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1 Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Calendar Changes for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, MMI Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Graduate Course CURRENT PROPOSED MMI 60 *3 (fi 6), (either term, 0-3s-0). Seminar in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. The student will prepare a seminar on a topic of their choosing in medical microbiology or immunology. Evaluation will focus on presentation, content, discussion of other student seminars, and proficiency in chairing other presentations. Required course. Open to graduate students in Medical Microbiology and Immunology only. Rationale for change: New Course MMI 50 *3 (fi 6), (winter term,.5-s-0). Seminar in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. The objective of this course is to develop skills in critical analysis of research in the fields of microbial pathogenesis and the immune system through facilitated dissection of selected recent publications. Discussion will focus on developing hypothesis, evaluating experimental design and interpretation of results, and formulating future directions. Students will present a paper to the department and receive feedback. Required course. Open to graduate students in Medical Microbiology and Immunology only. Changes to the course name and description are being made in response to suggestions from external review of the MMI Graduate Program. This course has been a 500 level course even if labelled as a 600 level, and is required for students in the Masters and PhD programs. The course description is changed reflecting updates to the course which involve a separate discussion session in addition to the traditional public presentation.

2 Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Calendar Changes for Medical Microbiology and Immunology, MMI Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry Undergraduate Course CURRENT PROPOSED NEW COURSE MMI 00 *3, (fi 6), (spring term, 6-0-0) Pathogens and Immunity This course will introduce students to pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites), the immune systems that have co-evolved to deal with these threats, and related topics such as vaccination and antibiotic resistance. This course is designed for individuals with little or no background in the biological sciences. Students from the Faculty of Science may not take this course for credit. Students in other programs should consult their program advisor to determine whether this course can be taken for credit. Prerequisites: none. BACKGROUND & PROPOSAL The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology proposes to offer a new course tentative titled, MMI 00: PATHOGENS AND IMMUNITY, as a Spring Session course to begin in 206. The course is designed to be a science elective primarily for Faculty of Arts students with little or no background in the biological sciences. This course will introduce students to microbial pathogens and the immune systems that combat them, and discuss topics of societal importance including vaccination and antibiotic resistance. This course is not open to Faculty of Science students for credit. PREREQUISITES None. We want this course to be accessible to as many students as possible

3 Course Listing Changes October 23, PHYSL 30 Experimental Techniques in Physiology 3 (fi 6) (either term, -0-6). Modern techniques in Physiology, involving molecular and cellular physiology, cell and tissue imaging, and non-invasive experimentation, will be discussed in theory and demonstrated and utilized in a series of laboratory bench-top research experiments. Pre-requisites: PHYSL 20 or PHYSL 22 and 24 and consent of department. PHYSL 30 Experimental Techniques in Physiology 3 (fi 6) (either term, -0-6). Modern techniques in Physiology (involving cell biology, molecular, histological and live cell imaging, and non-invasive experimentation) will be discussed in theory and demonstrated/utilized in a series of laboratory experiments. Student participation as subjects may be required in some labs. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PHYSL 20 or PHYSL 22 and 24 and consent of the department.

4 Course Listings Changes 206/207 October 23, 205 [O] PHYSL 402 Homeostatic Physiology 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Principles of regulatory mechanisms in human and mammalian physiology. The interrelationships between different organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis will be discussed. Prerequisites: PHYSL 22 and 24, or 20, PHYSL 404 and consent of Department. Offered to fourth year students only. [O] PHYSL 402 Homeostatic Physiology 3 (fi 6) (second term, 3-0-0). Advanced principles of regulatory mechanisms in human and mammalian physiology, with in depth analysis of interrelationships between different organ systems in the maintenance of homeostasis. Clinical and physiologic perspectives are highlighted in the demonstration of how organ systems interact in health and the disruption in homeostasis which occurs in disease. Contemporary topics in energy and cardiovascular homeostasis such as the physiological adaptations to pregnancy, exercise, obesity and diabetes will be explored using an integrative, systems physiology approach. Suitable as preparation for careers in medicine, biomedical research and healthrelated fields. Prerequisites: PHYSL 22 and 24 (or 20), 404 and consent of Department.

