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 4483E, Microbiology and Immunology 4970E.

Prerequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 3329A/B; Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A with marks in each of at least 70%; one of Anatomy and Cell Biology 3700F/G, Biochemistry 3380G, Biochemistry 3390B or Biology 3326F/G with a mark of at least 70%. Enrolment is limited and available only to students in the Year 4 of either an Honours Specialization in Biochemistry and Cell Biology or an Honours Specialization in Medical Cell Biology.

Extra Information: 15 hours per week.