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.
| BIOM*2000 Concepts in Human Physiology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This is an introductory course that examines the fundamental integrative aspects of human physiological systems and their
role in the maintenance of homeostasis. Course content is intended to serve the needs of non-bioscience students and includes
the study of aspects of cellular metabolism, nerve and muscle function and general anatomy and function of the cardiovascular,
respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, central and peripheral nervous, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems. This course
cannot be used to fulfill requirements for any biological science minor. (Also offered through Distance Education format.)
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| Restriction(s): |
ANSC*3080, BIOM*3200, HK*2810, HK*3940, ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210, ZOO*3600 Not available to BSC Students in biological science specializations or BAS program.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*3000 Functional Mammalian Neuroanatomy W (3-2) [0.50] |
| The main objective of the course is to understand the functional organization of the mammalian nervous system. It includes
a review of the major cell types found in the nervous system and an overview of the basic physiological principles of brain
function followed by a detailed three dimensional and histological examination of the mammalian brain and spinal cord. Emphasis
is placed on understanding the relationship between anatomy, physiology and behaviour.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940, NEUR*2000, PHYS*2030, PSYC*2410, ZOO*3200, ZOO*3600 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the department of Biomedical Sciences website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*3010 Biomedical Comparative Anatomy F (2-3) [0.50] |
| This lecture and laboratory course is designed for students interested in the biomedical and health sciences. Labs provide
an introduction to veterinary anatomy, with small and large animal dissections. Human and clinical veterinary anatomy, as
well as biomechanical and functional differences are considered.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
2 of BIOL*1070, BIOL*1080, BIOL*1090 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the department of Biomedical Sciences website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*3040 Medical Embryology W (3-3) [0.75] |
| The patterns and principles of normal embryonic and fetal development of mammals are covered with an emphasis on comparison
to adult anatomy and medical implications. In laboratories, the teratology of prenatal anomalies are also examined . There
is a focus on gathering embryological information and developing scientific reasoning skills through essays and presentations.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(BIOL*1070, BIOL*1090), (1 of BIOL*1080, BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940), (1of BIOM*3010, HK*3401, HK*3501, ZOO*2090)
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the department of Biomedical Sciences website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*3200 Biomedical Physiology S,F,W (6-0) [1.00] |
| This course focuses on the normal functioning of mammals. The physiology of the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, cardiovascular
and digestive systems and homeostasis as reflected in respiratory and renal function is treated in a detailed manner. The
integrative nature of various physiological systems is highlighted and cellular and molecular information is incorporated
to enhance the understanding of these systems. Aspects of medically significant changes in the mammalian physiological systems
are also introduced.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580 |
| Restriction(s): |
HK*3940 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*3210 Critical Thinking in the Health Sciences F (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will explore a variety of issues related to the scientific ideals and practical realities of health sciences research
and its clinical applications. Topics will include critical thinking, critical appraisal of the medical literature, the principles
of evidence based medicine, and selected issues related to scientific integrity.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
7.50 credits including (1 of BIOL*1070, BIOL*1080, BIOL*1090)
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| Restriction(s): |
BIOM*4210 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4030 Endocrine Physiology W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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, and 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOC*2580, [1 of BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940, (ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210), ZOO*3600]
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| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the department of Biomedical Sciences website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4050 Biomedical Aspects of Aging W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
1 of BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940 |
| Restriction(s): |
This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations or semester levels during certain periods. Please see
the department of Biomedical Sciences website for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4070 Biomedical Histology F (2-3) [0.50] |
| This histology course is designed for students interested in biomedical sciences. Basic tissue types and major organ systems
of mammals will be examined using virtual microscopy. Lectures and discussions will focus on the relationship of tissue structure
to cell and organ functions and the effects of injury or disease on microscopic structure.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(MCB*2050 or MCB*2210), (1of ANSC*3080, BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940)
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| Restriction(s): |
ZOO*3000 This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4090 Pharmacology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50] |
| 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.
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| Offering(s): |
Also offered through Distance Education format. |
| Prerequisite(s): |
BIOM*3090 |
| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4110 Mammalian Reproductive Biology W (2-2) [0.50] |
| This multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to various aspects of mammalian reproduction of medical and veterinary
significance. The course will cover the normal physiology and gross and micro anatomy of the female and male reproductive
systems. Placentation, pregnancy and post-partum physiology will also be addressed. The impact of the reproductive biology
on social and economic issues will be discussed.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1 of BIOM*3010, HK*3401, HK*3501, ZOO*2090), (1 of BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940, ZOO*3210, ZOO*3620), (BIOM*4070 or ZOO*3000)
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4150 Cancer Biology W (5-0) [0.50] |
| The main objective of this course is to familiarize students with general concepts in cancer biology. Each topic is presented
as an overview, emphasizing recent developments in the field. There is additional focus on developing scientific skills, including
critical analysis of current literature and the ability to give logical and concise oral presentations.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
MBG*2040, MCB*2050, (1 of BIOM*3040, BIOM*4070, ZOO*3000)
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4180 Cardiology W (3-0) [0.50] |
| This course will explore the concepts and principles of normal heart function, with a focus on the molecular and cellular
basis of cardiac physiology. These elements will be further developed by examining changes that occur in a range of cardiovascular
diseases and conditions.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
(1of BIOM*3200, HK*3810, HK*3940), (1 of BIOM*3010, HK*3401, HK*3501, ZOO*2090)
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| Restriction(s): |
Registration in the BSC.BIOM Major. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4300 Biomedical Communications F (3-0) [0.50] |
| The primary purpose of this course is to develop students' ability to communicate scientific information logically and concisely,
in written and oral formats. Students will be taught the basic principles underlying logical development of scientific arguments
and hypotheses. Using practical examples drawn from current scientific literature, students will be exposed to the methods
currently used by scientists in researching their subjects and writing about them in an effective fashion. Through written
and oral presentation assignments, students will develop the skills necessary to confidently develop scientific presentations
and communicate their knowledge and ideas to others.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits including BIOL*1080, STAT*2040 |
| Restriction(s): |
Restricted to students in BSCH:BIOM. |
| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4500 Literature-based Research in Biomedical Sciences S,F,W (0-6) [0.50] |
| This course involves independent literature research of a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy,
physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students will present critical appraisals of primary research
literature and are required to submit an annotated bibliography and research proposal in addition to their publication-quality
literature review paper. Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior
to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
12.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
HK*4230 Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to BSC.BIOM majors or BSC.NEUR minors.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4510 Research in Biomedical Sciences S,F,W (0-12) [1.00] |
| In this course students will conduct and individual research project 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
BIOM*4521/2 Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to BSC.BIOM majors.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
| BIOM*4521/2 Research in Biomedical Sciences F-W [2.00] |
| In this course, students will conduct an extensive individual research project 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. Students should make arrangements to find their own faculty advisor well in advance of course selection.
A departmental registration form must be obtained from the course coordinator and signed by the faculty advisor before students
can be admitted into the course. 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.
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| Prerequisite(s): |
14.00 credits |
| Restriction(s): |
BIOM*4510 Instructor consent required. This is a Priority Access Course. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs. See department for more information.
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| Department(s): |
Department of Biomedical Sciences |
