell types and morphology, neuronal excitability, chemically mediated transmission, glial function. Biochemistry of specific neurotransmitters, endocrine effects on brain, brain energy metabolism and cerebral ischemia (stroke). With examples, where relevant, of biochemical processes disrupted in human CNS disease.
- Winter
- Prerequisite(s): BIOC 311, BIOC 312
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOC 455
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PSYT 500. Advances: Neurobiology of Mental Disorders.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychiatry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Current theories on the neurobiological basis of most well known mental disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, dementia). Methods and strategies in research on genetic, physiological and biochemical factors in mental illness will be discussed. Discussion will also focus on the rationale for present treatment approaches and on promising new approaches.
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): BIOC 212 and BIOC 311, or BIOC 312, or BIOL 200 and BIOL 201, or PHGY 311, or PSYC 308 and an upper-level biological science course with permission of the instructors, or equivalent. Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology is required.
- Restriction: Open to U3 and graduate students only.
- Restriction: Graduate Studies: strongly recommended for M.Sc. students in Psychiatry.
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REDM 410. Writing Research Articles.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Redpath Museum (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Students will learn about the scientific article, publishing in the sciences, and the benefits of writing for a wide audience. This course focuses on how to structure the Abstract, as well as the Introduction and Discussion section of the full manuscript, and on editing techniques.
- Prerequisite: 24 credits of 200/300-level Science courses.
- Restriction: This is an advanced course and permission of the instructor is required. To obtain permission, students should email the instructor, linda.cooper [at] mcgill.ca. Not open to students who are taking or have taken REDM 399.
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NB: Students may take either ANAT 458 or BIOC 458
Students may take either PHAR 503 or PHAR 505, but not both
Access to these courses is not guaranteed: ANAT 381, BIOC 470, CHEM 462, EXMD 509, HGEN 400, MIMM 466, PHGY 425, PSYC 305, PSYC 318.