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Medical Sciences (M)

Note:  In order to find a course in the new 4 digit numbering system using an old 3 digit number, please refer to the conversion list below. Before registering for courses with the new 4 digit numbering system, please ensure that you have not previously taken the course in its 3 digit form.

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4100F/G4900F/G4930F/G
Medical Sciences 4100F/G - Introduction to Comparative Medical Sciences
An introduction to the field of laboratory animal science and comparative human and animal pathology. Major topics include regulatory oversight of animal-based research, animal biology and disease, animals as models of human diseases, genetic manipulation of research animals, and major intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting biomedical research.
Antirequisite(s): The former Pathology 3900F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in the Year 4 of an Honors Specialization module offered by any of the Basic Medical Science departments, or permission of the course director.  Priority will be given to students registered in the Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.
Corequisite(s):
Pre-or Corequisite(s):
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.5 laboratory hours (3 hours every other week), 0.5 course.
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Medical Sciences 4900F/G - Medical Sciences Laboratory
Offered jointly by 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.
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Medical Sciences 4930F/G - Selected Topics in Medical Sciences
Offered jointly by 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.
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Academic Calendar 2009 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Medical Sciences (M)
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