Acceptable Graduate (M.Sc/Ph.D) Level Credit Courses:
The following courses are acceptable graduate level courses (500 level and above) in Physiology and Science. Students who wish to enroll in 500 level or above courses that are not found on this list, must email gradstudies.physiology [at] mcgill.ca with the course outline and proof that your supervisor has approved you taking this course(s). NOTE: Some courses for some Departments may require permission from the professor teaching the course prior to registration, please contact the corresponding department's Student Affairs Officer.
Anatomy & Cell Biology
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Physiology
PHGY 502. Exercise Physiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Behaviour of physiological processes in response to physical effort, in areas such as structural basis of muscle contraction, thermoregulation during exercise, mechanics and energetics of muscle contraction, fuel utilization, fatigue, physiological adjustments during exercise and influence of training.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: PHGY 311, PHGY 312, and PHGY 313
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PHGY 508. Advanced Renal Physiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced concepts in selected areas of kidney physiology, including the glomerulus, renal cell biology, kidney development, membrane and epithelial transport, hormones and autacoids, kidney transplantation, bioengineering and regenerative medicine.
- Fall. Offered in conjunction with the Department of Medicine.
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): PHGY 312 or the equivalent
- Restriction: Open to advanced undergraduate and graduate students
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PHGY 513. Translational Immunology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced key concepts in immunology as they relate to health and disease, including infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases and autoimmunity, and cancer immunology.
- Winter
- 3 hours lectures
- Prerequisite: MIMM 314 or PHGY 313 or permission of the instructor
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PHGY 515. Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the organization and regulation of the blood-brain barrier, highlighting neurological diseases associated with the blood-brain barrier breakdown and give an overview of experimental approaches to study blood-brain barrier.
- Fall
- 1.5 hours Lecture and 1.5 hours Seminar weekly
- Prerequisite: PHGY 313 or PHGY 314 and permission of the instructor
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PHGY 516. Physiology of Blood
.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Bone marrow hematopoiesis, with emphasis on regulation of stem cell proliferation and differentiation along hematopoietic pathways. Formation and differentiation of red and white blood cells and some of the diseases associated with hematopoiesis will be covered. Emphasis will be given to the molecular mechanisms involved in the normal and pathological conditions.
- Winter
- 2 hours lecture plus 1 hour seminar weekly
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PHGY 518. Artificial Cells.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Physiology, biotechnology, chemistry and biomedical application of artificial cells, blood substitutes, immobilized enzymes, microorganisms and cells, hemoperfusion, artificial kidneys, and drug delivery systems.
PHGY 517 and PHGY 518 when taken together, will give a complete picture of this field. However, the student can select one of these.
- Fall
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): permission of instructors.
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PHGY 520. Ion Channels.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A discussion of the principal theories and interesting new developments in the study of ion channels. Based on a textbook, computer exercises and critical reading and presentation of research papers. Topics include: Properties of voltage-and ligand-gated channels, single channel analysis, structure and function of ion channels.
- Winter
- Offered in even numbered years
- 1 1/2 hour lecture, 1 1/2 hour seminar
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311
- Priority to Graduate and Honours students; others by permission of instructors.
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PHGY 524. Chronobiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to the field of chronobiology. The aim is to provide basic instruction on different
types of biological rhythms, with particular focus on circadian rhythms.
- Prerequisites: PHGY 209 and PHGY 210 (or NSCI 200 and NSCI 201), and a relevant 300-level course (PHGY 311, or PHGY 314, or PSYC 318, or BIOC 311, or other, with permission of course coordinator).
- Restriction: Course for senior undergraduate (U3) and graduate students
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PHGY 531. Topics in Applied Immunology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Seminar format course in which experts in immunologic mechanisms of resistance against a variety of infectious diseases, including AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis oversee student moderators in their presentation of recent scientific literature in the field.
- Winter
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor. U3 InterDept. Honours Immunology students and graduate students with strong immunology background i.e. PHGY 513 and BIOC 503
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PHGY 550. Molecular Physiology of Bone.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Students will develop a working knowledge of cartilage and bone. Discussion topics will include: molecular and cellular environment of bone; heritable and acquired skeletal defects; research models used to study metabolic bone disease.
- Fall
- 1 hour of lecture, 2 hours of seminar per week
- Prerequisites: PHGY 311, and BIOL 202 or equivalent
- Restriction: U3 Physiology students, and graduate students in biomedical departments; others by permission of the instructor
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PHGY 552. Cellular and Molecular Physiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussions of recent significant advances in our understanding of the gene products involved in diverse cellular signalling pathways. Topics will include cell-surface hormone receptors, nuclear steroid hormone receptors, and ion channels and transporters. Students will present and critically evaluate experimental approaches, results and interpretations of selected research publications.
