Undergraduate Courses

COURSE INFORMATION: A survey course outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology; general properties of the living cell and the internal environment; neural, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, renal and endocrine systems; metabolism, reproduction and homeostasis. Course is restricted to nursing students. 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.
 
LECTURES: Course is offered online only.
ANTIREQUISITES: Physiology 1021, 2130, 3120 (or the former Physiology 310)
PREREQUISITES: OAC Biology and Chemistry or Grade 12U (SB14U) Biology and Grade 12U (SCH4U) Chemistry, or their equivalent. First year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.

COURSE MANAGER
Tom Stavraky
MSB 203
519-661-3474

EVALUATION

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: An introductory course, outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology along with a general survey of various physiological systems (e.g. cardiovascular, renal, neural, motor, gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, etc.). Limited to students enrolled in first year Kinesiology. 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.
LECTURES: Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITES:Physiology 1020, 2130, 3120 (or the former Physiology 310)
PREREQUISITES:Grade 12U Biology or its equivalent. Grade 12U Chemistry is recommended.

COURSE MANAGER
Dr. John Ciriello
DSB 2000
519-661-2111 x83484

EVALUATION: Final marks in this course are based on 3 mini-tests (20% each) given throughout the year, a final exam (30%) and an attendance/participation grade for tutorials (10%).

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: Human Physiology, 5th Edition by Silverthorn. This book is recommended.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A survey course outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology; general properties of the living cell and internal environment; neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, renal and endocrine system; metabolism, reproduction and homeostasis. 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.

LECTURES: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITES: Physiology 1020, 1021, 3120
PREREQUISITES: First year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.

COURSE MANAGER
Dr. Anita Woods
MSB 208
519-661-4007

EVALUATION: Final marks in this course are based on 3 mini-tests (20% each) given throughout the year and a final exam (40%).

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION:Human Physiology, 5th Edition by Silverthorn. This book is recommended.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE:Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A survey course outlining the principles of human/mammalian physiology; general properties of the living cell and internal environment; neural, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, renal and endocrine system; metabolism, reproduction and homeostasis. 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 1.0 course.

LECTURES: Lectures online only
ANTIREQUISITES: Physiology 1020, 1021, 3120
PREREQUISITES: First-year courses in Biology and Chemistry are recommended.
 
COURSE MANAGER
Dr. Anita Woods
MSB 208

519-661-4007

EVALUATION: Final marks in this course are based on 6 online quizes (10%), a midterm (30%), and a final exam (60%).

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: Media phys 3.0 CDrom, required. No text book.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A survey course of the physiology of various systems (e.g. neural, endocrine, renal, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, etc.) of the mammal. 3 lecture hours, 1.0 course.

LECTURES: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S):The former Physiology 310 or Biology 310.
PREREQUISITES: one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B, or the former Physics 1020 or 1024.  1.0 course from: Calculus 1000 A/B or 1100A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, or the former Calculus 1201A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B, or the former Biology 1222 or 1223; or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken prior to Physiology 3120.  Open only to students who are registered in Years 3 and 4.

COURSE MANAGER
Tom Stavraky
MSB 203
tom.stavraky@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: There are three formal examinations in this course. You are required to write all of them and at the time assigned. Our policy is to permit exemptions or alternate arrangements only under circumstances such as illness or compassionate reasons.

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION:Essential Medical Physiology by Johnson. This text is recommended.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A series of laboratory exercises, brief tutorials and student presentations involving nerves and muscles; neural, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine systems. This lab course must be taken with Physiology 3120. Enrolment limited. 3 laboratory hours, 0.5 course.

LABS: Wednesday 2:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m. 
Thursday 2:30 p.m .- 5:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S):The former Physiology 310 or Biology 310.
PREREQUISITES: one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B, or the former Physics 1020 or 1024.  1.0 course from: Calculus 1000 A/B or 1100A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, or the former Calculus 1201A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B, or the former Biology 1222 or 1223; or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken prior to Physiology 3130Y.  A minimum average of 70% is required.  Open only to students who are registered in Years 3 and 4.
COREQUISITE(s): Physiology 3120

Course Manager
Tom Stavraky
MSB 203
tom.stavraky@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: There are three formal examinations in this course. You are required to write all of them and at the time assigned. Our policy is to permit exemptions or alternate arrangements only under circumstances such as illness or compassionate reasons.