5 Course Changes 206/207 October 23, [L]L}PHYSL 467 Undergraduate Research Project 6 (fi 2) (two term, 0-0-6). Individual study. Restricted to students in the Physiology Honors Program. Students will spend two terms in the laboratory of a faculty member and carry out a research project. The student will be required to present an oral overview of the project at the end of the first term and a final oral presentation and a paper in manuscript form at the conclusion of the project. [O] PHYSL 468 Undergraduate Research Thesis I 6 (fi 2) (either term, 0-0-2). Individual study. Taken in conjunction with PHYSL 469, this 6-credit course is the first part of a 2-credit program in two terms resulting in an honours research thesis in physiology. Students will spend the term in the laboratory of a supervisor and carry out a research project to be continued in the second term as PHYSL 469. The course is open to select fourth year honours Physiology students with a strong interest in basic research. Registration in PHYSL 468 requires permission of the department and the commitment of a potential supervisor. Evaluation of the student s progress will be by a mid-term oral presentation and written research proposal, and by an end-of-term oral presentation and written research progress report. Previous research experience as a summer student is an asset. [O] PHYSL 469 Undergraduate Research Thesis II 6 (fi 2) (either term, 0-0-2). Individual study. Taken in conjunction with PHYSL 468, this 6-credit course is the second part of a 2- credit program in two terms resulting in an honours research thesis in physiology. Upon satisfactory progress in first-term PHYSL 468, students will continue their research and produce an honours thesis on their project. A departmental seminar and thesis defense will occur at the end of term and be evaluated. [L]L}PHYSL 467 Undergraduate Research Project 6 (fi 2) (two term, 0-0-6). Individual study, open to undergraduate students who have identified a supervisor in the department of Physiology. Co-supervision with Professors from other departments is possible, provided that a supervisor from the department of Physiology is identified. Students will spend two terms in the laboratory of a faculty member and carry out a laboratory research project. Prerequisites: PHYSL 20 or PHYSL 22/24 and consent from the course coordinator. [O] PHYSL 468 Undergraduate Research Thesis I 6 (fi 2) (either term, 0-0-2). Individual study, open to undergraduate students who have identified a supervisor in the department of Physiology. Taken in conjunction with PHYSL 469, this 6-credit course is the first part of a 2-credit program in two terms resulting in an honours research thesis in physiology. Students will spend the Fall term in the laboratory of a supervisor and carry out a research project to be continued in the second term as PHYSL 469. Co-supervision with Professors from other departments is possible, provided that a supervisor from the department of Physiology is identified. Students will be evaluated on an oral presentation, a written research proposal and performance in the laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYSL 20 or PHYSL 22/24 and consent from the course coordinator. [O] PHYSL 469 Undergraduate Research Thesis II 6 (fi 2) (either term, 0-0-2). Taken in conjunction with PHYSL 468, this 6-credit course is the second part of a 2-credit program in two terms resulting in an honours research thesis in Physiology. Upon satisfactory progress in first-term PHYSL 468, students will continue their research and produce an honours thesis on their project. Students will be evaluated on a final oral presentation, a written research Thesis and performance in the laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYSL 20 or PHYSL 22/24 and consent from the course coordinator.

6 Course Changes 206/207 October 23, 205 Z:/undergraduate/calendar changes/ [O] PHYSL 404 Cardiovascular Physiology 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). General concepts in human cardiovascular physiology: properties of the myocardium, hemodynamics and control of the cardiovascular system; limited discussion of relevant clinical situations. Prerequisites: PHYSL 22 and 24, or 20 and consent of Department. [O] PHYSL 404 Cardiovascular Physiology 3 (fi 6) (first term, 3-0-0). General concepts in human cardiovascular physiology: properties of the myocardium, heart function, vascular biology, hemodynamics and control of cardiovascular system. Limited discussion of cardiovascular pathologies and relevant clinical situations. Prerequisites: PHYSL 22 and 24, or 20 and consent of Department.

7 Department of Medicine New Course Course Listings New Course [L] PHYSL 46 Undergraduate Research Project *3 (fi 6) (either term, 0-0-6) Individual study, open to undergraduate students who have identified a supervisor in the Department of Physiology. Co-supervisors from other Departments are permitted. Students will spend one term in the laboratory of a faculty member and carry out a laboratory research project. Registration package and further information are available. Prerequisites: PHYSL 20 or PHYSL 22/24 and consent from the course coordinators. BACKGROUND & PROPOSAL The Department of Physiology proposes to offer a new 3-credit individual study undergraduate research course titled, PHYSL 46: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECT, as a Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer Session course to begin in 206. Students will spend the term in the laboratory of a Physiology faculty member, or that of a co-supervisor from another Department. The course replaces PHYSL 465, which was cancelled several years ago, but for which there is still demand. PREREQUISITES Please see course description. R:\PA22 Course and Programs Circulations\5-6 Working Folder\OCT 205\FOMD\PHYSL 46.docx