2001-2002 Calendar: Human Biology

HMB Human Biology

Introduction

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Students first registered in September 1999 or before will be able to complete the old Human Biology Specialist and Major programs, described after the section on the new programs below.

The new Human Biology Programs will be available to students entering their second year in September 2001. They present a choice of three Specialist programs leading to an Honours B.Sc. degree. The goal of each program is to provide a multi-disciplinary education focused on an area of biological science relevant to humans. Each program emphasizes courses from the life sciences, but includes social sciences and humanities. The Specialist programs are: Genes, Genetics and Biotechnology; Health and Disease; and Human Behavioural Biology. Each program will allow students to study an area in depth while maintaining a flexibility of course selection.

Humans are first and foremost animals, living organisms. As such, they share fundamental characteristics with all life - structure, chemistry, control mechanisms, behaviour, an ecological context, and an evolutionary history. Thus the study of human biology must entail a sound knowledge of basic life science. But humans have also developed unique characteristics, emergent properties, arising from their highly complex brains - their intricate behaviour, communication and conceptual abilities, and social structures. So a fuller appreciation of their biology also needs an understanding drawn from disciplines such as psychology, anthropology, and sociology.

The new Human Biology Programs are designed to do this. Students will receive a solid foundation in life science courses together with insights from the humanities and social sciences. The programs are intended to provide a broad education rather than an intensive focus in a specific discipline. Graduates will be equipped to pursue further study in areas such as health sciences, biotechnology, law, education, and administration, and will have a broad range of skills to take with them into the job market (check our web site at http://www.utoronto.ca/humanbiology for more career paths).

The first year for both Genes, Genetics and Biotechnology and the Health and Disease programs consists of 100-level courses in Biology, Chemistry and either Calculus or Physics, plus an introductory course in one of Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology. (You are strongly recommended to take both calculus and physics as the fifth course in either first or second year. Both are important for higher-level life science courses and other life science programs.) The first year for Human Behavioural Biology is similar in requiring biology and chemistry, but you will need introductory courses in calculus and psychology for this program.

In both the Genes, Genetics and Biotechnology and the Health and Disease programs, the choice of anthropology, psychology or sociology courses in the first year should be influenced by which of these areas you want to pick courses from in the upper years.

Each of the three programs will have a core second year half-course tailored to meet the specific needs of its students. These courses will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of the program theme and show the connections between the different disciplines represented in the program. In third and fourth years, you will be able to choose from a range of options, depending on your interests and which courses you have already taken. There will also be a laboratory half-course illustrating some practical aspects of the program theme, a more advanced lecture course focusing on particular aspects of the theme, and an opportunity to take an advanced seminar course in the area.

The Human Biology Programs also include a Life Science Major, which provides a foundation of study in the life sciences. This program builds on a background in biology, chemistry and a choice of psychology, physics or mathematics. The upper years provide exposure to several disciplines within the life sciences. Students acquire a broad knowledge base which is valuable not only for those intending to pursue a career in science, but also for those with career interests in other areas such as business or education.

For further information about the programs, see http://www.utoronto.ca/humanbiology or contact the Human Biology Program Office, New College, 300 Huron Street (416) 946-5393 or e-mail us at human.biology@utoronto.ca.

HUMAN BIOLOGY PROGRAMS

(New programs to be offered in the Fall Session 2001)

GENES, GENETICS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY (HON.B.Sc.) - Fall Session 2001

Specialist program:
(15 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series courses)
Enrolment in this program is limited, and will be based on CGPA. Enrolment requires completion of four courses including the first year prerequisite courses.

First Year:

1. BIO 150Y
2. CHM 138H, 139H
3. MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y/PHY110Y/138Y/140Y
4. 1.0 FCE from: ANT 100Y; PSY 100Y/101H, 102H; SOC 101Y

Second Year:

1. HMB 201H, 265H/BIO 260H; BCH 210H; BIO 250Y; CHM 247H
2. 1.0 FCE from: ANT 203Y, 204Y; ENV 221Y, 236Y; NEW 261Y; PHL 281Y; SOC 242Y, 255Y
Higher Years
:
1. HMB 301H, 321H; JLM 349H
2. 0.5 FCE science laboratory from: HMB 311H; BCH 370H; MBY 376H; ZOO 330H
3. 2.0 FCE from the sciences: BIO 351Y, 359H; BOT 323H, 340H; IMM 334Y; JZP 326H; MBY 377H, 378H; NFS 284H, 386H; PSL 302Y; PSY 390H; ZOO 323H, 324H, 327H, 328H, 332H, 347H, 350H
4. 1.0 FCE from a Bio-Social or Social perspective: ANT 328H, 332Y, 333Y, 337Y, 343Y, 366Y; HPS 333H; PHL 381H, 384H; SOC 309Y, 312Y
5. 1.0 FCE from a 400-level science series (see Note 3. below): HMB 421H; BCH 400-series (see Note 1 below); BIO 459H, 460H; BOT 458H; MBY 428H, 445H, 450H, 480H; MGB 400-series (see Note 2 below); PSL 420H, 421H, 424H, 425H, 460H; ZOO 426H, 443H
6. 1.0 FCE from a Bio-social or Social Perspective (see Note 3 below): ANT 428H, 429H, 433H, 448H, 450H; PHL 407H, 475H, 482H, 483H

