XII. Course Descriptions

Biomedical Sciences

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Some Biomedical Science courses are Priority Access Courses and enrollment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information.

Additional course listings may be found in the course descriptions for Toxicology and Veterinary Medicine.

BIOM*2000 Concepts in Human Physiology S,F,W (3-0) [0.50]
This is an introductory course that examines the fundamental integrative aspects of human physiological systems and their role in the maintenance of homeostasis. Course content is intended to serve the needs of non-bioscience students and includes the study of aspects of cellular metabolism, nerve and muscle function and general anatomy and function of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, central and peripheral nervous, endocrine, renal and reproductive systems. This course cannot be used to fulfill requirements for any biological science minor. (Offered through Distance Education format only.)
Restriction(s): ANSC*3080, BIOM*3100, HK*3940, ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210. Not available to B.Sc. Students in biological science specializations.
BIOM*3000 Functional Mammalian Neuroanatomy W (3-2) [0.50]
The main objective of the course is to understand the functional organization of the mammalian nervous system. It includes a review of the major cell types found in the nervous system and an overview of the basic physiological principles of brain function followed by a detailed three dimensional and histological examination of the mammalian brain and spinal cord. Emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between anatomy, physiology and behaviour.
Prerequisite(s): 1 of BIOM*3100, HK*3940, PHYS*2030, PSYC*2410, ZOO*3200
BIOM*3010 Laboratory Animal Anatomy F (2-3) [0.50]
The anatomy of common laboratory animals including primates. Emphasis is placed on similarities of the basic mammalian plan. Functional differences are considered. An introduction to avian anatomy is included.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL*1040
BIOM*3030 Biomedical Histology F (3-3) [0.75]
This histology course is designed for students with interests in Bio-Medical Sciences and Toxicology. Basic tissue types and major organ systems, will be examined focusing on structural/functional relationships. Human and common experimental mammals will be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL*2210, BIOC*2580
Restriction(s): Priority Access Courses. Enrolment may be restricted to particular programs or specializations. See department for more information.
BIOM*3040 Medical Embryology W (2-3) [0.50]
The patterns and principles of fertilization and normal embryonic and fetal development of mammalian organ systems are covered with a focus on the medical implications. The teratology of structural and functional prenatal anomalies in development is mentioned.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL*1040 (an anatomy course is recommended)
BIOM*3090 Principles of Pharmacology W (3-0) [0.50]
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of pharmacology. Topics to be covered include pharmacokinetics and drug-receptor interactions as well as the mechanism of action and toxicity of drugs acting on the cardiovascular and central nervous system.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC*2580, (1 of BIOM*3100, HK*3940, ZOO*3200)
Co-requisite(s): if BIOM*3100 taken, BIOM*3110
BIOM*3100 Mammalian Physiology I F (3-0) [0.50]
This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence in mammalian physiology. The course focuses on the normal functioning of the body treating in a detailed manner the physiology of the nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems. (Also offered in distance education format.)
Prerequisite(s): BIOC*2580
BIOM*3110 Mammalian Physiology II W (3-0) [0.50]
This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence in mammalian physiology. The course deals with the cardiovascular and digestive systems and with homeostasis as reflected in respiratory and renal function.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM*3100 or HK*3940
BIOM*3120 Laboratory Exercises in Mammalian Physiology W (0-3) [0.25]
This course is a series of laboratory exercises in which the students measure cardiovascular, neuromuscular and respiratory parameters on themselves using a computer based acquisition system. Students use their laboratory experience to construct and carry out an independent research project. These exercises complement the lectures in BIOM*3100, BIOM*3110, and HK*3940.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM*3100 or HK*3940
Co-requisite(s): BIOM*3110
BIOM*4010 Teratology F (2-3) [0.50]
The principles and practices of the study and analysis of birth defects in individuals and populations will be examined through lectures, lab projects and seminars. An on-going theme is the medical, social and moral/ethical impact of birth defects and testing for teratogenic safety.
Prerequisite(s): (1 of BIOM*3010, HK*3402, ZOO*2090), (BIOM*3040 or ZOO*2100), (BIOM*3120 or HK*3940 )
BIOM*4020 Physiology of Digestion F (3-1) [0.50]
A comparative study of the function and control of the mammalian digestive system with an emphasis on domestic species and on the human. (Offered in even-numbered years.)
Prerequisite(s): 1 of BIOM*3110, HK*3940, ZOO*3210, or instructor consent.
BIOM*4030 Endocrine Physiology W (3-0) [0.50]