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: Essential Medical Physiology by Johnson. This text is recommended.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A survey of principles of cellular physiology including membrane, ion channel, receptor, and transport protein function, and signal transduction mechanisms. 3 Lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Optional tutorials will be scheduled at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): The former Biology 314a.
PREREQUISITES: one of Physics 1028A/B, 1301A/B or 1501A/B and one of Physics 1029A/B, 1302A/B or 1502A/B, or the former Physics 1020 or 1024.
1.0 course from Calculus 1000 A/B or 1100A/B, Calculus 1301A/B or 1501A/B, Mathematics 1600A/B or the former Linear Algebra 1600A/B, Mathematics 1225A/B, 1228A/B, 1229A/B, Statistical Sciences 1024A/B, Applied Mathematics 1201A/B, or the former Calculus 1201A/B, Applied Mathematics 1413, or the former Mathematics 030; one of Biology 1001A or 1201A and one of Biology 1002B or 1202B, or the former Biology 1222 or 1223; or permission of the department. It is strongly recommended that Biochemistry 2280A and Biology 2382B be taken prior to Physiology 3140A.  Open only to students who are registered in Years 3 and 4.

Course Manager
Dr. Donglin Bai
DSB 00073
donglin.bai@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Online tests 15% Midterm 30%,  Final Exam 55%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: A course pack will be available at the bookstore. 

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A study of gastrointestinal secretion, motility, digestion, and absorption, including hepatic and pancreatic physiology. Specific areas of covered will include: gut-brain-liver axis and nutrient metabolism, pancreatic exocrine and endocrine physiology, liver and lipid metabolism. All areas will be discussed with particular attention to relevant pathologies and disease states, including obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Current therapeutic strategies for the treatment of these metabolic disorders will also be presented. The format of the course will include lectures and student critical evaluation of related scientific literature.

LECTURES: The course entails 13 x 2-hr lectures: Monday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

ANTIREQUISITES: None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120

Course Manager
Dr. Rennian Wang
rwang@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: In class Quiz (15%), Midterm (30%), Research paper critique (15%), Final exam (40%)

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A study of the response and regulation of the human cardiovascular, respiratory and acid base systems to acute and chronic exercise. 2 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITES: Kinesiology 4432a/b; Physiology 3420a
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3130y (or the former Physiology 310); Physiology 3140A

Course Manager
Dr. Kevin Shoemaker
TH 3110
kshoemak@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm #1 30%, Midterm #2 30%, Final Exam 40%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: Human Physiology, 4th Edition by Silverthorn. This book is recommended.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course explores fundamental concepts in regenerative medicine including adult and embryonic stem cell biology and focuses on the physiology and pathophysiology of hematopoiesis and cancer development, blood vessel formation for tissue repair, and cellular transplantation for regenerative therapies. It addresses how basic molecular and cellular processes can be translated into an understanding of relevant human disorders and clinically useful therapies, including pharmacological interventions, through the development of appropriate in vitro and in vivo experimental models to study stem cell functions.
The course entails 13 x 2-hr. lectures.

Course Objectives:    By the end of this course, students should be familiar with fundamental concepts in regenerative medicine (including techniques currently employed to study stem cell functions) related to the pathophysiology and therapies of human diseases, including hematopoietic disorders, vascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Students should also be capable of critical evaluations of related scientific literature

LECTURES: Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A; or Physiology 3120 (with a mark of at least 75%) and Physiology 3140A.

Course Manager
Dr. David Hess
RRI 4245
dhess@robarts.ca

EVALUATION
Midterm Exam: multiple choice, short answer and essay questions (40%)
Final exam: multiple choice, short-answer and essay questions (60%)

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will provide an overview of the development and biology of skeletal tissues, introduce current techniques used to study skeletal physiology and examine the biological bases of common musculoskeletal diseases and their treatments.. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120, 3130Y and Physiology 3140A; or Physiology 3120 (with a mark of at least 75%) and Physiology 3140A.

