Appendix A - Courses
Biomedical Science
| BIOM*6070 Pregnancy, Birth and Perinatal Adaptations S [0.50] | |
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| This course promotes understanding of the physiology of the placenta, and its role in fetal, perinatal and adult health. It is offered through videoconference involving University of Guelph, Queen's University and University of Waterloo. Parts are customized to student's interests within pregnancy physiology. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6110 Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences F-W [0.50] | |
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| To provide a theoretical and practical introduction to basic and advanced laboratory techniques for graduate students in Biomedical. Sciences. Routine and specialized procedures for light microscopy and various lab techniques, including but not limited to qPCR, protein assays, HPLC, Histology, cell culture and flow cytometry, are examined. Each technique is extensively examined through lectures, discussions and practical exercises. (This is a two semester course that begins in the Fall semester.) | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6130 Vertebrate Developmental Biology U [0.50] | |
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| The principles of vertebrate development are examined through lectures, discussions and practical exercises. Topics include aspects of gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, embryonic and fetal development and experimental manipulation of embryos. Emphasis is on mammalian development and topics may vary depending on student needs and interests. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6160 Cellular Biology U [0.50] | |
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| An integrative course that examines aspects of cell biology in the context of recent research advancements. Topics are chosen based on student interest and faculty expertise and are explored through a combination of lectures, student seminars and group discussions. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6300 Cancer Biology W [0.50] | |
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| Directed to students pursuing cancer research and based on two 1.5-hour lectures and a 2-hour tutorial per week, the general aim of this course is to familiarize students with general concepts in cancer biology and the most commonly used methodologies in cancer research. Apart from improving students’ general understanding of cancer biology, the course seeks to enhance critical thinking, writing and oral presentation skills by means of a seminar presentation, weekly tutorial discussions and the preparation of two literature reviews. Offered in conjunction with BIOM*4150. Extra work is required for graduate students. | |
| Restriction(s): | Credit may be obtained for only one of BIOM*4150 or BIOM*6300. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6310 Advanced Cancer Biology F [0.50] | |
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| This course explores advanced topics in cancer biology including cancer etiology, detection and screening and therapeutic strategies. Students will also critically evaluate the scientific literature as well as cancer related articles disseminated to the general public. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6400 Critical Thinking in Medicinal Research F [0.50] | |
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| This course will explore a variety of issues related to the scientific ideals and practical realities of research in the health sciences. Topics include critical thinking, critical appraisal of the medical literatures (with emphasis on clinical trials), the principles of evidence-based medicine, and selected issues related to scientific integrity. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | Undergraduate or graduate course in statistics. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6490 Introduction to Drug Development W [0.50] | |
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| Drug development is the process of integrating scientific data from several disciplines in order to demonstrate efficacy and safety of the new chemical entity for regulatory approval. This course will provide an overview of the drug development process including preclinical and clinical aspects of drug development. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6570 Biochemical Regulation of Physiological Processes U [0.50] | |
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| This course focuses on the regulation of vertebrate physiological processes, such as electrolyte and water balance, temperature regulation, growth and energy metabolism, by hormones and other biological regulators that act through cellular receptors and intracellular biochemical-control pathways. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6601 Special Topics in Reproductive Biology and Biotechnology U [0.25] | |
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| Permits in-depth exploration of interdisciplinary aspects of biomedical research. Topics such as inflammation, reproductive immunology and neoplasia have been offered. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6602 Special Topics in Reproductive Biology and Biotechnology U [0.50] | |
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| See BIOM*6601 above. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6610 Vascular Biology U [0.50] | |
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| An interdisciplinary course in which the interrelationships between vascular proteins, cellular elements and the maintenance of vascular integrity are examined. Structural-functional relationships in vascular biology are explored through seminar presentations, group discussions and small group participation in problem based examples of vascular dysfunction. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6701 Special Topics in Development, Cell and Tissue Morphology U [0.25] | |
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| Permits further in depth study of developmental and morphological sciences. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6702 Special Topics in Development, Cell and Tissue Morphology U [0.50] | |
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| See BIOM*6701 | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6712 Special Topics in Physiology & Biochemistry U [0.50] | |
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| This course involves an appropriate combination of an experimental procedure (or project), seminars, selected reading or a literature review outside the thesis subject, developed according to the student's requirements. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6721 Special Topics in Pharmacology-Toxicology U [0.25] | |
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| This course will comprise a combination of an experimental procedure (or project), seminars, selected reading or a literature review outside the thesis subject, developed based on the student's requirements. Topics could include clinical pharmacology/toxicology, pharmaco-epidemiology/economics, gerontological or perinatal pharmacology and toxicokinetics. | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6722 Special Topics in Biomedical Pharmacology-Toxicology U [0.50] | |
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| See BIOM*6721 | |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6800 Gene Expression in Health and Disease W [0.50] | |
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| This course presents the molecular concepts of gene expression and the functional consequences of abnormal expression in pathological conditions. The conceptual, methodological and applied aspects of gene expression will be illustrated through student and faculty seminars, written reports, group discussions, and debates. | |
| Restriction(s): | Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*6900 Research Project in Biomedical Sciences W,S,F [1.00] | |
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| This course is a lab-based, one-semester research project course for students in the course-based Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS). As part of this course, students will complete a research paper and grant proposal pertaining to the research topic as well as a poster presentation of the project. | |
| Restriction(s): | Course restricted to students registered in the course-based MBS. Instructor consent required. |
| Department(s): | Department of Biomedical Sciences |