Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Medical Sciences
Despite significant advances in medical research, challenges to human health continue to be a global concern. Students will explore how medical science disciplines use distinct yet complementary approaches to address existing and emerging problems. Through self-reflection, students will develop an appreciation for the breadth and complexity of modern medical research.
Prerequisite(s): registration in Medical Sciences 1.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail; 1 lecture hour or online equivalent, approximately every two weeks.
Course Weight: 0
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In this laboratory course, students will focus on molecular, tissue, and systems-level research practices across various medical science disciplines. Major topics include experimental design; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific literacy and communication. Students will complete tasks both independently and collaboratively, and engage in reflective practice.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 3991F, the former Medical Sciences 3900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): either Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B; Biology 2290F/G; and registration in Year 3 of an Honours Specialization or Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS).
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online or in-person delivery/week and 3 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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In this laboratory course, students will focus on molecular, tissue, and systems-level research practices across various medical science disciplines. Major topics include experimental design; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific literacy and communication. Students will complete tasks both independently and collaboratively and engage in reflective practice.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 3990E, the former Medical Sciences 3900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): one of Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Psychology 2810; and registration in Year 3 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online or in-person delivery/week and 3 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 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.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an interdisciplinary study of inflammation. It will include the pathophysiological and biochemical origins of inflammation, the epidemiology of inflammatory diseases, various cancers, CNS inflammatory disorders, pain and therapeutic targets. Course content will be presented through online learning modules and in-class sessions will focus on knowledge application.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization module in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS).
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This capstone course investigates selected topics in medical science research. Students learn about human diseases/conditions that impact health systems (e.g., diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, etc.) from disciplinary lenses and engage in discussions about the academic publication process. Students develop research literacy, critical and interdisciplinary thinking, and communication skills.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4931F/G.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in IMS.
Corequisite(s): One of Medical Sciences 4990E, Medical Sciences 4991F/G, Medical Sciences 4995E must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: Blended course, 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour or online equivalent per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the basic medical sciences through a discussion and investigation of selected topics in medical sciences. Topics will focus on human diseases or conditions which are most common or result in most illness and death or burden to the health system (e.g., diabetes, obesity, cancer, neurodegenerative disease).
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Year 4 of a BMSc, BSc, BESc or BHSc degree, with the exception of the Honours Specialization in IMS, or permission of the instructor.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours/week or equivalent online delivery.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Medical Sciences 4990E LABORATORY SKILLS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
Major laboratory course for the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. This course focuses on experimental design; research literacy; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific communication. Students will engage both independently and collaboratively in authentic learning experiences and practice critical ongoing reflection.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4991F/G, Medical Sciences 4995E, the former Medical Sciences 4900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in IMS.
Corequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online delivery/week and 4 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Medical Sciences 4991F/G LABORATORY SKILLS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
Major laboratory course for the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. This course focuses on experimental design; research literacy; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific communication. Students will engage both independently and collaboratively in authentic learning experiences and practice critical ongoing reflection.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4990E, the former Medical Sciences 4900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS), and permission of the IMS Director.
Corequisite(s): one of Medical Sciences 4930F/G or Medical Sciences 4931F/G must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online delivery/week and 4 laboratory hours/week. Restricted to students in the Combined BMSc (IMS)/HBA program who are completing an Ivey exchange in second term of Year 5 and to students in Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in IMS completing an approved first-term exchange.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Medical Sciences 4995E COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING AND RESEARCH SKILLS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
This capstone course focuses on science literacy, scientific communication, biological and societal influences on health, evidence-based approaches, identifying and meeting the needs of stakeholders, and interdisciplinary interventions. Students engage both independently and collaboratively in authentic learning experiences and practice critical ongoing reflection.
Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 4955E, Medical Sciences 4990E, the former Medical Sciences 4300A/B.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in IMS.
Corequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours or equivalent online delivery/week and 4 seminar hours/week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Medical Sciences
Despite significant advances in medical research, challenges to human health continue to be a global concern. Students will explore how medical science disciplines use distinct yet complementary approaches to address existing and emerging problems. Through self-reflection, students will develop an appreciation for the breadth and complexity of modern medical research.
Prerequisite(s): registration in Medical Sciences 1.