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Frank Beier
DSB 2016
Frank.beier@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION:

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course presents molecular and cellular aspects of diseases that affect ion channels and the nervous system. Topics will include diseases related to gap junction channels, cystic
fibrosis and the structure, function and regulation of cystic fibrosis
chloride channel, epilepsy and alterations of GABAergic, glutamatergic, and intrinsic ion channels, and transient receptor potential  channel involvement in stroke and Alzheimer’s disease.
 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A

COURSE MANAGER
Dr. Stan Leung

MSB 236
slueng@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm 35%; Presentation 25%; Final Exam 40%; each student will present and discuss research articles from the scientific literature.
INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION
The course will be team-taught by 3-4 professors.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A study of the regulation of the circulation including factors involved in the regulation of cardiac output, reflex control of the circulation and long-term control of arterial pressure.  It is recommended that students take Physiology 4660 while or before taking Physiology 4610.
LECTURES: Fridays 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3130y and Physiology 3140A

Course Manager
Dr. Njanoor Narayanan
MSB 232
njanoor.narayanan@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course covers major themes in reproductive physiology, with an emphasis on the endocrine aspects of reproduction. A major aspect of the lectures in the first half of the course focuses on the regulation and activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. In the second half, we focus on fertilization, early embryo development and placentation. Overall, this course has a strong clinical emphasis and we end by inviting a Clinician from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology to engage the class in a discussion that re-emphasizes the clinical aspects of the course.

LECTURES: Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3130y (or the former Physiology 310); Physiology 3140A

Course Manager
Dr. Andy Babwahÿ
LHSC-VH VRL A4-140
ababwah@uwo.ca

EVALUATION

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Mechanisms underlying the development of selected organs and organ systems in mammals: brain and peripheral nervous system, heart and vascular system, germ cell formation, pancreas and skeletal muscle. Emphasis is on the biochemical and morphological maturation pathways that equips each system for its physiological role. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A

Course Manager
Dr. Dean Bettsÿ
DSB 2022
dean.betts@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm 20%; Quizzes 10%; Assignments 30%; Final Exam 40%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: The hypothalamus and limbic system contribute to the neural integration of autonomic, endocrine and skeletomotor responses which contribute to homeostasis and adaptive behaviors. Topics include the regulation of body temperature, blood pressure, energy, water and electrolytes, circadian rhythms and the integration of reproductive function. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3130y (or the former Physiology 310); Physiology 3140A

Course Manager
Dr. John Ciriello
DSB2000
john.ciriello@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Participation 5%; Paper presentation/discussion 15%; Minitests 20%; Midterm 20%; Final Exam 40%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

LECTURES Winter Term 2011, Tuesday and Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30 in DSB 2016

PREREQUISITE(S): Physiology 3120, Physiology 3130Y, Physiology 3140A

Course Coordinator and Instructor 
Dr. Graham Wagner
H210
graham.wagner@schulich.uwo.ca 
519 661 3966

OWL: All lecture materials will be uploaded onto OWL after each lecture. Students with OWL issues should contact the Computer Support Centre at 519 661-3800 or fill out the OWL webform:
https://servlet.uwo.ca:8081/vistahelpdesk/controller.jsp

COURSE SYLLABUS: 
The kidneys play a critical role in maintaining ECF composition and volume. This course entails an in depth look at the hormones, receptors, transporters and processes involved in maintaining ECF composition.

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH or vasopressin) will be covered in depth, specifically in relation to the different receptor sub-types (V1a, V1b, V2) and their downstream effects on cell signaling, transporter shuttling and renal blood flow. This also includes the role of ADH in creating the medullary osmolar gradient via counter-current multiplication (involving the loop of Henle) and in maintaining that gradient via counter current exchange (involving the vasa recta). The role of ADH in regulating osmolyte synthesis and urea cycling within the medulla are also covered in depth. Finally, we will examine how ADH and kidney function change in response to real life situations, such as dehydration, pregnancy and the aging process.  The course material is supplemented with original research articles to illustrate how our current concepts of renal function were experimentally derived.

