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Introduction

Collaborative Programs of the Faculty of Arts and Science & the Faculty of Medicine

Program Director: Professor J.J.B. Smith

The Human Biology Specialist and Major Programs provide interdisciplinary courses of study that integrate the basic medical sciences with other life sciences. These programs build on a strong background in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics in first year. The upper years provide exposure to several disciplines within the life and basic medical sciences. The programs are designed for flexibility and broad coverage rather than as training for graduate work in specific disciplines.They can be valuable for careers where a knowledge of life science is an asset, in areas such as government, business and education. Although careful selection of courses in these programs can provide an excellent grounding for future study in health sciences, students should note specific requirements for entry into professional programs (see section on Health Science Professional Requirements).

These programs are presently under review, and may change significantly in subsequent years. However, students currently in these programs, or enroling in them by June 2000, can complete them as described in this calendar.

For further information, consult the website at: http://www.utoronto.ca/humanbiology , or contact the Human Biology Program Office, New College, 300 Huron Street; telephone: 946-5393 or e-mail: human.biology@utoronto.ca.

HUMAN BIOLOGY PROGRAMS

HUMAN BIOLOGY (B.Sc.)

Specialist program (Hon.B.Sc.): (13 full courses or their equivalent, including at least one 400-series course)

Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses including the first year prerequisite courses and a CGPA of 1.85.

First Year:
1. BIO 150Y
2. CHM 137Y/151Y
3. MAT 135Y/137Y
4. PHY 110Y/138Y/140Y (PHY 138Y recommended)

Second Year:
1. BIO 250Y
2. CHM 240Y/248Y
3. BOT 251Y/CHM 222Y/MAT 235Y/PHY 238Y/(STA 220H, 221H)/(STA 220H, JBS 229H)/ZOO 252Y/263Y

Third and Fourth Years:
1. (BCH 310H, JLM 349H)/BCH 320Y; BIO 351Y/IMM 334Y/MPL 375Y; PSL 302Y
2. Three 300+ series courses, including at least one 400-series, approved by the Program Committee; courses in ANA, BCH, IMM, LMP, MGB, MPL, NFS, PCL, PSL are acceptable, as are certain courses in BIO, BOT, CHM, HPS, PHY, ZOO. A complete list is available from the Program Office or the website.

Major program (B.Sc.): (8 full courses or their equivalent)

Enrolment in this program requires completion of four courses; no minimum GPA required.

First Year:
1. BIO 150Y
2. CHM 137Y/151Y
3. MAT 135Y/137Y/PHY 138Y

Second Year:
1. BIO 250Y
2. CHM 240Y/248Y
3. BOT 251Y/CHM 222Y/MAT 235Y/PHY 238Y/(STA 220H, 221H)/(STA 220H, JBS 229H)/ZOO 252Y/263Y

Third and Fourth Years:
1. (BCH 310H, JLM 349H)/BCH 320Y
2. BIO 351Y/IMM 334Y/MPL 375Y/PSL 302Y

NOTES:
1. MPL 375Y lists BIO 351Y as an exclusion.
2. MPL 375Y is a prerequisite for MPL 400-series courses