HEALTH AND DISEASE (HON.B.Sc.) - Fall Session 2001

First Year:

1. BIO 150Y; CHM 138H, 139H; MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y/PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y
2. 1.0 FCE from: ANT 100Y; PSY 100Y/101H, 102H; SOC 101Y

Second Year:

1. HMB 202H, 265H; BCH 210H; BIO 250Y; CHM 247H
2. 1.0 FCE from: ANT 203Y, 204Y; ENV 221Y, 236Y; NEW 261Y; PHL 281Y; SOC 242Y, 255Y
Higher Years
:
1. HMB 302H; JLM 349H; MBY 377H, 378H; PSL 302Y
2. 0.5 FCE science laboratory from: HMB 312H; BCH 370H; MBY 376H; PSL 372H; ZOO 330H
3. 0.5 FCE from the sciences: ANA 300Y, 301H, 304Y; BIO 351Y; BOT 251Y, 301H; IMM 334Y; JZM 357H, 358H; JZP 326H; LMP 301H, 363H; NFS 284H, 386H; PCL 201H, 302H, 362H; PSL 303Y; ZOO 252Y, 325H, 327H, 328H, 332H, 346H, 347H, 350H
4. 1.0 FCE from a Bio-Social or Social perspective: ANT 332Y, 334Y, 337Y, 346H, 348Y; ENV 321H; HPS 333H; NEW 367H, 372H; PHL 383H, 384H; SOC 309Y, 312Y, 363H
5. 1.0 FCE from a 400-level science series (see Note 3. below): ANA 401H; BCH 400-series (See Note 1. below); BIO 460H; BOT 404H, 405H, 452Y; HMB 422H; IMM 429H, 430H, 435H; JBI 428H; JZP 428H; LMP 400-series; MBY 436H, 440H, 445H, 450H, 480H; NFS 484H, 486H, 488H, 490H; PCL 470Y, 471Y, 473Y, 475Y, 481H; PSL 400-series; ZOO 426H, 443H
6. 1.0 FCE from a Bio-social or Social Perspective (see Note 3. below): ANT 428H, 429H, 433H, 434H, 440Y, 448H, 449H, 450H; PHL 407H, 475H, 482H, 483H

HUMAN BEHAVIOURAL BIOLOGY (HON.B.Sc.) - Fall Session 2001

First Year:

1. BIO 150Y
2. CHM 138H, 139H
3. MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y
4. PSY 100Y/101H, 102H

Second Year:

1. HMB 200H; BCH 210H/CHM247H; BIO 250Y; STA 220H/PSY 201H
2. 1.0 FCE from: ANT 203Y, 204Y; ENV 221Y, 236Y; JAL 253H, 254H; NEW 261Y; PHL 281Y
3. 1.0 FCE from: JAL 253H/254H/NRS 201H/PSY202H/210H/230H/260H/270H/280H/290H

Higher Years
:
1. HMB 300H
2. 0.5 FCE science laboratory from: HMB 310H; PSL 372H; PSY 319H, 369H, 379H, 389H, 399H; ZOO 330H
3. 0.5 FCE in Genetics/Evolution from: HMB265H; PSY 390H; ZOO 322H, 323H, 324H, 362H, 366H, 367H
4. 1.5 FCE in Behavioural Systems from: BOT 323H; JZP 326H; PSL 201Y, 302Y; PSY 375H, 378H, 392H, 393H, 394H, 396H; ZOO 252Y, 332H, 333H
5. 1.5 FCE from a Bio-Social or Social perspective: ANT 329Y, 332Y, 333Y, 334Y, 342Y, 346H, 347H, 363Y, 366Y; ENV 321Y; JAL 355Y, 356H; JLP 315H, 374H; JPA305H; NEW 372H; PHL 341H, 342H, 351H, 381H, 382H, 383H; any PSY 300-series course
6. 1.0 FCE from a 400-level science series (see Note 3. below): BIO 494Y, 496Y; HMB 420H; JZP 428H; PSL 420H, 421H, 440Y, 441H, 460H, 472H; PSY 401H/402H/409H/420H/490H; ZOO 443H/462H/485Y
7. 1.0 FCE from a Bio-social or Social perspective (see Note 3. below): ANT 425H, 427H, 428H, 429H, 433H, 434H, 440Y, 441H; JLP 471H; JLS 474H; PHL 407H, 451H, 475H, 481H, 482H, 483H
NOTES:
1. Students who have completed BCH 310H with high standing may enrol in 400-series lecture courses with permission of the Department of Biochemistry program coordinator.
2. Students who have completed JLM 349H with high standing may be eligible to enrol in other MGB 400-series courses with permission from the instructor.
3. An independent research or reading course may be used towards the 1.0 FCE 400-series course. Students will need the approval of the program committee to be eligible for a research or reading course.