COURSE MATERIALS:
Textbook: there is no recommended course text
Course materials: all lecture notes and images will be uploaded onto OWL

EVALUATION:

Midterm test, March 1, 2012: 30%
Presentation of journal article: 20%
Participation (attendance at journal article presentations): 5%
Final exam: 45%

The midterm (1 h) and final exams (2 h) will consist of short answer, true-false and multiple choice questions from both the lectures and the journal article presentations. The final exam will be cumulative, with emphasis on the second half of the course.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/STATEMENTS:
Statement on Academic Offences
“Scholastic offences are taken seriously and students are directed to read the appropriate policy, specifically, the definition of what constitutes a Scholastic Offence, at the following website: http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/scholastic_discipline_undergrad.pdf . Computer-marked multiple-choice tests and/or exams may be subject to submission for similarity review by software that will check for unusual coincidences in answer patterns that may indicate cheating

ABSENCE FROM COURSE COMMITMENTS:

A.  Absence for medical illness:
Information about “Accommodation for Medical Illness – Undergraduates:
POLICY ON ACCOMMODATION FOR MEDICAL ILLNESS - UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS” can be found in the Academic Handbook at http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/accommodation_medical.pdf

Students must familiarize themselves with the Policy on Accommodation for Medical Illness:  https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/index.cfm

If you are unable to meet a course requirement due to illness or other serious circumstances, you must provide valid medical or other supporting documentation to the Dean's office as soon as possible and contact your instructor immediately.  It is the student's responsibility to make alternative arrangements with their instructor once the
accommodation has been approved and the instructor has been informed. In the event of a missed final exam, a "Recommendation of Special Examination" form must be obtained from the Dean's Office immediately.

For further information please see:
http://www.uwo.ca/univsec/handbook/appeals/medical.pdf

A student requiring academic accommodation due to illness, should use the Student Medical Certificate when visiting an off-campus medical facility or request a Record's Release Form (located in the Dean's Office) for visits to Student Health Services.
The form can be found at:
https://studentservices.uwo.ca/secure/medical_document.pdf

The Policy on Accommodation for Medical Illness is also available on the BMSUE secure site:  www.uwo.ca/bmsc

ABSENCE FOR NON MEDICAL REASONS:
Documentation of non-medical absences from the midterm must be provided.  Such documentation must be submitted by the student directly to the appropriate Faculty Dean`s Office and not to the instructor. It will subsequently be the Dean`s Office that will determine if accommodation is warranted.

SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS:
A Special Examination will be administered to students who, for valid reasons,  cannot attend the regularly scheduled Mid-term Test or Final Exam. Permission to write a Special Examination may be given on the basis of compassionate or medical grounds with appropriate supporting documents.

A Special Examination must be written at the University or an Affiliated University College no later than 30 days after the end of the examination period involved.

If a student fails to write a scheduled Special Examination, permission to write another Special Examination will be granted only with the permission of the Dean in exceptional circumstances and with appropriate supporting documents. In such a case, the date of this Special Examination normally will be the scheduled date for the final exam the next time the course is offered.

SUPPORT SERVICES:
Registrarial Services:  http://www3.registrar.uwo.ca/index.cfm

Academic counselling (science and basic medical sciences):
http://www.uwo.ca/sci/counselling/index.html

Student Development Services:  http://www.sds.uwo.ca

Student Health Services:  http://www.shs.uwo.ca/

COURSE INFORMATION: Mechanisms at the cellular and molecular level by which function of neurons and their communication to target cells is regulated. Topics may include mechanisms involved in cell fate determination in the nervous system, specification of neuronal phenotype, neurochemical transmission, receptor signal transduction mechanisms, and receptor-ligand biology. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Mondays 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3140A

COURSE MANAGER
Dr. Stephen Ferguson

RRI
ferguson@robarts.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm 40%; Presentation 20%; Final Exam 40%; Two students will be paired for presentation of a selected journal paper on an assigned date. Presentations will last 20 minutes and will be followed by 5-10 minute discussion.

