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Medical Sciences
3999A/B/Y -
Experiential Learning
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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).
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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
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Medical Sciences
4100F/G -
Introduction to Medical Science, Experimental Models and Animal Pathology
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An introduction to the field of laboratory animal science and comparative human and animal pathology. Major topics include regulatory oversight of animal-based research, animal biology and disease, animals as models of human diseases, genetic manipulation of research animals, and major intrinsic and extrinsic factors affecting biomedical research.
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The former Pathology 3900F/G.
Prerequisite(s):
Enrollment in Year 4 of a BMSc degree or an Honors BSc degree, or permission of the course director.
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Medical Sciences
4200F/G -
Inflammation in Diseases
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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.
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Enrollment in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization module in either Medical Sciences or Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS).
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Medical Sciences
4900F/G -
Medical Sciences Laboratory
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Offered jointly by Basic Medical Science Departments, this laboratory course will introduce students to a variety of techniques used in medical research. Major topics include animal models of human disease, real time PCR, biochemical assays, histology, and medical imaging. The laboratory provides an introduction to research, with emphasis on hands-on experience.
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Enrollment in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.
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Medical Sciences
4930F/G -
Selected Topics in Medical Sciences
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Offered jointly by Basic Medical Science Departments, this lecture course will provide students with background knowledge in a variety of techniques and topics in medical research. Major topics include disease, metabolism, proteomics and signaling pathways. Students will also be introduced to scientific writing.
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Enrollment in Year 4 of an Honors Specialization in Medical Sciences.
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