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture, 2 hours seminar weekly
- Prerequisite: PHGY 311
- Preference will be given to Physiology Honours and Graduate students
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PHGY 556. Topics in Systems Neuroscience.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics of current interest in systems neurophysiology and behavioural neuroscience including: the neural representation of sensory information and motor behaviours, models of sensory motor integration, and the computational analysis of problems in motor control and perception. Students will be expected to present and critically discuss journal articles in class.
- Winter
- Restriction: Permission of the instructor required.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken PHGY 456
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PHGY 560. Light Microscopy-Life Science.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physiology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to optics, light microscopy imaging and data analysis for life scientists.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or permission of instructors.
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Bioengineering
BIEN 570. Active Mechanics in Biology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to the role of active forces, e.g. cell and tissue contraction, in the mechanics of biological systems. Review of passive and actively driven viscoelastic systems and momentum transport underlying the material properties of biology. The course involves a literature survey and a team project application.
- Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor.
- 1. (3-2-4)
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Biochemistry
BIOC 503. Biochemistry of Immune Diseases.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Current selected topics in immunology. The biochemical mechanisms underlying various immuno-pathologies and the clinical significance of therapeutic interventions.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: BIOC 311, BIOC 312
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BIOC 600. Advanced Strategies in Genetics and Genomics.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced technologies and methods in genomics research, presented by experts actively pursuing the experimental approaches discussed.
- Enrolment limited to 15 graduate students.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 454 or equivalent
- Restriction: Must take part in the Biochemistry graduate program
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BIOC 603. Genomics and Gene Expression.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Examination of recent developments in analysis of eukaryotic cell genomes and control of gene expression during differentiation and growth control. Molecular genetics; genomics and the bioinformatics of analysis of genomic and functional-genomic data; mechanisms and signal-transduction pathways for regulation of gene expression; applications to human disease with a strong emphasis on cancer.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOC 454 and permission of instructor.
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BIOC 604. Macromolecular Structure.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
X-Ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, Electron Microscopy. Theory and methods used to determine macromolecular structures will be covered. Several
practical sessions with hands-on experience for students are included.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 450 or equivalent
- Lectures in French and English
- Offered in the Fall term, in even alternate years.
- Offered in the Winter term, in even alternate years.
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BIOC 605. Protein Biology and Proteomics.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Examination of recent developments in protein biology and proteomics analysis. Proteomics, modeling and biophysical approaches to characterize the functional interactions of biological macromolecules; applications to biological problems. Lectures and in-class discussions are supplemented by practical training in proteomics.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOC 450 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
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BIOC 670. Biochemistry of Lipoproteins.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biochemistry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Structure, function and metabolism of lipids and lipoproteins as they relate to lipid storage diseases, obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
- Prerequisite: BIOC 311 or permission of instructor
- Restrictions: Open to graduate students only with permission of instructor.
- Winter
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Bioinformatics
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Plant Science (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Bioinformatics methods and reasoning in relation to genomics, proteomics and metabolomics strategies with an emphasis on functional genomics data. The course will cover introduction to UNIX, Perl programming, data processing and integration, file parsing, relational database design and implementation, angled towards solutions relevant for genomics.
- Prerequisite: Understanding of cell and molecular biology (equivalent to a cell or molecular biology course) or permission from instructor.
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Biology
BIOL 518. Advanced Topics in Cell Biology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Concepts and mechanisms in advanced cell biology, based on genetic, cell biological, biophysical, and computational studies. Emphasis is placed on processes that are evolutionarily conserved, with examples from model organisms and cell-free (in vitro) approaches.
- Winter
- 3 hours seminar
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 or BIOL 303 or BIOL 313 or BIOC 311 or permission of the instructor.
- Restrictions: Open only to U3 students.
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BIOL 520. Gene Activity in Development.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An analysis of the role and regulation of gene expression in several models of eukaryotic development. The emphasis will be on critical evaluation of recent literature concerned with molecular or genetic approaches to the problems of cellular differentiation and determination. Recent research reports will be discussed in conferences and analyzed in written critiques.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 177-420
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture and discussion
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission
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BIOL 524. Topics in Molecular Biology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Molecular genetics and molecular, cellular and developmental biology, including signal transduction, cell differentiation and function, genetic diseases in eukaryotes.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 300 and BIOL 303 or permission.