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Fetal development and growth, from blastocyst implantation including the establishment of the placenta and regulation of fetal development and growth through to parturition are covered. Specific areas of study include; placental endocrine and transport properties, fetal cardiovascular and CNS development and function, fetal development, growth, metabolism as it relates to pancreatic function, fetal respiratory development and the role of the placenta and the fetus in parturition are also described. All these areas are discussed with particular attention to the concept of fetal programming, that being that in utero insults (eg. hypoxia, excess nutrition) can alter fetal development in such a way that offspring are predisposed to a range of adult diseases including insulin resistance, cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and obesity. The interaction between basic and applied physiology are stressed.
Course Objectives: By the end of the course the student should have a solid foundation in the basic concepts of fetal physiology as it relates specifically to the in utero growth and development of all major organ systems and the implications of in utero insults upon the development of adult diseases in post natal life.

LECTURES: Thursdays 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 11 x 2 hour lectures
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120

Course Manager
Dr. Tim Regnault
DSB 2021
tim.regnault@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: One OWL based 3 hour essay examination (40%); One final written 3 hour essay examination (60%)

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: Additional study material will be available from the Taylor Library Study Desk as advised by individual lectures.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar)

COURSE INFORMATION: This course covers the physiology of the senses in the primate, including touch, taste, pain, smell, vision, motion and hearing. Each sensory modality is used to exemplify a particular aspect of sensory processing from stimulus encoding at the periphery to the feature extraction in the sensory cerebral cortex. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Thursdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Also offered online through Distance Studies as 650 Physiology of the Senses

ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 and Physiology 3130y (or the former Physiology 310); Physiology 3140

Course Manager
Dr. Tutis Vilis

NSC 241
tutis.vilis@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm 30%; Weekly quizzes 15% Final Exam 55%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: No text book is required for this course. Website: http://www.physpharm.fmd.uwo.ca/undergrad/sensesweb/Intro/Online/courseformatOnline.htm



SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course examines the basic principles and surveys molecular mechanisms in regulation of cell growth, adhesion and migration, differentiation and function that are integrated to support survival and development as well as dysregulation in diseases. It will be composed of both lectures and student presentations of scientific literature. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

REQUISITIES:
PREREQUISITE(S): Physiology 3120
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Dr. Sean Cregan [Course Manager]
scregan@robarts.ca
RRI

EVALUATION: Quiz 15%; Final Exam 60%; Oral Presentation and Discussion 20%; Participation 5%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: No text book is required for this course.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Course requirements: i) theory and practice of modern laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, appropriate use of experimental models, ii) independent research project supervised by faculty iii) scientific communication skills, preparation of seminar, poster presentation and final research project written report. 1.5 course.

LECTURES: Students are required to spend 12-15 hours/week in the laboratory plus 2 seminar hours on alternate weeks.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3560A/B (or the former Pharmacology and Toxicology 357), Physiology 3120 (or the former Physiology 310); Physiology 3140A; and registration in any of the following programs/modules: Honors Specialization in Pharmacology, Honors Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology.

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Anita Woods
MSB 208

anita.woods@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Research Project Proposal 5%; Laboratory Performance 20%; Research Paper 25%; Abstract and Poster 15%; Paper Critiques 20%; Research Proposal 10%; Attendance and Participation 5%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: No textbook is required for this course.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A course for students in the Nursing and other Health Sciences programs as well as students in BMSc and BSc programs, to provide a basic understanding of the fundamentals of drug action and the mechanisms of action and therapeutic use of the important classes of drugs. Online, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Lectures online only.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): Pharmacology 3550A/B, Pharmacology 3620
PRE-or COREQUISITES: Biochemistry 2280A and either Chemistry 2213A/B or 2273A.

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Brad Urquhart
MSB 288
brad.urquhart@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION
Online Quizzes (5 in total) – 10%
Midterm exam – 40%
Final Exam – 50%
**All exams and quizzes are multiple choice format.

