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Microbiology and Immunology
| Microbiology and Immunology 106, Microbiology and Immunology | |
| | Description: A survey course for Nursing Program students dealing with properties of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and aspects of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infections caused by these agents. | | 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course. | | Note: Restricted to students in the Nursing programs. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 220a, Biology of Prokaryotes | |
| | Description: This course examines the fundamental aspects of the structure, physiology, genetics, and phylogenetic relationships of the Bacteria and Archaea. Examples of medically and environmentally important organisms are presented. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Biology 359b | | Prerequisite(s): Biology 022 or Biology 023 and Chemistry 020 or Chemistry 023. | | Corequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a) | | 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 221a/b, The Biology of Infection and Immunity | |
| | Description: The biology of selected pathogens and the diseases they cause. An examination of host/parasite relationships and strategies used by microbes to survive in their hosts. Aspects of clinical disease will be studied including diagnosis and treatment based on modern molecular techniques and the nature of host immune responses. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Biology 221a/b. | | Prerequisite(s): Biology 022, or Biology 023, or permission of the instructor. | | 3 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | Note: Priority is given to students in Years 2 and 3. Please check course offerings and technical restrictions. | | First Term: This half course is delivered entirely via the Internet. Students must have access to the Internet on a multimedia-equipped Pentium-class computer. Enrolment in this term is restricted to 25 students. | | Second Term: Access to course materials on the World Wide Web is provided and required in this half course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 357a, Immunology | |
| | Description: Elementary concepts of immunity, structure and function of the immune system, antigens and antibodies, complement, genetic basis of the immune response, humoral and cellular immunity, immunological tolerance, organ and tissue transplantation, allergy and autoimmunity. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Biology 357a, 358a | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a) and Biology 281b. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 360b, Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses | |
| | Description: A study of selected groups of Bacteria and Archaea that exhibit metabolic and physiological diversity (heterotrophs, phototrophs, autotrophs, chemolithotrophs, extremophiles). Molecular systematics and identification of prokaryotes. Introduction to the structure and replication of bacterial and animal viruses (including HIV and SARS). Viral responses to host cell defenses. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Microbiology and Immunology 450b. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Biology 281b, Microbiology and Immunology 220a. Biochemistry 381a is recommended. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 361G, Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology and Immunology | |
| | Description: This course consists of a series of laboratory exercises designed to familiarize students with techniques in immunology, bacterial genetics, virology and molecular biology. | | Antirequisite(s): The former Biology 358a and 359b | | Prerequisite(s): Biology 290F/G, Biology 281b, Microbiology and Immunology 220a, Microbiology and Immunology 357a, (formerly Biology 357a), Biochemistry 381a (formerly Biology 381a). | | Corequisite(s): Microbiology and Immunology 360b | | 5 laboratory hours, 0.5 course | | Enrolment limited: priority will be given to students who have achieved at least 70% in Microbiology and Immunology 357a (formerly Biology 357a), and Biochemistry 381a (formerly Biology 381a). | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 450b, Bacterial Diversity | |
| | Description: Selected topics in prokaryotic diversity, focussing on bacterial habitats, physiology, associations, life cycles, and their influence on the environment. Current phylogenetic concepts will be discussed. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Microbiology and Immunology 220a or the former Biology 359b. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | To be withdrawn January 1, 2005. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 461b, Molecular Virology | |
| | Description: Cellular and molecular mechanisms of virus reproduction including approaches to the analysis of virus structure, virus-cell interaction, virus infection, oncogenes and viral transformation of cells to cancer cells. Various examples will be used from bacterial, plant and animal viruses. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Biology 281b, Microbiology and Immunology 360b or the former Biology 359b. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 465a, Bacterial Pathogenesis | |
| | Description: A course offering an integrated view of the genetics and biochemistry of bacteria and their role in pathogenesis. Lectures and student presentations cover topics in bacterial pathogenesis focusing on medically important organisms. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Biology 281b, Microbiology and Immunology 220a, Microbiology and Immunology 360b or the former Biology 359b. | | 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 467b, Molecular Genetics of Gene Expression | |
| | Description: An advanced course examining the application of classical genetics and modern molecular biological approaches to the analysis of gene expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics will include transcriptional control mechanisms, regulation of simple developmental systems, and gene mutation, mapping, and manipulation. | | Prerequisite(s): Biology 281b, Biochemistry 410a. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 473a, Advanced Immunology | |
| | Description: This course covers advanced concepts in organization and regulation of the immune system. Includes structure and function of immunoglobulins and other immune cell receptors, B and T lymphocyte interactions and signal transduction, cellular regulation by cytokines, immunological effector mechanisms, and diseases of the immune system. | | Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Biology 281b, Microbiology and Immunology 357a (formerly Biology 357a), or the former Biology 358a. | | 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 483E, Research Project and Seminar | |
| | Description: The major laboratory course for students in Honors Microbiology and Immunology. 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 (two seminars and a written report). | | Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 483E, Biochemistry 484, Microbiology and Immunology 484. | | Prerequisite(s): Enrolment limited to students in Year 4 of Honors Microbiology and Immunology Program or Honors Specialization Microbiology and Immunology. | | 15 hours per week, 1.5 course. | | Enrolment in this course is limited. | | back to top |
| Microbiology and Immunology 484, Laboratory and Literature Review | |
| | Description: A major fourth year course for students in Honors Microbiology and Immunology. The course consists of lectures on laboratory safety, biosafety, use of animals in research, scientific integrity; a common laboratory session where students will be introduced to modern molecular biological techniques; and a major literature research paper including oral and written presentations. | | Antirequisite(s): Biochemistry 483E, 484E, Microbiology and Immunology 483E. | | Prerequisite(s): Enrolment limited to students in Year 4 of Honors Microbiology and Immunology Program or Honors Specialization Microbiology and Immunology. | | 15 hours per week, 1.5 course. | | back to top |
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