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BIOL 532. Developmental Neurobiology Seminar.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussions of all aspects of nervous system development including pattern formation, cell lineage, pathfinding and targeting by growing axons, and neural regeneration. The basis for these discussions will be recent research papers and other assigned readings.
- Winter
- 1 hour lecture, 2 hours seminar
- Prerequisites: BIOL 303 or BIOL 306 or permission of instructor
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BIOL 544. Genetic Basis of Life Span.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The course will consider how gene action is determining the duration of life in various organisms focusing on the strengths and limitations of the genetic approach. The course will focus particularly on model organisms such as yeast, Caenorhabditis, Drosophila and mouse, as well as on the characterization of long-lived people.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken 177-444
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 300; or permission of instructor
- Three hours seminar
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BIOL 546. Genetics of Model Systems.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in the genetics and molecular genetics of unicellular, plant, invertebrate and vertebrate models systems.
- Prerequisites: BIOL 202 or BIOL 302; BIOL 300; BIOL 303 recommended
- Fall course given every second year, alternating with BIOL 544; enrollment limited to 15 students
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BIOL 551. Principles of Cellular Control.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Fundamental principles of cellular control, with cell cycle control as a major theme. Biological and physical concepts are brought to bear on control in healthy cells..
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 451
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Revised Prerequisite: CHEM 115 or 120, MATH 133 and 141, PHYS 142; or equivalents. BIOL 201 or ANAT/BIOC 212. Recommended: COMP 202, PHYS 230 and BIOL/PHYS 319.
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BIOL 568. Topics on the Human Genome.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Cellular and molecular approaches to characterization of the human genome.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: (BIOL 200 or BIOL 219); BIOL 300; BIOL 302; or permission of the course coordinator.
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BIOL 565. Cell and Tissue Mechanobiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The emerging field of mechanobiology and mechanotransduction, and their relevance in the context of multicellular physiology in health and disease. The
molecular and cellular foundations of mechanobiology are covered. Current literature on the topic will be discussed and presented by students. Identification of
gaps in current knowledge and proposing research to address them.
- Prerequisite: One 300-level cell biology course or equivalent, and/or instructor's permission
- Restrictions: Restricted to senior undergraduate in the BSc degree and graduate students who fullfill the prerequisites or to students approved by the instructor.
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BIOL 569. Developmental Evolution.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The influence of developmental mechanisms on evolution. This course draws on recent examples from plants and invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Topics include homology, modularity, dissociation, co-option, evolutionary novelty, evolution of cis-regulation and gene regulatory networks, developmental constraint and evolvability, heterochrony, phenotypic plasticity, and canalization.
- Winter
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisites: BIOL 303 and BIOL 304; or permission of instructor.
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BIOL 588. Advances in Molecular/Cellular Neurobiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Discussion of fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying the general features of cellular neurobiology. An advanced course based on lectures and on a critical review of primary research papers.
- Fall
- 1.5 hours lecture, 1.5 hours seminar
- Prerequisite: BIOL 300 and BIOL 306 or permission
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Biomedical Engineering
BMDE 502. BME Modelling and Identification.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Methodologies in systems or distributed multidimensional processes. System themes include parametric vs. non-parametric system representations; linear/non-linear; noise, transients and time variation; mapping from continuous to discrete models; and relevant identification approaches in continuous and discrete time formulations.
- Prerequisites: Undergraduate basic statistics and: either BMDE 519, or Signals and Systems (e.g., ECSE 303 & ECSE 304) or equivalent
- This course in the Faculty of Engineering is open only to McGill students.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisites: Undergraduate basic statistics and: either BMDE 519, or Signals and Systems (e.g., ECSE 303 & ECSE 304) or equivalent
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BMDE 519. Biomedical Signals and Systems.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Biomedical Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to the theoretical framework, experimental techniques and analysis procedures available for the quantitative analysis of physiological systems and signals. Lectures plus laboratory work using the Biomedical Engineering computer system. Topics include: amplitude and frequency structure of signals, filtering, sampling, correlation functions, time and frequency-domain descriptions of systems.
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisites: Satisfactory standing in U3 Honours Physiology; or U3 Major in Physics-Physiology; or U3 Major Physiology-Mathematics; or permission of instructor
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Biotechnology
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Parasitology (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms Offered: Fall 2025
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Description
This course introduces the application of computer software for analysis of biological sequence information. An emphasis is placed on the biological theory behind analytical techniques, the algorithms used and methods of developing a statistical framework for various types of analysis.
- 3 lectures per week
- Prerequisites: LSCI 202 or LSCI 204 and ANSC 326. Permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BINF 301.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Parasitology (Faculty of Agric Environ Sci)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Fundamentals of protein structure and the application of tools for structure determination, how protein structure allows us to understand the complex biological functions, and how knowledge of protein structure can contribute to drug discovery.
