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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: BIO150Y1/PSY100Y1/(101H1, 102H1)


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: BIO150Y1
Co-requisite: BIO250Y1


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: BIO150Y1


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: BIO260H1, PSY390H1
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Co-requisite: BIO250Y1


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: HMB200H1


HMB301H1

Biotechnology 26L, 13T
Proposed new intermediate course for the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology. (First offered 2002-03)
Prerequisite: HMB201H1


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: BIO250Y1


HMB310H1

Laboratory in Human Behavioural Biology 13L, 39P
Interdisciplinary laboratory course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological,
and philosophical perspective. (First offered 2002-03)
Co-requisite: HMB300H1


HMB311H1

Laboratory in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 13L, 39P
Proposed new laboratory course for the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology. (First offered 2002-03)
Co-requisite: HMB301H1


HMB312H1

Laboratory in Health and Disease 13L, 39P
Interdisciplinary laboratory course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological,
and philosophical perspective. (First offered 2002-03)
Prerequisite: HMB202H1
Recommended co-requisite:


HMB302H


HMB321H1

Topics in Genetics 26L, 26T
Lectures and tutorial discussions on three or four selected topics in Genetics. Emphasis is on building in-depth understanding of
classical and current problems from their historical roots to recent molecular genetic results. Topics vary yearly. Consult web page for
more information: http://hmb.utoronto.ca/hmb321h
Prerequisite: BIO250Y1, 260H1/HMB265H1


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: HMB300H1


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: HMB301H1


HMB422H1

Seminar in Health and Disease 26S
Interdisciplinary seminar course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological,
and philosophical perspective. (First offered 2003-04)
Prerequisite: HMB302H1


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



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