The University of Western Ontario : Medical Sciences (M)




Academic Calendar 2012 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Medical Sciences (M)

Medical Sciences (M)

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Medical Sciences 3999A/B/Y - Experiential Learning

Experiential--or service--learning (learning through practical experience) opportunities such as Western Heads East, which result in tangible and quantifiable academic value, may be recognized for course credit. Students must seek conditional approval. Detailed criteria for course credit will be determined by the Dean or designate, in consultation with appropriate department(s).

Antirequisite(s): Experiential Learning courses offered by any Faculty/School

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry (BSc or BMSc Program) and permission of the Dean

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Extra Information: 0.5 course, Pass/Fail

Note: Students must receive approval of the Dean (or designate) and reach mutual agreement on a detailed study/research/work plan, prior to the experiential or service learning opportunity. The Dean, in consultation with appropriate departmental advisors (if necessary) will provide the student with detailed criteria which must be fulfilled in order to gain credit for the course. No credit will be given without prior approval of the Dean and a failing grade will be assigned if students do not fulfill the pre-approved reporting arrangement.

Medical Sciences 4100F/G - Introduction to Medical Science, Experimental Models and Animal Pathology

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): Enrollment in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization module offered by any of the Basic Medical Science departments, or permission of the course director.

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1.5 laboratory hours (3 hours every other week), 0.5 course.

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.

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Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.

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

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Extra Information: Limited enrollment.

4 laboratory hours per week, 0.5 course.

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.

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Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.

Corequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4900F/G

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Extra Information: 2 lecture hours per week, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

Academic Calendar 2012 UNDERGRADUATE COURSE INFORMATION Medical Sciences (M)