Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
Anatomy and Cell Biology
An introduction to the gross anatomical structures and functional connections of the core systems in the human body, including the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems. Demonstrations reinforce and extend the lectures.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, Health Sciences 2300A/B, Health Sciences 2330A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Kinesiology 2222A/B, Kinesiology 3222A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 demonstration hour. This is not a laboratory course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems with emphasis on locomotion and function.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Kinesiology 3222A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology (SBI4U) or equivalent.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours. Restricted to students in the BSc Degree in Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 1.00
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An introduction to the central nervous system (CNS). Topics include: the basic structures and functional interconnections between subdivisions of the brain, spinal cord and autonomic nervous systems; CNS development; structures that protect and support the brain; and clinical conditions associated with disruption of the CNS. Demonstrations reinforce lecture material.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Kinesiology 3222A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences 3062A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year. A background in introductory biology is recommended.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 demonstration hour. This is not a laboratory course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A detailed study of the cellular and microscopic structure of the various tissues and organ systems of the body, with emphasis on man and other mammals used in medical research. Systems are examined stressing the relations of structure to function.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year. Note: This course is recommended for students with a background in introductory biology.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study of the molecules and functions common to mammalian cells, the specializations that make differentiated cells distinct, and the diseases that result from the dysregulation or loss of these cellular functions. Topics will include cellular organization, biogenesis of organelles, and growth and differentiation from an experimental perspective.
Antirequisite(s): The former Anatomy and Cell Biology 4429A.
Prerequisite(s): Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2290F/G with marks of at least 60% in each.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on advanced cell biological principles and the research pathways that lead to new discoveries in cytoskeletal regulation and cancer cell biology. Students will examine the controversial social/ethical parameters that guide bench-to-bedside experimentation and clinical translation, and will be trained in effective verbal and written scientific presentations.
Prerequisite(s): One of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A with a minimum mark of 70%, or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 with a minimum mark of 75%. The preferred prerequisite is one of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on cell signalling diseases, cell specialization, stem cells, cloning and the cell biology of aging. Students will be trained in effective verbal and written scientific presentations.
Prerequisite(s): One of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A with a minimum mark of 70%, or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 with a minimum mark of 75%. The preferred prerequisite is one of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the microscopic evaluation and interpretation of tissue sections obtained from humans and animals. Lectures and laboratory sessions will examine select histology specimens obtained from healthy tissue/organs and from humans and animal models of disease.
Antirequisite(s): Pathology 4425A/B.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum mark of 70% in either Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 or
Pathology 3500.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours. Cross-listed with Pathology 4425A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the link between cellular/molecular mechanisms in the brain and behaviour. Topics include fundamental brain functions such as learning and memory, circadian rhythms and sleep, sexual behavior, motivation and reward, addiction, fear and anxiety, pain, stress, and the neurobiology of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to common mental health disorders focusing on anatomical, clinical, biological, genetic and epidemiological aspects of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, addiction, depression, phobias, panic/anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, paranoia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, suicide and autism. In addition to lectures and tutorials, students will debate important ethical issues in psychiatry.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum mark of 70% in one of the following: (both Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B and Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B), Neuroscience 2000 or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces main cancer types in terms of histology, prognosis, biomarkers, imaging, and sites of metastasis. The role of translational research models in the development of disease-specific diagnostic tools and treatment modalities will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum mark of 70% in one of Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 or
Pathology 3500 or the former Pathology 3240A.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 3 lecture/tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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, the former Biochemistry 4485E, Microbiology and Immunology 4970E.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A with marks in each of at least 70%; either Biochemistry 3380G 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.
