Course Descriptions

Not all courses described in the Course and Program Catalogue are offered each year. For a timetable of courses offered in 2013-2014, please consult the online registration information.

As of 2005-2006, certain course abbreviations have changed. Students with credit for a course under its former label may not take the relabeled course for credit.

The following conventions are used for course numbering:

• 010-099 represent non-degree level courses
• 100-699 represent undergraduate degree level courses
• 700-999 represent graduate degree level courses

Please use the following form to look up courses and find detailed information on course prerequisites, corequisites, and other special notes. To view all 100-level courses in a subject, select a Subject Code and type 1% in the Course Number field. (200-level = 2%, etc.)

Subject Code:	Select Subject Code ACB -- Anatomy and Cell Biology ACC -- Accounting AGMD -- Agricultural Medicine AGRC -- Agriculture AGRN -- Agronomy ANBI -- Animal Bioscience ANSC -- Animal Science ANTH -- Anthropology APMC -- Applied Microbiology ARCH -- Archaeology ART -- Art ARTH -- Art History ASTR -- Astronomy BAC -- Business Admin Certificate BINF -- Bioinformatics BIOC -- Biochemistry BIOE -- Biomedical Engineering BIOL -- Biology BIOS -- Biostatistics BLE -- Biological Engineering BMSC -- Biomedical Sciences BMST -- Biomolecular Structures BPBE -- Bioresource Policy Bus Econ CACE -- Adult and Continuing Education CE -- Civil Engineering CHE -- Chemical Engineering CHEM -- Chemistry CHEP -- Community Hlth and Epidemiolog CHIN -- Chinese CLAS -- Classics CLR -- Clinical Research CME -- Computer Engineering CMPT -- Computer Science CMRS -- Classical Medieval Renaissance COMM -- Commerce CORR -- Corrections CREE -- Cree CSCH -- College Scholar CTST -- Catholic Studies DENT -- Dentistry DRAM -- Drama EADM -- Educational Administration EART -- Art Education EBAC -- Executive Business Admin Cert. ECNT -- Continuing Education ECON -- Economics ECUR -- Curriculum Studies EDST -- Education Student Teaching EDUC -- Education EE -- Electrical Engineering EFDT -- Educational Foundations EIND -- Indian and Northern Education EMUS -- Music Education ENG -- English ENT -- Entrepreneurship ENVE -- Environmental Engineering ENVS -- Environment and Sustainability EP -- Engineering Physics EPIP -- Engin Profess Intern Program EPSE -- Ed Psych and Special Education ERES -- Education Research ETAD -- Educational Tech and Design EVSC -- Environmental Sciences EXPR -- Extended Practicum FABS -- Food and Bioproduct Sciences FDSC -- Food Science FIN -- Finance FREN -- French GE -- General Engineering GEOE -- Geological Engineering GEOG -- Geography GEOL -- Geology GERM -- German GERO -- Gerontology GRK -- Greek GSR -- Graduate Studies and Research HEB -- Hebrew HED -- Home Economics Education HIST -- History HLTH -- Health HORT -- Horticulture HRM -- Human Resources Management HSC -- Health Sciences INCC -- Interdisc Stud Culture Creat INDR -- Industrial Relations INTD -- Interdisciplinary Grad Studies INTS -- Interdisciplinary Studies IPRM -- Indigenous People Resource Mgt IS -- International Studies ITDL -- Interdept Medicine and Dentist JSGS -- JSG School of Public Policy KIN -- Kinesiology KINA -- Kinesiology Activity KIST -- Kinesiology-Stats Equivalents LATN -- Latin LAW -- Law LING -- Linguistics LIT -- Literature LUES -- Land Use and Enviro Studies MATH -- Mathematics MBA -- Master Business Administration MCIM -- Microbiology and Immunology MDSP -- Medicine Special Topics ME -- Mechanical Engineering MED -- Medicine MGT -- Management MKT -- Marketing MPAC -- Master Professional Accounting MUAP -- Music Applied MUS -- Music NEPS -- Nursing Ed Program of SK NORD -- Northern Govern and Develop NRTH -- Northern Studies NS -- Native Studies NURS -- Nursing NUTR -- Nutrition OB -- Organizational Behaviour OBGY -- Obstetrics and Gynecology OM -- Operations Management PATH -- Pathology PBIO -- Palaeobiology PCOL -- Pharmacology PGCL -- Post Graduate Clinical PHAR -- Pharmacy PHIL -- Philosophy PHPY -- Physiology and Pharmacology PHSI -- Physiology PHYS -- Physics PLSC -- Plant Science POLS -- Political Studies PSIA -- Psychiatry PSY -- Psychology PTH -- Physical Therapy PUBH -- Public Health RCM -- Rhetorical Communication RLST -- Religious Studies RRM -- Renewable Resource Management RUP -- Regional and Urban Planning RUSS -- Russian SC -- Science SCP -- School and Counselling Psych SLSC -- Soil Science SNSK -- Sanskrit SOC -- Sociology SOSC -- Social Science SPAN -- Spanish SPST -- Special Studies STAT -- Statistics SURG -- Surgery SWIT -- Std Well Init Toward Comm Hlth SYNC -- Synchrotron Sciences TECH -- Technical Vocational Education TEFL -- Teaching Engl as Foreign Lang TESL -- Teaching Engl as Second Lang TOX -- Toxicology UKR -- Ukrainian VACC -- Vacc and Immunotherapeutics VBMS -- Veterinary Biomedical Sciences VINT -- Veterinary Interdepartmental VLAC -- Large Animal Clinical Sciences VSAC -- Small Animal Clinical Sciences VTMC -- Veterinary Microbiology VTPA -- Veterinary Pathology WGST -- Womens and Gender Studies WRIT -- Writing
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ACB 221.3 — 1(3L-3P)
Gross Anatomy