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: A series of laboratory exercises, tutorials and presentations which introduce students to some of the basic approaches used in Pharmacology and Toxicology. Enrollment limited. 3 laboratory hours (3 laboratory hours every other week an up to 3 tutorial hours, at the instructor's discretion, in alternate weeks). 0.5 course.

LECTURES: 3 laboratory hours (3 laboratory hours every other week and up to 3 tutorial hours, at the instructor's discretion, in alternate weeks)

ANTIREQUISITE: The former Pharmacology and Toxicology 357

PREREQUISITES: Biochemistry 2280a and Chemistry 2213a/b, or permission of the Department. A minimum average of 70% in the previous year is required.

COREQUISITE: Pharmacology and Toxicology 3550 or 3560

INSTRUCTORS

EVALUATION:  

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: 

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This will be a full year systems-based pharmacology course that will examine drugs used to treat diseases that affect various organs of the body (e.g. cardiovascular disease, neurological diseases, etc.) and some fundamental principles. There will be emphasis on how the drugs target the organ, the mechanisms of the drug action, and
adverse effects of the drugs on the system. The topics in Pharmacology 3620 will be aligned closely with the topics in Physiology 3120 (Human Physiology – a course strongly recommended as a co-requisite). As a
result, you will learn how a particular organ system works in physiology and then, in Pharm 3620, you will learn about the diseases that affect that system and how the drugs work to target and treat the diseases.

LECTURES: Tuesday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE:
PREREQUISITES:

INSTRUCTORS:
Course Manager
Dr. Michael Cook
HSA 200
Michael.Cook@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Basic principles of cardiovascular pharmacology with particular emphasis on cellular mechanisms of drug action and mechanisms of therapeutic efficacy in disease states. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3580y (the former Pharmacology and Toxicology 357), or Physiology 3120 (or the former Physiology 310) or the former Biology 362, or Pharmacology 3550A/B and registration in Year 4 of a module in Pathology and Toxicology, or permission of the Department.

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Qingping Feng
MSB 254
qingping.feng@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Paper presentation and participation: 10%, Midterm: 40%, Final: 50%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Clinical Pharmacology is a scientific and medical disciple dedicated to the bench-to-bedside study of drug action through an in-depth knowledge of human pharmacology and therapeutics.  This course in clinical pharmacology focuses on fundamental concepts highlighted with examples from clinical cases, therapeutic applications and relevance to drug discovery and development. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Wednesday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3620 or the former 3550A/B and 3560

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Rommel Tirona
MSB 254
rommel.tirona@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION:

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the molecular pharmacology and therapeutic properties of anticancer agents. The course will be split into three modules. The lectures in the first module are focused on introducing the principles of chemotherapy as well as drug resistance. The lectures in the second and third modules will focus on novel molecular targets in cancer therapy, namely receptor kinases and G protein-coupled receptors. Where possible, emphasis will be placed on the most recent cell and molecular aspects of cancer. The class will be in lecture and seminar format and meet for 2 hrs each week.

LECTURES: Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3560A/B, or the former Pharmacology and Toxicology 357, or Physiology 3140A, or permission of the Department.

Course Manager
Dr. Moshmi Bhattacharya
MSB 229
moshmi.bhattacharya@schulich.uwo.ca

Course Manager
Dr. John DiGuglielmo
MSB 228
john.diguglielmo@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: 3 Quizzes 20%; Oral Presentation 20%; Final Exam 60%

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will cover the pharmacological and pathophysiological effects of non-medical drug use including mechanisms of action, tolerance and addiction long-term effects, side effects and toxicity, treatment of addictions and overdoses.  Pharmacokinetics will also be examined including routes of administration, activation, deactivation, elimination, and drug-drug ineractions. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3620 or the former 3550A/B and 3560A and Physiology 3140A

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Peter Cidiac
MSB 254
Peter.chidiac@schulich.uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm 25%, Presentation 25%, Final 50%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: This course will provide an overview in the treatment and rationale for treatment of a number of neurological and psychiatric illnesses. Topics will include epilepsy, depression schizophrenia, cognitive disorders Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The format of the course is approximately 50% lecture and 50 % student presentations of relevant scientific literature.

