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Microbiology and Immunology (M)

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Microbiology and Immunology 2100A - Biology of Prokaryotes
This course examines the fundamental aspects of the structure, physiology, genetics, and phylogenetic relationships of the Bacteria and Archaea. Examples of medically and environmentally important organisms are presented.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Biology 1222 or 1223; Chemistry 1050 or the former Chemistry 1020 or 023
Corequisite(s): Biochemistry 2280A
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course
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Microbiology and Immunology 2500B - Biology of Infection and Immunity
The biology of selected pathogens and the diseases they cause. An examination of host/parasite relationships and strategies used by microbes to survive in their hosts. Aspects of clinical disease will be studied including diagnosis and treatment based on modern molecular techniques and the nature of host immune responses.
Prerequisite(s): Biology 1222 or Biology 1223, or permission of the instructor.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 3300A - Immunology
Elementary concepts of immunity, structure and function of the immune system, antigens and antibodies, complement, genetic basis of the immune response, humoral and cellular immunity, immunological tolerance, organ and tissue transplantation, allergy and autoimmunity.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2581B
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 3400B - Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses
A study of selected groups of Bacteria and Archaea that exhibit metabolic and physiological diversity (heterotrophs, phototrophs, autotrophs, chemolithotrophs, extremophiles). Molecular systematics and identification of prokaryotes. Introduction to the structure and replication of bacterial and animal viruses (including HIV and SARS). Viral responses to host cell defenses.
Antirequisite(s): The former Microbiology and Immunology 450b.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 3600G - Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology and Immunology
This course consists of a series of laboratory exercises designed to familiarize students with techniques in immunology, bacterial genetics, virology and molecular biology.
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Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course
Enrolment limited: priority will be given to students who have achieved at least 70% in both Microbiology and Immunology 3300A and Biochemistry 3381A.
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Microbiology and Immunology 3800 - Microbiology and Immunology
A survey course for Nursing Program students dealing with properties of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections caused by these agents.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.
Note: Restricted to students in the Nursing programs.
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Microbiology and Immunology 4100A - Bacterial Pathogenesis
A course offering an integrated view of the genetics and biochemistry of bacteria and their role in pathogenesis. Lectures and student presentations cover topics in bacterial pathogenesis focusing on medically important organisms.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 4200B - Molecular Virology
Cellular and molecular mechanisms of virus reproduction including approaches to the analysis of virus structure, virus-cell interaction, virus infection, oncogenes and viral transformation of cells to cancer cells. Various examples will be used from bacterial, plant and animal viruses.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 2280A; Biology 2581B; Microbiology and Immunology 3400B with a mark of at least 70%.
Corequisite(s):
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 4300A - Advanced Immunology
This course covers advanced concepts in organization and regulation of the immune system. Includes structure and function of immunoglobulins and other immune cell receptors, B and T lymphocyte interactions and signal transduction, cellular regulation by cytokines, immunological effector mechanisms, and diseases of the immune system.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 2280A; Biology 2581B; Microbiology and Immunology 3300A with a mark of at least 70%.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 4700B - Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression
An advanced course examining the application of classical genetics and modern molecular biological approaches to the analysis of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics will include transcriptional control mechanisms, regulation of simple developmental systems, and gene mutation, mapping, and manipulation.
Antirequisite(s):
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 3381A; Biology 2581B.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.
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Microbiology and Immunology 4970E - Research Project and Seminar
The major laboratory course for students in Honors Microbiology and Immunology. The course consists of lectures on laboratory safety, biosafety, use of animals in research, scientific integrity; an independent research project (topic and advisor chosen by consultation between student and faculty); scientific communication (two seminars and a written report).
Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 4483E, the former Biochemistry 484E, the former Microbiology and Immunology 484.
Prerequisite(s): Microbiology and Immunology 3600G with a mark of at least 70%. Enrolment is   limited, and is available only to students in Year 4 of the Honors Specializations in Microbiology and Immunology and Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity. Students in the Honors Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity may substitute Biochemistry 3380G with a mark of at least 70% in place of Microbiology and Immunology 3600G as a prerequisite.
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Extra Information: 15 hours per week, 1.5 course.
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Academic Calendar 2009 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Microbiology and Immunology (M)
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