Especially designed for students in Kinesiology with applications to activities involving motion, locomotion and related injuries. The emphasis is on the structural, biomechanical and positional relationships of the skeleton, joints, muscles, blood vessels and peripheral nerves in the trunk and limbs.

Restriction(s): Students must be enrolled in the College of Kinesiology.
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 120 and 121) or BMSC 224 or BIOL 224.
Note: Students with credit for ACB 310 will not receive credit for ACB 221.

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ACB 310.3 — 2(3L-1.5P)
Basic Human Anatomy

The anatomical organization of the human body will be examined from systemic and functional bases. The evolution and embryonic development of the human body will be considered wherever these shed light upon the organization of the human body.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 224.3/BIOL 224.3.
Note: Students with credit for ACB 202, 210, or 233 cannot take ACB 310 for credit.

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ACB 325.3 — 2(3L)
Advanced Cell Biology

Recent concepts in the regulation of cell growth, development and function are considered. Topics covered include regulation of gene expression, synthesis and processing of RNA and protein, cell cycle regulation, and cellular signaling mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on how these processes are regulated and how they in turn combine to regulate overall cellular activities.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 220.3.
Note: Students with credit for ACB 300 cannot take ACB 325 for credit.

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ACB 330.3 — 1/2(3L)
Principles of Development

An introduction to the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating embryonic development in animals, including vertebrate and invertebrate species. In addition, topics of metamorphosis and regeneration will be briefly discussed.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 220.3 and BMSC 224.3/BIOL 224.3..
Note: Students with credit for ACB 201 cannot take ACB 330 for credit.

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ACB 331.3 — 2(3P)
Methods in Cell and Developmental Biology

This course will provide laboratory experience in cell and developmental biology. Instruction on, and use of, techniques such as cell culture, expression of proteins in cells, basic cytology, and immunofluorescence will be some of the areas covered.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 220.3, BMSC 240.3.

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ACB 333.3 — 1(3L)
Cellular Neurobiology

The cell biology of neurons and glial cells will be studied, with detailed discussion of neuron cell biology, electrical activity in neurons, synaptic signaling, sensory transduction, and the role of glial cells in supporting neuronal function.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 220
Note: Students with credit for ACB 403 or ACB 404 will not receive credit for this course. This course was labeled ACB 404 until 2013.

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ACB 334.3 — 2(6L/P)
Introductory Neuroanatomy

An introduction to the anatomy of the human brain and spinal cord through lectures, laboratory dissections, and clinical correlation tutorials.

Permission of the department required.
Prerequisite(s): BMSC 224.3/BIOL 224.3.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ACB 310.3
Note: Students with credit for ACB 234 cannot take ACB 334 for credit.

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ACB 400.3 — 1(3L)
Imaging and Anatomy

Provides insight into how imaging modalities visualize anatomical structures in living systems. Conventional imaging methods (ultrasound, MRI, and x-ray imaging), and newer imaging modalities of the synchrotron will be presented as well as topics on the development of contrast and potential clinical uses.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 115.3, PHYS 117.3 (or 125) and ACB 310.3

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ACB 401.6 — 1&2(6P)
Undergraduate Research Project

This course is optional for fourth-year students majoring in 4-year or Honours Anatomy and Cell Biology programs, but is strongly recommended for Honours students. Experience in experimental techniques and approaches in the anatomical sciences are acquired. Course evaluation is based on oral presentations, written papers, and student initiative.