LECTURES: Tuesdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3620 or the former Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3560A/B; Physiology 3140A; or permission of the Department

Course Manager

Dr.John MacDonald

RRI


EVALUATION: 10% Class Participation; Oral Presentation 30%; Midterm 20%; Final Exam 40%

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Contemporary use of medicines derived from natural sources. Regulatory aspects of their use and the scientific basis for assessment of efficacy, quality, and safety of these products will be discussed. The mechanism(s) of beneficial and harmful effects of selected natural health products, including herb-drug interactions, will be included. 2 lecture hours, 0.5 course.

LECTURES: Thursdays 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3560A/B, or the former Pharmacology and Toxicology 357, or permission of the Department.

Course Manager
Dr. Edmund Lui
DSB 2002
elui@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Midterm 40%; Final Exam 40%; Presentaion 20%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: No text book is required for this course.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: The physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology of cell proliferation and tissue repair. The course addresses the translation of basic molecular and cellular processes into an understanding of relevant human disorders, including the development of appropriate in vitro and in vivo experimental models. The molecular basis of various diseases is discussed, together with the consequences on cell and organism function, as well as clinical therapies.

LECTURES: Thursdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Physiology 3120 or the former Physiology 310; Physiology 3140A or Biology 3316A; Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3560A/B, or the former 357; or permission of the Department.

Course Manager
Dr. Lina Dagnino
HSA 200
ldagnino@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Class participation 15%; Summary and critique of research papers for discussion 25%: Final Paper 60%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Human Toxicology is the science dedicated to the interactions between xenobiotics (foreign chemicals) and the human body, leading to acute or chronic adverse events. Adverse responses to drugs and chemicals are a major source of morbidity and mortality in today's society.  Mankind, by contaminating his environment, by consuming drugs and by working with potent toxins, - is exposed to major health risks. Yet, despite the major effects of drugs and chemicals on human health, very few universities teach this field in a focused and systematic fashion. A substantial proportion of graduating students in science will head to careers in government health departments and the pharmaceutical and health industries.  Many of them are ill prepared to deal with various aspects of human toxicology and drug safety.  The new Course in Human Toxicology aims at dosing this gap.
This course entails 11 2-hr. lectures, one meeting a week.  The lectures will be based on a large number of medical cases to document toxicological principles and develop a critical approach among students.

LECTURES: Mondays 2:30 p.m. - 4:30p.m.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3560A/B

Course Manager
Dr. Gideon Koren
gkoren@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Participation 10%; Midterm 40%; Final Exam 50%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).

COURSE INFORMATION: Course requirements: i) theory and practice of modern laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, appropriate use of experimental models, ii) independent research project supervised by faculty iii) scientific communication skills, preparation of seminar, poster presentation and final research project written report. 1.5 course.

LECTURES: Students are required to spend 12-15 hours/week in the laboratory plus 2 seminar hours on alternate weeks.
ANTIREQUISITE(S): None
PREREQUISITES: Pharmacology 3550A/B and 3560A/B (or the former Pharmacology and Toxicology 357), Physiology 3120 (or the former Physiology 310); Physiology 3140A; and registration in any of the following programs/modules: Honors Specialization in Pharmacology, Honors Specialization in Physiology and Pharmacology.

COURSE MANAGER

Dr. Anita Woods
MSB 208

anita.woods@uwo.ca

EVALUATION: Research Project Proposal 5%; Laboratory Performance 20%; Research Paper 25%; Abstract and Poster 15%; Paper Critiques 20%; Research Proposal 10%; Attendance and Participation 5%

INSTRUCTIONAL INFORMATION: No textbook is required for this course.

SCHOLASTIC DISCIPLINE: Students are advised to carefully read the section on scholastic discipline in the 2011 academic calendar.

UNIVERSITY POLICY FOR PLAGIARISM: Students must write their essays and assignments in their own words. Whenever students take an idea, or a passage from another author, they must acknowledge their debt both by using quotation marks where appropriate and by proper referencing such as footnotes or citations. Plagiarism is a major academic offence (see Scholastic Offence Policy in the Western Academic Calendar).