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MGB Laboratory Molecular Genetics and Molecular Biology


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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 Coordinator: Dr. B. Funnell, Medical Sciences Building (416-978-1665; email: mgb.info@utoronto.ca)

Undergraduate Office/General Inquiries: Medical Sciences Building Rm 4293C (416-978-5561; email: undergrad.medgen@utoronto.ca)

More information is available on our website: http://www.utoronto.ca/medicalgenetics/

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 at the end of the First year via the Faculty's Subject POSt web site. At later times, contact the Undergraduate Coordinator.


Specialist program:

(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least three 400-series half or full courses)

Note: Students entering the fourth year in September 2002 will complete the program as follows:

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM 137Y1/151Y1; MAT 135Y1/ 137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 138Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

BIO 250Y1, 260H1; CHM 222Y1, 240Y1

Third Year:

BCH 321Y1, 371H1; MGB 311Y1, 312H1

Fourth Year:

1. MGB 420H1, 430H1

2. 2.5 additional courses from: BCH 421H1, 430H1; BIO 351Y1, 359H1/461H1, 460H1; BOT 322Y1, 351Y1, 421H1, 458H1; MGB 425H1, 451H1, 452H1, 460H1, 470H1, 480Y1; MBY 377H1, 378H1, 428H1, 434H1, 440H1, 445H1; ZOO 327H1, 482Y1

NOTE: the 400-series MBY courses have MBY 377H1 and/or 378H as a prerequisite.

Note: Students entering the first, second or third year in September 2002 will complete the program as follows:

1. Required courses:

First Year:

BIO 150Y1; CHM 138H1, 139H1; MAT 135Y1/ 137Y1; PHY 110Y1/138Y1/140Y1 (PHY 138Y1 recommended)

Second Year:

BCH242Y1; BIO 250Y1, 260H1; CHM 220H1, 247H1

Third Year:

BCH 371H1; MGB 311Y1, 312H1

Fourth Year:

MGB 420H1, 430H1

2. An additional 3.5 FCE (in the third and fourth years) from: BCH 335H1, 340H1, 440H1, 441H1; BIO 351Y1, 461H1, 460H1; BOT 351Y1; CHM 347H1;
HPS 333H1; MBY 377H1, 378H1, 428H1, 434H1, 440H1, 445H1; MGB 425H1, 451H1, 452H1, 460H1, 470H1, 480Y1; ZOO 328H1, 482Y1


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