The focus is on the various research approaches, disease models, experimental designs, and analytical methods used to study and evaluate human disease. The course will use contemporary learning tools and a variety of evaluation and assessment methods. Examples will be taken from major diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative disorders.

Antirequisite(s): Pathology 3700F/G.

Prerequisite(s): Biology 2382A/B with a mark of at least 60%; and one of Biology 2290F/G or Biology 2581A/B with a mark of at least 60%. Pre-or Corequisite(s): Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.

Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours per week. Cross-listed with Pathology 3700F/G.