XII. Course Descriptions
Biomedical Sciences
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Some Biomedical Science courses are Priority Access Courses and enrollment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information.
Additional course listings may be found in the course descriptions for Toxicology and Veterinary Medicine.
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BIOM*2000 Concepts of Physiology F,W (3-0) [0.50]
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| An introductory course covering the fundamental integrative aspects of human physiology. The basic physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nervous, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems will be discussed. (Also offered in distance education Format.) |
| Restriction(s): |
ANSC*3080, BIOM*3100, HK*3940, ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210. Not available to B.Sc. Students in biological science specializations. |
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BIOM*3000 Mammalian Neuroanatomy W (3-2) [0.50]
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| The basic organization of the mammalian nervous system. Includes 3 dimensional examination and dissection of the spinal cord, brain stem, cerebellum and cerebral hemispheres and study of serial sections. Emphasis is on the morphological basis of function. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of BIOL*1040, PSYC*2410, equivalent |
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BIOM*3030 Biomedical Histology F (3-3) [0.75]
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| This histology course is designed for students with interests in Bio-Medical Sciences and Toxicology. Basic tissue types and major organ systems, will be examined focusing on structural/functional relationships. Human and common experimental mammals will be emphasized. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*2210, BIOC*2580
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| Restriction(s): |
Priority Access Courses. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information. |
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BIOM*3040 Medical Embryology W (2-3) [0.50]
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| The patterns and principles of fertilization and normal embryonic and fetal development of mammalian organ systems are covered with a focus on the medical implications. The teratology of structural and functional prenatal anomalies in development is mentioned. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOL*1040 (an anatomy course is recommended) |
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BIOM*3100 Mammalian Physiology I F (3-0) [0.50]
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| The first part of a two-semester sequence. A series of lectures concerning the normal functioning of the body treating in a detailed manner the physiology of the nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580
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BIOM*4030 Endocrine Physiology W (3-0) [0.50]
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| The course is designed to provide a senior level introduction to the endocrine discipline, focusing largely on mammals, with some examples taken from other vertebrate taxa. The course will give an introduction to the historical developments in the discipline, explore the actions of hormones and other chemical signalling pathways, examine processes of hormone synthesis and secretion. The focus of the course will be the integrative nature of hormone actions in the regulations of various physiological processes in animal systems, such as metabolic control, growth, and reproduction. The course will also explore aspects of "non-classical" endocrinology, endocrine dysfunctional states and emerging environmental concerns related to endocrine dysfunction. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580, [1 of BIOM*3110, HK*3940, (ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210)] |
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BIOM*4050 Biomedical Aspects of Aging F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Aging is accompanied by alterations in the physiological and biochemical functioning of body organ systems. The relationship between aging and the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestion/nutrition and reproductive systems will be discussed as will homeostatic functions associated with bone metabolism and fluid balance. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOM*3110 or HK*3940
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BIOM*4090 Pharmacology F (3-0) [0.50]
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| Topics covered in this course include drugs used in the treatment of inflammatory, allergic, hormonal, infectious, neoplastic and hemorrhagic/thromboembolic disease. The focus will be on drug targets and mechanisms of action that explain therapeutic and toxicological effects. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOM*3090
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BIOM*4120 Mammalian Reproductive Biotechnologies W (2-2) [0.50]
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| This course examines medically significant aspects of applied mammalian reproduction in detail. The pre-clinical medical disciplines will provide the basis for the analysis of key reproductive processes, which will be presented in the context of modern techniques and applications of reproductive manipulation and biotechnologies, and the ethical problems they pose. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOM*3040, BIOM*4110, ZOO*2100
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BIOM*4420 Research Modules W (0-6) [0.50]
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| This course is taught as a series of modules on various research topics, techniques and approaches that are current in laboratories of the Departments of Biomedical Sciences and Human Health and Nutritional Sciences. This course is primarily aimed at students in the Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Human Kinetics and Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences programs, who prefer a more structured approach to their hands-on research experience. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits. Recommended: HK*4410
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| Equate(s): |
HK*4420
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| Restriction(s): |
BIOM*4510, BIOM*4521/2, HK*4360, HK*4371/2. Instructor consent required. |
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BIOM*4500 Research in Biomedical Sciences I S,F,W (0-6) [0.50]
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| Independent theoretical and/or practical research of a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors or Neuroscience minors. |
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BIOM*4510 Research in Biomedical Sciences II S,F,W (0-12) [1.00]
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| Students will conduct independent laboratory research on a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
BIOM*4521/2. Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors or Neuroscience minors. |
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BIOM*4521/2 Research in Biomedical Sciences II S-F,F-W,W-S [1.00]
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| Independent research of a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must select BIOM*4521 in the first semester and BIOM*4522 in the second semester. A grade will not be assigned in BIOM*4521 until BIOM*4522 has been completed. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
BIOM*4510. Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors or Neuroscience minors. |
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