Course Weight: 1.50
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Anatomy and Cell Biology
An introduction to the gross anatomical structures and functional connections of the core systems in the human body, including the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and reproductive systems. Demonstrations reinforce and extend the lectures.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, Health Sciences 2300A/B, Health Sciences 2330A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Kinesiology 2222A/B, Kinesiology 3222A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 demonstration hour. This is not a laboratory course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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The musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems with emphasis on locomotion and function.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B, Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Kinesiology 3222A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Prerequisite(s): Grade 12U Biology (SBI4U) or equivalent.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours. Restricted to students in the BSc Degree in Kinesiology.
Course Weight: 1.00
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An introduction to the central nervous system (CNS). Topics include: the basic structures and functional interconnections between subdivisions of the brain, spinal cord and autonomic nervous systems; CNS development; structures that protect and support the brain; and clinical conditions associated with disruption of the CNS. Demonstrations reinforce lecture material.
Antirequisite(s): Anatomy and Cell Biology 2221, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Kinesiology 3222A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences 3062A/B, the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year. A background in introductory biology is recommended.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 demonstration hour. This is not a laboratory course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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A detailed study of the cellular and microscopic structure of the various tissues and organ systems of the body, with emphasis on man and other mammals used in medical research. Systems are examined stressing the relations of structure to function.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in third or fourth year. Note: This course is recommended for students with a background in introductory biology.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 1.00
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The study of the molecules and functions common to mammalian cells, the specializations that make differentiated cells distinct, and the diseases that result from the dysregulation or loss of these cellular functions. Topics will include cellular organization, biogenesis of organelles, and growth and differentiation from an experimental perspective.
Antirequisite(s): The former Anatomy and Cell Biology 4429A.
Prerequisite(s): Biology 2382A/B and Biology 2290F/G with marks of at least 60% in each.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on advanced cell biological principles and the research pathways that lead to new discoveries in cytoskeletal regulation and cancer cell biology. Students will examine the controversial social/ethical parameters that guide bench-to-bedside experimentation and clinical translation, and will be trained in effective verbal and written scientific presentations.
Prerequisite(s): One of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A with a minimum mark of 70%, or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 with a minimum mark of 75%. The preferred prerequisite is one of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on cell signalling diseases, cell specialization, stem cells, cloning and the cell biology of aging. Students will be trained in effective verbal and written scientific presentations.
Prerequisite(s): One of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A with a minimum mark of 70%, or Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 with a minimum mark of 75%. The preferred prerequisite is one of Biology 3316A/B or Physiology 3140A.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the microscopic evaluation and interpretation of tissue sections obtained from humans and animals. Lectures and laboratory sessions will examine select histology specimens obtained from healthy tissue/organs and from humans and animal models of disease.
Antirequisite(s): Pathology 4425A/B.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum mark of 70% in either Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 or
Pathology 3500.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours. Cross-listed with Pathology 4425A/B.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course focuses on the link between cellular/molecular mechanisms in the brain and behaviour. Topics include fundamental brain functions such as learning and memory, circadian rhythms and sleep, sexual behavior, motivation and reward, addiction, fear and anxiety, pain, stress, and the neurobiology of neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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An introduction to common mental health disorders focusing on anatomical, clinical, biological, genetic and epidemiological aspects of psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, addiction, depression, phobias, panic/anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, OCD, paranoia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, suicide and autism. In addition to lectures and tutorials, students will debate important ethical issues in psychiatry.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum mark of 70% in one of the following: (both Anatomy and Cell Biology 2200A/B and Anatomy and Cell Biology 3200A/B), Neuroscience 2000 or the former Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course introduces main cancer types in terms of histology, prognosis, biomarkers, imaging, and sites of metastasis. The role of translational research models in the development of disease-specific diagnostic tools and treatment modalities will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum mark of 70% in one of Anatomy and Cell Biology 3309 or
Pathology 3500 or the former Pathology 3240A.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour, 3 lecture/tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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, the former Biochemistry 4485E, Microbiology and Immunology 4970E.
Prerequisite(s): Biochemistry 3381A and Biochemistry 3382A with marks in each of at least 70%; either Biochemistry 3380G 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.