The major laboratory course for students in Honours Specialization modules offered by the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. Includes an independent research project supervised by a faculty member; lectures on laboratory safety, biosafety, use of animals in research, scientific integrity; scientific communication (two seminars and a written report).

Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 4483E, Anatomy and Cell Biology 4480E.

Prerequisite(s): Microbiology and Immunology 3610F and Microbiology and Immunology 3620G with a mark in each of at least 70%. Enrolment is limited, and is available only to students in Year 4 of the Honours Specializations in Microbiology and Immunology, Microbiology and Immunology with Pathology and Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity. Students in the Honours Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity require only one of the following half courses with a mark of at least 70% as the prerequisite: Biochemistry 3380G, Microbiology and Immunology 3610F or Microbiology and Immunology 3620G (or the former Microbiology and Immunology 3600G).

Extra Information: 15 hours per week.