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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Anatomy and Cell Biology (M)
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Anatomy and Cell Biology (M)

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Anatomy and Cell Biology 2201 - Anatomy for Physical Therapy Program
A series of lectures in regional anatomy supplemented by dissection, demonstration of prosected material and audio-visual aids.
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Extra Information: 8 lecture/laboratory hours. 1.0 course.
Restricted to students in the Physical Therapy program.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221 - Functional Human Anatomy
The musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems with emphasis on locomotion and function.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology (SBI4U) or equivalent.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 1.0 course.
For students in the BSc Degree in Kinesiology.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 2225 - Anatomy for Communicative Disorders Program
A course in general systemic anatomy followed by a detailed consideration of the head and neck regions of the human body. Special emphasis is placed on the anatomy of the hearing and speech mechanisms. Restricted to students in the Communicative Disorders Program.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture hours (first term), 2 laboratory hours (second term), 1.0 course.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 - Mammalian Histology
A detailed study of the cellular and microscopic structure of the various tissues and organ systems of the body, with emphasis on man and other mammals used in medical research. Systems are examined stressing the relations of structure to function.
Antirequisite(s): The former Biology 322a.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the third year of the Biology BSc program or in one of the Honors programs in a biological discipline or the BMSc programs.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 1.0 course.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 - Systemic Human Anatomy
A description of the structure of the organ-systems of the human body: the integument, locomotor, digestive, circulatory, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, special senses and nervous systems.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year in a Biology program; or permission of the Department.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 demonstration hours, 1.0 course.
This is not a laboratory course.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 3324A - Anatomy for Occupational Therapy Program
A regional study of the anatomy of the thorax, back and upper limb by lectures, dissection and demonstration of prosected material.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.
Restricted to students in the Occupational Therapy Program.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 3350A - Functional Neuroanatomy
Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory periods on the gross and functional anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord.
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Extra Information: 3 lecture/lab/demonstration hours, 0.5 course.
Restricted to students in the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy programs.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 4410A - Discovery-Based Cell Biology I
This course focuses on advanced cell biological principles and the research pathways that lead to new discoveries in protein trafficking diseases, cytoskeletal regulation and cancer cell biology. Students will also be trained in effective verbal and written scientific resentations.
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Prerequisite(s): Biology 3316A with a minimum mark of 70%.
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Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course
(To be introduced September 2009)
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 4411B - Discovery-Based Cell Biology II
This course focuses on cell specialization, stem cells, cloning and the cell biology of aging. Studentswill examine the controversial social/ethical parameters that guide bench-to-bedside experimentation and clinical translation. Students will also be trained in effective verbal and written scientific presentations.
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Prerequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 4410A.
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Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 lecture/tutorial hours, 0.5 course
(To be introduced September 2009)
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 4429A - Advanced Medical Cell Biology
The study of the molecules and functions common to mammalian cells, the specializations that make differentiated cells distinct, and the diseases that result from the dysregulation or loss of these cellular functions. This course will cover cellular organization, biogenesis of organelles, cellular growth and differentiation from an experimental perspective.
Antirequisite(s): The former Anatomy and Cell Biology 329b.
Prerequisite(s): Biology 3316A (with a minimum mark of 70%).
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 4480E - Biochemistry and Cell Biology Research Project and Seminar
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.
Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 4480E, 4483E, 4485E, 4491E, the former 484E, Microbiology and Immunology 4970E, the former 484.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 3380G, 3381A, 3382B with marks in each of at least 70%. Enrolment is limited, and is available only to students in the final year of an Honors Specialization in Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
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Extra Information: 15 hours per week, 1.5 courses.
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 4451A - Integrative Neuroscience
This course focuses on the link between cellular/molecular mechanisms in the brain and behaviour. Topics include fundamental brain functions such as learning and memory, circadian rhythms and sleep, sexual behavior, motivation and reward, addiction, fear and anxiety, pain, stress, and the neurobiology of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Prerequisite(s): Physiology 3120 or 3140A.
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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours, 0.5 course.
(To be introduced September 2009)
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Anatomy and Cell Biology 4461B - Translational Models of Cancer
This course introduces main cancer types in terms of histology, prognosis, biomarkers, imaging, and sites of metastasis. The role of translational research models in the development of disease-specific diagnostic tools and treatment modalities will be emphasized
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Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 2 lecture/tutorial hours per week, 0.5 course.
(To be introduced September 2009)
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Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Anatomy and Cell Biology (M)
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