LIFE SCIENCE (B.Sc.) - Fall Session 2001

Major program:
(8 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

First Year:

1. BIO 150Y; CHM 138H, 139H
2. 1.0 FCE from: JMB 170Y; MAT 135Y/137Y/157Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y; PSY 100Y

Second Year:
HMB265H; BCH 210H; BIO 250Y

Third Year:

1. 1.0 FCE from: BOT 251Y; PSL 302Y; ZOO 252Y
2. 1.0 300+level FCE from: BIO, BOT, PSY (see note below), ZOO
3. 1.0 300+level FCE from: ANA, BCH, IMM, LMP, MBY, MGB, NFS, NRS, PCL, PSL (see note below)
NOTE: PSY and courses listed in 2. above may require prerequisites; please check course listings

HUMAN BIOLOGY - Specialist and major programs currently offered (2000-01)
These are the existing programs, and are available to students enroling in them by September 2000. They will not be offered to students entering their second year in 2001 or later. Students currently enroled in the Human Biology Specialist and Major Programs, or enroling in them by September 2000, can complete them as described in this calendar.
The Human Biology Specialist and Major Programs provide an interdisciplinary course of study that integrates the basic medical sciences with other life sciences. They build on a strong background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics in first year. The upper years provide exposure to several disciplines within the life and basic medical sciences. The programs are designed for flexibility and wide coverage rather than as training for graduate work in specific disciplines. They can be valuable for careers where knowledge of life science is an asset, in areas such as government, business and education. Although careful selection of courses in these programs can provide an excellent ground for future study in health sciences, students should note specific requirements for entry into professional programs (see under "Health Science Professions" in Section One in this calendar).
For further information about the programs see http://www.utoronto.ca/humanbiology, or contact the Human Biology Program Office, New College, 300 Huron Street, (416) 946-5393, or e-mail us at human.biology@utoronto.ca.

HUMAN BIOLOGY (B.Sc.) - Specialist and major programs currently offered (2000-01)

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.):
(13 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series courses)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses including the first year prerequisite courses and a CGPA of 1.85.

First Year:

BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y; MAT 135Y/137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y strongly recommended)

Second Year:

1. BIO 250Y
2. CHM 240Y/248Y
3. BOT 251Y/CHM 222Y/MAT 235Y/PHY 238Y/(STA 220H, 221H)/(STA 220H, JBS 229H)/ZOO 252Y/263Y
Third and Fourth Years
:
1. (BCH 210H/310H, JLM 349H)/BCH 320Y; BIO 351Y/IMM 334Y/MBY 375Y; PSL 302Y
2. Three 300+series courses, including at least one 400-series course, approved by the Program Committee; courses in ANA, BCH, IMM, LMP, MBY, MGB, NFS, PCL, PSL are acceptable, as are certain courses in BIO, BOT, CHM, HPS, PHY, ZOO. A complete list is available from the Program Office or the web site.

Major program (B.Sc.):
(8 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

First Year:

BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/(138H, 139H)/151Y; MAT 135Y/137Y/PHY 138Y

Second Year:

1. BIO 250Y
2. CHM 240Y/248Y
3. BOT 251Y/CHM 222Y/MAT 235Y/PHY 238Y/(STA 220H, 221H)/(STA 220H, JBS 229H)/ZOO 252Y/263Y
Third and Fourth Years
:
1. (BCH 210H/310H, JLM 349H)/BCH 320Y
2. BIO 351Y/IMM 334Y/MBY 375Y/PSL 302Y
NOTE: MBY 375Y lists BIO 351Y as an exclusion; MBY is a prerequisite for MBY 400-series courses