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Microbiology and Immunology
| Microbiology and Immunology 106, Microbiology and Immunology | |
| | Description: 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. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Restricted to students in the Nursing programs. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 220a, Biology of Prokaryotes | |
| | Description: 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): The former Biology 359b | | Prerequisite(s): Biology 022 or Biology 023; Chemistry 020 or Chemistry 023. | | Corequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a) | | 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 221b, The Biology of Infection and Immunity | |
| | Description: 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. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Biology 221a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Biology 022, or Biology 023, or permission of the instructor. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Priority is given to students in Years 2 and 3 and in a Minor in Microbiology and Immunology. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 357a, Immunology | |
| | Description: 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): The former Biology 357a, 358a | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a) and Biology 281b. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 360b, Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses | |
| | Description: 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. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a); Biology 281b; Microbiology and Immunology 220a. Biochemistry 381a is recommended. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 461b, Molecular Virology | |
| | Description: 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. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a); Biology 281b; Microbiology and Immunology 360b or the former Biology 359b. | | 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 467b, Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression | |
| | Description: 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. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 381a; Biology 281b. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 473a, Advanced Immunology | |
| | Description: 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. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a); Biology 281b; Microbiology and Immunology 357a (formerly Biology 357a), or the former Biology 358a. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 483E, Research Project and Seminar | |
| | Description: 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 483E, the former Biochemistry 484, the former Microbiology and Immunology 484. | | Prerequisite(s): Enrolment is limited, and is available only to students in Year 4 of Honors Microbiology and Immunology, Honors Specialization in Microbiology and Immunology, or Honors Specialization in Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity. | | 15 hours per week, 1.5 course. | | Enrolment in this course is limited. | | back to top |
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