- Winter
- 1-hr lecture, followed by 2 hrs of computer lab.
- Prerequisite: Molecular biology or biochemistry, and basic bioinformatics, or permission of instructor.
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Chemistry
All 500 level courses. See Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Calendar for detailed course listings.
Computer Science
COMP 552. Combinatorial Optimization.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Algorithmic and structural approaches in combinatorial optimization with a focus upon theory and applications. Topics include: polyhedral methods, network optimization, the ellipsoid method, graph algorithms, matroid theory and submodular functions.
- 4 hours
- Prerequisite: Math 350 or COMP 362 (or equivalent).
- Restriction: This course is reserved for undergraduate honours students and graduate students. Not open to students who have taken or are taking MATH 552.
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COMP 551. Applied Machine Learning.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Selected topics in machine learning and data mining, including clustering, neural networks, support vector machines, decision trees. Methods include feature selection and dimensionality reduction, error estimation and empirical validation, algorithm design and parallelization, and handling of large data sets. Emphasis on good methods and practices for deployment of real systems.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 323 or ECSE 205, COMP 202, MATH 133, MATH 222 (or their equivalents).
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 451, ECSE 551, MATH 462, or PSYC 560.
- Some background in Artificial Intelligence is recommended, e.g. COMP-424 or ECSE-526, but not required.
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COMP 558. Fundamentals of Computer Vision.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
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Description
Image filtering, edge detection, image features and histograms, image segmentation, image motion and tracking, projective geometry, camera calibration, homographies, epipolar geometry and stereo, point clouds and 3D registration. Applications in computer graphics and robotics.
- Restriction: not open to students who have taken 308-766 before January 2001
- Restriction: not open to students who have taken 308-766 before January 2001
- 3 hours
- Prerequisites: COMP 251, MATH 222, MATH 223
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COMP 564. Advanced Computational Biology Methods and Research.
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Credits: 0-3
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
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Description
Fundamental concepts and techniques in computational structural biology, system
biology. Techniques include dynamic programming algorithms for RNA structure
analysis, molecular dynamics and machine learning techniques for protein structure
prediction, and graphical models for gene regulatory and protein-protein interaction
networks analysis. Practical sessions with state-of-the-art software.
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite: COMP 462.
- Corequisite(s): COMP 462 or COMP 561
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Computer Science (Graduate Studies)
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Description
Techniques related to microarrays (normalization, differential expression, class prediction, class discovery), the analysis of non-coding sequence data (identification of transcription factor binding sites), single nucleotide polymorphisms, the inference of biological networks, and integrative Bioinformatics approaches.
- Prerequisite: Enrolment in Bioinformatics Option Program or permission of coordinators.
- Restrictions: Enrolment by students in the Bioinformatics Option Program or by permission of course coordinators only. Computer Science graduate students not in the Bioinformatics Option Program need additional permission of the M.Sc. or Ph.D. Committee respectively.
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COMP 680. Mining Biological Sequences.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Computer Science (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced algorithms for the annotation of biological sequences. Algorithms and heuristics for pair-wise and multiple sequence alignment. Gene-finding with hidden Markov models and variants. Motifs discovery techniques: over representation and phylogenetic footprinting approaches. RNA secondary structure prediction. Detection of repetitive elements. Representation and annotation of protein domains.
- Prerequisite: COMP 462 or with instructor's permission.
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Electrical Engineering
ECSE 509. Probability and Random
Signals 2.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Multivariate Gaussian distributions; finite-dimensional mean-square estimation (multivariate case); principal components; introduction to random processes; weak stationarity: correlation functions, spectra, linear processing and estimation; Poisson processes and Markov chains: state processes, invariant distributions; stochastic simulation.
- (3-1-5)
- Prerequisites: (ECSE 206 or ECSE 316) and ECSE 205.
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ECSE 512. Digital Signal Processing 1.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Review of discrete-time transforms, sampling and quantization, frequency analysis. Structures for IIR and FIR filters, coefficient quantization, roundoff noise. The DFT, its properties, frequency analysis and filtering using DFT methods, the FFT and its implementation. Multirate processing, subsampling and interpolation, oversampling techniques.
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisites: (ECSE 206 or ECSE 316) and ECSE 205.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Point-to-point communications: source and channel models, lossless source coding (prefix codes, Ziv-Lempel algorithm), performance limits for channel codes, source coding subject to a fidelity criterion, end-to-end performance limits. Approaching the limits: convolutional codes, linear codes. The multi-access problem: achievable rate regions, TDMA, CDMA. Secure communications.
