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HMB200H1
Introductory Human Behavioural Biology 26L,
13T
An introductory course in Human Behevioural biology covering topics and concepts from behavioural genetics and evolutionary
psychology.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1, PSY100Y1/PSY100H1 starting in 07/08
HMB201H1
Introduction to Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 26L
Interdisciplinary course consisting of three parts: the genetic basis, tools and techniques of biotechnology; medical,
environmental and agricultural applications; and ethical, legal and social aspects of biotechnology (including approaches to risk
assessment, reduction and acceptance). A prime example used in the third part is the controversy over genetically modified
foods.
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Co-requisite: BIO250Y1
HMB202H1
Introduction to Health and Disease 26L, 13P
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.
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, BIO207H5 (at Erindale)
Prerequisite: BIO150Y1
Co-requisite: BIO250Y1
HMB300H1
Human Behavioural Biology II 26L, 13T
Intermediate course for the Specialist program in Human Behavioural Biology. Consult web page for more information:
http://hmb.utoronto.ca/hmb300h.
Prerequisite: HMB200H1
HMB301H1
Biotechnology 26L, 13T
Intermediate course in biotechnology; topics vary but include the use of vectors, and biochemical pathways in biotechnology.
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 neoplasia, respiratory, and liver disease.
Prerequisite: BIO250Y1
HMB310H1
Laboratory in Human Behavioural Biology 26L, 39P
A laboratory course based on current research techniques for students in the Specialist program in Human Behavioural
Biology. Lab topics include brain anatomy and imaging, immunocytochemistry, startle reflex analysis, human neuropsychology,
animal behaviour, and behavioural profiling..
Exclusion: PSY399H1, NRS302H1
Co-requisite: HMB300H1
HMB311H1
Laboratory in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 26L,
39P
A laboratory course based on current research techniques for students in the Specialist program in Genes, Genetics, and
Biotechnology. Lab topics include basic microbiology techniques, Southern blot, immunocytochemistry, nutrigenomics, and
principles of fermentation.
Co-requisite: HMB301H1
HMB312H1
Laboratory in Health and Disease 26L, 39P
A laboratory course based on current research techniques for students in the Specialist program in Health and Disease. Lab
topics include basic microbiology techniques, Southern blot, immunocytochemistry, nutrigenomics, and histological techniques.
Prerequisite: HMB202H1, HMB302H1
HMB321H1
Topics in Genetics 26L, 13T
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: BIO260H1/ 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.
Prerequisite: HMB300H1
HMB421H1
Seminar in Genes, Genetics, and Biotechnology 26S
Theme based lecture and seminar course underlining current medical research in relation to the areas of genes, genetics and
biotechnology. Topics vary yearly
Prerequisite: HMB301H1
HMB422H1
Seminar in Health and Disease 26S
Lecture and seminar course underlining current medical research related to human disease. Topics vary yearly
Prerequisite: HMB202H1, HMB302H1
HMB432H1
Topics in Histology and Histopathology 26S
Lecture and seminar course emphasizing current research and expand on the topics covered in HMB302H1. Topics may include
the digestive system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, and neoplasia. Topics will vary depending on class interest..
Prerequisite: HMB302H1
HMB435H1
Selected Topics in Molecular Cell Biology 26S
Theme based lecture and seminar course underlining current basic science research in the area of molecular biology and cell
biology as related to human disease. Topics vary yearly depending on student interest.
Prerequisite: BIO349H1
HMB438H1
Global Health and Human Rights 39S
A multidisciplinary emphasis on the economic, historical, social and cultural determinants of health and human rights, and how
structural violence prevents progress towards human rights. Case studies reflecting global aspects of health and human rights
will form a framework for approaching these issues.
HMB498Y1
Research Project in Health and Human Rights 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: 15 full course equivalents and permission of coordinator.
Recommended Corequisite: HMB438H1
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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