The course is designed to provide a senior level introduction to the endocrine discipline, focusing largely on mammals, with some examples taken from other vertebrate taxa. The course will give an introduction to the historical developments in the discipline, explore the actions of hormones and other chemical signalling pathways, examine processes of hormone synthesis and secretion. The focus of the course will be the integrative nature of hormone actions in the regulations of various physiological processes in animal systems, such as metabolic control, growth, and reproduction. The course will also explore aspects of "non-classical" endocrinology, endocrine dysfunctional states and emerging environmental concerns related to endocrine dysfunction.
Prerequisite(s): BIOC*2580, [1 of BIOM*3110, HK*3940, (ZOO*3200, ZOO*3210)]
BIOM*4050 Biomedical Aspects of Aging F (3-0) [0.50]
Aging is accompanied by alterations in the physiological and biochemical functioning of body organ systems. The relationship between aging and the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestion/nutrition and reproductive systems will be discussed as will homeostatic functions associated with bone metabolism and fluid balance.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM*3110 or HK*3940
BIOM*4090 Pharmacology F (3-0) [0.50]
Topics covered in this course include drugs used in the treatment of inflammatory, allergic, hormonal, infectious, neoplastic and hemorrhagic/thromboembolic disease. The focus will be on drug targets and mechanisms of action that explain therapeutic and toxicological effects.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM*3090
BIOM*4110 Mammalian Reproductive Biology F (2-2) [0.50]
This multidisciplinary course provides an introduction to various aspects of mammalian reproduction of medical and veterinary significance. The course will cover the normal physiology and gross and micro anatomy of the female and male reproductive systems including the brain. Placentation will also be addressed. The impact of the normal biology on social issues will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): (1 of BIOM*3010, HK*3402, ZOO*2090), (BIOM*3030 or ZOO*3000), (1 of BIOM*3110, HK*3940, ZOO*3210)
BIOM*4120 Mammalian Reproductive Biotechnologies W (2-2) [0.50]
This course examines medically significant aspects of applied mammalian reproduction in detail. The pre-clinical medical disciplines will provide the basis for the analysis of key reproductive processes, which will be presented in the context of modern techniques and applications of reproductive manipulation and biotechnologies, and the ethical problems they pose.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM*3040, BIOM*4110, ZOO*2100
BIOM*4420 Research Modules W (0-6) [0.50]
This course is taught as a series of modules on various research topics, techniques and approaches that are current in laboratories of the Departments of Biomedical Sciences and Human Health and Nutritional Sciences. This course is primarily aimed at students in the Neurosciences, Biomedical Sciences, Human Kinetics and Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences programs, who prefer a more structured approach to their hands-on research experience.
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits. Recommended: HK*4410
Equate(s): HK*4420
Restriction(s): BIOM*4510, BIOM*4521/2, HK*4360, HK*4371/2. Instructor consent required.
BIOM*4500 Advanced Study in Biomedical Sciences S,F,W (0-6) [0.50]
This course involves independent literature research of a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator.
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits
Restriction(s): Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors or Neuroscience minors.
BIOM*4510 Research in Biomedical Sciences S,F,W (0-12) [1.00]
In this course students will conduct independent laboratory research on a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator.
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits
Restriction(s): BIOM*4521/2. Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors.
BIOM*4521 Research in Biomedical Sciences S,F,W (0-6) [0.50]
First part of the two-semester course BIOM*4521/2. Refer to BIOM*4521/2 for course description.
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits
Restriction(s): BIOM*4510. Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors.
BIOM*4521/2 Research in Biomedical Sciences S-F,F-W,W-S [1.00]
In this course students will conduct independent research on a current topic in any of the biomedical sciences (such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, toxicology, genetics, biochemistry). Students work under the supervision of individual faculty. Faculty consent must be obtained prior to being admitted into the course by the course coordinator. This is a two-semester course offered over consecutive semesters. When you select it you must select BIOM*4521 in the first semester and BIOM*4522 in the second semester. A grade will not be assigned in BIOM*4521 until BIOM*4522 has been completed.
Prerequisite(s): 14.00 credits
Restriction(s): BIOM*4510. Instructor consent required. Enrolment restricted to Bio-Medical Science majors.
BIOM*4522 Research in Biomedical Sciences F,W,S (0-6) [0.50]
Second part of the two-semester course BIOM*4521/2. Refer to BIOM*4521/2 for course description.
Prerequisite(s): BIOM*4521.
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