- (3-0-9)
- Prerequisites: ECSE 411 or ECSE 511, and ECSE 510
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ECSE 626. Statistical Computer Vision.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An overview of statistical and machine learning techniques as applied to computer vision problems, including: stereo vision, motion estimation, object and face recognition, image registration and segmentation. Topics include regularization, probabilistic inference, information theory, Gaussian Mixture Models, Markov-Chain Monte Carlo methods, importance sampling, Markov random fields, principal and
independent components analysis, probabilistic deep learning methods including variational models, Bayesian deep learning.
- (3-0-9)
- Prerequisites: (ECSE 205 or equivalent) and (ECSE 415 or COMP 558 or equivalent).
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Experimental Medicine
EXMD 502. Advanced Endocrinology 1.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course is designed for U3 students who are in a major or honours program in anatomy, biology, biochemistry or physiology and for graduate students. A multidisciplinary approach will be used to teach biosynthesis and processing of hormones, their regulation, function and mechanism of action. The material will cover hypothalamic, pituitary, thyroid, atrial and adrenal hormones as well as prostaglandins and related substances.
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): EXMD 301 or an equivalent course
- Fall
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EXMD 503. Advanced Endocrinology 02.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Description
Study of the parathyroids, gut and pancreatic hormones and growth factors. In addition, the role of hormones and growth factors in reproduction and fetal maturation will be discussed.
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EXMD 504. Biology of Cancer.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An introduction to the biology of malignancy. A multidisciplinary approach dealing with the etiology of cancer, the biological properties of malignant cells, the host response to tumour cell growth and the principles of cancer therapy.
- Fall
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): A good knowledge of biology at the cellular and molecular level. Open to U3 and graduate students only
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EXMD 506. Advanced Applied Cardiovascular Physiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. Current topics, methods and techniques for studying the cardiovascular system. Basic and applied cardiac electrophysiology, mechanisms of pacemaker activity, arrhythmias, the effects of drugs on cardiac functions, fetal circulation, coronary circulation, mechanics of blood flow, cardiovascular diseases, renal and neural control of the circulation, and cardiac assist devices.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHGY312 or PHGY 313 or permission of the instructors
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EXMD 507. Advanced Applied Respiratory Physiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. In depth coverage of respiratory biology including: functional anatomy of the respiratory system, pulmonary statics and dynamics, chest wall and respiratory muscles, ventilation and perfusion, control of breathing, and defense mechanisms. This course is aimed at providing a solid grounding in pulmonary biology and its research applications.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHGY 313
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EXMD 508. Advanced Topics in Respiration.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Offered in conjunction with the Department of Physiology. In depth coverage of developmental physiology, pulmonary vascular physiology, biology of airway smooth muscle, respiratory epithelium and molecular biology of respiratory muscles. Dyspnea, mechanical ventilation and respiratory failure will also be covered. This course emphasizes application of respiratory biology to basic and applied research and touches on pulmonary pathophysiology.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: EXMD 507
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EXMD 510. Bioanalytical Separation Methods.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The student will be taught the capabilities and limitations of modern separation methods (gas and high-performance liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, hyphenated techniques). Application of these techniques to solve analytical problems relevant to biomedical research will be emphasized, with special attention being paid to the processing of biological samples.
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EXMD 602. Techniques in Molecular Genetics.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Precise description of available methods in molecular genetics, and rationales for choosing particular techniques to answer questions posed in research proposals for targeting genes in the mammalian genome. Emphasis placed on analysis of regulation of gene expression and mapping, strategies for gene cloning. Course divided between lectures and student seminars.
- Offered in conjunction with the Department of Experimental Medicine.
- Prerequisite (Graduate): Admission by permission of instructor.
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EXMD 603. Seminars in Endocrinology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Description
For graduate students to develop skills in critical reading of current literature, interpretation of research data, and seminar organization and presentation. Staff suggest topics. Each student presents two seminars on topics of their choice, supervised by professors responsible for those topics, and one mini-symposium style presentation on any topic.
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EXMD 604. Recent Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology 1.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Recent aspects of cell and molecular biology, including cellular organelle structure and
function, molecular genetics, gene expression regulation, DNA replication and protein
trafficking.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken EXMD 604D1/D2.
- Offered in conjunction with the Université de Montréal: given Thursdays 16:00-18:00 at the Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal, 110 Pine West.
- The course is bilingual with abstracts in the other language supplied; more than half the lectures are in French.