Permission of the department required.

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ACB 405.3 — 2(1L-2S)
Current Topics in Cell Biology

Recent developments and the state of the art of cell biology research will be examined in a seminar-discussion format. Students will present and evaluate selected publications from the current literature on a variety of topics related to cell biology.

Prerequisite(s): ACB 325.3 and 330.3.

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ACB 406.3 — 1(2L-2P)
Comparative Vertebrate Histology

An introduction to the basic tissues common to vertebrates. This course investigates how these tissues have been organized into organs and organ systems in basal chordates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds and mammals during evolution.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 200.3 and BMSC 224.3/BIOL 224.3

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ACB 801.6 — 1&2(2L-6P-1S)
Human Gross Anatomy

A practical study of the macroscopic structure of the human body by regional dissection and study of prepared specimens. Lectures are closely integrated with the laboratory sessions. Correlation of structure and function is emphasized and surface and radiological anatomy are included.

Prerequisite(s): ACB 210; or equivalent and permission of the instructor.

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ACB 813.6 — 1&2(8P)
Experimental Medicine

Provides advanced training in experimental methods to study the normal morphology and function of tissues and their reactions to pathogenic stimuli.

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ACB 821.3 — 1/2(4S)
Advanced Topics in Developmental Biology

A review of recent advances in the study of developmental biology. Special emphasis is placed on the contributions of different experimental animal systems to research in a variety of areas in the field.

Prerequisite(s): ACB 330; or equivalent and permission of the instructor.

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ACB 824.3 — 1(3S/R)
Current Topics in Cell Biology of Myelinating Glia

Students will read journal articles on the myelinating glia of the CNS and PNS to identify the cell biological questions being asked, the techniques being used to study the cell biology of these cells, and the roles the cells play in normal and pathological functioning of the nervous system.

Prerequisite(s): BMSC 220 (formerly ACB 200) and ACB 210 or equivalent and permission of the instructor.

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ACB 830.3 — 1/2(4S)
Advanced Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology

Recent developments in cell and molecular biology research will be examined. Students will present and evaluate selected publications from current literature. Among the topics of interest are: signal transduction, development and differentiation, apoptosis, gene expression/transcription, cell and organelle structure, and DNA dynamics and chromosome structures.

Prerequisite(s): At least one senior level course in biochemistry, genetics or cell biology; or permission from the instructor.

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ACB 832.3 — 1/2(1.5L-1.5S)
Platelets in Human Health and Disease

Human blood-borne platelets are critical and central to the prevention of blood loss following injury. However, their activation can also result in a heart attack or stroke. This course will examine the genesis and subcellular structure of platelets, and their central role in thrombosis, haemostasis and cardiovascular disease.

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ACB 833.3 — 1/2(1.5L-1.5S)
Thrombosis and Haemostasis

The flow of blood within our vasculature is highly and tightly controlled through processes known collectively as Thrombosis and Haemostasis. This course examines the principles of thrombosis and haemostasis and explores the interaction between haemostasis and disease processes.

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ACB 834.3 — 2(2L-2P)
Advanced Functional Neuroanatomy

Will provide graduate students with detailed neuroanatomical knowledge that will enable them to explain the location and basis for functional alterations that accompany a variety of neurological disorders.

Permission of the course coordinator required.

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ACB 840.3 — 2(2L-2S)
Development of Nervous System

A comprehensive survey of the development of the vertebrate nervous system. Learning will be guided by examination of the experimental scientific literature. Topics include neurulation, cell migration, process outgrowth, trophism, differentiation, and extended consideration of the formation of synapses and refinement of patterns of connectivity.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor.

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ACB 898.3 — 1/2(2S/R)
Special Topics

Study in selected areas of morphological sciences may be undertaken with the consent of the faculty of Anatomy and Cell Biology. Involves reading assignments, lectures, and tutorials. Students will be required to critically analyse the scientific literature, participate in discussion, and give oral and/or written presentations.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department.

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ACB 899.6
Special Topics

Offered occasionally in special situations. Students interested in this course should contact the department of Anatomy and Cell Biology for more information.

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ACB 990
Scientific Communication

Graduate students in the Anatomy and Cell Biology program will receive practical training in written and oral scientific communication. Topics include scientific writing technique and style, effective oral communication, electronic research tools and electronic presentation tools. Graduate students will also attend a student-run seminar series, and make one presentation in that series each year they are enrolled in the program.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to graduate students in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology.

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ACB 994
Research

Students enrolled in the M.Sc. program must register for this course.

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ACB 996
Research

Students enrolled in the Ph.D. program must register for this course.

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