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Biomed Summer Research Project Information
There are five Departments within the Division of Biomedical Sciences that offer 3-year, 4-year, and Honours B.Sc. degree programs in:
Anatomy and Cell Biology (ACB)
Biochemistry (BIOC)
Microbiology & Immunology (MCIM)
Physiology and Pharmacology (PHPY)
These programs follow a “common core platform” of courses during Years 1 and 2. This common Year 1/2 course platform provides students with an educational foundation and skill set in the various biomedical sciences disciplines that enables them make an informed choice as to which specific degree major (ACB, BIOC, MCIM or PHPY) they wish to pursue as they progress into Years 3 and 4 of their B.Sc. program.
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BMSC 200.3 |
Biomolecules |
An introduction to the structures, general properties, and functions of simple and complex biomolecules: amino acids, peptides, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids as well as membranes and solute transport. more... |
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BMSC 210.3 |
Microbiology |
An introduction to the structure, physiology, genetics and pathogenicity of microorganisms. Topics include the structure and composition of bacteria and viruses, bacterial growth, genetics, and regulation, the role of microorganisms in disease, and an introduction to the immune system. more... |
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BMSC 220.3 |
Eukaryotic Cell Biology |
An introduction to the biology of eukaryotic cells. Topics include organization of eukaryotic chromosomes; the flow of genetic information from nucleus to cytoplasm; cellular membranes and organelles; control of cell division; and signaling between cells. Contrasts between eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic microbial cells will be discussed, as well as distinctions between plant and animal cells. more... |
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BMSC 224.3 |
Animal Body Systems |
This course will study the problems all animals have to overcome in order to survive and reproduce, and the different body systems that must deal with both unique and common environmental challenges. more... |
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BMSC 230.3
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Metabolism |
An introduction to the thermodynamic aspects of energy metabolism and the principles of anabolic and catabolic metabolic pathways. Emphasis will be placed on the overall purpose of the major pathways, the precursor molecules leading into these pathways, the important pathway products and the basic types of control that regulate metabolic flux. Examples in prokaryotic systems will be provided where possible. more... |
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BMSC 240.3 |
Laboratory Techniques |
This laboratory course provides an introduction to the theory and application of basic techniques in biochemistry, cell biology and microbiology which will serve as a foundation for upper year specialization courses. more... |
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