2001-2002 Calendar: Human Biology Courses

HMB Human Biology Courses

HMB200H1
Introductory Human Behavioural Biology 26L, 13T

Interdisciplinary course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical perspective. Human and animal models are used to discuss concepts of ethology and behavioural ecology, emphasizing the role of humans in society and culture. (First offered 2001-02)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y/PSY100Y/(101H, 102H)

HMB201H1
Introduction to Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 26L, 13T

Interdisciplinary course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical perspective. Themes include: basic biotechnology, ethics and biotechnology, genetically engineered foods and their impact on society. (First offered 2001-02)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y

HMB202H1
Introduction to Health and Disease 26L, 26P

An introductory course in Health and Disease using an interdisciplinary approach that integrates developmental human biology with perspectives from the Social Sciences. An exploration of the key concepts and approaches that are necessary for understanding the dynamic nexus of human health and disease. (First offered 2001-02)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y

HMB265H1
General and Human Genetics 26L, 13T

An introduction to classical and modern methods of genetic analysis. Topics include Mendelian genetics, the genetics of human population and disease, genomics, and applications of genetics to human society.

Exclusion: BIO260H, PSY390H
Prerequisite: BIO150Y
Co-requisite: BIO250Y

HMB300H1
Human Behavioural Ecology 26L, 13T

Advanced interdisciplinary course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical perspective. Human models are used to discuss the concepts of ethology and behavioural ecology. (First offered 2002-03)
Prerequisite: HMB200H

HMB301H1
Biotechnology 26L, 13T

Proposed new intermediate course for the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology. (First offered 2002-03)
Prerequisite: HMB201H

HMB302H1
Vertebrate Histology and Histopathology 26L, 39P

Laboratory and lecture course studying the structure of the cell, various tissues and organ systems. Emphasis is on functional morphology and the adaptive response (including the inflammatory reaction) by comparing histological sections of normal tissues and organs with common diseases including cardiovascular, neoplasia, respiratory, and liver disease. (First offered September 2000)
Prerequisite: BIO250Y

HMB310H1
Laboratory in Human Behavioural Biology 26L, 78P

Interdisciplinary laboratory course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical perspective. (First offered 2002-03)
Co-requisite: HMB300H

HMB311H1
Laboratory in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 26L, 78P

Proposed new laboratory course for the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology. (First offered 2002-03)
Co-requisite: HMB301H

HMB312H1
Laboratory in Health and Disease 26L, 78P

HMB321H1
Advanced Genetics 26L, 13T

Proposed new course for the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology. (First offered 2002-03)
Prerequisite: BIO260H, HMB201H
Co-requisite: HMB301H

HMB420H1
Seminar in Human Behavioural Biology 26S

Interdisciplinary seminar course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical perspective. (First offered 2003-04)
Prerequisite: HMB300H

HMB421H1
Seminar in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 26S

This is a proposed new seminar course for the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology. (First offered 2003-04)
Prerequisite: HMB301H

HMB422H1
Seminar in Health and Disease 26S

HMB499Y1
Research Project in Human Biology

TBA
A research project supervised by a member of the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Medicine. Requires approval from the Human Biology Program office from which application forms may be obtained.
Prerequisite: An approved 300+ series science laboratory course