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* Students who have taken CHEM 212 in CEGEP are exempt and must replace these credits with an elective course(s).
** Students who have taken CHEM 222 in CEGEP are exempt and must replace these credits with an elective course(s).
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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Bureau, Thomas E; Roy, Richard D W; Fagotto, Francesco; Zetka, Monique (Fall)
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.
Terms: Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Western, Tamara; Chevrette, Mario; Hendry, Andrew (Winter) Dankort, David; Hipfner, David (Summer)
Chemistry : A survey of reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds including modern concepts of bonding, mechanisms, conformational analysis, and stereochemistry.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Tsantrizos, Youla S (Fall) Harpp, David Noble; Schirrmacher, Ralf; Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc (Winter) Fenster, Ariel; Daoust, Michel (Summer)
Fall, Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or equivalent.
Corequisite: CHEM 120 or equivalent.
Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken CHEM 211 or equivalent
Each lab section is limited enrolment
Note: Some CEGEP programs provide equivalency for this course. For more information, please see the Department of Chemistry's Web page ().
Chemistry : Modern spectroscopic techniques for structure determination. The chemistry of alcohols, ethers, carbonyl compounds, and amines, with special attention to mechanistic aspects. Special topics.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Harpp, David Noble; Perepichka, Dmytro (Fall) Daoust, Michel; Sewall, Samuel Lewis; Gauthier, Jean-Marc; Auclair, Karine (Winter) Daoust, Michel; Schwarcz, Joseph A (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 immunology and microbial genetics are also introduced.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Cousineau, Benoit; Olivier, Martin; Sheppard, Donald (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lecture
Corequisite: BIOL 200
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : This laboratory course is designed to complement MIMM 211. Sessions introduce general techniques peculiar to the handling of microorganisms.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Gruenheid, Samantha; Sheppard, Donald; Behr, Marcel A (Fall)
Fall
3 hours laboratory, 0.5 hour lecture, 1 hour follow-up
Corequisite: MIMM 211
One of:
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Pause, Arnim; Bouchard, Maxime; Young, Jason (Winter)
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Brouhard, Gary; Roy, Richard D W; Western, Tamara (Winter)
One of:
Chemistry : The fundamentals of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics with applications to biomolecular systems. Thermodynamic and kinetic control of biological processes.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Galley, William Claude (Fall)
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.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012
Instructors: Blum, Amy (Fall) Barrett, Christopher (Winter)
One of:
Biology (Sci) : 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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Leung, Brian (Fall)
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.
Mathematics & Statistics (Sci) : 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).
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Khalili Mahmoudabadi, Abbas; Genest, Christian (Fall) Wolfson, David B (Winter) Hundemer, Axel W (Summer)
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 for information regarding transfer credits for this course.
Psychology : The statistical analysis of research data; frequency distributions; graphic representation; measures of central tendency and variability; elementary sampling theory and tests of significance.
Terms: Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012
Instructors: Amsel, Rhonda N (Fall) Ostry, David J (Winter) Zangenehpour, Shahin (Summer)
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.
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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: St-Pierre, Julie; Dostie, Josee; Nagar, Bhushan (Fall)
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).
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Nepveu, Alain; Sonenberg, Nahum; Shore, Gordon C (Winter)
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : An introduction to the immune system, antigens, antibodies and lymphocytes. The course will cover the cellular and molecular basis of lymphocyte development and mechanisms of lymphocyte activation in immune responses.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Piccirillo, Ciriaco; Alizadehfar, Reza; Fournier, Sylvie (Winter)
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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Marczynski, Gregory T; Coulton, James W; Turcotte, Bernard (Fall)
Fall
3 hours of lecture
Prerequisite: MIMM 211
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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Gotte, Matthias; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Liang, Chen (Fall)
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Introduction to microbiological and immunological research and technology, including bacterial classification, bacterial and viral genetics, molecular genetics, and cell and molecular immunological techniques.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Vidal, Silvia; Fournier, Sylvie; Richard, Stephane; Marczynski, Gregory T (Fall)
Fall
1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory, 1 hour follow-up
Prerequisites: MIMM 211, MIMM 212. Corequisites: MIMM 314, MIMM 323, MIMM 324
Students must register for both MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : See MIMM 386D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Fournier, Sylvie; Richard, Stephane; Marczynski, Gregory T; Vidal, Silvia (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: MIMM 386D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MIMM 386D1 and MIMM 386D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Matlashewski, Greg J; Olivier, Martin; Rohrbach, Petra (Winter)
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Organized by the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Centre for the Study of Host Resistance. This course focuses on the interplay of the host and the pathogen. The cellular and molecular basis of the host defense mechanism against infections will be considered in relationship to the virulence factors and evasion strategies used by bacteria to cause disease.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Le-Moual, Herve; Olivier, Martin; Nguyen, Dao (Fall)
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Gatignol, Anne; Liang, Chen; Wainberg, Mark (Winter)
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : Presentation of students' research findings in a seminar and a final written report.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Coulton, James W; Fritz, Jörg (Fall)
Fall
More than 18 hours per week for an independent research project
Students must register for both MIMM 502D1 and MIMM 502D2.
No credit will be given for this course unless both MIMM 502D1 and MIMM 502D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
An information meeting about the course is held annually in January for students who intend to apply for registration.
Restriction: U3 Honours students and Majors students are eligible. Required CGPA: 3.50 or higher
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : See MIMM 502D1 for course description.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Coulton, James W; Fritz, Jörg (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: MIMM 502D1
No credit will be given for this course unless both MIMM 502D1 and MIMM 502D2 are successfully completed in consecutive terms
3 credits selected from:
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Lamarche, Nathalie; Bedford, Fiona Kay (Winter)
Biochemistry : Hydrodynamic and electrophoretic methods for separation and characterization of macromolecules. Optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy of biopolymers, and applications to biological systems.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Galley, William Claude; Gehring, Kalle Burgess (Winter)
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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Nagar, Bhushan; Schmeing, Thomas Martin; Gotte, Matthias (Fall)
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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Dostie, Josee; Teodoro, Jose Guerreiro; Gallouzi, Imed Eddine (Fall)
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Silvius, John R; Lamarche, Nathalie; Bedford, Fiona Kay (Winter)
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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Roy, Richard D W (Winter)
Biotechnology : 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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Vogel, Jacalyn (Fall)
Fall
Restriction: U3 students
Microbiology and Immun (Sci) : 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.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Fournier, Sylvie; Olivier, Martin; Arbour, Nathalie (Fall)
Fall
3 hour lecture
Prerequisite: MIMM 314
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 Æ»¹ûÒùÔº and other universities) and students will be furthered.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Rauch, Joyce Ellen; Di Battista, Giovanni; Bar-Or, Amit (Winter)
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis on molecular aspects and the nervous system; topics include molecular mechanisms of drug-action, cellular targets and rationale for therapeutics.
Terms: Fall 2011
Instructors: Almazan, Guillermina (Fall)
Fall
Prerequisite: PHAR 301.
Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
Pharmacology and Therapeutics : Selected topics in pharmacology of the endocrine, metabolic, and cardiovascular systems. Additional topics include: pharmacogenetics/pharmacogenomics, chronopharmacology, molecular structure in pharmacology, epigenetic targets in cancer chemotherapy, and stem cell therapies.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Bernard, Daniel (Winter)
Winter
Prerequisite: PHAR 301.
Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
Psychiatry : 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.
Terms: Winter 2012
Instructors: Flores Parkman, Ana Cecilia; Mechawar, Naguib; Wong, Tak Pan (Winter)
Revision, August 2011. End of revision.