The University of Western Ontario : Medical Sciences (M)




Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Medical Sciences (M)

Medical Sciences (M)

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Medical Sciences 4900F/G - Medical Sciences Laboratory

Offered jointly by the Basic Medical Science Departments, this laboratory course will introduce students to a variety of techniques used in medical research. Major topics include animal models of human disease, real time PCR, biochemical assays, histology, and medical imaging. The laboratory provides an introduction to research, with emphasis on hands-on experience.

Antirequisite(s):

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the final year of an Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.

Corequisite(s):

Pre-or Corequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G.

Extra Information: Limited enrolment.

4 laboratory hours per week, 0.5 course.

Medical Sciences 4930F/G - Selected Topics in Medical Sciences

Offered jointly by the Basic Medical Science Departments, this lecture course will provide students with background knowledge in a variety of techniques and topics in medical research. Major topics include disease, metabolism, proteomics and signaling pathways. Students will also be introduced to scientific writing.

Antirequisite(s):

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the final year of an Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.

Corequisite(s):

Pre-or Corequisite(s):

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours per week, 0.5 course.

Academic Calendar 2008 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Medical Sciences (M)