Extra Information: Pass/Fail; 1 lecture hour or online equivalent, approximately every two weeks.
Course Weight: 0
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In this laboratory course, students will focus on molecular, tissue, and systems-level research practices across various medical science disciplines. Major topics include experimental design; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific literacy and communication. Students will complete tasks both independently and collaboratively, and engage in reflective practice.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 3991F, the former Medical Sciences 3900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): either Biology 2244A/B or Statistical Sciences 2244A/B; Biology 2290F/G; and registration in Year 3 of an Honours Specialization or Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS).
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online or in-person delivery/week and 3 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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In this laboratory course, students will focus on molecular, tissue, and systems-level research practices across various medical science disciplines. Major topics include experimental design; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific literacy and communication. Students will complete tasks both independently and collaboratively and engage in reflective practice.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 3990E, the former Medical Sciences 3900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): one of Biology 2244A/B, Statistical Sciences 2244A/B, Psychology 2810; and registration in Year 3 of an Honours Specialization in Neuroscience.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online or in-person delivery/week and 3 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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.
Extra Information: 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.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course is an interdisciplinary study of inflammation. It will include the pathophysiological and biochemical origins of inflammation, the epidemiology of inflammatory diseases, various cancers, CNS inflammatory disorders, pain and therapeutic targets. Course content will be presented through online learning modules and in-class sessions will focus on knowledge application.
Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization module in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS).
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This capstone course investigates selected topics in medical science research. Students learn about human diseases/conditions that impact health systems (e.g., diabetes, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, etc.) from disciplinary lenses and engage in discussions about the academic publication process. Students develop research literacy, critical and interdisciplinary thinking, and communication skills.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4931F/G.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in IMS.
Corequisite(s): One of Medical Sciences 4990E, Medical Sciences 4991F/G, Medical Sciences 4995E must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: Blended course, 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour or online equivalent per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to the basic medical sciences through a discussion and investigation of selected topics in medical sciences. Topics will focus on human diseases or conditions which are most common or result in most illness and death or burden to the health system (e.g., diabetes, obesity, cancer, neurodegenerative disease).
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Year 4 of a BMSc, BSc, BESc or BHSc degree, with the exception of the Honours Specialization in IMS, or permission of the instructor.
Extra Information: 3 lecture/tutorial hours/week or equivalent online delivery.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Medical Sciences 4990E LABORATORY SKILLS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
Major laboratory course for the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. This course focuses on experimental design; research literacy; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific communication. Students will engage both independently and collaboratively in authentic learning experiences and practice critical ongoing reflection.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4991F/G, Medical Sciences 4995E, the former Medical Sciences 4900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in IMS.
Corequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online delivery/week and 4 laboratory hours/week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Medical Sciences 4991F/G LABORATORY SKILLS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
Major laboratory course for the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences. This course focuses on experimental design; research literacy; practical laboratory skills; data analysis and interpretation; and scientific communication. Students will engage both independently and collaboratively in authentic learning experiences and practice critical ongoing reflection.
Antirequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4990E, the former Medical Sciences 4900F/G/Z.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS), and permission of the IMS Director.
Corequisite(s): one of Medical Sciences 4930F/G or Medical Sciences 4931F/G must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: 2 lecture/tutorial hours or equivalent online delivery/week and 4 laboratory hours/week. Restricted to students in the Combined BMSc (IMS)/HBA program who are completing an Ivey exchange in second term of Year 5 and to students in Year 4 of the Honours Specialization in IMS completing an approved first-term exchange.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Medical Sciences 4995E COMMUNITY-ENGAGED LEARNING AND RESEARCH SKILLS IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
This capstone course focuses on science literacy, scientific communication, biological and societal influences on health, evidence-based approaches, identifying and meeting the needs of stakeholders, and interdisciplinary interventions. Students engage both independently and collaboratively in authentic learning experiences and practice critical ongoing reflection.
Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 4955E, Medical Sciences 4990E, the former Medical Sciences 4300A/B.
Prerequisite(s): A course from Group 3 in the Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS) and registration in Year 4 of an Honours Specialization in IMS.
Corequisite(s): Medical Sciences 4930F/G must be taken concurrently.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours or equivalent online delivery/week and 4 seminar hours/week.