2001-2002 Calendar: Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology

MGB Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology

Introduction

Genetics, the science of heredity, has long served as a meeting ground for a variety of biological disciplines. Recent developments in molecular genetics, the branch of genetics concerned primarily with molecular aspects of gene structure and function, have re-affirmed the central role of genetics in biology. Of particular significance in this regard has been the development of techniques that permit cloning of genes from different organisms and their detailed study in known genetic backgrounds. The impact of these and other technological advances extend to such diverse fields as plant and animal developmental biology, virology, immunology and cancer biology.

The Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology Program is offered by the Department of Medical Genetics and Microbiology, and taught by instructors from the departments of Biochemistry, Botany, Medical Genetics and Microbiology, and Zoology. The program is designed to provide training appropriate for a career in molecular genetics or those biological disciplines to which the rationale and techniques of the field could be applied. Career opportunities for graduates of the program include employment in research institutes, universities and industry. In many cases training beyond the undergraduate level would be required and the program provides an excellent preparation for post-graduate studies.

Undergraduate Secretary:

Dr. B. Funnell, Medical Sciences Building (416-978-1665)

Enquiries

: Medical Sciences Building, Room 4388 (416-978-8359)

E-mail address:

mgb.info@utoronto.ca

MOLECULAR GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY PROGRAM

MOLECULAR GENETICS AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (Hon.B.Sc.)
Enrolment in this program is limited and selection is based on performance in First year required courses. Apply via the Web from early April to mid-May. At later times, contact the Undergraduate Secretary. It is possible to apply at the end of the second year, provided students have completed 10 courses including the first and second year prerequisites.

Specialist program:
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 400-series courses)
Note: Students entering the third or fourth year in September 2001 will complete the program as follows:

First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 137Y/151Y; MAT 135Y/ 137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)

Second Year:
BIO250Y, 260H; CHM 222Y, 240Y

Third Year:
BCH 321Y, 371H; MGB 311Y, 312H

Fourth Year:

1. MGB 420H, 430H
2. 2.5 additional courses from: BCH 421H, 430H; BIO 351Y, 359H, 460H; BOT 322Y, 351Y, 421H, 458H; MGB 425H, 451H, 452H, 460H, 470H, 480Y; MBY 377H, 378H, 428H, 434H, 440H, 445H; ZOO 327H, 482Y
NOTE: the 400-series MBY courses have MBY 377H and/or 378H as a prerequisite.
Note: Students entering first or second year in September 2001 will complete the program as follows:
1. Required courses:

First Year:
BIO 150Y; CHM 138H, 139H; MAT 135Y/ 137Y; PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)

Second Year:
BCH242Y; BIO 250Y, 260H; CHM 220H, 247H

Third Year:
BCH 371H; MGB 311Y, 312H

Fourth Year:
MGB 420H, 430H
2. An additional 3.5 FCE (in the third and fourth years) from: BCH 335H, 340H, 440H, 441H; BIO 351Y, 359H, 460H; BOT 351Y; CHM 347H; HPS 333H; MBY 377H, 378H, 428H, 434H, 440H, 445H; MGB 425H, 451H, 452H, 460H, 470H, 480Y; ZOO 328H, 482Y