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EXMD 607. Molecular Control of Cell Growth.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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A course for graduate students in Experimental Medicine, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology and Physiology, dealing with molecular control in normal and malignant cell growth, including cell cycle and physiological controls (nutritional and hormonal), mammalian DNA replication, viral effects on host cell growth for DNA and RNA-tumour viruses and oncogenes, and tissue and organ growth-renewal mechanisms.
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EXMD 608. Molecular Embryology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Modern molecular approaches in animal embryogenesis, with emphasis on embryonic patterning, organogenesis, and cell-cell communication.
- Prerequisite: Students must come with a solid background in molecular biology.
- Offered in conjunction with the Department of Oncology
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EXMD 609. Cellular Methods in Medical Research.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Different cellular methods used in biomedical research, including spectroscopic, microscopic and immunological techniques as well as statistics. Lectures, some demonstrations by faculty as well as short seminars given by the students.
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EXMD 610. Molecular Methods in Medical Research.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Different molecular methods used in biomedical research, including chromatography, purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids, various techniques in molecular biology, transgenic technology, and stem cells. Lectures, some demonstrations, and short seminars given by the students.
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EXMD 614. Environmental Carcinogenesis.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Methods for identification of carcinogens, including epidemiological studies, animal modelling and molecular biomarkers, and characteristics of known environmental carcinogens (viruses, chemical and physical agents and diet). Environmental factors will be placed in the context of overall cancer risk, which involves interaction of genetics, host and environment.
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EXMD 615. Essentials of Glycobiology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Winter 2026
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Examination of the structure, function, and biosynthesis of glycoproteins, glycolipids and glycosaminoglycans, and the biological role of complex carbohydrates. Lectins, methods for elucidating carbohydrate structure, glycomics, and human diseases due to disorders of glycan synthesis.
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EXMD 616. Molecular and Cell Biology Topics.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Medicine (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Structured and instructor-directed student presentations and discussions of recent advances in molecular and cellular biology. The course will reinforce the students' knowledge of currently major areas of investigation, with a focus on human disease and medical applications. Important recent publications will extend material from textbook and review articles.
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Experimental Surgery
EXSU 684. Signal Transduction.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Surgery (Graduate Studies)
Terms Offered: Fall 2025
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A study of signal transduction.
- 2 hours/week
- Restriction: Open to graduate students with prerequisites and U3 undergraduates with special permission
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Human Genetics
HGEN 660. Genetics and Bioethics.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
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Description
This course will deal with ethical issues in the gathering, dissemination, and use of genetic information for decisions concerning reproduction, health care, and research.
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HGEN 675. Stem Cell Biology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Human Genetics (Graduate Studies)
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Description
Introduction to the field of stem cell research. Definition of stem cells. Pluripotent stem cells and reprogramming. Adult stem cells, niche and asymmetric division. Clinical applications of stem cells. Cancer stem cells. Ethical issues surrounding stem cell research and clinical treatment.
- Prerequisites: HGEN692 or equivalent Minimum grade attained by student must be: B+
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Mathematics
MATH 523. Generalized Linear Models.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
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Description
Exponential families, link functions. Inference and parameter estimation for generalized linear models; model selection using analysis of deviance. Residuals. Contingency table analysis, logistic regression, multinomial regression, Poisson regression, log-linear models. Multinomial models. Overdispersion and Quasilikelihood.
Applications to experimental and observational data.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MATH 426
- Winter
- Prerequisite: MATH 423 or MATH 533 or EPIB 697.
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MATH 524. Nonparametric Statistics.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
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Description
Distribution free procedures for 2-sample problem: Wilcoxon rank sum, Siegel-Tukey, Smirnov tests. Shift model: power and estimation. Single sample procedures: Sign, Wilcoxon signed rank tests. Nonparametric ANOVA: Kruskal-Wallis, Friedman tests. Association: Spearman's rank correlation, Kendall's tau. Goodness of fit: Pearson's chi-square, likelihood ratio, Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests. Statistical software packages used.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: MATH 324 or equivalent
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MATH 424
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MATH 537. Honours Mathematical Models in Biology.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
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Description
The formulation and treatment of realistic mathematical models describing biological phenomena through such qualitative and quantitative mathematical techniques as local and global stability theory, bifurcation analysis, phase plane analysis, and numerical simulation. Concrete and detailed examples will be drawn from molecular, cellular and population biology and mammalian physiology.
- Prerequisite(s): MATH 325, MATH 376, and COMP 202 or COMP 204 or COMP 208 or equivalent.
- Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken MATH 437.
- This course is offered in the winter semester.
