U of G Graduate Calendar: Molecular Biology And Genetics

Molecular Biology And Genetics

Faculty | MSc | PhD | Shared | Courses

Chair - Steven J. Rothstein (223 Axelrod, Ext. 2910) (E-mail: srothste@uoguelph.ca)
Graduate co-ordinator - Alan G. Wildeman (331 Axelrod, Ext. 2486/4841) (E-mail: awildema@uoguelph.ca)
Graduate secretary - JoAnne Waechter (223 Axelrod, Ext. 6507) (E-mail: jwaechte@uoguelph.ca)

FACULTY
Jnanankur Bag BSc, MSc, PhD Calcutta - Professor
Mark D. Baker BSc Laurentian, MSc, PhD Waterloo - Associate Professor
Stan R. Blecher MD Witwatersrand, FCCMG - Professor
David H. Evans BSc, PhD Alberta - Associate Professor
George Harauz BASc, MSc, PhD Toronto - Associate Professor
Arthur J. Hilliker BSc, PhD British Columbia - Professor
Benjamin C. Lu BSc National Taiwan, MSc, PhD Alberta - Professor
Ross N. Nazar BSc, PhD Toronto - Professor
John P. Phillips BSc Emporia, MS, PhD Utah State - Professor
E. Jane Robb BSc York, PhD British Columbia - Professor
Steven J. Rothstein BA Swarthmore College, PhD Wisconsin (Madison) - Professor
Judith Strommer BS, MS Chicago, PhD California - Associate Professor
Alan G. Wildeman BSc, MSc Saskatchewan, PhD Guelph - Professor

Associated Graduate Faculty
Keith J. Betteridge BSc Bristol, MSc Guelph, PhD Reading - University Professor Emeritus
Donald M. Britton BA Toronto, PhD Virginia - University Professor Emeritus
A. Ian T. Matheson BA, MSc British Columbia, PhD Toronto - University of Victoria
Harold (Bud) W. Platt BSc Manitoba, PhD Saskatchewan - Agriculture Canada
Verner L. Seligy BSc, MSc, PhD Toronto - National Health Canada
Bruce H. Sells BSc Carleton, MA Queen's, PhD McGill, FRSC - University Professor Emeritus
Marla B. Sokolowski BSc, PhD Toronto - York University
Gordon E Willick BSc, MSc British Columbia, PhD Illinois - National Research Council, Ottawa

Special Graduate Faculty
Dawn Larson BSc Brock, MSc McGill, PhD McMaster - University of Guelph
William M. Wong BSc, MSc Alberta, PhD Saskatchewan - University of Guelph

The department offers MSc and PhD programs in genetics and in related areas of cell and molecular biology. Research emphases include genetic recombination, gene expression, embryonic development and biotechnology. Interdepartmental programs are available for students wishing to specialize in biophysics, plant genetics, and toxicology.

MSc PROGRAM
Admission Requirements
   The minimum requirement for admission is a baccalaureate in an honours science program, or the equivalent, from a recognized university or college. The applicant must have achieved an average standing of at least second-class honours (`B-' standing) in the work of the last two undergraduate years.

Degree Requirements
   In addition to a research thesis, three courses (1.5 credits) including the Research Topics Course, 4006080, are normally required for the MSc degree. Students must also take part in Seminars in Molecular Biology and Genetics, 4006000, and present a formal seminar on their thesis research at the end of their program.

PhD PROGRAM
Admission Requirements
   Admission to doctoral programs normally requires at least high second-class honours as well as a recognized master of science degree. Direct admission of a BSc graduate to the PhD program will only be considered in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics if the student has an average of 80% or greater in their last two undergraduate years.

Degree Requirements
   In addition to a research thesis, the minimum course requirement includes the completion of the Research Topics Course, 4006080, and Seminars in Molecular Biology and Genetics, 4006000. Students must present a formal seminar on their thesis research at the end of their program.

INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS
Biophysics MSc/PhD Program
   The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics participates in the MSc/PhD programs in biophysics. Professor Harauz is a member of the Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG). This faculty member's research and teaching expertise includes aspects of biophysics; he may serve as adviser for MSc and PhD students in biophysics. Please consult the Biophysics listing for a detailed description of the graduate programs offered by the Biophysics Interdepartmental Group (BIG).

Plant Genetics MSc/PhD Collaborative Program
   The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics participates in the MSc/PhD program in plant genetics. Professor Robb is a member of the Plant Genetics Interdepartmental Group. This faculty member's research and teaching expertise includes aspects of plant genetics; she may serve as adviser for MSc and PhD students. Please consult the Plant Genetics listing for a detailed description of the MSc/PhD collaborative program.

Toxicology MSc/PhD Collaborative Program
   The Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics participates in the MSc/PhD program in toxicology. Professor Evans is a member of the Toxicology Interdepartmental Group. This faculty member's research and teaching expertise includes aspects of toxicology; he may serve as adviser for MSc and PhD students. Please consult the Toxicology listing for a detailed description of the MSc/PhD collaborative program.

COURSES
Molecular Biology
4006020 Topics in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (0.5) W
The course will review recent publications in molecular genetics and developmental biology, and provide opportunity for discussion of how recombinant DNA technology is being used in basic research and in biotechnology.
4006050 Recombinant DNA Technology (0.5) S
A laboratory course to acquaint students with the methods for gene manipulation using recombinant DNA technology. The course includes DNA and vector purification, preparation of genomic libraries using a phage vector, subcloning with a plasmid vector, and related screening procedures. This course is offered yearly.

Cell Biology
4006060 Topics in Cell Biology and Genetics (0.5) F
The course will review recent publications in transmission genetics, chromosome structure and recombination, and provide opportunity for discussion of cell biology topics where advances in genetics are having an impact.
4006100 High Resolution Microscopy for Molecular Biologists (0.5) W
A laboratory course to acquaint students with high resolution light and electron microscopy technology common to molecular biologists and geneticists. The course includes hybridization and immunological probing techniques being applied to the cellular apparatus for gene expression as well as technology used with purified DNA and nucleoprotein complexes. The course is offered in odd-numbered years.

Genetics
4006060 Topics in Cell Biology and Genetics (0.5) F
The course will review recent publications in transmission genetics, chromosome structure and recombination, and provide opportunity for discussion of cell biology topics where advances in genetics are having an impact.

General
4006000 Seminars in Molecular Biology and Genetics (0.0) F, W
A forum for topical discussions in molecular biology and genetics. Students in the MSc and PhD programs in molecular biology and genetics are required to register in this course for four and six semesters, respectively.
4006080 Research Topics Course (0.5) S,F, W
This course will require that students research and write a proposal for the work they plan to pursue for their thesis topic. It must be taken within the first two semesters of a graduate program, and will be under the supervision of the student's advisory committee. Students will present a seminar on this literature review and proposal as part of their participation in the seminar course.

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