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Requirement purposes, all HMB courses are classified as
SCIENCE courses, with the exception of HMB303H1 and HMB498Y1, which are
classified as HUMANITIES or SOCIAL SCIENCE courses (see page 25). |
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HMB200H1 An introductory course in Human Behavioural biology covering topics and concepts from behavioural genetics and evolutionary psychology. HMB201H1 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. HMB202H1 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. HMB203H1 An introductory course in Global Health covering the theories, operational components and strategies of implementing primary health care in developing countries. Discussed are topics such as health education, control of vector borne diseases, provision of essential drugs, maternal and child health and nutrition and how they incorporate alternative and complementary technologies, community participation and the deployment of paraprofessional health service providers. HMB265H1 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. HMB300H1 Intermediate course for the Specialist program in Human Behavioural Biology. Consult web page for more information: http://hmb.utoronto.ca/hmb300h. HMB301H1 Intermediate course in biotechnology; topics vary but include the use of vectors, and biochemical pathways in biotechnology. HMB302H1 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. HMB303H1 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. HMB304H1 This course covers the analysis and development of visual media for medical or scientific publication. Lectures include: light/form; proportion/scale; scientific visual conventions; media appropriate for target audience and reproduction. Topics may include: physiology, anatomical/biological subjects, patient education/health promotion or archaeological artifacts. Classes consist of lectures with computer lab explorations. HMB310H1 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.. HMB311H1 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. HMB312H1 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. HMB321H1 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: HMB420H1 Interdisciplinary seminar course that integrates the study of biological sciences with a psychological, sociological, anthropological, and philosophical perspective. HMB421H1 Theme based lecture and seminar course underlining current medical research in relation to the areas of genes, genetics and biotechnology. Topics vary yearly HMB422H1 Lecture and seminar course underlining current medical research related to human disease. Topics vary yearly HMB432H1 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.. HMB433H1 Seminar and theme based course based on topics in health and human rights in a global setting (first offered 2008-2009). HMB435H1 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. HMB498Y1 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. HMB499Y1 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. |