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MATH 574. Dynamical Systems.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
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Description
Dynamical systems, phase space, limit sets. Review of linear systems. Stability. Liapunov functions. Stable manifold and Hartman-Grobman theorems. Local bifurcations, Hopf bifurcations, global bifurcations. Poincare Sections. Quadratic maps: chaos, symbolic dynamics, topological conjugacy. Sarkovskii's theorem, periodic doubling route to chaos. Smale Horseshoe.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: MATH 325 and MATH 454 or permission of the instructor.
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MATH 579. Numerical Differential Equations.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
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Description
Numerical solution of initial and boundary value problems in science and engineering: ordinary differential equations; partial differential equations of elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic type. Topics include Runge Kutta and linear multistep methods, adaptivity, finite elements, finite differences, finite volumes, spectral methods.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: MATH 475 and MATH 387 or permission of the instructor.
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MATH 671. Applied Stochastic Processes.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Graduate Studies)
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Description
Discrete parameter Markov chains, including branching processes and random walks. Limit theorems and ergodic properties of Markov chains. Continuous parameter Markov chains, including birth and death process. Topics selected from the following areas: renewal processes, Brownian motion, statistical inference for stochastic processes.
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MATH 680. Computation Intensive Statistics.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
General introduction to computational methods in statistics; optimization methods; EM algorithm; random number generation and simulations; bootstrap, jackknife, cross-validation, resampling and permutation; Monte Carlo methods: Markov chain Monte Carlo and sequential Monte Carlo; computation in the R language.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking EPIB 680
- Prerequisites: MATH 556, MATH 557 or permission of instructor
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MATH 681. Time Series Analysis.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Graduate Studies)
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Description
Linear Processes and the Wold Decomposition; positive definite operators; Autocovariance and autocovariance generating functions; model estimation and inference; estimation for mixed processes using moments and the likelihood; diagnostic checking; tests with residuals; spectral analysis; estimation of spectral density the peridogram; spectral window and tapers; asymptotic moments of spectral estimates; fractional noise and long range dependence; continuous time models.
- Prerequisite: MATH 545 or equivalent
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Mechanical Engineering
MECH 605. Applied Mathematics 1.
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Credits: 4
Offered by: Mechanical Engineering (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Tensor Analysis, Gauss and Stokes Theorems, Complex Functions, Laplace and Fourier transforms, Linear Algebra, Initial and Boundary Value Problems for ODE's, Partial Differential Equations including elliptic, parabolic and hyperbolic, Sturm-Liouville theory, Eigenvalue problems, Galerkin Method, Green's Functions and transform methods.
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Neurology & Neurosurgery
NEUR 503. Computational Neuroscience.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Faculty of Medicine & Hlth Sci)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
A survey of computational methods commonly used to model brain function, including mathematical modeling to describe the relationship between neuronal activity and perception, action, and cognition. Mathematical basis for vision, motor
control and attention. Data relevant to brain processes and models explaining these data, using engineering, statistics and artificial intelligence.
- Winter
- Basic neuroanatomy/neurophysiology, some mathematics (linear algebra calculus, probability/statistics) or consent of instructor.
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken NEUR 603.
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NEUR 602. Current Topics in Neuroscience.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Current topics in Neuroscience.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: Permission of unit instructor
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NEUR 604. Neuroscience Seminar 3.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advanced seminars in neurobiology emphasizing current concepts of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease of the nervous system and muscle and how the study of disease has contributed to our understanding of cell biology. Topics: genetic mutations responsible for diseases, mechanisms of selective vulnerability of cell populations, and environmental influences.
- Winter
- Prerequisites: NEUR 630, NEUR 631 or NEUR 610; and permission of instructor
- Enrolment limited to 12
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NEUR 605. Neuroscience Seminar 4.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
This course focuses on neuronal development and maturation from a molecular aspect. We introduce various model organisms and systems that are used to study molecular aspects of development, explore their particular advantages and explore the cellular and molecular events that contribute to the development of the nervous system.
- Winter
- Offered alternate years - odd numbered years
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NEUR 630. Principles of Neuroscience 1.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
An overview of cellular and molecular neuroscience at the graduate level. Topics include: synthesis, processing and intracellular transport of macromolecules; development of the nervous system including neurogenesis, axonal pathfinding, synaptogenesis and myelination; neuronal survival and response to injury; generation and propagation of action potentials; neurotransmitters and synaptic transmission.
- Fall
- Prerequisites: BIOL 200 and BIOL 201 or equivalent; permission of instructor
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NEUR 631. Principles of Neuroscience 2.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Neurology and Neurosurgery (Graduate Studies)
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Description
An overview of the structure, function and interaction of neuronal systems of vertebrates. Topics include basic neuroanatomy, coding and processing of sensory information (somatic sensory, visual and auditory systems), control of posture and voluntary movement, learning and memory, processing of language and speech, cerebral blood flow, the neuroendocrine system and neuroimmunology.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: A knowledge of basic mechanisms of biology, physiology, and anatomy as covered by respective undergraduate classes is expected and necessary to succeed in this course.
- Restriction: Students must be enrolled in a graduate program at McGill University. Students from other universities, as well as undergraduate students from McGill require special permission from the Instructor.
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Pharmacology
PHAR 503. Drug Discovery and Development 1.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Chemistry, mechanisms of action, and steps in drug discovery and development.
- Priority: students registered in the Minor in Pharmacology
- Priority: students registered in the Minor in Pharmacology
- Fall
- Prerequisites: PHAR 301 or PHAR 303; or permission of instructor
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PHAR 504. Drug Discovery and Development 2.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Nobel Prize-winning discoveries as a basis for drug development.
- Restriction: Not open to students who are taking or have taken CHEM 504
- Winter
- Prerequisites: PHAR 301 or PHAR 303; or permission of instructor
- Restriction: U3 and graduate students. Students can register only with permission of coordinators.
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PHAR 562. Neuropharmacology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in pharmacology with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms of drug-action and cellular targets in the nervous system.
- Fall
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or with permission of instructor.
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
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PHAR 563. Endocrine Pharmacology.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Faculty of Science)
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Description
This advanced course covers selected topics in pharmacology of reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders.
- Prerequisite: PHAR 301 or permission of the instructor(s)
- Restriction: Open to U3 students in the minor, major or honours program in Pharmacology, or with permission of instructor.
- Course material will be presented in the form of lectures and student-led presentations.
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PHAR 704. Topics in Pharmacology 3.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Pharmacology and Therapeutics (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Topics in pharmacology.
- Prerequisite: Permission of the Instructor.
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Physics
PHYS 559. Advanced Statistical Mechanics.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Scattering and structure factors. Review of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; correlation functions (static); mean field theory; critical phenomena; broken symmetry; fluctuations, roughening.
- Fall
- 3 hours lectures
- Restriction: U3 Honours students, graduate students, or permission of the instructor
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Psychiatry
PSYT 500. Advances: Neurobiology of Mental Disorders.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychiatry (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Current theories on the neurobiological basis of most well known mental disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, dementia). Methods and strategies in research on genetic, physiological and biochemical factors in mental illness will be discussed. Discussion will also focus on the rationale for present treatment approaches and on promising new approaches.
- Winter
- 3 hours
- Prerequisite (Undergraduate): BIOC 212 and BIOC 311, or BIOC 312, or BIOL 200 and BIOL 201, or PHGY 311, or PSYC 308 and an upper-level biological science course with permission of the instructors, or equivalent. Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology is required.
- Restriction: Open to U3 and graduate students only.
- Restriction: Graduate Studies: strongly recommended for M.Sc. students in Psychiatry.
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PSYT 630. Statistics for Neurosciences.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychiatry (Graduate Studies)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Statistics needed for analysing the types of data generated in a laboratory setting, with emphasis on the neurosciences, will be covered. Hypothesis testing, parametric and non-parametric statistics will be studied with a practical approach, using data generated by the students. Computer analysis will be introduced.
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Psychology
PSYC 522. Neurochemistry and Behaviour.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Anatomical, biochemical and physiological aspects of neurotransmitter systems in the brain, current theories of the function of these systems in normal and abnormal behaviour, and the actions of psychotropic drugs.
- Winter
- 2 lectures
- Prerequisites: any two of the following NSCI 201, PSYC 311, PSYC 318, ANAT 321, PHGY 314, BIOL 306
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking PHAR 562
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PSYC 514. Neurobiology of Memory.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Advances in the understanding of the neurobiological bases of fundamental memory
processes, such as memory consolidation maintenance, retrieval, and forgetting. The
contribution of their dysregulation to neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative
diseases. Consideration of findings from a variety of species, spanning insects to humans.
- Winter
- Prerequisite: BIOL 306 or PHGY 311 or NSCI 201 or NEUR 310 or permission of the instructor
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken BIOL 514.
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PSYC 526. Advances in Visual Perception.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Psychology (Faculty of Science)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
We examine in detail the structure of the visual system, and its function as reflected in the perceptual abilities and behaviour of the organism. Parallels are also drawn with other sensory systems to demonstrate general principles of sensory coding.
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